"I make cute felted bunnies, cacti and ornaments. I also make custom mobiles. I've always wanted to be a DIY kind of person. I believed I could make or create things myself, without having to rely on box store products.
I learned to knit, sew, felt and wet felt, as well as bead. All these crafts come together in my products. I love making my white bunnies. They are my most popular item and I can add flair to any of them.
I learned to knit, sew, felt and wet felt, as well as bead. All these crafts come together in my products. I love making my white bunnies. They are my most popular item and I can add flair to any of them.
When not creating, Manon takes care of her 5-month old son. And when she is working, most of the time she just enjoys the silence. "I work a lot throughout the day. It's a great way to combat boredom if the baby is sleeping. It's also a great outlet for creativity."
About the most difficult part of the process, Manon says, "Wet felting and sewing, because it always takes the longest! The challenging part is trying to hold/soothe/feed a baby all the while ... so needless to say it takes a long time!"
About the most difficult part of the process, Manon says, "Wet felting and sewing, because it always takes the longest! The challenging part is trying to hold/soothe/feed a baby all the while ... so needless to say it takes a long time!"
Manon's favourite piece is a custom mobile she made (see above). She sells her creations at Watson and Lou on Water St and the Play Cafe on Chemong. You can meet her on December 2nd at 30 Craft Market (90 Hunter St East, 10:30-3:30)!