#happyhandmade 86 shares

Happy Halloween week! Enjoy my #happyhandmade 86 picks!

Wee Amigurumi Knit Frankenstein Monster by Crafteroni & Cheese 
Organic Patchouli ZOMBIE Room and Linen Spray by WSDreams
Framed Cross-Stitch Witches Stitches by Craftypods
Jenny the Handmade Three-eyed horned Monster Bank for kids by Just for Littles

 ♥Kelly

#HappyHandmade Shares week 58

I am so excited about the new week of #happyhandmade!! Here are my favorites from last weeks linkup at Daft Crafts.

Coffee Sticker Pack by Scrawny Girl

Gadget Monster by Lu & Ed

Evie the Fairy peg doll by Landon's Toy Box

♥Kelly

Try it Thursday with Violet's Buds

I am so happy to have a guest this week teaching us how to make our very own hoop art!! I had the privilege of her teaching me in person!! It was so enjoyable to be able to keep a outfit of my sons in such a wonderful way! Welcome Melanie!

Thank you Kelly. It is hard to believe that next month my little baby will be four years old! I'm sure I'm not alone with wanting to keep baby clothes, especially the ones with sentimental value. Rather than leaving everything packed in a box, I wanted to do something special with some of her clothes and turn it into wall art for her room. The process is fairly easy, but the hardest part for me was actually cutting up the clothes!

"The Accident" design from Threadless

I selected one of my favorite onesies to turn into hoop art. I bought this design while I was pregnant so she could match her daddy. Here they are when she was around 1 years old in their coordinating shirts.
 

Decorate Mon-storously this season!

I love decorating the tree at the Christmas season. And I love, love, love these darling handmade monster ornaments. There are only a few left and they help out a very good local, Kansas City, cause. I asked Cody, the owner of Lu & Ed, to write up a bit about them for me to share with my amazing followers. I am proud to hand over my blog to Cody...welcome Cody. Thank you for joining us to share about your Mon-storous way to decorate!

Here's to a Monstrous Holiday Season!

Remember my Team Lu & Ed project I started earlier this year? Basically I take customer suggestions, and turn them into a reality by collaborating with other artists! I love working with others and Team Lu & Ed opens up so many new possibilities for my little shop, plus I get to know some really incredible people.

And today, I want to introduce you to one if those really incredible people, the latest member of Team Lu & Ed - Danielle of Squshies! I have worked with Danielle to turn my cute mascot Gabos into a limited edition holiday ornament, which is now available for pre-order in my shop!. There will only be ten ornaments created, and once they are gone they are gone!

But you know what is even more awesome? 50% of the sales price of the ornaments will be donated to Drumm Farm, a home for children and young adults in the Missouri foster care system. So your Mon-stor ornament purchase will make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside! Once the last ornament sells, we will donate $110 to Drumm Farm to help make the holidays a little more magical for all of the residents!

And you know what else is pretty cool?! You can have the date sewn onto Gabos' backside to make it uber special!

So please feel free to head HERE to order your very own to adorn your tree this year!! ☺

♥Kelly

'Eating'

Today's #FMSPhotoaDay prompt is 'eating' - SO here is my children's Lu & Ed monster eating their favorite toys from The Mollie Shop and Kiser Krafts. 

They love 'feeding' the monster 'yummy treats' before bed!!

♥Kelly

 

'Fruit'

I am doing #FMSPhotoaDay challenge for November!! Yippie!! So today's prompt is 'fruit'.

 And fruit is a wonderful thing and is always in my house. All of us love fruit!!☺ Would you know the only fruit we have left is apples. I go do shopping on the weekends. But Pip, Stars, and Ziggy decided those apples were for them. They sat right down to 'guard' them. I love the Penny's Pets!! They have such personality!!

♥Kelly

Monster Contest by Lu & Ed

Does your Little Monster like Drawing Monsters?

Lu & Ed is hosting a 

Monster Drawing Contest!

Here are the Details:

Drawings may be submitted from November 1st through November 7th, 11:59pm CST. An album with all of the photos will be made on November 8th and voting will be open until November 14th at 11:59PM CST. The photo with the most votes (likes) wins & will receive a custom plush made from their drawing.

Contest is open to children 13 and under. Artwork must be done by the child and submitted by their parents or legal guardians! Parents can enter multiple monster drawings for multiple children but only one per child. (Previous winner's may enter for fun but will not be selected again). Contest is open worldwide but international winners must pay shipping!

To enter: Post your child's drawing in the comments of the pinned post (the one at the top) on Lu & Ed's Facebook Page by clicking the little camera box in the comment section (This feature is not available on mobile apps, you have to use a browser to upload the photos) and adding the child's name and age (feel free to add their description to the photo as well!). 

Check out these awesome examples of Lu & Ed's Custom Monster Making!

 

Good Luck

and

Happy Drawing!!! 

♥Kelly