Introduction: Stashimal: Great Hiding Spot
Here's a fun little project to turn a stuffed animal in to a great hiding spot for your valuables. its cheap and super fun for kids and adults alike. Enjoy. :) Also... if you put a glow stick in the jar and then close it, it becomes a really cool night light.
Step 1: Off With His Head
Take the head of carefully and cleanly and remove some stuffing.
Step 2: Fit the Jar and Glue
2.A- get the jar in there with a layer of stuffing around it so the stuffed animal keeps it shape
2.B- slowly hot glue the edge of the fabric to just under the threads of your jar, (push the stuffing down just a bit to make the fabric easier to glue)
2.C- hold jar until glue sets
Step 3: Glue the Head on to the Lid
you can do this with the lid attached or not. i prefer it to be on the jar so the teddy bears head is facing the correct way
glue the head on to the lid with the glue being just above the ridge of the lid to completely sink it into the head, and attach the head in the same fashion you did the body. After the head is glued on, make sure the glue held snugly and tight (you will be twisting this part on and off.
Step 4: Finished Product
after all the glue dries you will have your very own Stashimal. now your ready to hide what ever it is your little heart desires.
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36 Comments
6 years ago
Caan I use something other than hot glue, I don't have the money.
7 years ago
soo much better for than those "stuffies"
7 years ago
Reported for animal cruelty!
*Reported for Stashimal cruelty!
8 years ago on Introduction
BRO!!!! Not cool to decapitate a teddy bear!!! But very cool and smart. Kudos to you, my friend!
8 years ago
great project. if you use a plastic jar and lid the weight will not draw attention from someone snooping for valuables.
8 years ago
I was wondering if you could post a picture of it being used as a night light. Thank you and a great job on the instructable.
Reply 8 years ago
Ooohh that's another great idea!
8 years ago
This would make a very cute piggy bank for a child! Just use a plastic or otherwise unbreakable jar for the guts & cut a slit in the lid. Even better, it's an extremely inexpensive product. Especially if you grab an old teddy bear from a second hand shop & a container from a packaging place. Not many people want to handle a grubby old teddy bear! Thanks so much, will put this to use this weekend!
8 years ago
Thanks for great idea and instructable!
8 years ago on Introduction
Congrats on the win!!
8 years ago on Introduction
I love it! Almost as inconspicuous as a hollowed out Bible. Good job.
8 years ago on Introduction
money jar (no adress) :D *hehehehe*
8 years ago on Introduction
money jar (no adress) :D *hehehehe*
8 years ago on Introduction
money jar (no adress) :D *hehehehe*
8 years ago on Introduction
money jar (no adress) :D *hehehehe*
8 years ago on Introduction
Cool, nice job on the win!!!!!!!
8 years ago on Introduction
Congrats on coming to the finalist! this is very cute and fantastic
idea. This is a must try. Thanks :-)
8 years ago on Introduction
Love the idea! Headed to the thrift store for my own supplies this week. :)
And nice documentation. Often, the simplest instructions are the most difficult to convey.
Have you found the canning jar with the two-part lid to be advantageous for any reason? Or just the jar you had on hand?
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
just a jar I had lying around the house
8 years ago on Introduction
Great idea. I'm gonna make this. (I will show it when finished)