COLORFUL, GENTLE PLUSH DESIGNED TO BRIDGE COMFORT, PLAY AND DECORATION
Forty years from its launch, Funny Friends has established itself as a frontrunner in the artistic plush market. Synonymous with a fun and contemporary lifestyle.
From Funny Friends "Sea Creature Collection"
FUNNY FRIENDS BRING JOY
Funny Friends’ stuffed toys and plush art represents artist Jennifer Mazur’s playful interpretation of the world’s best-loved creatures. Designed both for play and display, all pieces are designed to delight their owners. Jennifer’s aim is to create plushies that provide a happy space where magic happens every day.
About ARTIST Jennifer Mazur
In 1982, Jennifer created a Limited Edition Soft Sculpture Art Collection for Sherwood Galleries, in California. Her collection was made entirely by her hand using airbrushed textiles or real fur pieces.
Jennifer Mazur in her studio in 1999
Jennifer launched Funny Friends to make her popular soft sculptures more broadly available as stuffed toys and decorative art. Over the years, Jennifer has designed over 300 plush creatures with personality and charm.
In 1990, Jennifer joined the Laguna Beach Sawdust Festival as a featured artist, where she exhibited for over a decade. Her booth became a destination in itself—an immersive space filled with her distinctive characters, captivating visitors year after year.
Today, the Funny Friends collection includes 140 original, artist-designed pieces and continues to delight collectors, families, and plush lovers of all ages. With a career spanning more than 40 years, Jennifer’s work has become beloved for its creativity, craftsmanship, and joyful spirit.
When she isn’t creating plush sculptures, Jennifer designs furniture and objets d'art. She also provides interior design consulting services, specializing in turning residential and commercial spaces into unique and dynamic environments.
