DIY – makeMonster

When life gives you lemons, make some lemon cakes because you’re absolutely amazing

December 23, 2017

As the title maaay vaguely suggest, I haven’t been very on top of my game lately. But rather than focus on the negatives (throws glitter into the air): I have repurposed the Kraft-tex material I made a while ago into something completely new! I didn’t really like the zipper pouches (the zips were meh and … More When life gives you lemons, make some lemon cakes because you’re absolutely amazing

Kraft-tex paper leather bow pins

January 20, 2017

Deciding if I want to make a wee tutorial on how to make these wee little bow pins! Bow Pin on Etsy by makeMonster

Velvet Cactus Plush Keychain

September 13, 2015

Who doesn’t need a velvet cactus plush keychain? (Say that five times fast) I made these a while ago, hence the reference to my Etsy shop, but I really enjoy the little cactus dude 🙂 They’re now up on the MadeIt shop, with super awesome updated keychains that I randomly found while clearing out my … More Velvet Cactus Plush Keychain

Button Earrings!

September 11, 2015

Okay, okay… I know they’ve been done 1,000x before… But I had such cute fabric, and they turned out so adorable!!!

Small update and miniature embroidery hoops!

August 25, 2015

Oh gosh, it’s been a while! My real job seems to have gotten in the way of doing anything on makeMonster, so I’ve had a backlog of things to write/update for a while now. My meager efforts so far have bee building a Facebook page and uploading many random photos my Instagram. So not a … More Small update and miniature embroidery hoops!

Madeit Storefront

June 8, 2015

In an effort to just get out there, I’ve listed some things on my Madeit storefront! makeMonster @ MadeIt Currently I just have a few plushies and some embroidery art for now, but next weekend should have some jewellry up, and possibly I’ll get around to finishing some wallets or other Kraft-Tex things I’ve been … More Madeit Storefront

stamping, branding, ink, product branding, kraft-tex

Testing Kraft-Tex with Waterproof Ink & Stamping, DIY Sew-In Labels (Kraft-Tex Testing V2)

June 7, 2015

So I left off last time with just treating the Kraft-Tex (washing, mooshing, and then letting dry), with the intention on testing out how well it takes paint. I’ve decided to make a few ‘leather like’ labels to put into handbags or other things. I figured it would take the ink really well, but I … More Testing Kraft-Tex with Waterproof Ink & Stamping, DIY Sew-In Labels (Kraft-Tex Testing V2)

Japanese cotton fabric, Nippori Fabric Town, stash, craft room

Craft Room Organizing and Stash Show and Tell

December 4, 2014

I haven’t really been much lately for doing things around the house… My excuse is that I’ve been in and out of the house since March, half living up on Ballina and other jobs. I got it in my head to at the very least unpack all my craft stuff and take stock of all … More Craft Room Organizing and Stash Show and Tell

What is Kraft-Tex Paper ‘Leather’ and how to treat it

November 11, 2014

I won’t lie, this stuff tripped me out when I first saw it. I was walking through Byron and little shop had these massive leather tote bags in all sorts of metallic colours. The shop owner saw me touching them (because I’m like a 4 year old and have to feel everything shiny), and asked … More What is Kraft-Tex Paper ‘Leather’ and how to treat it

Japanese Seed Bead Wrap Necklaces and Packaging

November 8, 2014

Full disclosure: I’m not a jewelry person. I haven’t worn earrings since a New Years party… Nearly a year ago (side note, damn this year has gone fast). Necklaces for me are tiny neck prisons that always threaten to snag on an unseen nail somewhere and strangle me to death. I felt this up until I … More Japanese Seed Bead Wrap Necklaces and Packaging