crunch, thanks,....blab

So today was a stressful  packed day hence the 'crunch' of the title.  So last night I chose to slack a little, well I chit chatted on the phone and edited photos which was something to check of the bucket list , just not first, second or third.......heh, whatever it's done. I only say it was stressful because of how mad I was for passing out when I took my 4a.m. nap instead of waking 20 min later, and working till the usual 6:30 a.m.

So today was full of hunks, pickles and toof fairy pillows, wtf - ha sounds a little exciting on paper, well it really wasn't. It was a day where you had to keep reminding yourself to think like a machine, 15 hrs and going strong minus making my kid happy breaks. It was a good day for both Olive and I her projects consisted of paints and markers on paper and she made a mini shrine with her already existing art box housing her model magic Christmas elephants and finger puppet- today she added fake flower heads all around it, it looks super cute too.

So the thanks go out to my dad for coming over with my fav the Flint Crepe Company - iced mocha- the best you ever had! He also ordered Sicily's pizza the bomb biggity, so good. Seeing how I had the six foot table set up with more projects than the average day can handle.... he took over lil Miss Olive Maes demands and kept her happy. I powered through the mother load of hunks, yep right in front of every body- lol. Pickles one even has a bad back haha think my dad inspired that one. I finished up a couple key chains and my 2nd pregnant with removable baby monsta. So I'm gonna say it was a good day! ;)

Also I'd like to make a special thanks to Sarah Reed for all the tips and time she donated to helping me with the camera- she helped select a nice point and shoot Fuji camera for table top photography and answered an array of most likely whiney questions ha and was nice and super helpful every time.  I also received a few pointers from my girl Amelia's hub about photoshop and editing thanks Jason. I am gonna be doing my own photography until I have enough revenue to pay out and still have money left I'm about to get there, because I have just made this my full time job, not having a paper check can be scary scary in the wrong situation, but I truly believe if you want something bad enough with enough hard work and determination you can make anything happen, nothing to it but to do it.   

So the blab starts here.............

So the latest latest would have to be that Frankenstitch Productions has made into boutiques and we are totally stoked about it and hope to have F.P. in every state by the end of 2012, that's my dream soon to come true.

• Goods in Detroit, MI http://www.facebook.com/goodsdetroit
•   Daft Crafts in Independence, MO  http://www.facebook.com/DaftCrafts
•  Flint Handmade @ The Lunch Studio, Flint, Mi http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Lunch-Studio/7248780206

So needless to say since I retired my apron for slanging' sandwiches full time - I've been sewing all time- busier than ever and feeling good bout it.

**We also made a few minor packaging/presentation upgrades for you all-

New bags for craft show, monsta show off

and coming anyday butt tags for the monstas

The name header up at the tip tip top is a sweet gift from Katie Cawood from www.flintprints.com thanksagain lady!!

For any of you who remember the hater that dissed me on the mlive artice - if no here it is  http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/flint/index.ssf/2011/11/nov_13_meet_your_neighbor_step.html

Well lets just say I've had friends that have let assholes like this one ruin em not I, I used that trolls bad juju and went to town creating him and let me tell you it's for sure the way to deal with these people, cause I will have to say it was the most fun I've had in quit some time cutting a monsta- haha so Mr. J.C. I want to thank you for breaking the mind volt and letting me take F.P. to another level disgust haha I love it- deuces to all and to all a good night - over out Roger that!

Custom Love Bugs

 Two peas in a pod

update on the biz

So the latest awesomeness @ Frankenstitch would be the new tags created by www.flintprints.com. I am solely working for Frankenstitch Productions full time and figure it's time to dress up the monstas and get them out world wide in boutiques, that's my next goal. All I know is I want the monstalove to grow, where ever I end up I want to spread the love. I figure being in Flint its gonna be rather hard to have a steady income selling monstas, so since I am still here I am planning on reaching my arms out wide and delivering my furry friends to kitschy little boutiques nation wide.

front

and this is the back

 http://monstastory.blogspot.com/

The new tags allow the customer to enter their monstas name into the blogs search bar and see his or her story and pic. I found the site looks better if entered into a computer rather than a smart phone, but it has that option too, you can scan the code and it will take you to there blog "hello my name is..." where all the monstas are properly introduced. 

The stories are a big part of my monstas and I've just now came up with a way to deliver- since I've made thousands of monstas we are starting fresh with the stories and pics to keep it fresh and smooth.

So whats been going on since you quit your paper check job Mrs. Bills- Guzak....

So as most of you Flinty's know I quit my waitress hustle well kinda I work 2.5 hrs a week on Friday and special events for extra weekend money, and to keep my social circles a go. I have transformed into a stay at home mom, with my wild child mini me. Things have been awesome mostly we've been enjoying our time as a family together while the hub is home. I have built a schedule of a nice routined day for both Olive and I which will go into effect once dad goes back to work, as for now it's a free for all. I have been hustling out ideas and trying to keep the pages fresh updated and communication with my clients good. I have 3 customs out of 14 left they're cut and on the table...... last night I had to push them aside and get some monsta fun up in the mix. I have cut 38 new guys since I went full bore with F.P.

Super excited I have a slue of new eyes about to arrive in the next couple weeks and a full stock of furs and fleece, enough to keep me busy for some time. 

Thanks for stopping by <3 Big love and Happy Holla-days to all of ya!!

shoot outs and the new crew

So is getting down to crunch time or shall I say 'D' day till the annual Holiday Craft Market, super excited about all the new transformations Frankenstitch has taken this last month. In the last month we recieved a new banner for the shop brought to you by etsy's s: mailbox bliss-  A nice write up in the Flint Journals Mary Rempel, an awesome blog giveaway by Meagan from the snarky chickpea blog, new business cards by flintprints.com and the latest new pics of the monstas by Sarah Reed Photography I am so thankful for all of these wonderful people in my life. I consider Mailbox Bliss, flintprints.com and Sarah Reed Photography part of my Frankenstitch team for with out you Frankenstitch could not be what it is today. I am so thankful for these girls all of them do top notch work and work at lightning speed, which is just a win win situation!!

In this blog I would like to show off some of the new monstas I've been talking about creating with all the great new supply product I purchased back in October on etsy.com. In the past I had only purchased finished product and our wedding rings from this site, but lately I've been searching for everything, and most of it's there!! I am pro etsy to the highest power never had a better experience purchasing merch.

So getting to the show off part.......

Wednesday I took my new crew up to Sarah Reeds Photography Studio downtown Flint so convenient about 1.5 blocks away and dropped the crew off for a couple of magic filled hours and she hooked me up, her eye's amazing  with my merch, she loves what she does and it shows!! After running around town with baby O and cooking dinner was out of the way she texted me and let me know they were on there way, here is just a few to show the new digs!! Check her out her links on the bottom right of my blog shes a bad ass and will make yo shit look goot!!

All of the new guys are on my facebook page- link on the bottom right- I will be at the Flint Handmade craft market setting up tomorrow for the members only sale 6-8pm and the big event is this Saturday 10-4pm at Flint\s Masonic Temple Downtown Flint on the bricks, first 25 people get goodie bags it's a fun event I've never missed a one, I hope see see a lot of you out, it'll be a real good time!!

New business cards by Katie Cawood owner of Flint Prints

So earlier this week I received an email from a friend wondering if I'd like to swap monstas for design/printing services- 1000 super fly glossy double sided business cards usually I use my cousin Miss Bliss who is equally as fab and speedy(link bottom right of blog)!!! Seeings how Miss Bliss just got engaged and is super busy, I felt it was an ok plan to go ahead and update the cards this way and I'm glad I did the cards needed some serious changes- not visually but since the card was created I've been married and carry another name- new telly- new email- new blog and coolest of all the code to scan with a smart phone was added. I have always dreamed of having the actually monsta image incorporated on the card and only recently have I had excellent quality photographs brought to you by Sarah Reed Photograpy (link located bottom right corner).  Katie Cawood owner of the new Flint prints (link at the bottom right of blog) was able to give me the whole shabam!!

Katie Cawood owner of Flint prints plans to launch her new website January 2012 so excited for another local artist to live her dreams!! Katie was a dream to work with speedy and patient with my wants and needs, she made sure it was everything I was looking for taking time to swap out the different furs in the background to seek the perfect color- putting new images on taking them off adding new ones recreating 3 brains letting me select, I even requested 2 different fonts she was able to locate and hook it up........... till tadow, how you like me now!!

Gettin' to gettin' F.P. style

I've been super quiet and withdrawal lately- been in the sew lab birthing monstas right and left. So the fabrics and eyeballs made it to Flint town and let's just say they're amazing! I lOve the new digs Frankenstitch Productions will be sporting 2011 very fun bright and inspiring, if you thought my set up was bright before just wait it's even more bright meets texture explosion. I can't wait to show everybody. We are less than two weeks out from the Flint Handmade Holiday Craft Market so it's crunch time around this piece!!

I also got in some wonderful smelling local organic lavender from down town Flints new shop Stir the Imagination I made little sachets great for tossing into any area that needs freshening up.

Soon I plan on making mini monstas for the new bright plastic key chain rings. I also ordered up some squeakers which I can make dog or baby toys with...... haven't quite decided yet.

I think somebody knows mommas gotta sew- lol- go to bed baby all your friends are in dreamland....

Just so ya all know Frankenstitch is always open to new suggestions and if you want something special drop me a line---- at the bottom left of the blog there's a email me button :) I have also decided after 3 people suggested it that it would be pretty awesome to monstarize your child's art for a special one of a kind Christmas gift. Hope all of you enjoy the Holidays can't believe they're almost here!!

Hawks and spikes is the night

Today I put in quite a few hours with Dreamboat, in result we have hawks and spikes to come- some of the premium faux fur from Los Angele's put to a good use today. After a nights worth of sewing tonight I shall introduce 4 new members of F.P.'s crew, until then here's a sneak peek of a mo hawked brain blob and mo hawked black cat pre stuffed and completion.

Got my approval..........

Frankenstitch will be at the Flint Handmade Holiday Craft Market Nov. 26- My fabric I've been giddy about should be in the mail any day- that means the new digs will be here right in time for the event, tight!! This event should be big fun, I haven't missed a one, and they've all been fantastic this ones suppose to be the best yet............ can't wait!!