weirdbuglady

Manchester, Connecticut

702
Sales
We calculate this number using a recency-weighted average of all ratings, with a rating's value decreasing by half each year to best reflect the current experience. 5.0 (257)
19 years
on Etsy
We calculate this number using a recency-weighted average of all ratings, with a rating's value decreasing by half each year to best reflect the current experience. 5.0 (257)
702
sales
19 years
on Etsy
702
Sales
We calculate this number using a recency-weighted average of all ratings, with a rating's value decreasing by half each year to best reflect the current experience. 5.0 (257)
19 years
on Etsy
We calculate this number using a recency-weighted average of all ratings, with a rating's value decreasing by half each year to best reflect the current experience. 5.0 (257)
702
sales
19 years
on Etsy

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Last updated on Oct 31, 2023
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About weirdbuglady

Handmade crafts from across the tree of life

Sales 702
On Etsy since 2007

Handmade crafts from across the tree of life

"Is it the bugs that are weird, or you?"

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    Brigette

    Owner, Maker, Designer

    I am an entomologist, science teacher, and artist.

Shop policies

Last updated on February 16, 2023

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Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits

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Cancellations

Cancellations: not accepted

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Last updated on Dec 17, 2025

Frequently asked questions

Help! I need a plush of my favorite creature! Can you help?

Maybe! I take custom requests on a limited basis, and will announce on my shop page when they are available.

How do custom orders work?

If you see that I am currently accepting custom orders, please contact me. I will provide you with a link to a request form - be prepared with the name of the organism and your preferred size, color(s), and price range. That will allow me to provide an accurate quote! After we discuss and agree upon a quote, I will create a custom listing you can purchase. After purchase, I will create your item. I will send a photo of the completed item for your approval, and then ship.

How tough are these plushies, anyway?

My plushies are made with a combination of hand and machine stitching. They are not recommended for rough play, or as dog chew toys. However, they should hold up to regular, gently play or as an office decoration. I recommend spot cleaning only.

How are they packaged?

All plushies and punch needle crafts are wrapped in colorful tissue paper, and sealed in a bubble-lined poly mailer.

Do you use any patterns?

I have designed all of my own patterns, for both plushies and punch needle. While some I consider "trade secrets", others I offer for sale in my shop, so you can make your own!

What materials do you use?

For my plushies - fleece fabric, felt fabric, polyfil stuffing, plastic safety eyes, thread, and cotton tracking labels.

For my punch needle - acrylic yarn, 50/50 wool/acrylic yarn, monk's cloth, felt fabric, fleece fabric, and cotton labels.

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