Can't Get Enough!

As many of you know, I love robots! Some of you have probably seen this video, but I had to post it here because it is one of the cutest things I have ever seen. Enjoy!

Life seems like a loosing battle

Usually I don't rant but today I just have a lot to get off my chest. I'm half way in tears right now. I hate money. I really is the root of all evil. I guess you learn to hate it even more when you don't have it. Right now I am out of work and the only income I have coming in is from my Etsy shop until I find a new day job. My boyfriend is working on and off as his industry is very slow right now. Currently I am responsible for bringing in at least 70% of the income of the household, so money is extremely tight. I felt bad because we spent $20 to go see Avatar this week. It sucks when $20 is a huge expense! Bills are piling up and I'm just barely paying my rent. On top of that I have 3 orders sitting in my Etsy account currently that people never paid for. My phone is about to be shut off on Friday. On top of everything I need a breast reduction. I lost my health insurance when I lost my job. While pregnant with my son last year I went up 4 cup sizes and 5 since having him. I'm currently a 38N (38jj UK). It hurts to walk or stand for long periods of time. Even hunching over my work desk to make my figurines is killing me. I have cuts in my shoulders from my bra straps and my clothes don't fit. Large bras are expensive. I can't afford a new one currently, so I have to wear two of my old ones at the same time. I've looked into getting rated so I can get the procedure done, but even with that I can't afford the monthly payments. I just feel like I'm loosing my mind right now. I have no clue what to do. I'm not even really sure why I wrote this. I guess I just needed to get it out of my head.

Sugared With Spite

Lately I've been so busy with Sleepy Robot 13. I have almost forgotten about my others shops. Before I started "Sleepy Robot 13" in October of 2009 my main focus was "Sugared with spite clothing", as small clothing line I started with my best friend Vanessa from High school. I would make the designs and she would handle the business aspect. Eventually I wanted to do more than just make designs for T-shirts. So in August of 2009 I decided to use the Etsy account I had just sitting around since 2008 and actually list something in it. I started "Sugared With Spite Jewelry". It began with just a few earrings and expanded into necklaces, rings and even a few one of a kind plush dolls. I'm trying to figure out how to spread my time equally through all of these shops.

It pays to read the blog! lol

Since all of you have been so awesome over the last few months I decided to do a blog reader only sale. Until midnight February 28th just type the code "thankyou10" into the comments of your orders from the Sleepy Robot 13 Shop and receive 25% off your order! Just check out as normal and when payment is received I will refund 25% of the subtotal of your order. Remember this is for blog readers only!

Zombie Toast Vinyl Update!

Sorry guys no Zombie Toast vinyl any time soon ): All the companies I've contact about turning my guy into a vinyl figure are way more expensive than I can afford right now or anytime in the foreseen near future. I've received a lot of emails over the last few months from people inquiring about or requesting a vinyl, but for right now it's a no go. I'm still working on the mold making process to produce a few resin Zombie Toast figures but it's a very slow trial and error process. I haven't stopped looking into companies, but have not been successful yet in finding one that will do the small run I am looking for (Most companies I have talked to will only do runs as small as 3000-5000 pieces because of the size.) I will keep you guys posted as more develops!

Pizza Love!

Today my little Pizza Robot was featured on the Tilt Treasures blog. I love the the title of the feature "Pizza...ok,so I was hungry..." Along with my robot she featured other amazing pizza themed items by other great Etsy sellers. I would also advise checking out the blog owners Etsy Shop "TiLT creations". There you will find several unique and lovely bags, purses, clutches, back packs and pouches!

Movie/Music Inspired Figures

So lately people have been asking me to make music and movie themed figurines. I figured this was simple enough, but with my mind I had to make them as goofy as humanely possible. Heres what I've done so far. Let me know what you think...

A Clockwork Orange Inspired Robot


Inspired by the character Alex of the classic "A Clockwork Orange".
Complete with a glass of "the old knifey moloko" (i.e., drugged milk)and a cane.

Twilight Toast Figure


With this one I decided to get really silly. I had been getting a lot of requests for Twilight stuff and I wanted to make something that none of the other Etsy sellers had... and for some reason that was toast...that had Edward Cullen's hair.

Kanye West Inspired Robot



I really, really, REALLY don't like Kanye West, but I think his graduation bear logo is cool. This little guy was inspired by that.

Next I think I may do something involving Lady Gaga, but I'm not sure yet.