Everything in my shop is made by my own two hands...with the help of a sewing machine!

My desire to make monsters was originally inspired by the book “Stupid Sock Creatures” by John Murphy. In 2006, I started making my own quirky creatures using my own worn-out, colorful socks and developed my own style. At first, I made the "sock monsters" just for fun. I would hand stitch them during church as a way to keep my hands busy while listening to the message. The kids at my church were intrigued by what I was doing and I often gave the monsters away to them. The kids' mothers raved about my work and suggested I start selling my creations. One of them told me about Etsy and in 2008 I started my Etsy shop, KiraArts.

I sometimes describe my monsters as “the mutant cousins of sock monkeys”. I recently have begun making plush animals as well, such as dogs, cats, owls, and woodland creatures. Now, I have graduated beyond socks and moved on to sweaters, fleece, and other fabrics. I find joy in turning an unwanted piece of clothing into a lovable companion for someone. The main goal of my work is simply to make people smile!