Fixed Gear Gal August 1, 2008

I must have kids on the brain this week because all of my features seem to be related to those little fountains of germs and honesty.  (Maybe this has to do with the fact that this is one of the first weeks both of my kids are home with no activities all summer!) 

Even though my boys are now 8 and almost 11, they are both still VERY attached to stuffed animals.  If you dare to lift up the covers of their beds, you will always find at least 30 or more animals burrowed in the sheets.  Unfortunately, many of their critters are the boring mass produced Beanie Babies but when I showed them Fixed Gear Gal’s distinctive handmade creations, they fell in love.  They especially liked the Master of Camouflage Monster seen on the left.  They liked his crazy body shape and cute little eyes.  I loved that he is constructed using recycled materials.  In fact, all of Fixed Gear Gal’s creations are made using thrift store fabric, donated scraps, sweaters and old blankets and other odd fabrics the artist discovers.  Each monster is totally unique and makes a perfect gift for the little monster in your life!