Kelly Smith Janowiec
Shiznits
Exhibiting at Studio A – Guest
Hybrid of a plush toy and pillow
Kelly Smith Janowiec
Shiznits
612-239-5497
Shiznits are a hybrid of a plush toy and a pillow.
Shiznits are a hybrid of a plush toy and decorative pillow. Shiznits as well as The Shiznits Little Book of Wisdom have been created to support conscious living, which is a growing movement that encourages people to communicate with their inner self and make choices from a place of strength and understanding.
Bio
When Kelly Smith Janowiec decided to make a gift for a friend’s daughter’s birthday she had no idea that she was about to launch a new business. She used left over fabric to create something between a plush monster and a pillow. It was a hit at the party and Kelly’s husband suggested she sell them. She decided to call the creatures “Shiznits”— a nickname she often used for her three rambunctious boys when they were acting like little monsters.
And at the end of 2011, the Shiznits published their first book! With a warm understanding of what it’s like to be young (and young at heart!), the Shiznits help guide toward self-awareness and independent thinking. This little book is a collection of thoughts and insights from each of these adorable little monsters as they converse with us about the things they’ve learned from life.