Handmade Plush Squid Hats and more by ObeyMyBrain on Etsy

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Hi, my name is Josh and I make squids, that you wear on your head, as hats!

I made my first squid hat in May of 2008 as a wedding gift for my sister. I had decided that I wanted to make something by hand rather than give a generic store-bought forgettable. Why a squid hat? Well, the idea popped into my head while driving home one night. Thinking back on it later, I had made a drawing of a pirate with a squid on his head about a month earlier.

The gift went over so well that I decided to try selling them on Etsy. The first sold in a week, the second a week later. The third took another month. It wasn’t until September that sales really took off as Halloween rolled around. After that thing just kept rolling.

I have since expanded my designs to include sharks, octopuses, jellyfish, angler fish and mushrooms. I have also started making a range of small plush, non-hat, creatures. Whenever I design something, I try to imbue it with a feeling of fun and enjoyment. I mean, how can you feel bad about something if you’re wearing a stuffed jellyfish on your head?

My Etsy store has been a tremendous help in getting my hats out there. I don’t know if I could have made it without it. Especially since when I started making them I was suffering from near constant migraines and the Etsy store allowed me to make some money in the times I was able to sit upright. In 2010 one of my small squids appeared in season 4 of the web-series, The Guild, it was an incredible boost both to my ego and in people finding my work.

I will keep crafting and no matter what I make in the future, it will be to make someone smile and laugh.

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Julie Tomlin on Dec 8, 2018

5 out of 5 stars

Extremely cute and very fast shipping! I'm sure my sister will love this. Thanks!

Fleece Sloth Animal Scarf

Fleece Sloth Animal Scarf
Jennifer Melson on Nov 22, 2018

5 out of 5 stars

Adorable! Will be a great gift! Thank u.

Handmade Fleece Sloth Hat

Handmade Fleece Sloth Hat
David DuPont on Nov 7, 2018

5 out of 5 stars

Fits perfectly. Comfortable. Quick delivery. Seller was quick to respond on inquiries

Mushroom Cap Floppy Hats Many Colors

Mushroom Cap Floppy Hats Many Colors
David DuPont on Nov 7, 2018

5 out of 5 stars

Such a fun little silly heart. Quick delivery. Seller was quick to respond on inquiries

Large Plush Valentine's Grrr Heart

Large Plush Valentine's Grrr Heart
David DuPont on Nov 7, 2018

5 out of 5 stars

Just the right amount of squid for casual street wearing. Quick delivery. Seller was quick to respond on inquiries

Plush Squid Hat - Small Fleece

Plush Squid Hat - Small Fleece
David DuPont on Nov 7, 2018

5 out of 5 stars

The hat is just as wonderfully goofy as the seller's pics advertise. It really is giant 😃 Quick delivery. Seller was quick to respond on inquiries

Giant Squid Hat Tie-Dye Fleece - Many Colors

Giant Squid Hat Tie-Dye Fleece - Many Colors

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