Cute Handmade Plushies and Art
Welcome to Moonphire Design! Looking to add a cute touch to your life? Or a plush friend that you can cuddle on good and bad days? Or maybe you are looking for something to fit the kawaii aesthetic of someone in your life? Then you have come to the right place! My name is Elayna and I'm an artist specializing in cute plushies and artwork. As a child, I always loved to draw and I was (and still am) a huge fan of plush toys.
I wound up getting my undergraduate in art with a concentration in painting, but I found that I wanted to move into doing art that was more fun. Juried art shows were cool, but I never felt like I fit in that world. So as I got older I took on expanding past painting and learning different art tools and styles and eventually learned how to sew and make stuffed animals. It is my hope that these creations will bring a smile to your face and help to brighten your space and your life.
Everything is my shop is carefully handmade - from tracing and cutting the patterns on the fabric to stitching them together and adding stuffing. It's a careful process of making sure each and every plushie comes out perfect!
Being creative is something I never grew out of and my goal is to share these adorable things with the world...and maybe it will inspire you to make some fun art too! Art has always brought my life meaning and joy and I try to capture that in my work. My hope is that anything anyone purchases from my shop will feel that too. Life is tough as it is, so why not have a little fun?
I also created a sister shop that does print on demand over at howlingfoxdesigns.etsy.com
FAQs
Q: How do you pronounce "Moonphire?"
A: "Moonphire" is pronounced "Moon fire." The "ph" just takes the place of the "f" in fire. Why did I do this? Because 15+ years ago, I thought I was cool. The name and spelling stuck and it's been this ever since.
Q: Do you take custom orders or commissions?
A: This depends. I do open commission slots occasionally and they tend to fill quickly. Follow my on Instagram @moonphiredesign to see when openings are available or send me a message to ask.
Q: Do you offer expedited shipping?
A: Yes, please contact me for quotes on expedited shipping. While I offer free shipping in my shop, please note that the buyer is responsible for any expedited shipping costs.
Q: What are your plushies made from?
A: Most of my plushies are made from soft, cuddly minky fabric and stuffed with polyester fiberfill. Occasionally, I may also incorporate fleece. Materials I use are CPSIA compliant as well: the minky is from Shannon Fabrics, the embroidery thread from Coats & Clark and/or Simthread, the sewing thread from Gutermann, the stuffing from Fairfield, and any fleece is from Blizzard.
Q: What inspires you?
A: I'm most inspired by the natural world but also by fantasy. I love the beach, woods, animals, but also dragons, phoenixes, and other mythical creatures.