
Winston: Winston sets his alarm for 5am every morning. When it goes off, he yawns, scratches his bum, and then turns on the coffee maker that he keeps on his night stand. While his coffee brews, he does his daily affirmations and reminds himself that the little things in life are actually the big things. When the coffee is ready, he pours in into his favorite mug and--still in bed--checks his new Instagram account hoping for another follower or two. Right now, he has four. His goal is ten as he really likes feeling like he matters. Today, no new followers. But that's okay. Life can be like that. Once he's finished his coffee, he climbs out of bed and goes into his little kitchen. There, he packs one peanut butter and jelly sandwich, one apple, four cookies, and one small carton of chocolate milk into his backpack. He then puts on his thick wool sweater, pours the rest of his coffee into a large thermos, pulls his backpack onto his shoulders, and then hikes to the top of the largest hill overlooking his town as the sun slowly rises. There, he sits on his favorite rock, drinks his coffee, eats his snacks, and sends good energy to each little house below as his neighbors wake up and their lights come on. And then he says to himself: This is going to be a good day.
Materials: Sock, plastic eyes, hardware, recycled button, beads, and polyfil.
Size: His torso is about 7 inches and with his ear extended he's about 11 inches. . Arm span of about 6 inches.
Shipping: $12 (Note: If you're outside the US, please contact me prior to purchasing so I can adjust for international rates. If you purchase it at this price and you're outside of the US, I'll need to cancel the order as international shipping starts at $34 and usually is closer to $64. Thanks for understanding.)
Shipping Info: I take creatures to the post office on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Once there, your creature will ship USPS Priority Mail, which generally takes 1-3 days. A tracking number will be provided once it's at the post office. (If you order on a Tuesday or Thursday, it might go out the following ship day.)
Please note: Creatures have small parts and should be kept away from small children and pets as they could present a choking hazard. And, while reasonably durable, they are handmade and designed to sit next to your computer or on your nightstand. They’re not for rough-and-tumble play. Please look at the size dimensions of a creature before you order as the photos may make them seem larger than they actually are. Each creature comes with a printed copy of their story. Thanks for looking!
Anne's creatures are silly, weird, and awesome. Each one has a unique personality and just wants to love and be loved.
The superfluous is the most necessary.
Anne Arthur
Portland, Oregon
I've been creating creatures for 20+ years. Doing so is my joyful meditative practice. And I don't 'make' creatures so much as I help their existing spirits come into being. For that reason, each creature is totally unique. My creatures are like people: sometimes anxious, sometimes confused, and full of quirky imperfections that make them completely loveable. You can follow my creatures on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/creaturesnorthwest