Monster Baby Bibs!

I've got bibs. Lots of them. They're starting to pile up around here, so maybe I should start posting them in my etsy shop. Oh look at that, I did!


I have a bunch more photographed too. So I promise there'll be more up ere long as well.


I'm also thinking about putting together some "Baby Shower Gift Packages" too. It's getting to be that season. So, if you have any ideas, what would you like to see in terms of baby shower presents grouped together? For example, a bib and frog monster. I have made some little booties in the past too. And I'm open to just about anything that could be monster related.

Valentine's Day

It's coming. The stores kind of scare me this time year. All the cheap teddy bears holding hearts, the cheesy romantic cards, and poor quality chocolate. And then I remember how much fun Valentine's Day was a kid: gorging on chocolate, giving out valentines, getting a balloon from my parents.

So in an effort to make something worth the good memories and so none of you need to step into a CVS to shop for something for your special someone, I've got a few little goodies of my own.

I've collected everything in my shop with a heart on it here.

I've really enjoyed making these little valentines. They're sweet, eco-friendly, and not made in china.
Blank on the inside, and made entirely from found materials. And did I mention inexpensive? It would be just the perfect little something to slip into someone's lunch or leave hiding for them to find or to give one to all your closest friends.

For someone special, or maybe even a little discerning try a twist on the teddy bear

or a robot silhouette (very classy!)

or a t-shirt (especially great for those monster loving boys)

New Year Resolutions

The monsters are debating about whether 2010 is Twenty-ten or Two-thousand Ten. I can hardly get any work done with all the arguing and ensuing tussles. But this too shall pass.

My Monster Related Resolutions

• Transition from selling monsters every weekend to only doing a couple of large shows a year.
• Get the monsters in more stores.
• Make some larger monster art pieces (paintings, softies, etc).
• Keep writing! (My mom noticed that I haven't updated since November. Maybe it's time I get back on this.)
• Do more holiday themed items (new Monster Valentines have been made and will be up in my etsy shop soon).
• Set up a well lit photography space, with semi-permanent back drops and props.
• Make some craft connections in the Bay Area.

I'd love to hear some of your resolutions (maybe craft related) for the new year.

Oh and Happy New Year everyone!

Birthday Surprises

My niece's birthday was last week. So I made her a pillow. Pretty good present on a budget and still in moving limbo.


More photos on flickr!

The idea came from the wonderful Alexandra Ferguson's Monogrammed Pillows.

Monster Making Kits

You may have noticed a few new things up in my etsy store.




We're still in limbo from this move. But the store is up and running. The monsters and I had a nice little photo shoot the other day. I'm still trying to find the best light in the house for good photos though the monsters always look dashing.

I've only heard the best things about these kits. Have a crafty one in the house? Young and old seem to enjoy putting them together. It's a toy they'll cherish because they made it themselves.

Do you have a Monster Making Kit already? I'd love it if you'd post photos of your monster on the flickr pool!

Clay, Wood & Cotton

My friend Kristen opened her new store, Clay, Wood & Cotton, in Beacon NY last month.

I was so happy that she asked for some monsters to put in her store. So you can now buy monsters in Beacon.

This is a great time to head up there as all the foliage is changing and visit a funky, artsy town. Highly recommended (it's not far on the LIRR).

If you're in town anyway, hope you'll visit my friend and the monsters. She has a nice selection of monster making kits, if you know you're curious.

Want photos?

We've arrived!

We (me + husband + cat + monsters) have arrived in California. The monsters took a later (slower) flight than we did. So they just arrived this week.

The etsy store is back up and running. So monsters are again available. I don't have a lot of shirts right now. They're still in storage until we're a bit more settled in. I imagine that will be sometime next month.

I'm working on a few projects for monsters, but mostly my husband and I are working on starting a Dessert Truck here in San Francisco. You can follow us on twitter (we're testing recipes right now) @DessertLabs.


We're also trying to enjoy being in California. It's still practically summer here and we're taking advantage of all the trails and beautiful scenery that we've been missing for the four and half years we were in New York.

Goodbye Brooklyn

Goodbye Brooklyn!

Hello San Francisco!

Store is currently closed. It will re-open on Sept 28th. See you all then!

Psst... The box of monsters from New York is due to arrive on Sept 28th. Sorry for the delay! I am responding to conversations on etsy, if you need to reach me.