You can see more of my work at my website www.mypapercrane.com
my fabric designs can be purchased here
I design and create all of my plush.......
Bio Heidi Kenney is a self-taught artist who creates plush and 3D soft sculptures, happy (& sometimes very sad) plush veggies, donuts, toilet paper rolls, and other everyday food & household items. Born in Washington DC, Heidi currently lives in Pennsylvania. She started her company and website, My Paper Crane, in 2001 so she would have a place to blog and showcase the plush toys she was making. She has worked closely with Kidrobot to create keychains, pillows, and clothing based on her food designs. Yummy Donuts and Yummy Breakfast.
Her work has been featured in the New York Times, The Boston Globe, and Print magazine. She has participated in group exhibitions across the globe including Tokyo, Australia, and The United Kingdom. She recently had her third solo show “Seedlings, Sprouts, & Spores" in Chicago IL.
- JoinedAugust 2005
- Occupationmaking stuff
- Websitehttp://www.mypapercrane.com
Testimonials
heidi is definitely one of my favorite flickr contacts! she's so creative, inspiring, & all-around magical! keep up the amazing work, lady. :)
thanks for the add! i love your plushies so much!!
You are a magical and sweet person and you inspire me so much! You make being a Mummy looks such fun and your creativity, energy and talent are boundless and timeless!
I love your crafts and your blog!!!! Congratulations!!! Kisses! Ana Paula
you are magical and adorable!!! i love your work. xo.
Your colorful way of life makes me smile! I really love your work :)
One should think it impossible to house as much creativity as Heidi Kenney, yet she continues to delight and astonish us all with her innovative creations, encompassing her talent not just among paper but also knitting, plush dolls, embroidery, and food decorations. She is an admirable mother and genuine artist. I rega… Read more
One should think it impossible to house as much creativity as Heidi Kenney, yet she continues to delight and astonish us all with her innovative creations, encompassing her talent not just among paper but also knitting, plush dolls, embroidery, and food decorations. She is an admirable mother and genuine artist. I regard Heidi with the utmost brilliance.
Read lessall her stuff is so lovely. everything is smiling - even toasts, vegetables or donuts! she is just a creative and an absorbing person and her work makes everyone happy!
Heidi has more creativity in her cheery smile than I can ever hope to have! Thank you for al lthe sharing and giggles. Heidi is a delight and definitely has a good beat that you can dance to. Her use of color always always always warrants a cheer from the west coast! Yay!
oh heidi...how i adore thee...your bright red hair. your charming dimples. your milk that never goes bad. your toast that is moldy from the start. you are the best. woot!
i love heidi :)
To me you are the one that makes me smile everyday. I just love your work, admire your hard work, and love the way you look and your house. Looking at your photo's feels like visiting a nice freind. Thanks very much. elisa.
No one can deny the pure talent of this lovely lady and her work. A true fixture on the indie/d.i.y. scene.