Sewing hacks: Gift Card Monsters + Giveaway
August 23rd, 2011
When the nice people at Basic Grey asked me if I was interested in having some fun with their products, and as soon as I spotted these A-freaking-dorable Monster Gift Cards… I think I replied a OHHECKYEAH even before I finished reading the entire email.
These gift cards holders were screaming to me (one even ingested a fly) to “sew me on to something”. And funny thing… they said it in robot-voice.
I thought the monsters cards would be a great “secret pocket” sewn inside a kid’s jacket to hold notes with important or emergency info. Or keys. Or money. Or gum. Feeding the monster. Also fun, the monster cards are so great slip-stitched on to the backs of quilts.
Use to put in secret notes - like when your little kiddle goes off to Grandma’s or a sleep-over - and put in a little “I love you” note.
When I give a quilt I’ve made, I usually give instructions like:
- Launder like everyday laundry.
- Do not use fabric softener.
- You better use this quilt and not store it away. I expect to see stains and wear… signs it’s been loved and used. Don’t make me come over there and kick your [body-part of choice]. The little monster “pocket” would be perfect to slip the instruction note in to… or just a note, “why yes, this is a quilt made with Kate Spain’s Central Park and Terrain, and backed with my Happy Mochi Yum Yum - and yes… it’s a blog post for another day“.
Here’s the give-away juicy juice:
I’ll draw four winners, one winner for each Monster Gift Card plus a package of Basic Gray buttons with each monster card. Leave a comment by Saturday 8/27 before the stroke of midnight (11:59 PM PST) to be entered. I’ll use random.org to pick the four winning numbers.
What would you feed the monster?
August 28, 2011 Edited in:
Winner, winner, monster dinner! Give-away of the Basic Grey gift card monsters & buttons has now ended - and are all enveloped up and will soon be heading out to the winners! Thank you all for joining in on the give-away! Using random.org for comments 1-335, the winners are:
Edited in:
Winner #1: Comment #65 - Tracy
Winner #2: Comment #161 - Char Billow
Winner #3: Comment #190 - Liz Boswell
Winner #4: Comment #291 - Keri P
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All the little monsters I know like to eat cookies, french fancy cakes & kinder eggs :)
August 23rd, 2011I love the zippered mouths!
August 23rd, 2011How can you not love these little monsters. They’re adorable
August 23rd, 2011This is so totally adorable! I love it! I’d feed the monster my little monster..oh wait, not an option : ) I’d feed it my daughters little hair doodads to keep safe while she goes from place to place!
August 23rd, 2011These are the cutest little gift card holders (and great ideas on how to use them)!
August 23rd, 2011feed the monster sounds like a cool band name. now if only i could sing/drum/rock out. i love the idea of putting it in backpack for school bus ride essentials.
August 23rd, 2011I LOVE THE MONSTERS - I would feed them little bits of my children’s goodies, like Lego Minifig Heads so they could tell who they belonged to. LOVE, I say!
August 23rd, 2011OMG!!!!!! THIS is the most adorable thing I have seen in ages!!!!! I so want one of these please…..I will pay :)))
August 23rd, 2011These are so cute. I would feed them little notes and some little treat for the day.
Karen
August 23rd, 2011I love these………..you can zip their mouths closed…lol
August 23rd, 2011Those are just too dang cute! And the buttons are gorgeous! I’m a button lover at heart!
August 23rd, 2011WOW so fun!!!! i would feed it my chapstick :)
August 23rd, 2011These are soooooo cute!!! I know my lot would just love them!!!
August 23rd, 2011My son would love these! He is loves monsters, in fact, he is forcing me to knit him one right now :)
August 23rd, 2011The monster’s are adorable but those buttons! Oh what I could do with those buttons…
August 23rd, 2011I love the monsters! And I love the idea of combining Central Park and Terrain…I have two charm packs of Central Park that I’ve been wondering what to do with…hmm…totally want to buy some Terrain charm packs now!
August 23rd, 2011Those are so cute! And what a great idea to sew onto the back of quilts/into jackets! My friend has gone travelling so I think I would use the monster to slip a little gift into and send! :)
August 23rd, 2011I love those little monsters! My favorite is the little zippered one. Wonderful!!
August 23rd, 2011These are just too cute! I think I would use the zippered one as a change purse! Love these!
August 23rd, 2011My little monsters (age 3 and 5) will probably feed the monsters rocks, pebbles, pennies, and other little treasures of the day.
August 23rd, 2011Love the monsters! Maybe a silly question - why do you advise not to use fabric softener?
August 23rd, 2011Those are adorable! I love them. My favorite is the one who swallowed a fly. The buttons are beautiful. :)I would feed the monsters Oreo cookies.
August 23rd, 2011Oh how adorable! Those buttons are divine.
August 23rd, 2011Your monsters are adorable. Who wouldn’t love to have one to care for.
August 23rd, 2011Oh my goodness those are adorable. My daughter would live a zippered one for her backpack.
August 23rd, 2011I would feed the monsters cookies and ice cream. I esp like the cards.
August 23rd, 2011Hah! These are adorable! I’d actually love to use this for my university ID card/bus pass!
August 23rd, 2011All monsters need cookies! These are just too cute!!
August 23rd, 2011so so so SEW cute!!! :)
August 23rd, 2011I love those monsters. So cute!
August 23rd, 2011So fun!!! I’d feed the lil’ guy my credit card and hope he digested the balance too!!! :) These really are adorable and I love that the one ate a fly!!!
Thanks for the giveaway too!
August 23rd, 2011I love the monsters!! I would feed them anything they wanted just so they would stay with me!! Basic grey is one of my favorites.
August 23rd, 2011Love all your ideas or add a hanger and turn it into a christmas ornament! Any chance a pattern will be available for these cuties?! Oh, and thanks for the chance to win! :)
August 23rd, 2011Cute, cute, cute! What a great idea. I might make it big enough to fit my daughter’s Epipen into it and maybe a treat. Gorgeous buttons.
August 23rd, 2011Love the little monsters! I know just what I would do with them should I win! My Grandchildren would love them in the backpacks…….
August 23rd, 2011This lovely little monster would most likly be fed whatever is special to my grandaughter! So cute!
August 23rd, 2011I would sew these little guys into my book bag to remind me laugh during law school. I would feed them little bits of paper with all my sarcastic thoughts on them and watch them chew the papers up. I LOVE these little guys. Posi-lutely ADORBZ!!
August 23rd, 2011I would keep my monster with me in my purse and feed it money!
August 23rd, 2011Oh I would definitely feed the monster love notes!
August 23rd, 2011Those are just too cute!! How can you bear to part with them? Loving all the stuff coming from BG!!! Thank you for the give-away!
August 23rd, 2011What fun! the gift card holders are adorable.
August 23rd, 2011I think those little monsters are great! I would put a note inside discribing the care the monster needs… please pet once a day. Likes to be left at foot of bed. Travels well… things like that:)
August 23rd, 2011The monsters are so cute! Love those zipper mouths!
August 23rd, 2011Very cute! Everyone needs a little monster to brighten their day. I would Give mine t omy kids and let them feed them gum, candy and change. But first I would feed them with messages of encouragement.
August 23rd, 2011So cute! I could see my neice putting a monkey of some sort in there :)
August 23rd, 2011These little critters are just to adorable!!! I love them all!! The zipper ones are just too cute!! Great job. thanks for sharing.
August 23rd, 2011so freakin’ adorable!! I am making moster purses for my nieces and those little zipper mouths would be a perfect addition! my favorite part is the fabric inside their mouths!
August 23rd, 2011CAAAH-UTE!! I love those little guys. I might tuck them in a lunch box with a treat for my girls!
August 23rd, 2011oh, so cute! I would feed it my little collection of gift cards that keep getting lost on my messy desk. Or maybe the punch cards for all those “buy 10, get 1 free” places.
August 23rd, 2011Just adorable! I need one just to hang out with all day!
August 23rd, 2011How cute are those monsters! I love your instructions when giving a quilt. It’s lovely to see a quilt used and loved!
August 23rd, 2011These are adorable! I would feed a monster little notes and treats to my pre-schooler during the week :)
August 23rd, 2011I would feed them my 14 year old son’s attitude, zip it closed, and get out my staple gun ;-).
August 23rd, 2011LOVE THEM! and the buttons!
I love those little monsters… so cute but then everything BG is just wonderful…
August 23rd, 2011I’ve got to make some of these!!!!!!!!! Adorable.
August 23rd, 2011Oh randomness, generate my number please.
August 23rd, 2011Please, please, please pick me.
My monster wants to hold a snack in its mouth, keeping it safe and creepy for Maria.
Speak to us of this Happy Mochi Yum Yum!
How CUTE!! I just learned about your blog from Basic Grey’s facebook post. I now ‘like’ you on fb & I’m looking forward to reading your posts! I too have made many a quilt for friends & I agree that they are to be used & LOVED rather than stored away! Barb
August 23rd, 2011OMG, so much cuteness! What would I feed them? Ooh, pennies or gum or hair ties…whatever would make them super happy. :) Thanks for the giveaway!
August 23rd, 2011Those are beyond cute! I love the fly eating monster.
August 23rd, 20112 funny! the things that go on in your mind!!
August 23rd, 2011I think that they are Freaking Adorable too! If I had the monster with the zipper mouth I would have to feed it my school Id and credit cards. I love them!
August 23rd, 2011Love, Love, Love the monsters especially the zipper mouth! I would feed my monsters library cards for all those times when you need it but can’t find it and attach them to the kids’ library totes :)
August 23rd, 2011Well, obviously you would feed the monster buttons! chocolate buttons!
August 23rd, 2011I would feed them my kids lunch money.
August 23rd, 2011OMG THAT IS SO CUTE I AM YELLING!!!!
Seriously cutest damn thing I have ever seen!
August 23rd, 2011I would feed the monster teeth that he would then be expected to turn over to the tooth fairy!
Kerri
August 23rd, 2011How creative! Love these little monsters. What would I feed it? Cookies of course.
August 23rd, 2011Wow I love these - so cool. My 2yr old boy would feed the monsters stones and any other piece of dirt or grit he could lay his hands on!
August 23rd, 2011Thanks for the coolest giveaway I’ve seen for a while!
Your monsters are sooo cute! I would feed the monsters lots of love and tenderness.
August 23rd, 2011These are just about the cutest monsters ever! My granddaughter would love one of these, and I think she might want to feed the monster little things she collects from my collections of small flat rocks and sea glass.
August 23rd, 2011I’ve always cringed at the thought of putting in zippers - not sure why. But I am going to HAVE to do it because those are so darn cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 23rd, 2011I love these little monsters! And your creative directions that you include when you give a quilt as a gift… I am always afraid my quilts that I gift will be stashed away and not used. Thanks for the cute ideas!
August 23rd, 2011Too cute Monica! I love Basic Grey, mmmmm. I would probably feed the monster little matchbox cars because my nephews would love that!
August 23rd, 2011Off the charts cute! Love the idea of tucking a note, small toy or treat into these for my grandkids — too sweet!
August 23rd, 2011Oh - aren’t the the biz? Loving the pink one, and the buttons are fab. The green ones! Lust.
August 23rd, 2011My little monsters would love little monsters. These are stinkin’ cute.
August 23rd, 2011The Monster cards are awesome! I’m sure that my boys would try to still them from me :) (oh and I would feed the little monster anything it wanted :) )
August 23rd, 2011Eeeepppppp!!! I am so freaking out over the zipper ones :) Too stinking cute!! I love the note you include with your quilt gifts- I am so going to have to do that :) What do you feed monsters? Happy thoughts- then their nice :) hehe!
August 23rd, 2011I would feed the monster whatever the monster wants!!! I do that with things that I love!
So adorable, so adorable.
Please pull my ticket(random number) and I’ll do the happy dance right here in my living room. (I’ll keep the drapes drawn so as not to scare the neighbors!)
August 23rd, 2011These little guys are so darn Adorable
I NEED a family of these
I can see how they’d multiply in no time at all.
Hugs
August 23rd, 2011Gerry
Oh you so have to choose me!! We love monsters in my house… i even call my girls my 3 lil monsters! I might feed those a bit of lunch money!
August 23rd, 2011I would feed them love notes, loose change, and snacks. They would be so cute stitched into a bag as a pocket.
August 23rd, 2011I love, love, love the idea of putting these on a quilt and then hiding little notes in them! So sweet!
August 23rd, 2011ohhh I love these little monsters. I would feed them little notes for my little munchkin. I love the colours!!
August 23rd, 2011OMG!!! They are soooo cute! It would be hard to part with them but I would sneak them into the grandkids backpacks and put in silly little notes and jokes. And a treat of course. Thanks for the chance to win.
August 23rd, 2011They are adorable. So creative.
August 23rd, 2011I would sit there and grin at my monster….knowing he would return the favor with a sweet grin right back at me!
August 23rd, 2011There aughta be a law against this much cute!
August 23rd, 2011I would love one of these little monsters. Are you writing a pattern for these? You definitely should.
August 23rd, 2011I’d feed it my sons little super heroes or hot wheels.
August 23rd, 2011I should only be so lucky to win one of these little cuties and a pack of buttons! Crossing all my fingers and toes! xoxo
August 23rd, 2011These are so cute! I love little monsters!
August 23rd, 2011goodness gracious…cuteness overload. gotta get me some of those monsters!!!
August 23rd, 2011Unfortunately my monsters are too big for these but I love the idea of sewing them on a child’s quilt or backpack with a special note when they go for sleepovers.
August 23rd, 2011What cute little monsters! I would feed them money and send them to my daughter in college. Fun!
August 23rd, 2011Those are awesome! The one that swallowed a fly just kills me. They’d be hard to part with though.
August 23rd, 2011Me me me meeeee!!! So cute. I love the special note pocket idea “don’t make me come over there and kick your !!” and I’m always a sucker for buttons.
August 23rd, 2011I’d totally feed the little monsters cookies.
August 23rd, 2011Those are the cutest things!!!
August 23rd, 2011These are adorable!!! Love them all!!! Please put out the pattern. I would feed these little monsters crumbs from my floor leftover by my two-legged little monsters!!!
August 23rd, 2011These are adorable! Thanks for a chance to win.
August 23rd, 2011i would feed that lovely monster Smarties!
August 23rd, 2011Seriously adorable! I love how you thought to put them on the back of a quilt. That’s one of those, “Why, yes, I’m going to totally steal that idea!” things. :) I picked up a copy of American Patchwork and Quilting at the shop today. Now for a quiet minute to read your interview!
August 23rd, 2011What else…Happy Mochi Yum Yum!
August 23rd, 2011This is the sweetest idea I’ve come across in a very long time; a little pocket for a special note or treat (or both!) to your little one. And in the form of adorable little monsters! Super love! -Nicole
August 23rd, 2011Is it bad that I would keep the monster for myself? I’d stash my lunch money in it and draw stares in the corporate cafeteria.
August 23rd, 2011Candy? No, not healthy enough. Carrots? boring. I’d feed them nuts!
Or maybe just cash.
August 23rd, 2011I love the little monsters and the buttons!
August 23rd, 2011They are so cute what an adorable way to give a gift card or to put in a special note or promise to somebody you love. The buttons are cute too but I love buttons
August 23rd, 2011I have two little monsters that would so use those little monsters as wallets! The zippered ones at least. They are “sew” cute! Thank you for the great giveaway.
August 23rd, 2011I would feed them pills and keep them handy in case of monster headaches which make me look just like them!
August 23rd, 2011Adorable! Love the zipper mouths, super cute idea!
August 23rd, 2011These are so cute!, I’d probably use it to give birthday wishes.
August 23rd, 2011I think I’d sew the monster onto some kind of otherwise work-appropriate clothing that needs a pocket.
August 23rd, 2011Chocolate–of course :)
August 23rd, 2011I find most of my monster friends like to eat brains, but if there’s a shortage, they’ll usually settle for a few jammy doughnuts! :D
August 23rd, 2011I would sew it on a pair of pants for my daughter and she would feed it stones and leaves she collects on walks. Love your quilt, can’t wait to read that post!
August 23rd, 2011Cupcakes. When in doubt, feed cupcakes - they bring happiness!
August 23rd, 2011I love those sweet monsters (especially with the fly!).
Oh my goodness! I left my computer for 1/2 day (we had a little earthquake) and look what you did Monica!?! You gave us the most incredibly cute monsters and a give-away!
Those little zipper-monster mouths are so great - especially the one with the fly! While I don’t feel the need to store flies, it would be the perfect
August 23rd, 2011hiding place for lunch money!
I think they would make darling pockets on a childs skirt or pants.
August 23rd, 2011Your work is so cute. Pick me to win.
August 23rd, 2011I love those! What a cute idea.
August 23rd, 2011Breath mints!
August 23rd, 2011These are so A-freaking-dorable :) Would love win, Thanks
August 23rd, 2011LOve them! I would feed them my credit cards!
August 23rd, 2011I’d feed the monsters…….monster cookies! (homemade, of course!) :)
August 23rd, 2011These are so adorable! I’m in love with them! I work at an elementary school and they would be fun to store band-aids in. The kids would get such a kick out of these cute monsters.
August 23rd, 2011I would feed the monster all my tiny fabric scraps so it would become wicked bloated and puffy. I like my monsters fat and squishy.
August 23rd, 2011sew much fun! you inspire sew much fun! Thank you!
August 23rd, 2011i never win things. but. if i won - i’d reuse the gift card holders as a change purse. or small trinkets. like my ipod shuffle.
August 23rd, 2011These are adorable! I’ve been sadly lacking in motivation to do anything crafty/sewy for the longest, so I decided to surf around to find something to inspire me. This is by far the most amazing idea I’ve seen!
August 23rd, 2011Omg those monsters are adorable!!!
August 23rd, 2011Thanks for the giveaway!
August 23rd, 2011For sure I’d put some 6″ squares of fabric from making the quilt so it could be repaired someday if necessary.
:) Linda
August 23rd, 2011Those little monsters are freakin’ adorable! I love the idea of slipping notes in them on the back of quilts. My kids get a little homesick, they would LOVE that! Can’t wait to hear more about that quilt….the gray/white blocks are genius! xo Jen
August 23rd, 2011I would feed it cookies and hope my husband doesn’t find them and eat them first. I need a new hiding place and these are adorable!
August 23rd, 2011Those little monsters are great. I like your suggestion about sewing one to the inside of a jacket.
August 23rd, 2011I would feed the zippered ones my change. These are so cute.
August 23rd, 2011I don’t know which I want to gobble up first! Your Kate Spain quilt or the Monsters :) I am already starting my Christmas gift planning, and one of those monsters munch on a pair of earrings for my sister, I suspect. They are super adorable. And I hope you have a post ASAP on that quilt! Cuteness, and the machine quilting is perfect for it.
August 23rd, 2011Oh my gosh! Those little monsters are ADORABLE!!! I would use the zippered one for a change purse.
August 23rd, 2011I have to ditto your OHHEACKYEAH! Those are freakin’ adorable! I’d attach them to my daughter’s activity bag and feed the monster a pack of crayons, or else I’d keep it in my wallet for my change purse. Love. Love. Love.
August 23rd, 2011Oh my gosh!! How creative!! I love them.
August 23rd, 2011These might just be the cutest things I’ve ever seen. I would love to make one for each of my kids but put a strap on it so they can use it as a purse for their spare change!
August 23rd, 2011Just lovin’ your monsters! Thanks for a chance at your giveaway, too. :)
August 23rd, 2011I think a little monster may be good for hiding a few treats on a long drive. :)
August 23rd, 2011OMW, love these things especially the zippers - is there a pattern for sale ? Adorable.
August 23rd, 2011Cute, cute idea. I’m doing several kids quilts to gift in the next few months and I love the idea about including the pockets on the back. As for the Central Park, terrain and Happy Mochi Yum Yum, well you’re just killing me Monica. I’ve stacks of it all awaiting for inspiration.
August 23rd, 2011ooooo!! How cute!!
August 23rd, 2011These are too stinkin’ cute!! I would feed them some lipstick ;)
August 23rd, 2011Wow, love those monsters, esp. The ones with the zipper mouths and I love the idea of using them on the back of your quilt!
August 23rd, 2011EEeeeek!!!! Those are adorable!!! You know you want to pick me, ’cause I love them so LOL!
August 23rd, 2011CHOCOLATE! Oh, wait.
That could get mess in this crazy TX heat.
Eh, who cares. Chocolate it is!! : )
These buggers are so cute!
p.s.– Hope you’ll add your amazing Kate Spain quilt to my Flickr group called “All Things Kate Spain”.
August 23rd, 2011Those adorable little monster need to be fed with fabric scraps of course!!
August 23rd, 2011Those are so cute and fun way to give a gift card.
Debbie
August 23rd, 2011Those monsters are just tooo cute girl!!
August 23rd, 2011Love the handmade zombie creatures, they are very cute!
August 23rd, 2011Girl, your pinterest choices are a hoot! Love your sense of humor!
August 23rd, 2011I love those monsters. I want to make some monsters, too! LOVE them I tell you!
August 23rd, 2011So terribly cute! It’d be in my 6 year old’s lunch box with an “I love you!” note. And a tiny treat (chocolate of course)!
August 23rd, 2011I would feed the monsters fabric, fabric and more fabric…..
August 23rd, 2011These are so HECKA CUTE!!! OMG, my 6 yr. old is telling me … mom, I need one! LOL. She said she would like one on her medical back-pack that she has to carry with instructions to anyone that might need to help her in an emergency situation. I think she has a great idea! Thanks for the wonderful give-away … can’t wait to make one for her :)
August 23rd, 2011I’d put the monster in my husband’s lunch bag and feed it notes saying that the monster ate the last cupcake and it wasn’t possibly me. ;)
August 23rd, 2011I would love to see what my kids would feed the monsters! I think these would be so cute on my son’s new space ship fleece jacket I just made him, to use as a pocket!
August 23rd, 2011These are so FREAKING CUTE!!!! I love them. I can’t wait to put one on the back of my next quilt!!!
August 23rd, 2011These are just adorable! Love the buttons too!
August 23rd, 2011I’d have to feed ‘em some gummy worms. Yum!
So cute!
August 23rd, 2011I can’t wait to see the info on that quilt, loving the peeky…those are the most cutest little monster critters very fun that they let you try them out~I think someone is going to be very happy. I know some tweens here that would use those for stashing lunch money! Me? I would use it for something completely sappy like stuffing all my doubts and insecurities into their mouths and zipping them up…but then again that is what I have my pet R.O.U.S. for hehehe…
August 23rd, 2011What a great idea.. I love them all.
August 23rd, 2011This is such a great idea - so cute!!!
August 23rd, 2011love these! i’d feed the monster embroidered notes…
August 23rd, 2011Oh my sweet goodness, I would feed them whatever they wanted- after all who am I to say what any given monster would prefer on any given day? But I am certain my teen daughter would be monstrously excited to have one of these delightful creatures! Thanks for the chance. They are truly awesome!
August 23rd, 2011Love these little guys! I would feed them s’mores. Just cause they are my fav’s.
August 23rd, 2011I would keep my eye drops in there!!! your blog is just the best!!!
August 23rd, 2011If he’s a bad monster, I would feed him prunes.
These are so cute!
August 23rd, 2011Do you think it is ok to zip my little monsters mouth shut!? (Joking!)
August 23rd, 2011I think that I would use these little monsters to hold ‘treasure’ - the rocks, feathers, lego, miniature animals etc that my 3 year old collects and carries everywhere.
This way they would be close by but not get lost in the bed (he takes them to bed!) or loose in the car.
I love all of you suggestions. And you instructions to those whom are lucky enough to be recipients of your quilts. I feel the same way!
Hmm . . . I’d probably put my debit card and cash in it and use it as my wallet! LOL.
August 23rd, 2011I can’t believe how super cute those little monsters are and I’d love to be a winner. My little grand-monsters would probably feed them rocks and stick treasures they pick up on the playground. Thanks!
August 23rd, 2011just too, too cute! we need a tutorial!
August 23rd, 2011Arms and hands are flailing furiously!! Too much cuteness for one post ….must see more LOLOLOL
I would feed them Halloween candy for my little nephews and nieces. And love notes with a little cash for my big monster… XD.
August 23rd, 2011Thanks for the great idea! You always have such fun fun fun ideas!!!
Love your blog, and LOVE the monsters! I would feed them bobby pins and hair ties! Thanks for the inspiration!
August 23rd, 2011These are just the most adorable monsters ever!!!! Love these. I hope I win one. Hugs Ariane
August 23rd, 2011These are so adorable! Thanks for the chance!
August 23rd, 2011oh!!! lovely monsters… super cute and lovely!!!! i want it! thanks for the chance :)
August 23rd, 2011I love the idea of the monsters. They alre just too cute. I would feed mine spice drops!
August 23rd, 2011These are just too cute! Zany!
August 23rd, 2011Well, I think they need lots of chocolate and some mochi!
August 23rd, 2011And they are key-ute!
The following in a pickled form: carrots, eggs, beets, asparagus, cucumbers, mushrooms.
August 23rd, 2011Those monsters are soooo cool!
August 23rd, 2011Little love notes and $$ for my grands. I so want to win . . .
August 23rd, 2011ooooooooooo!!! Im thinking these would be stinkin’ adorable as tooth fairy pillows! or as a learning tool on monsters and why you shouldnt be afraid of them. ok….I now have monsters in my head….. (mauh) Liz
August 23rd, 2011OMG those are so adorable! The fly insides is too much cute to stand, honestly.
And the buttons!!!! wunderbar
My monster would hold Burt’s Bees lip balm, for sure, in my purse, or my earrings in my overnight bag (if I ever got to actually GO somewhere). What a fun giveaway!
August 23rd, 2011Love the monsters! I am the same way about the quilts I give away. I tell them I had better see them being used. I did NOT go through all the trouble of making it for it to be tucked away in some chest or closet!
August 23rd, 2011yep - seriously adorable - and what would I feed those little monsters - why cookies of course :) and hope there aren’t too many crumbs !
August 23rd, 2011The monster giftcards are adorable and I like that you attatched them to the quilts. I checked out the BG PDF too and I’m totally in love with just about everything.
August 23rd, 2011Eveline.
Oooooh! I love these monsters! What a fab idea! I would feed them a little note and a treat or maybe a small puzzle game! Something that would make the recipient smile, even though I think the monster alone would draw a smile on anyone’s face!
August 23rd, 2011Monsters are awesome !
August 23rd, 2011I Love the monsters! And a fly inside it’s mouth? Too cute!
August 23rd, 2011I am pretty sure everyone in my
August 23rd, 2011Writers Guild AND the Quilt Escape need these monsters, with, of course, Chocolate kisses in the mouth!
How freakin’ cute are those monsters!
I would feed them the fabric scraps that are just too small for my scrap bins. That ought to satisfy them!
August 23rd, 2011A quilt for sleepovers with a secret midnight snack stash inside would be lovely! Great little pockets!
August 23rd, 2011Oh how I would love to win.
August 23rd, 2011I think those monsters need chocolates in their mouths. Just adorable.
August 24th, 2011These zipper mouthes are lovely! I would make a monster for myself and put the keys into it.
August 24th, 2011Bye
Susanne
What a great idea! I would feed the monster my son’s ice cream money for school. I think these would pass his “coolness” test. Thanks for the giveaway.
August 24th, 2011I would feed the monster extra buttons. These pouches ROCK!
August 24th, 2011These little guys are hilarious! They are the perfect way to deliver your Zombie threat, err, care notice ;)
August 24th, 2011Wow - these monsters are awesome! I would actually use the monster giftcard holder as a wallet - just put in the cards I need and my ID and I’m good to go. I would totally pull this out in a store to get out my card… no shame at all lol.
August 24th, 2011C-ute!! Monsters rock and these little babies are so much fun!
August 24th, 2011TOO darn CUTE!!!
August 24th, 2011These monsters are too cute! Thanks for the great giveaway!
August 24th, 2011Sooooo cute! I think I might like to keep the little monsters for myself—Just a kid at heart!
August 24th, 2011These guys are hilarious! My niece would love these. Thanks for bringing them to my attention.
August 24th, 2011Absolutely Adorkable!!! I would love to win one!!! I’d like to say it would like to say it’s for my grandson, but it would probably reside in my purse! Have a happy day.
August 24th, 2011me again … I see my typing fingers have a problem today!!! The little monster would stay in My purse! I would feed him mad money! We would both have a good time.
August 24th, 2011I love them! So cute. I would use them for gift cards for the kids n my life.
August 24th, 2011Adorable! I would feed mine M&Ms and money.
August 24th, 2011OMGosh I *need* one of those monsters!! How amazingly adorable are they? I esp love the one eating the fly!! Who thinks this stuff up??
August 24th, 2011oh, I just love the monster pockets, they are too wonderful!
August 24th, 2011I’m also really liking the Kate Spain quilt too.
Thanks for the giveaway ~ looks like you had some fun!
Too cute!! I would feed them notes to let the person know how special they are and maybe add a gift card to somewhere fun!!
August 24th, 2011I sure love these monsters! I would feed them some dark Dove chocolates!
August 24th, 2011I would feed theses little monster anything they and my little monster want! They are just too cute for words!
August 24th, 2011these are really cute, though I’m not entirely sure what they are!!
August 24th, 2011Those monsters are sooooo adorable!!!! My grandson would love one on his new quilt.
August 24th, 2011Yey! They’re adorable! I’d feed them cookies, they look a bit like cookie monsters :-)
August 24th, 2011Very Cute !!
August 24th, 2011I think notes of encouragement, laughter and Love would be great to feed the monster. I can see putting them in lunchbags with a napkin or note too.
hee hee =)
These are adorable! Jellybeans…I would definitely feed them jellybeans. LOL!
August 24th, 2011So cute! I’ve never seen anything like these cute guys! Thanks for the heads-up!
August 24th, 2011I’d love to win, but more importantly, I want to make one myself! Thanks for the giveaway!
August 24th, 2011OMG! I love these monsters!!! They make me smile so wide … almost as wide as the monster.
August 24th, 2011Adorable!!!!!
August 24th, 2011Karen in Breezy Point
That is so incredibly adorable! Thanks for sharing!!!
August 24th, 2011I can not even stand how cute these are, I am desperate for tehm I love it. I also love the buttons. Please, please random generator pick me.
August 24th, 2011The first thought I had was (around Halloween time) to put in the plastic severed fingers or eyeball bouncy balls or packages of gummy bugs.
August 24th, 2011Those are the most adorable monsters EVERR!! :)
August 24th, 2011I love the zipper teeth! I would let my little monster keep his treasures in there . . .
August 24th, 2011Found objects like twigs, pretty pebbles and stray zipper pulls.
August 24th, 2011I’d feed the monster some pretty lipstick…they are so cute!
August 24th, 2011Those are so freaking adorable!
August 24th, 2011These are SO adorable! I’d definitely go for fun notes!!
August 24th, 2011KZK
Possible my Ipod Shuffle if it is big enough-I could zip it in!
August 24th, 2011I can hardly stand it! How crazy adorable are those monsters?! What a great idea! Yay!
August 24th, 2011My little monster would stuff them full of buttons and beads and my English paper pieces! BTW, why no fabric softener?
August 24th, 2011I love the zippered mouth monster & would keep Oreo cookies in him. In case I feel the urge for a late night snack, I don’t even have to walk to the kitchen. So cute!
August 24th, 2011How cute are those little monsters! Would be good for gift giving. Use em as tags and such.
August 24th, 2011Those monster gift cards are a-freakin’-dorable. What a great idea to put them on the back of a quilt. I think I’d just like them to help me organize my monster purse (big, not scary…I guess that depends on your point of view).
August 24th, 2011I saw those at market and thought they were the most awesome things ever! The buttons too! Would love to win one for my “monster”.
August 24th, 2011LOVE those little monsters! They would be great inside a backpack for emergency money and keys :)
August 24th, 2011These are great for my Baby Monsters! I could personalize their backpacks. There are daily ‘treasures’ from preschool.
August 24th, 2011Oh Yes Yes YES! those are so freaking cute. I know just what’s going on the back of the little quilt I’ve (still) have in progress for my little guy…with a full tummy of mini robot books.
August 24th, 2011How adorable! I just have to make several! So many possibilities! Makes gift cards fun!
August 24th, 2011Those little monsters would be absolutely great for making as a project with my two darling grand-daughters. Love them!
August 24th, 2011I love your holders. Thanks for the chance to win the pattern.
August 24th, 2011Hellyeah I would love those! Super cute, such personality! You know, you couldn’t put anything in there like, GOOD, because people would see them and open them up! For example, this would be a bad place to tuck away some M&M’s. HUGS!
August 24th, 2011I absolutely adore these! Such a great idea for adding to quilt backs too. :)
August 24th, 2011I LOVE those little monsters — what a great idea! Thanks for sharing your inspiration!
August 24th, 2011I’m 53 and I would love to own one of these little monsters to put in my purse to hold my coins!
August 24th, 2011I’d make my monster hold my snacks for me. It seems gross to eat something that’s been held in a monster’s mouth, but I’m talking like a sealed pouch of fruit snacks. Not a sandwich or something. ew. monster-slobbered-bread. That’s messed up.
I come with birthday good luck in hand, so all you other entries can feel free to just give up now.
August 24th, 2011Would love to have a monster to put on the back of the baby quilt I’m finishing for our first grand baby. (due nov 5). I’m sure he would love having a little love note from maw maw! Love your site!
August 24th, 2011In the immortal words of Tony Tiger, those monsters are “GRRRRRRRRRRREAT!” And I’d fill ‘em with Hershey’s Dark Special Minatures for when you just have to have it…
August 24th, 2011Those are so cute. The kids in my daughter’s third grade class would love them.
August 24th, 2011I would get the monster to hold my keys so I don’t loose them! So cute:)
August 24th, 2011Chocolate!!!! Dark chocolate to be precise, lower in calories and good for their moods. This would keep them happy sweet monsters!!
August 24th, 2011Those are AWESOME! I would make the monsters hold a couple bucks and a bus pass.
August 24th, 2011I love the idea of putting a personalized note into the pocket, or leaving it there so you could carry meds when you travel or something. I always take a quilt with me ’cause I sleep better with something from home!
August 24th, 2011My grandson would LOVE these. I might even put monster pockets inside my purse. The buttons look great. Thanks for the giveaway.
August 24th, 2011These monster cards are so cute. They would be great for my college bound daughter to leave when I drop her off at the dorm. Filled with M&M’s or a favorite treat and a note as she begins a new pahse in her life.
August 24th, 2011Oh mighty random.org the monster with the zipper mouth whispered in my dreams that he wants to come to my house to live and bring Basic Grey yumminess with him. xoxo
August 24th, 2011Too cute! My monster would be perfect for holding my Nano and earphones so I could enjoy some great music while quilting.
August 24th, 2011Would you like to be my BFF?
Circle:
Yes or NO
(seriously)
August 24th, 2011hmm….
I’d keep my paper piecing, needle and thread in the monster mouth
just the thought of the little monster “eating” hexagons as I prep them makes me smile
and buttons are just plain pretty!!
August 24th, 2011OMG they are so cute and my son would love to find that in his backpack when he starts soon at his new school. And I love the fabrics and can’t wait to see what you make with them.
August 25th, 2011These are too sweet! How creative! I was just delighted to see this on your blog!! Just love it!
August 25th, 2011I would feed them all of my empty calories!! They are too cute!!
August 25th, 2011Oh my gosh, these are so adorable! My youngest son is obsessed with monsters, so I’m totally using this idea and running with it for a project for him!
August 25th, 2011Too cute! My grandsons would love the creepy things. I’d feed them with vouchers for ‘A day of baking cookies with Oma’ or ‘This entitles you to one free cone’. I’m liking the buttons myself!
August 25th, 2011Oh Em Gee! They are so cute I want one!!
August 25th, 2011I would feed the monster button bracelets and gift cards to Half-price books. The girls at my house LOVE monsters.
August 25th, 2011Oh tbhese monsters are so stinkin’ cute! Love basic greay! Thanks for the giveaway I would put gum ad money in my monster!
August 25th, 2011Ooooooh, I LOVE these monsters.
Crossing my fingers and toes to win one!
Thank you!
August 25th, 2011I think a little monster would make a great travel case for jewelry!! Monsters eat precious metals - don’t they??
August 25th, 2011I’ve heard it said that Monsters love doo-dads. I would feed my moster lots o’ doo-dads.
August 25th, 2011Fabulous ideas! I love the idea of being sewn into a piece of clothing (zippered) or on the back of a quilt (slip pocket)!
August 25th, 2011What a cute idea. I love the one of putting it on the back of a quilt you are gifting. That’s my fav!
August 25th, 2011Tammy
I am always looking for a place to stash my sugar free mints. I have a chronically dry mouth and am forever rummaging for a mint!
August 25th, 2011I would feed them with trick or treat sweets :o)
August 25th, 2011Mmm! Jelly Rolls or maybe some Layer Cakes
August 25th, 2011The monsters are absolutely adorable!! And with a little guy at home, sure to be a hit! Too cute!
August 25th, 2011I have endless Monster treats in my bags and drawers. Hair ties and clips, lip gloss, tiny purple flowers, gum, free restaurant candies, a paperclip or two, little acorns and pinecones, shiny pebbles, cute pig-shaped erasers…the list goes on and on.
August 25th, 2011I’d feed them tiny treasures to keep safe for me :)
August 25th, 2011These might be the cutest thing ever. Seriously.
August 25th, 2011OMG! You had me at Basic Grey…but those monsters- GENIUS! I would put one smack dab on the middle of my DD’s fav shirt that just got a big stain- she would LOVE this. SHe would feed him her precious “rock collection” and I am sure he would ingest a few lego creations….LOVE!!!!
August 25th, 2011The little monsters just make me smile.
August 25th, 2011I love the instructions you give when giving a quilt. I’m now going to do something similar. I was much too concerned about the care of the quilt. It’s it love and use that counts. Thanks for your comments.
August 25th, 2011I love these zippered mouth monsters.
August 25th, 2011I would feed it my happy pills. The one’s that keep the grumpies at bay. No seriously I have to take medication 4x a day and always need a hiding spot for them so no-one knows.
I need one of these!!!
I *love* the little monsters, especially the ones with the zipper mouths! I’m sure my sons would love to feed them with lego men, plastic bugs, and all sorts of stuff :)
August 25th, 2011My grandkids would love them to put treasures in. They love monsters! thanks.
August 25th, 2011Oh my gosh those are cute! I love the fly. And what gorgeous buttons. I also love the quilt.
August 25th, 2011I love you, Miss HHZ (Hilarious Happy Zombie)! I’m TOTALLY going to copy your “how to” instructions for the next quilt I gift.
August 25th, 2011OMG!!!! I can see why you said yes! Those guys are the cutesy most lovable little monsters. Love x 10000000! (Yes I always use too many exclamation points!!!)
August 25th, 2011Betsy
Chocolate. Monsters are easy to please. Any chocolate will do. ;0
August 25th, 2011OH. MY. GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWD!
August 25th, 2011How stinkin’ CUTE ARE THESE????? Yes! Yes! Yes! I must win!!!!! Enter me! Draw me! Give me!
Such cuties!!!! I would feed them a varied diet to keep them healthy and adorable.
August 25th, 2011Way too cute! I would love to win. Thank you for the contest!
August 25th, 2011If it were cookie monster, I would give it cookies. But, do the card monsters really eat cards? Neah - I would feed all of them some cookies. And after that I would feed them sunshine, so they feel happy and cheerful and feel bright.
August 25th, 2011Lovely lovely monsters and great buttons. I’m a big fan of Basic Grey!!!
I’d feed it the same thing I feed me…CHOCOLATE! Then I would give it to a very special someone. They also look to be the perfect size for stocking stuffers and if that’s true then the ’stuffing’ possibilities are endless! Oooooh wait, I always hide a note on the first day of school for my kids (either in the lunch bag or backpack). You could sneak a monster into their backpacks with a note and maybe a chocolate or two for the first day of school. I could keep going…
August 26th, 2011I love the monsters and buttons. I have a quilt ready to bind that needs a monster. :)
August 26th, 2011So so cute! I would feed them a gift card to my favorite shop.
August 26th, 2011In love with these monsters! I would feed them a different letter each day I take my kids in the car…they are just learning their alphabet! GREAT Giveaway!!!! :)
August 26th, 2011O.M.G.
Basic Grey AND monsters?! LOVE!
I would put notes and/or gift cards in the monster mouth. My boyfriend lives several states away and this would be fun to incorporate into the quilt I have planned for him … so many possibilities - crossing my fingers to get lucky with this giveaway!
August 26th, 2011I think it would be the “baby” of the pj monsters I’m making for Christmas. Since the big one will be stuffed with pj’s, maybe the little one needs to be stuffed with a toothbrush for a sleepover!
August 26th, 2011I would feed the monsters mints and cough drops - always good to have ready at all times!
August 26th, 2011I can see why these were screaming at you. Great fun! I would feed the monster Star Bucks Gift Cards.
August 26th, 2011Monsters with treats for my grandsons. How fun! Loving those buttons!
August 26th, 2011These are terrific! I always give my grandchildren gift cards and these would make them so special.
August 26th, 2011I love those zipper teeth and the fly. What fun details!
August 26th, 2011My boys would A.DORE. these! My three year old likes to take the quarters he earns to the store with him, so I’m pretty sure he’d want to use these monsters as a little wallet!
August 26th, 2011I would feed them “chewy” spree candy, but not my favs - purple & red
August 26th, 2011These are beyond cute! Love them! Also love Basic Grey so winning would make my little heart oh so happy!
August 26th, 2011The little monsters are sew cute! My neice and nephews would love them. Where can we find them to buy or a pattern to make them? I checked out your link to them and could not find them. Love your blog.
August 26th, 2011These are freakin adorable! I love the button packaging too very cute!
August 26th, 2011Theses little monsters are just too cute and I could always use a card of buttons!
August 26th, 2011Absolutely ADORABLE!!
August 26th, 2011Adorable! I love the idea of sewing them into a child’s jacket! My granddaughters would get such a big kick out of these!
August 26th, 2011Oh - I think I might pop this comment in the nick of time. I love the monsters and I think popping in the inside of kids clothes is a great idea.
August 27th, 2011Those monster cards are so so cute, I would feed the monster my grandsons little fingers holding packs of gum his favorite and toy superheros.
August 27th, 2011I think the monster would like to eat teeth. I think it would be a great place to leave a tooth for the tooth fairy. And she in turn can leave money. Very cute!
August 27th, 2011These are crazy cute! What a great idea for a pocket. Oh the things I could hide inside!
August 27th, 2011If I had a monster, I’d feed it mini oreos.
Please pick me! I love your work! Keep it up!
August 27th, 2011too cute! I would feed these little monsters xxx’s and ooo’s!
August 27th, 2011Oh, heck, I might just wanna sew one in MY jacket. Could come in handy for somethin’ tiny and fun.
August 27th, 2011Unbelievably cute monsters!!! Perfect for adding to Xmas gift quilts. I would add some Starbucks gift cards. What’s better than some SBux coffee or hot chocolate & wrapping up in a quilt?
August 27th, 2011These are sooooo cute! I love all your designs, Monica. I have taught many classes using your patterns that have appeared in magazines. Never realized til lately that they were all designed by the same person - you! Obviously we have similar tastes since I latch on to every new project of yours that appears! I made 20 of your tiny treat totes for a baby shower - in one morning. Very fitting since I teach a lot of bag classes. Told everyone I was making them each a tote bag as a favor! Can’t wait to make a monster now!
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Thank you for your kind words and excitement over my patterns, Nancy. LOVE THAT! Just wanna make sure you understand that the gift card monsters are not my design or a pattern - and that they’re a product from Basic Grey. One for the Wish I Thought Of That files, for sure! - Monica
August 27th, 2011I adore the zipper mouths! Would love to know how to make those!
August 27th, 2011Those are fantastic…love your creativity…I would have the monster eat my candy stash:)
August 27th, 2011Love the monsters! I want to put them on the kids back packs!
August 27th, 2011My monsters would be fed a combination of instructions and gift cards.
August 28th, 2011WooHoo Happy dance!!!!!!!!! Thank you!!!!! xoxo
August 28th, 2011So VERY excited!!! Thank you, Thank you!!! xxoo
August 28th, 2011