My newest DIY project is a little weird, but that’s what I like about it. I decided to make some stuffed animal taxidermy to hang on the wall. It came out looking a bit like something you could put in a toddler’s room, so all you new parents out there, here’s a craft project both you and your kids can enjoy (or run away screaming from). Keep reading to watch the DIY video and see more photos!
Top two photos from Paxton Gate, bottom photo taken by me
I was inspired by these taxidermy stuffed animals in the shop Paxton Gate for Kids, which I just think are so funny. However, they were selling them for $56 each, and I thought I could make one for much cheaper.
I used so much hot glue for this project – probably an entire stick on the outline of the elephant’s head alone. I like how the ribbon makes it feel a bit circus themed, though if I were to hang it in my own room, I’d want it to feel a bit more grown-up, with wood stain on the wood and neutral colored ribbon.
The nameplate is set in the font Deming. I wish I had a vintage label-maker with the printed raised up letters, which would have looked much more scientific, but I guess this solution will do.
I kind of wish I had sanded the wood before painting it, but it’s not a huge deal, and it does look kind of rustic and cool as is. I love the teal color that I mixed, which is just Bright Aqua Green and Cerulean Blue in about a 2 to 1 ratio.
Bubbles looks so sad in this photo. I’m sorry I had to separate you from the rest of your body! I could never do what Emily from the Brain Scoop does, with real animals and all that. Just cutting apart a stuffed animal was almost too much.
And there he is! If you want to make one, I put a list of the materials in a new Subblime list, and be sure to watch the video if you scrolled down without actually watching it. I’ve been making a lot of DIY videos lately, so check out my Crafting & DIY playlist if you want more. Thanks for reading!
