New Site Launch!
I'm proud to announce the delicious* launch of the brand new FluffyGoodness.com website! (It's still got that new site smell.) It's still in its early stages and I plan to update it in the coming weeks with more animation and loads more content from the old site. Until then, I hope you enjoy what you see...feel free to drop me a line and if you'd like, Adopt!
*Note: Fluffy Goodness should not be ingested. If swallowed, contact a doctor immediate because you just ate fabric, polyester stuffing and plastic buttons. None of which is a part of this complete breakfast.
Long Gone!
Fat City Reprise - Long Gone from Cesar Kuriyama on Vimeo.
December 8th, 2008
Hey there!
I hope everyone is having a great holiday season filled with good food and merriment….or at least some peppermint schnapps. I’m excited to share with you the first appearance of Fluffy Goodness in a sweet new music video! The video was directed by the talented Cesar Kuriyama for the band Fat City Reprise. The video premiered just over a week ago in Philadelphia and the band had an amazing performance. The video is now online and since hitting the net it has really taken off. It’s been covered by Wired Magazine’s blog, Gizmodo.com, Digg.com and plenty more! I invite you all to check it out and if you like it, pass it along to your friends. The video is unique in that it was shot entirely with a digital camera using 45,000 photos. I created the main (non-human) character called “Poppy.” The animation was done by Cesar and the whole project took around 14 months to complete as he worked on it in his spare time. Great job to all who were involved in this project!
Music Vide-oh!
I’m happy to announce that later in the year some Fluffy Goodness will be featured in a music video for a band from Philly! I was asked by the director to create two Customs that will have a major role in the narrative that takes place in the video. I can’t talk too much about it now but I’ll gladly post more when it’s completed. Until then, above is a peek at our main star. A big thanks goes out to Cesar Kuriyama for his help in making this happen!
Big Squins, Big Sisters
“Harriet”- Harriet is a sweet woman who loves being involved in the community. If there’s a social activity, you can bet she’s on board. She’s really great at bringing people together, especially when there’s stuffed cabbage involved! (Size:18×20)
Recently, Fk=luffy Goodness had the chance to do some good. Two Customs were in the Fall 2007 Mutation Craft Fair and went up for adoption for a good cause. The two Giant Squins “Phillip” and “Harriet” were up for a silent auction with all proceeds going to the Big Brothers Big Sisters oraganization. So far, only one (Phillip) has been adopted and a donation of $45 has been made. Thanks go out to Kate Compton of Savannah Georgia for her generous donation. Ideally, $100 between the two was the goal. If you or someone you know would like to adopt “Harriet” for charity please let us know. The suggested donation is $55 but we’ll gladly accept anything over $35. Once again, a huge thanks goes out to the cool ladies behind Mutation…Meghan Shannon and Amy Nieto, you guys rock hard!
(To contact about adopting send an email to CrappyCandy(at)gmail.com The highest bid wins, Good luck!)
Fluffy Goodness!
Great News! ShopSCAD’s audience has demanded that they be given the opportunity to once again adopt a whole host of new stuffed friends…with that, I present to you the all new ShopSCAD order for 144 new and unique Siblings! New Munkers, Buck-Bucks, Poofs and Squins!!! Just in time for the holidays! What better way to show someone you care than to say it with an adorable quirky stuffed doll. (Disclaimer: In some cases it’s probably not a bad idea to also actually tell the giftee that you care for them.) Go ahead and adopt yours today!
As a result of this order, they will be on sale in not one but two new locations! ShopSCAD Atlanta and a temporary boutique in Miami. Not to mention the new ones at ShopSCAD Savannah. (Even though I did just mention it.)
A big thank you goes out to Amy Zurcher and the rest of the ShopSCAD crew for their continued support!
Magpie-in-the-sky!
Well this is a long and overdue update! It’s been a while but don’t let that fool you, I have been quite busy this year and now I'm gearing up to take over the world. We’re happy to announce that you can now (and have been able to for a little while) adopt a "Sibling" over at the great Magpie Store located in Davis Square in Boston Mass. Magpie is a great place where offbeat arts and crafts go to thrive. If you live in the area or are just visiting, make sure you put them on your list of places to check out. Thanks again to all the great people who run the place, you guys rock pretty hard.
High Ate Us
July 28th, 2006
Fluffy Goodness in “The South” Magazine!
So it’s been a few months since the last news update and for that I apologize. I’ve been very busy and lots have happened since May. The Mutation Craft Fair was a huge success. I was featured in two magazines, a newspaper, an online TV show, and a New Jersey radio station! I’ll post more (such as the article and sound bites) in the future. I made around 30 and about 28 were adopted. The newspaper article brought people in the second day specifically looking to adopt! In short, it was great. I even got to meet fans who had adopted in the past and came back for more. As for now, above is the image used in the May 2006 issue of “The South” magazine. That’s a pic of my good friend Tim selling my Fluffy Goodness at a previous Mutation festival that I could not directly attend.
Thanks again to Amy Neito and Meghan Shannon for their continued support…and to all the fans who continue to adopt and tell their friends.
With the mounting and continued work I have left to do on my thesis project, I’m saddened to have to put Fluffy Goodness on a brief hiatus. I promise, that when I return, they’ll be even better than they already are. I have big plans for them so stick around and keep checking in to see what develops!
p.s. site updates are still on their way!
Store it.
April 4th, 2006
Once again, the I have teamed up with the Shop SCAD store in Savannah Georgia! This time there are 48 brand spankin’ new Siblings who could use a good home.
12 “Munkers”
12 “Squins”
12 “Greans”
12 “Minamals”
You can only buy them exclusively at the store or on their website. I encourage all of you to go check them out and adopt one today. I’ll have pics/bios of them all up in the siblings section soon. Also, feel free to check out a brief bio of myself on their site. My greatest thanks go out to store owners Amy Zurcher and Katie Runnels for all their support. You guys rock!
Amping Up…
March 28th, 2006
So, in preparation for the next “Mutation” (see below) I’ve been sketching up a storm and feverishly creating as many new little guys as I can. I thought it would be fun to show you guys a snippet of what’s been spilling out of my head. Some will make it, others will never be free from the tyranny of the page. Either way I’m having a great deal of fun on this batch.
Crafty Like a Fox.
Spring has sprung and with it comes the promise of yet again a brand new and fantabulous “Mutation Craft Fair!” All are welcome to join in the festivities for a two day crafters dream. Fluffy Goodness will proudly have a booth both days of the fair on April 8th and 9th. I will be on hand to show you just how excited he is about his little guys. For more info, go check out www.MutationCraftFair.com Many thanks go out to the awesome girls who started this fair, Amy and Meghan. Go check out their sites and get your hands on some of the coolest original crafty works of art. You guys rock!
The First of Many!
So today is Valentine’s Day…a time for love (if you’re with someone), a time to be bitter (if you’re single) and a time to hate the corporate machine that is the greeting card industry that made up this commercialized holiday but you “celebrate” it anyway because you enjoy doing good things for those you love (if you’re me).
It’s also a milestone for Fluffy Goodness, for today…is our One Year Anniversary! That’s right, it’s been one full year since these little guys invaded the world and hearts of many. *Awww.* What a year its been…They are sold both on the internet and in a store, have been in two craft fairs, were mentioned in a newspaper article, raised money for a charity, were sold to a few celebrities, and made people smile, if only for a moment. I’d call that a successful first year. There’s much more yet to come…Be on the lookout for many exciting things in the future. And where would I be without the support of so many wonderful people. (No where) People who have adopted, or were there as a constant moral support. My thanks goes out to everyone who’s wondering….does that mean me? Yes, yes it does. Thanks.
Katrina Finita
Airborne!
Guess who’s off to jolly ole’ England….That’s right…it’s Tiffany! Thanks to a sweet girl over seas, Fluffy Goodness will forge ahead in the continued quest for world domination.
I hope everyone has had a great start to the new year. You can expect to see a lot of new and exciting things around here very soon. In a few weeks, you’ll have a great way to show the world just how much you love Fluffy Goodness and others can tremble in fear…or just say, “Hey, what’s that? That looks pretty neat. Tell me more.” Be sure to check back to learn more about my vague promises. In other news, the ShopSCAD order is finally nearing completion, and the ability to order Customs will be put on a temporary hiatus while I get lots of other things done.
Breakfast with cough, cough…
Play dat ting
Holiday Rush!
...and now enjoy a photo of Humphfrey and Dill!
Customs and innards…delicious.
Buttons from a giant
So even though I struggle with my decision, I stand by it 100%. I recognize that Wal-Mart has it’s ugly side and isn’t the happy fun place it claims to be, however I do continue to shop there for some supplies. I went looking in craft stores, and mom and pop places first to find the buttons that I use but found that the best price was at the corporate giant. Today, the big button special order I placed came in and the only reason I’m posting this is because it made me laugh at how ridiculous it looks. Instead of punching in one button strip and multiplying it, my cashier decided to manually enter each one. Now, without further ado, I give you the most ridiculous looking receipt I’ve ever had.
Super Awesome New News Page Go!!!
Hey there everybody! Welcome to the brand spankin’ new NEWS section of the site. I’ll be updating this thing quite often so be sure to check back to keep up with what’s new in my world. Feel free to leave comments, ask questions, meet fellow adopters and grow as a community. There are still a few bugs I’m working out but it’s pretty operational as of now. Below is a sneak peek at one of the many things I have going on right now. I hope you all enjoy the new site!…oh, and since my best/main source of advertising is word of mouth, I won’t stop you if you want to tell a friend. I promise. No foolies.
News from 11.05.05
- I’m still working on the three new "Siblings” for ShopSCAD. They should be ready soon, along with the new “Minamals" for the store as well. Right now my house looks like a cross between the island of Dr. Moreau and a clone army…plush animal parts scattered everywhere in various stages of life while others are lined up in rows. I think last night I even heard one of them whisper “….kiilll meee father…” But I assure you, they will all be happy upon completion.
- Four down, two to go! A big thank you goes out to anyone who has adopted a "Creature for Katrina." I know that pretty soon they’ll be gone and I can finally donate to the cause. I’m really glad that there has been an interest in them. Thanks again everybody!
- I’ll be adding new Up For Adoption's just as soon as I finish the ShopSCAD order. Keep checking back for updates. Oh, and I have a few other fun things up my sleeve for you guys…I don’t want to spoil it but let’s just say you’ll easily get attached to them. ;o)
-A