Busy busy busy.... till the end of the year

I'm still here!
I've gotten an abundance of requests lately and although I haven't been very good about posting pictures and things here on my site, I've still been working away.  Sewing and creating things is my passion, but unfortunately it is not my full time job so I have be very careful not to take on more orders than I can fill and at this point, I'm completely booked solid through the end of the year.
You are still welcome to shop one of my Etsy stores HERE or HERE for ready-made products or place your order in the queue for creation in 2013.  Thank you all for your support.
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Ashlyn's second Kids Creature

I was flattered when one of my customers from last year came back and ordered another creature.  Ashlyn drew the "Bug Monster" (pictured below) last summer and it is about time that this monster has a girlfriend!

I sold the "twin" to the bug monster at Odd Duck back in April so I don't have it around to make sure that the girlfriend was the same size.  I typically don't make patterns for these creatures, I just draw right onto the fabric if I need to line something out.  I used the picture above as a size reference so hopefully they are at least the same general size.

I adore the mouth on this creature.  I think I'm gonna use a variation of it on one of my dolls that I'm planning for the Atomic Holiday Bazaar in December. 

I don't have the "twin" up in the shop yet mainly because she isn't finished!  Ashlyn's birthday is coming up shortly and in order to make sure that I got it shipped to her in time, I abandoned the twin and only worked on the one.  Hoping to finish it up this week and get it in the shop soon.

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Lily's Girl Robot

robot 3, a photo by by Shelley Faye on Flickr.

I have been working on 2 different creatures right now. One is a crazy difficult challenge that I've been working on for months and months (possibly a year!) and I just can't seem to get him finished. He is in the final stages though. He just needs a little more hair, some blue highlights, a hat (challenge all on it's own... You'll understand when I finally finish him and post pics) and clothes. I know that sounds like a lot, but the main design parts are complete and that is the time consuming parts.
The other one is for an early June birthday gift so it needs to take priority. I'm excited about it too because it is a second order from the girl who did the bug monster last year. It is a girlfriend! Sweet huh? Everyone needs a partner, even a monster right?
Finally, getting to the details of the pic posted here. In the beginning stages of the girl bug monster, my daughter climbed up on the cutting table with a drawing of a girl robot. I couldn't resist. It being all one color and a super simple face, I was able to knock it out quickly and I'm just a sucker for a sweet "please mommy".

Owen, round 2



This is a portrait of Owen's dad.  I've never met him, but I'll be sure to notice him if I ever see him on the street!

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Owen age 3

I've got a few more pics of the details here on my flickr page.


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A Shark! A scary scary Shark!!

I haven't made any creatures in awhile so I'm excited to get back to work this week.  This week I'll be working on a SHARK!  Sweet isn't he?

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Holiday Bazaar at Haircut Hangout in downtown Hollywood

I sell some other softies over at a great little boutique children's hair salon in downtown Hollywood.  But, ever since putting my plush into that store, the owner has been excited about the Kids Creatures that I do.  So, because of them, I got an invite to be a vendor at their Holiday Bazaar.  The bazaar is being hosted by a super talented photographer Courtney Ortiz and Haircut Hangout.  They are going to raise some money and collect some toys for Team up for Toys for the Joe Dimaggio Children's Hospital here in Hollywood.  The event is only 2 short hours of shopping and fun so make sure to put it on your calendar. 
Thursday, December 16, 2010 from 6 to 8pm
I've created a facebook event so if you'd like to go in and click that you'll be attending and then invite your friends... that would rock!

If you would like a Kid's Creature created from your child's drawing, you'll find information here. I've got a facebook page too, if you'd share with your friends, that would be fantastic!  Thanks -