I have been suffering from allergic rhinitis for the past few days and now I have tonsillitis. It sucks because we’re going to the beach this weekend. Boohoo. Nevertheless, I am taking natural remedies to ease out the pain in my throat and relieve me of fever. And guess what, I still had the strength to sew and craft! 
Lately I’ve been stashing lots of tissues in my bag — tissues from restaurants mostly. 
I seem to forget to buy my own pack. But with this cute monster tissue holder I made, I am super excited to finally fill it with facial tissues and not those table napkins I have been using for days now. LOL.
You can download the pattern I used for free by clicking the link below.
Download FREEBIE: Tissue Holder Pattern
For the monster design, I simply cut out 5 small triangles and 2 circles (one larger than the other) and used contact cement to put glue them all together. I know I should have used something more easier to work with like super glue but the contact cement was all that I have in the house. And with my achy-throat condition, I was in no way fit to go out and buy a tube of super glue.
I also drew the word “ACHOO” and cut them out. Very easy right?
I had some scrap felt that was left from this easy project so I made a little something for my furry babies.
Yes, a Kitty finger puppet! As if they don’t have enough kitty company already!
Check out Alpa (Hindu name that means small or tiny; she was the smallest kitten from Shiva’s litter) and her new friend:
I slipped her tiny paw into the puppet. Cutie!
Oh, and the big hand holding her still was Mr. Snuggles.
I am linking this project to:
Made By You Monday @ Skip To My Lou
Sunday Showcase Party by Stephanie Lynn
#1 by Ros on May 27, 2010 - 12:57 am
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That tissue holder CRACKED me up! Very cool idea!
#2 by Issa on May 27, 2010 - 9:18 am
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Thank Ros!
Glad you enjoyed it! 
#3 by Tea Rose Home on May 27, 2010 - 3:35 pm
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So cute and fun!! The picture of the monster totally made me smile! I need to make them for my boys.
#4 by Mandy on June 1, 2010 - 7:13 am
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I love this idea & the felt baby shoes. Great job! We were both featured at Tea Rose Home!
#5 by Issa on June 1, 2010 - 7:35 pm
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Or better yet, get your boys to make them with you. They’re super duper easy and fun to make!
#6 by Issa on June 1, 2010 - 7:50 pm
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Thanks Mandy!
Yay to the both of us for being featured @ Tea Rose Home! heehee 
#7 by Stephanie Lynn on June 3, 2010 - 12:11 pm
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This is adorable!! Love it! Thanks so much for the download..I need to try a few of these! Thanks so much for joining The Sunday Showcase! I greatly appreciate it. Hope you are enjoying your week! ~ Stephanie Lynn
p.s. Hope you are feeling better!
#8 by Issa on June 3, 2010 - 4:48 pm
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I’m feeling much, much better, Stephanie
Thank you to you too! 
#9 by Stephanie Lynn on June 3, 2010 - 11:56 pm
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Hi Issa! Just wanted to let you know I’ll be featuring your tissue cover today! Stop by and grab a featured button if you like! Thanks again for linking to The Sunday Showcase Party! ~ Stephanie Lynn
#10 by Beverly on June 4, 2010 - 1:25 am
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Ok – this totally cracked me up! I can’t wait to make my own. Thanks for the pattern!!!
#11 by Issa on June 4, 2010 - 11:35 am
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thank you so much Stephanie!
I’m super duper elated! woohoo!
#12 by Issa on June 4, 2010 - 11:38 am
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you’re welcome Beverly! I’m happy it made you smile today
#13 by amy@newnostalgia on June 5, 2010 - 10:28 am
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my girls would love this cuddly monster to dispense their tissues when needed…so cute! thanks for sharing at “AP Tuesdays!”
#14 by Issa on June 6, 2010 - 5:56 pm
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Thank you too amy!
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#15 by Deborah Bradley on April 29, 2011 - 3:11 am
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hi Issa I notice that you always create some really cute design, do make this design just for your own use? Btw are you Pinay?
#16 by Lin on May 1, 2011 - 10:52 am
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I know how you feel. In the UK we call it Hay Fever and I have suffered with since I was 15 years old. Funnily enough it only began suddenly at 15 years old.
My little 2 year old boy will love the cute tissue”dispenser”
thank you for sharing.
Lin
#17 by Issa on May 4, 2011 - 1:55 pm
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Hi Lin! So happy you liked it!
#18 by Issa on May 4, 2011 - 1:56 pm
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Thank you! They’re for my own personal use Deborah.
And yes, I am Pinay.
#19 by ChrisRadical on May 24, 2011 - 6:47 am
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Hah love the tissue holder. I think I have to get one.African Mango | The Nutritional Guru’s.
#20 by Solar Power Girl on May 29, 2011 - 8:28 pm
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This is one cute monster that will never give me the heebee jeebees. I might try my hand at one of these today, hope to get a smile from my baby, who has been down with a cold since last week. Thank you for sharing:)
#21 by Glenebay on June 6, 2011 - 11:54 am
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Nice stuff. Very nice idea! Very cute and interesting! I am so glad to find this site. I want to make that kind of stuff as one of my reference. Thanks
#22 by mchamlaw on August 4, 2011 - 9:22 am
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I need one of these in my law office.
#23 by Angry Birds on September 5, 2011 - 6:39 pm
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Wow! These designs are amazing … You are a expert craft designer.
#24 by Stanley on October 8, 2011 - 3:26 am
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I LOVE THIS How creative you are and what a nice posting! This makes My Day! Thank you so much! Have a Beautiful Day