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The Fall-ing Monster: Dropping Into Creativity

September 19, 2023 Kristy Fae

Well, this coming week is officially calling in the start of Autumn!

Hurray, Huzzah, Hoorah!

Yes, I’m a big fan of Fall. I’m not sure if it’s the falling leaves, the oh-so-fresh hoodie-worthy weather, the ingrained feeling of “back to school” season, or the excitement of Halloween creeping in (okay, it’s all of the above)… but Fall always has me feeling crafty, creative, and motivated to get organized and productive!

The closets have been cleaned out, the desks have been rearranged, the year’s goals have been fine-tuned and, of course, the monsters have been awakened!

In honour of our favourite monsterly season, we’ve finally got our latest Beanbag Buds and Monster Hand-Puppets up for adoption at the Art of Nonsense Shop! Our boisterous little Beanbag critters are the perfect pals to clip onto your knapsack, carry in your pockets, or toss around with your friends. They’re fun fidget toys for all of us sensory-oriented creatures, and of course, they’re cute as buttons! Handmade in Victoria British Columbia, we’re currently shipping within Canada. Drop us an email if you have any questions or custom ideas: kristy@artofnonsense.com

So while the monsters are having fun “Fall-ing” into line… what are your season’s goals? Is there a project you’ve been meaning to get started on? A junk drawer that needs excavating? Or perhaps a routine that needs polishing to bring some freshness into your step? Whatever it is, we hope you’re able to start dropping into your creative energy this week. Perhaps now is the time to take that first small step towards a goal that you’d maybe hung up during the hot and sunny months?

Wishing you a wickedly awesome Autumnal Equinox from all of us monsters here at Art of Nonsense!

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Pssst- what I write in this blog is a reflection of my own ideas and experiences and/or interpretations of any referenced material. The content of this blog is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only. I am not an expert or therapist and cannot be held liable for any content provided or how it is used. Please enjoy at your own discretion. I reserve the right to change the content or management of this blog at any time. That said, I hope you enjoy it! © 2023 Kristy Anne Fae All Rights Reserved.

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The True Hero: Forging the Path to Love

July 10, 2023 Kristy Fae

As creative beings, we are constantly seeking meaning. Whether through our daily lives, our art, our connections, or some other purpose or cause, we seek to make sense of ourselves, the world around us, and all the joys and griefs that come with the ride.

When we look back, there are some people in our lives that had such an extravagant impact on us that it’s impossible to separate them from us… from our understanding of things. From our own meaning. From who we are at our core.

My Granny is one of those extraordinary people. She taught us to find shapes and meaning in scribbles, to savour every last taste of a treat (to the last scrape of the cake batter!), and to run wild in the forest and hug trees. She taught us to see elves hiding in the flowers, how to send hugs and kisses on the wings of Canadian geese, and how to give a proper hug— boy could she give a hug! The kind of hug I still feel now, even though she left this world five years ago today.

My Granny taught us a lot about love. She was made of pure love…and it showed in her every word and action. From making sure everyone around her was cared for, to tending to her plants and gardens, to homemade dinners, desserts, and handmade gifts to listening with a compassionate ear and a fully present mind, and offering never-ending words of affection…Granny was, and still is, love. I feel her in the sunshine, the blades of windswept grass, and the birds soaring overhead. I hug trees as she would, and dig my hands and feet into the soil, as she so enjoyed. She found beauty and creativity in the smallest things, and loved even the smallest of creatures.

As a sensitive, loving person, I know how tough it can be to show up in a world where the same isn’t always reciprocated. Where greed often overtakes compassion, fitting-in overrides authenticity, and fear overtakes love. There are moments when I wish to dim my sensitive heart— because wouldn’t it be easier? But then I look at where I come from. I come from love. I come from compassion. I come from creativity. I come from a long line of sensitive, loving hearts. And all I have to do is pause and look at how much that love meant to me growing up; how it continues to hold me in the face of struggle and pain; how it has made me; how it is me. And that’s why I keep showing up with the intention of love. To give love, to receive love, to inspire love, to spread love. Yes, I’m sure of it: nothing is stronger, nothing is more important than sensitive, loving hearts.

When I was studying film in University, I had the opportunity to make a documentary featuring my incredible, loving, creative Granny. As a way of honouring her, who I am, and where we all come from when we trace back our meanings, I’d like to share that film today. Granny, my hero, I love you, forever and always.

Watch the Short Documentary, Miracle Hands

Keep the inspiration and creativity going at @artofnonsense on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube or visit the Art of Nonsense Shop for adoptable monsters and other products!

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The Pterodactyl Hunter: See the World through a Creative Lens!

March 21, 2022 Kristy Fae

Today is a very special day because today is the day that Super Max and I launch our greatly anticipated Youtube Vlog called “The Monster Playground”! We can’t tell you how much fun we had making it— spur of the moment, when the inspiration barked out to us from a heron’s beak overhead— and we hope it adds a good giggle to your day too!

This YouTube Vlog, much like Art of Nonsense, is all about adding more creativity and play to your day and joy to your life! So without further ado, we are proud to present our very first episode, “Wild Victoria”:

Get ready to venture through the wild parks of Victoria B.C. with Kristy the Pterodactyl Hunter to discover the most fascinating and unusual creatures around! While she may think she knows what she’s talking about, can you find any mistakes that Kristy makes while identifying these gorgeous birds and animals (aside from her accent)? Come on, let’s check it out!!!

If you enjoy this 5 minute whacky demonstration of ridiculousness, then please like, subscribe, and share the fun! And make sure you get outside this week to enjoy seeing the world with an extra dose of silly sauce 😉

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