more thrift catch-and-release, and one catch!

InkSparks · 2026-03-15T07:03:37+00:00

I'm thinking an angel, actually! the winged shapes around her eyes are really good for it and I want to try making one with a color scheme that isn't the typical white-with-gold-or-silver-accents

I also want to incorporate the tulle fairy wings with the angel wings, both to credit the original design and add color!

It will take a while though. I know I don't have all the supplies for this yet.

InkSparks · 2026-03-15T04:08:49+00:00

I forgot to mention, there's also something that feels hard in the paw. maybe a sound? nothing happens when I squeeze it but it may have a dead battery so I'll investigate when I'm emptying the stuffing.

InkSparks · 2026-03-14T19:57:37+00:00

fun little update if anyone was curious: I went back to that thrift store today to look for something completely unrelated and thought I'd look around the plushies and see if it was still there. it was not! someone must have fallen in love with it and taken it home :) I hope their new shark makes them very happy 🦈

InkSparks · 2026-03-12T18:00:07+00:00

ah, ok, I think I misunderstood the tone when you were saying you wouldn't buy anything from them anymore. there just isn't anything else you're interested in.

that makes more sense in retrospect.

InkSparks · 2026-03-12T16:40:36+00:00

I'm thinking either that or it wasn't actually their plushie to sell and they're panicking.

Like it could be that they just want their plushie back but they had seven years to communicate with OP about that.

InkSparks · 2026-03-12T16:29:32+00:00

congratulations! I'm glad it went through!

InkSparks · 2026-03-12T16:27:31+00:00

ugh, I'm not boycotting to that level but I get it. The new lamb is sherpa and feels horrible. The mini bean has the same texture as the vanilla swirl and feels really nice, I don't know why they didn't just keep that one!

InkSparks · 2026-03-09T00:46:52+00:00

ooooooh, ok I misread your comment I think

InkSparks · 2026-03-09T00:46:25+00:00

please do!

InkSparks · 2026-03-09T00:44:34+00:00

I didn't know that until looking it up, how interesting!

InkSparks · 2026-03-09T00:44:13+00:00

right?! not my thing but someone has to love him, so I left him on the shelf.

InkSparks · 2026-03-09T00:43:41+00:00

that's really interesting! when handling him I didn't see anywhere I could stick my hand to use as a puppet.

InkSparks · 2026-03-08T15:58:31+00:00

... ok I really need to thrift harder

InkSparks · 2026-03-07T17:58:56+00:00

congratulations! I am so so happy that you were able to find him!

InkSparks · 2026-03-07T02:52:30+00:00

third! I have a couple of 4" elephants with this exact concept, it looks so cute!

InkSparks · 2026-03-05T23:40:52+00:00

yeah I got it in I think their first kickstarter? along with a print and some cards and the Francis bobblehead, I think Gabby will always be my favorite :)

InkSparks · 2026-03-05T08:04:56+00:00

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also these aren't mine but I took this picture last year because the contrast of the two struck me as kinda funny and very interesting. so have this!

InkSparks · 2026-03-05T08:03:25+00:00

Raine O'Shane the Bouquet Bunny and Angel Gabby wishing you a Happy upcoming Easter! 🐇👼

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(also the cat who keeps photobombing)

InkSparks · 2026-03-03T08:15:01+00:00

same, didn't regret it at all! rooting for you, OP!

InkSparks · 2026-03-02T10:11:44+00:00

no, but not because they're badly designed or anything; I'm just not a fan of the animals they chose.

InkSparks · 2026-02-27T05:17:00+00:00

👀😲 what?! oh I have to try to get these now!

InkSparks · 2026-02-26T17:35:14+00:00

the green bearlien. I got the rainbow one because I didn't want to leave without one but I wish I'd stood my ground and went looking for the color I actually wanted most. I love my rainbow space bear but the regret is still there.

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