Where did the year go?

Wow. What a crazy year! We started doing shows 13 months ago with our creepy little Grimmleigh's dolls, and we really had no idea what was coming! We're not quitting our day jobs by any means, but people seem to like what we have been doing. The best part has been watching people start to "get" what we're doing!

Being part of Monster Etsy has been awesome, too. There has been a lot of camaraderie and support out there, and we really appreciate it. Even though we haven't been very active for a while, the support we found here has been a large part of why we have been able to become more active with our local craft scene, start a craft co-op, and get the word out about the hand-crafts movement.

Whatever the years ahead bring, we just wanted to say thanks to everyone at Monster Etsy, and encourage everyone to keep doing what you are doing, supporting each other, and being a great team!

musthavecute vote!

Hello! Formit has made into http://musthavecute.com/vote/ Cheez Burguer is the owner of the site, and owner of such webstes like lolcats and failblog.

I believe that if he gets enough votes he is going to get an enormous boost on our group!
So please, go there and vote :))!!!!!!!

Kriture stickers!

Hello there! Today I bring you stickers full of creatures in a awesome package and big size! Some are cute, funny, scary and silly, but mostly, they make people laugh.

Buy them for 5.50$

Beaster Bunnies from Grimmleigh's Fiends

Most people know the story of the Easter Bunny, but it's been centuries since parents dared mention the Legion of Beaster Bunnies. Known for their love of hiding children's toys, keepsakes, and life saving medicines, the Beaster Bunny Menace is a force to be reckoned with!

Did we mention that these bunnies have GLOW IN THE DARK eyes?!?!

Thanks!!
http://www.blackfezstudios.etsy.com/

A NEW ZODIAC DOLL !!!

Lysa Dogy Doll

Zodiac Sign: LEO

Etsy: 

www.objetosmagicos.etsy.com

Blog: 

www.azulesextremistas.blogspot.com

Emaios, the yellow and red smiley and sensitive monster

Name: Emaios
What I do: Hang around
Task: Smell weather
Likes: His friend dodo
Body: Yellow, tribal
Ability: Hide near flowers
Food: Granivore
www.kritureart.etsy.com

WE ARE THE PLUTONIAN DOLLS!!!!!!!!

YUSEI HORI

Zodiac Sign: TAURUS

  

I`m a vigorous and strong Japanese man. I practise weightlifting to take care of my body. I enjoy very much staring at the sea and eating seafood. What I like the most is having a drink while i rest in my Hamahaca Paraguayan close to palms and birds.

I have many friends and I frequently organize social events.

I`m a stubborn guy and I always want to have reason. Nowadays I`m taking Lambada classes with my baby. I live from rents.

 *He is an exclusive one of a kind handcrafted doll. Made with vintage fabrics, stuffing with polyfill and hand embroidery. 

*They are stuffed toys for grown ups. They are not suitable for children. Only for decorative use and to keep you company. Perfect to enjoy life!!

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**I`m very happy to join you!!!!!

thanks monsters..............
Greetings from Bs As

Etsy Shop:

www.objetosmagicos.etsy.com

My Blog:

www.azulesextremistas.blogspot.com

New Valentine's Day Grimmleighs!

We're not fans of V-Day. Don't get us wrong; a day that celebrates love, and expressing that love to someone you care about is great. We're not big fans of a mandatory express your love with expensive gifts day, though. A simple note, a home-cooked meal, and maybe a hand made expression or two should be all that matters. But, we also know that sometimes there is a little something out there that can say it all, and we want to make sure you know where to get it!

We'll be posting a whole slew of love-struck zombies for this most gooey of holidays, and we're making them a little smaller so you could say, pick up one of these sweet little rotters and still have enough for dinner! Also, they're already dead, so they'll last longer than flowers!

They're hitting the Etsy shop now, and just like every Grimmleigh's Fiend they are completely hand crocheted and hand painted, and no two are ever the same!

Renegade Craft Fair in San Francisco! 2 weeks away!

Make your plans to go! 150 hand picked vendors. Some from way out of the area, like Boston and Chicago.
Ochibo and Skeletal Dropkick will be there, selling the wares. so Go! Go! Go! Go!

Black Fez Studios at Craft Lake City

On Saturday, August 8th we attended our first show, Craft Lake City in downtown SLC, Utah.
It's the very first alternative craft show in the area, so we figured we were playing to our crowd. The show opened at two p.m. with live Rockabilly acts playing through the day, and the crowd didn't let up until we struck at ten that night. Rachel and I spent the month prior trying to get our goal of 100 monsters ready for the show, and we made it with 103!
The best part? Only 24 came home with us. It was so much more succesful for us than we ever could have hoped, and we have been invited to attend three more shows through the end of the year!

So, now we need to make several hundred more!

All in all, worth every second. I couldn't be happier with this little "project" of ours, and how it has brought our family closer!

Hellbilly Craft Show!

Hey all in Monster Land!
This craft show is going to be a first of it's kind in our area!
Dotted with Hearts (me!) will be vending with all kinds of monster-y goodness.
Stuffed creatures and zombie onesies will be high on the list of goods for sale!
We are also having live rockabilly music!
Holy crap, can it get any better?
If you are in the MD/PA/WV area, you should definitely come out!

Get Ready For Halloween with PUMPKINHOLLOW!

Hey everyone! I was cruising around some of the cool shops that make up Monster Etsy, and stumbled across Pumpkinhollow. This is some seriously cool stuff!

Pumpkinhollow's profile says they are "two Halloween fanatics that make Halloween all year long", and I'm all for it! The materials posted for each item list clay, twigs, and paint. Most of the pumpkins run around $20, and look great. Pumpkinhollow also has some really cool Scarecrow door hangings which would be a hit at any house, and some of us probably wouldn't ever take them down!

It's amazing what you'll find when you check out the Monster Etsy shops!

New Zombie Doll from Grimmleigh's Fiends!

Welcome to Monster Etsy everyone! I'm Leigh from Black Fez Studios. We make Grimmleigh's Fiends dolls, which you can find by clicking on the link to the right of your screen. We're just one of a bunch of really cool crafters on Etsy that have banded together to create a fun, and maybe even spooky, online shopping experience! I've been showing off my own wares the last few days, but I'll be back later to highlight some of the really cool shops you'll see when you check out all the sellers at Monster Etsy!


Yeah, he's a nudist zombie! Cute, cuddly, and hell bent on eating your brains. We were going to put some pants on the guy, but I remembered the streaker at Wimbeldon, and an idea formed!

New Produce of Peril at Black Fez Studios!

We've been having a ton of fun getting ready for Craft Lake City next week... If you live in the Salt Lake City area, you should come to the show! It's Saturday, August 8th at the Gallivan Center from 2pm-8pm. There will be live music, and all kinds of coolness!

We'll be debuting our new Grimmleigh's Fiends "dolls", the Produce of Peril! We wanted to offer something a little less pricey, but still have one of a kind items available. What do you think? We're kind of crazy about them!

All this and more at our Etsy shop... Stop by and drop a line, we love meeting new people!