Plastic Canvas Kissies – Updated
Posted By GrandmaMarilyn on August 29, 2010
NOTE: This blog post (originally posted December 6, 2008) has been edited to delete those items that are no longer available and added some new ones that I found. Sorry to the people who commented on the originals as I can’t bring them over to this new post.
Ok, I was talking in my introduction about Kissies that I used to like to make. I taught my children and nephews how to make them too and we had some good quality time making them together. Following are books that I used in the 80’s, some free patterns to try, and some additional books to purchase with Kissies in them.
If you should create some of your own, I would love to see them.
Here are a few books of patterns that I used back in the 80’s:
Gimme A Kiss In Plastic Canvas LA 1112: Leaflet with kiss characters in plastic canvas. Pig, Bunny, Reindeer, Cow, Dog, Duck, Santa and Monkey
Squeezums by Carol Wilson Mansfield: Tiger, Penguin, Rhinoceros, Lion, Bird, Polar Bear, Monkey, Elephant, and Zebra. Not sure but think this includes a Whale, flowers and a few other kissies.
Squeezum Folks by Carol Wilson Mansfield: People in different career fields: Clown, Highway Patrolman, Construction Worker, Grandpa & Grandma, Bride & Groom, Cowboy, Baseball Player, Football Player
Here are some patterns I found online:
Kissing Bird: cute
The Kissin’ Frog: Really cute
Krafty Kris’s frog kisses: Also gives suggestion on how to make this one into a puppy.
Santa’s Kiss: . I have not personally made this one as I just recently found it but thought it looked really cute.
Kiss Holder Christmas Ornament: Plain Jane Kissie
Here are some books that I have not as yet purchased but will give you some more ideas:
Christmas Squeezums by Carol Wilson Mansfield: Reindeer, Mr. & Mrs Bear, Mr & Mrs Santa, Mr & Mrs Snowman, gift, plus others that I cannot identify.
CROCHETED KISSY CRITTERS LA2126 by Sue Penrod; Frog, Duck, Raccoon, Elephant, Lion, Dog, Bear, Panda, Tiger, Cat, Pig, and Rabbit, all using plastic canvas for shape, all in worsted wt. yarn. This book is located halfway down the page.
Creative Kisses Plastic Canvas Patterns (Digital Download – Original Publication: Plastic Canvas Corner magazine, November 1992 issue): crafty kiss bunny and stand-up cow
Cute Lil’ Kisses in Plastic Canvas by Dick Martin: Skunk, Racoon, Fawn, Squirrel, Dog, Cat, Duckling
Easter Kisses Plastic Canvas Patterns (Digital Download – Original Publication: Plastic Canvas Corner magazine, April 1990 issue): Mr & Mrs Mouse Kiss
Holiday Kisses in Plastic Canvas (#1225) by Dick Martin (currently unavailable but you never know)
Holiday Kisses Plastic Canvas Patterns (Digital Download – Original Publication: Plastic Canvas Corner magazine, September 1991 issue): clown kiss and his candy cane companion
Kiss Characters Plastic Canvas Patterns (Digital Download – Leisure Arts Leaflet #1218, Kiss Me Quick in Plastic Canvas): Alligator, Clown, Cow, Lamb, Lion, Monkey, Parrot, and Zebra Kiss
Kiss Critters In Plastic Canvas Item #1447: I can see a penguin, giraffe, lion, frog and elephant plus 6 more designs.
Kiss ‘n Critters “Squeeze My Cheeks & I’ll Give You a Kiss": mouse, pig, frog, lion, nurse, cat, plus others that I cannot identify.
Kiss ‘n People "Squeeze My Cheeks & I’ll Give You A Kiss": Cute book of people in different careers: policeman, fireman, bride & groom, graduate, sailor, and more. I couldn’t see all of the kissies to tell what they were.
Kisses & Stocking Hangers Plastic Canvas Patterns (Digital Download – Original Publication: Leisure Arts Leaflet #1198, Kisses for Christmas in Plastic Canvas): Bear, Goose, Reindeer, Elf, and Santa Kisses and Santa and Reindeer Holder.
Kisses for Christmas in Plastic Canvas by Dick Martin (See Kisses & Stocking Hangers Plastic Canvas Patterns above as this book has been put in digital format)
Kissy Kritters: Plastic Canvas (Create tons of fun with 12 adorable animals stitched on 7 and 10 count plastic canvas, deisgned to hold sweet treats and bring big smiles)
Yarnimals — Kissers in Plastic Canvas: Blue Bird–Cow–Pink Elephant–Owl–Lion–Rabbit–Green Snake–Red Bird–Reindeer–Duck–Mouse—Frog
NOTE: If these books are not available try copying the name of the book and do a search for it. You never know where these books might show up on the internet.
While looking for kissies, I found a post at The back room at Stone Hill Collectibles blog called Those adorable Kissy Heads, Squeezums or Kiss’n Critters… You might want to skip on over there and see what she has to say.
There are so many leaflets out there that I cannot find except on eBay that look interesting. You might try googling plastic canvas kissies, plastic canvas squeezies, plastic canvas kiss.
If you find any other kissies that I did not find, please add it to the comment section so everyone can get it, too. If you created a kissie of your own, please share it with everyone.



