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IN-TIMID-NATION: Handmade designs by Laura Granlund in Chicago, IL.

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Granlund grew up in Western Massachusetts - some place between Amherst & Worcester (Woo-stah). She graduated from Suffolk University in Boston and moved to Chicago in 2003. Granlund has used her creative outlet for making music, designing window displays, painting, illustrating and constructing plush characters. In the past, she has made custom plush for Conan O’Brien, Paul Frank and The Thermals. Her work has been on display in galleries all over the the U.S. and in Europe as well.

WHAT DO YOU DESIGN AT INTIMIDNATION?

Currently, paintings, greeting cards and Mr. Beardsley plush as well as custom plush characters for different projects and group shows around the U.S

WHO AND WHAT IS MR. BEARDSLEY?

Imagine a plush creature that resembles a monkey and wears a removable bearded disguise. That’s him! There is not just one Mr. Beardsley though, there are many out there and they are each unique in their own way. Each plush primate comes in a variety of sizes and disguises. Some of them come in a larger size and have a theme or are inspired by some one.

WHERE DID MR. BEARDLSEY COME FROM?

While in college, Granlund put together an art installation based around some radio active-looking sock monkeys. Over time, the idea evolved and in 2003,the first bearded critter was conceived. She has been making them ever since! Little details have changed on Mr. Beardsley over the last couple of years and I’m quite sure that he will continue to keep on evolving. The name, “Mr. Beardsley” was one of the nick names she had for the family dog - a fluffy-faced jack russell terrier.

IS YOUR PLUSH HANDMADE?

You bet it is!  That’s why not every piece is exactly the same.

WHAT MATERIALS DO YOU WORK WITH?

For the most part, fleece and felt. Various materials are worked into their outfits; cottons and wools, etc. The plushie creatures are stuffed with a polyester fiberfill.  Sometimes buttons, doll’s eyes, sequins and feathers, too!

MY MR. BEARDSLEY GOT DIRTY – HOW SHOULD I CLEAN HIM?

If he really needs some help in the suds department, take a wet cloth or sponge and give him a spot-cleaning. I would not take Mr. Beardsley in the bath tub with you or put him in the washing machine. As fun as it sounds, the harsh wash may cause the plush to lose it’s shape or a button may pop off - Oh no!

IS MR. BEARDSLEY SAFE FOR KIDS?

Not a great idea for a toddler that is going to be putting it in their mouth and I wouldn’t recommend giving them to your pet to play with.  Intimidnation plush is primarily meant to be used for decorative purposes.  Ideally it would be great if all the children in the world had a bearded gnome to play with but because the Intimidnation plush is handmade and contains small parts like buttons and plastic eyes, there is the possibility that they could come off at some point.  Please use your best judgement when buying for youngsters and if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask!

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO RECEIVE MY ORDER?

Please allow 2-3 business days for your order to be processed. Packages are sent priority mail (USPS). So factor in the delivery time on top of the processing time - should be just a couple of days.

CAN I RETURN MY ORDER?

Sorry, but all sales are final.

CAN I FIND YOUR CREATIONS IN STORES?

Yes! iNTiMiDNATiON has products in these fabulous shops:

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