If you belong to any of the fun "Weird Second Hand Finds" facebook groups, you will soon see a lot of discussion and excitement over finding the perfect House Hippo. A house hippo can be any hippo you bring into your home. It can be ceramic, stone, or, as one lucky recent poster shared, uranium glass. (Uranium glass glows under a black light, and is extremely collectible) You can even purchase a House Hippo art print. https://shop.midnight-oil.ca/products/house-hippo-art-print But what exactly is the origins of this House Hippo tradition? You won't need an old newspaper for this one - it's recent enough that youtube will do. In 1999, The Concerned Children's Advertisers released a 60 second advertisement as part of the Break The Fake campaign, with the intent of educating children about critical thinking in regards to advertising. In other words, don't believe everything you see on tv. In the video, a house hippo is shown foraging for crumbs of peanut butter toast in a kitchen, escaping from a house cat, and making a nest. The House Hippo Video: ====================
Introducing the Perfect Housewarming Gift: Adorable House Hippo Figurine This adorable house hippo figurine is the perfect gift for the hippo lover in your life. Made from high-quality rubber, this figurine is sure to bring a touch of whimsy and fun to any home. The house hippo is approximately 1 inch tall. Features: Adorable house hippo figurine Approximately 1 inches tall Comes with a cute postcard sized display Benefits: Makes a great gift for the hippo lover in your life Brings a touch of whimsy and fun to any home Perfect addition to any hippo collection Order your very own house hippo figurine today! Product Details: The Classic House Hippo Poem printed on a 5x7 note card. Poem reads as follows: It's nighttime... in a kitchen, just like yours. All is quiet... Or is it? The North American House Hippo is found throughout Canada and the Eastern United States. House Hippos are very timid creatures and are rarely seen, but they will defend their territory if provoked. They come out at night to search for food, water, and materials for their nests. The favorite foods of the House Hippo are chips, raisins, and crumbs from peanut butter on toast. They build their nests in bedroom closets, using lost mittens, dryer lint, and bits of string. The nests have to be very soft and warm, House Hippos sleep for about 16 hours a day. The miniature house is approximately the size of a US quarter, adding an enchanting touch to any display. This house hippo figurine is an enchanting representation of the magical and mysterious world within our homes. Display it proudly or gift it to someone special, and let the house hippo inspire imagination and wonder. Embrace the charm of this unique housewarming gift and bring a smile to your loved ones' faces. Please note: Due to the small size of the miniature house, it is recommended for decorative purposes only and may not be suitable for young children. Experience the joy of owning your very own house hippo - a delightful companion for your new home. Order yours today and let the whimsical magic unfold!
Dive into the enchanting world of crafting with our delightful Easy Hippo House Sewing Pattern. This pattern serves as your trusty guide, leading you seamlessly through each step of the crafting journey, resulting in the creation of an utterly adorable house hippo! Inspired by the iconic House Hippos from a Canadian TV campaign, imagine these mini-hippos finding refuge in our closets, sneaking out at night for a snack of chips and raisins! Designed to comfortably inhabit your home, these charming House Hippos can even double as pincushions – if you can bear to insert your pins into their precious forms. Tailored for beginners, our pattern boasts user-friendly instructions and helpful diagrams, ensuring a stress-free crafting experience from start to finish. Embark on your crafting adventure today and bring these whimsical creatures to life! Sewing Level - Beginners Finished Size; Small Hippo - 13cm high x 18cm Long (5" x 7") Large Hippo 15cm high x 22cm Long (6" x 9") What's Included Printed Copy of Ric Rac House Hippos Complete step by step instructions in English Printed templates Requirements list Add Wool Felt and notions to make small and large hippo 100% Australian Wool Felt in colours Pictured Safety Eyes Not included - Stuffing and general sewing supplies
Introducing the Perfect Housewarming Gift: Adorable House Hippo Figurine This adorable house hippo figurine is the perfect gift for the hippo lover in your life. Made from high-quality rubber, this figurine is sure to bring a touch of whimsy and fun to any home. The house hippo is approximately 1 inch tall. Features: Adorable house hippo figurine Approximately 1 inches tall Comes with a cute postcard sized display Benefits: Makes a great gift for the hippo lover in your life Brings a touch of whimsy and fun to any home Perfect addition to any hippo collection Order your very own house hippo figurine today! Product Details: The Classic House Hippo Poem printed on a 5x7 note card. Poem reads as follows: It's nighttime... in a kitchen, just like yours. All is quiet... Or is it? The North American House Hippo is found throughout Canada and the Eastern United States. House Hippos are very timid creatures and are rarely seen, but they will defend their territory if provoked. They come out at night to search for food, water, and materials for their nests. The favorite foods of the House Hippo are chips, raisins, and crumbs from peanut butter on toast. They build their nests in bedroom closets, using lost mittens, dryer lint, and bits of string. The nests have to be very soft and warm, House Hippos sleep for about 16 hours a day. The miniature house is approximately the size of a US quarter, adding an enchanting touch to any display. This house hippo figurine is an enchanting representation of the magical and mysterious world within our homes. Display it proudly or gift it to someone special, and let the house hippo inspire imagination and wonder. Embrace the charm of this unique housewarming gift and bring a smile to your loved ones' faces. Please note: Due to the small size of the miniature house, it is recommended for decorative purposes only and may not be suitable for young children. Experience the joy of owning your very own house hippo - a delightful companion for your new home. Order yours today and let the whimsical magic unfold!
This listing is for the PDF DOWNLOAD of instructions and pattern only (3 pages). The full supply kit is available for purchase in my shop. Using my digital files, you can print your pattern at home or your local copy shop. (Please note that since a digital file is sent almost immediately after payment there can be no refunds on PDF purchases.) The elusive House Hippo has been one of the most desired creatures for Canadian kids since the early 1990's and now you can finally own one! House Hippos are notoriously shy and nocturnal and are good at taking care of themselves. They love to munch on potato chips (because who doesn't?) and forage for crumbs and bits of dropped food. Keeping cozy is a top priority so they tend to build themselves little nests made up of lint, fuzzy scraps and odd socks. In the wild hippos are notoriously aggressive but House Hippos are docile around humans. When placed on a bedside table they make excellent defenders against anything that makes strange sounds at night. You will need: a sheet of felt, matching colour embroidery floss, a pair of 6mm doll safety eyes, needle and pins. I describe it as Beginner+ and recommend it for ages 12 and up. Finished House Hippos measure approx. 5" x 3" (13cm x 8cm). DOWNLOAD FILES After you complete your purchase, you will find a link in your purchased items. The House Hippo pattern comes in two parts: • Step by step, photo-based instructions (2 pages). The file quality is formatted to be best viewed on a screen but it is printable. • The sewing pattern (1 page) in letter or A4 format for use on any home printer. DIRECTIONS FOR PRINTING AT COPYSHOPS My copyshop files are copyright protected and can be viewed and printed from a PDF viewer such as Adobe Acrobat or Reader, or Mac Preview. The copyshop must print at “no scaling” or 100% scaling to ensure the scale is correct.
Introducing the perfect housewarming gift for your new home! This adorable little house hippo figurine is the perfect addition to any home. Whether you leave it as a surprise for your friends or give it to them, they will love it. With its cute little face and quirky personality, this house hippo will make your home a little more fun. So don't wait any longer; order your house hippo today! The Classic House Hippo Poem is on a 5x7 note card. Poem reads: It's nighttime... in a kitchen, just like yours. All is quiet... Or is it? The North American House Hippo is found throughout Canada and the Eastern United States. House Hippos are very timid creatures and are rarely seen, but they will defend their territory if provoked. They come out at night to search for food, water, and materials for their nests. The favorite foods of the House Hippo are chips, raisins, and crumbs from peanut butter on toast. They build their nests in bedroom closets, using lost mittens, dryer lint, and bits of string. The nests have to be very soft and warm, House Hippos sleep for about 16 hours a day. Download available in 5x7 and 8.5x11
If you are a Canadian resident, you must buy this sticker! Every Canadian home has at least one house hippo hiding somewhere. It is only courteous to warn your house guest with this sticker before they enter your home. Based on the classic Canadian House Hippo PSAs from the 90s. 3.5 x 2.5 inch sticker.
Add a touch of elegance to your living room with the HOPPEN HOUSE Ceramic Tissue Box. Its minimalist design and cute hippo detail make it a perfect decorative ornament for your coffee table. Keeping tissues within reach has never been more stylish. Purchase Notes:Our works do not participate in the 7 days no reason return service (except for the damage caused by transportation).Porcelain are handmade, not machine mass production, can not achieve each piece of work exactly the same(For example, the bottle pattern layout position, etc.).This piece of handmade porcelain can not achieve the degree of flawless, such as the finished product appeared small spots, etc., belong to the normal handmade traces of Fan State, the perfect person, please do not order. Notes for use:Do not contact with corrosive materialsCan not use sharp or friction objects for scrubbing
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Add a touch of elegance to your living room with the HOPPEN HOUSE Ceramic Tissue Box. Its minimalist design and cute hippo detail make it a perfect decorative ornament for your coffee table. Keeping tissues within reach has never been more stylish. Purchase Notes:Our works do not participate in the 7 days no reason return service (except for the damage caused by transportation).Porcelain are handmade, not machine mass production, can not achieve each piece of work exactly the same(For example, the bottle pattern layout position, etc.).This piece of handmade porcelain can not achieve the degree of flawless, such as the finished product appeared small spots, etc., belong to the normal handmade traces of Fan State, the perfect person, please do not order. Notes for use:Do not contact with corrosive materialsCan not use sharp or friction objects for scrubbing
Canadians might remember a certain advertisement that aired in the nineties featuring a popular little animal that definitely did not exist. The House Hippo ad premiered in 1999 and quickly became a Canadian phenomenon. Now, 20 years later, the House Hippo is back (and he's helping himself to your electronics).
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If you feel like you're being watched after slipping down into a soothing bath, don't worry, it's probably just Joe lurking beneath the water. Joe the Hippo that is.
Dive into the enchanting world of crafting with our delightful Easy Hippo House Sewing Pattern. This pattern serves as your trusty guide, leading you seamlessly through each step of the crafting journey, resulting in the creation of an utterly adorable house hippo! Inspired by the iconic House Hippos from a Canadian TV campaign, imagine these mini-hippos finding refuge in our closets, sneaking out at night for a snack of chips and raisins! Designed to comfortably inhabit your home, these charming House Hippos can even double as pincushions – if you can bear to insert your pins into their precious forms. Tailored for beginners, our pattern boasts user-friendly instructions and helpful diagrams, ensuring a stress-free crafting experience from start to finish. Embark on your crafting adventure today and bring these whimsical creatures to life! Sewing Level - Beginners Finished Size; Small Hippo - 13cm high x 18cm Long (5" x 7") Large Hippo 15cm high x 22cm Long (6" x 9") What's Included Printed Copy of Ric Rac House Hippos Complete step by step instructions in English Printed templates Requirements list Add Wool Felt and notions to make small and large hippo 100% Australian Wool Felt in colours Pictured Safety Eyes Not included - Stuffing and general sewing supplies
