Ahhh...I got Bit!

Yup, that's right, I've been bit...by the Monster Bug!  As in I took my own advice (you know the advice i gave you all at the end of my Monster Mash blog post) and instead of packing up my Monster making supplies...I decided to live on the edge and try something new...*gasp*...i know the horror...something NEW!

Tada! (and i do have to say they are rather cute and fun...and now i am addicted! lol)  These cute Monsters have a pocket mouth (except for the orange mini...his pocket is in the back) and are stuffed with just the right amount of filling to make them squishy and soft! The one pictured on the right my daughter helped me make...she declared it a Mini Lorelai Monster and insisted that it needed blue eyes and yellow piggy's.

These guys and gals make great friends!  They keep all your secrets, stash tiny stuff in theirs mouths and can even hold that recently lost tooth until the tooth fairy arrives (they are very good friends with the tooth fairy!)  Each one is unique and made with love!

So see what you can do when you just use a little imagination and the supplies you have handy!!!  (ok, i did have to dig out my bag of poly-fill so i guess that part wasn't handy...but it was here...)

If anyone else took the challenge to have fun with felt I would love if you shared your pics/stories!!

Have a fabulous weekend! And remember to find time to be creative!!!

PS - You can see the rest of the crew here.  With more being added in the next few days.  They are available to fans first and should hit my Etsy shop soon.

Spread the Love!

It's Valentine's Day and I want to Spread the Love!

So head on over to our Fan Page for a sweet little gift from Me to You! (and hurry, it's no good after 10:30 pm EST)

Monster Mash

What a ghoul of a week! (more like a monster of one...lol)  This week was Monster-ific!  Must be tons of boys ready to have a Monster Mash of their own.  With party orders for Money Monsters along with a few stray orders for them as well...this week has been a....MONSTER ;-)

That's right I have been an assembly line Monster factory. Cutting.  Sewing. Adding Googley Eyes.  It has been a Monster good time. (i do have to note that i might have sniffed too many glue fumes at times...teeheehee). And I made it out alive with nary a Monster nibble to scar me! (whew! that was close!)

So I want know 2 things:

1. What would you feed your Monster?
2. And what would you Monster look like? (color, features, etc)

The Monsters I make are fun and not to complicated...so if you are feeling like a bit of a Monster, why don't you try your hand at them (you can make them to hold anything, just have what you want handy for measurements)

What you need:

• Felt (whatever color(s) makes you happy)
• Needle and Thread/Sewing Machine (or just glue)
• Fabric Glue
• Decorations (feathers, eyes, glitter, etc)
• Imagination

Step 1 - Measure the item you plan to feed your Monster.
Step 2 - Cut your felt a bit bigger (for seam allowances)
Step 3 - If you are using a machine then pin your Monster where you want to sew and run it through the machine.  If hand sewing, try using thick funky thread for a different look and sew up your sides. (if you aren't sewing then run a small thin bead of glue and press the edges together)
Step 4 - Accessories.  Cut felt hair, or lips or teeth...add eyes...roll in glitter...color marker patterns on the felt...have FUN!
Step 5 (if you want a closure) - Glue velcro where you want it to stay shut...be sure to let that dry for 24 hours or so before feeding your monster (just to be safe)

Now go...and have a Monsterific Time! (and don't forget to check the fan page tomorrow for a Fabulous February Sale (to celebrate Valentines Day))

Time to Get Over the Hump

With custom orders coming in today feels like busy day in oh, so many ways.  As I put my nose to the grindstone to finish not just custom orders, but to try and work on some new products that have been requested I find myself thinking "Man I love this"  Even on the craziest of days I can step back and feel joy over what I am doing (and a little shock that i was able to turn a piece of fabric into something fun and functional! woohoo!)

So give me a few more days of patience and then be prepared for a knock-your-socks-off blog post of what I have been up too!