HopefulMonster
@hopefulmonster.bsky.social
She/Her. Queer freelance artist, mom, nerd, nature lover/ tree hugger.
https://hopefulmonsterstudios.square.site/
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*NO A/I art, NO N/F/Ts NO Hate
*NO Generative A/I is used in my work.
https://hopefulmonsterstudios.square.site/
KoFi tip page
https://ko-fi.com/A070R3P/tip
*NO A/I art, NO N/F/Ts NO Hate
*NO Generative A/I is used in my work.
Entire batch of bottles for this new batch of spice have been sterilized and are set to dry. I have to be honest, its SO exciting to see how spiffy our spice is going to look in the new jars!♡ They're also bigger than the previous ones, so MORE tasty goodness per jar.
#DragonFyreSpice
#DragonFyreSpice
December 8, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Entire batch of bottles for this new batch of spice have been sterilized and are set to dry. I have to be honest, its SO exciting to see how spiffy our spice is going to look in the new jars!♡ They're also bigger than the previous ones, so MORE tasty goodness per jar.
#DragonFyreSpice
#DragonFyreSpice
Hoooo boy.
Spent a bit of time today grinding most of the dried chilis & peppers for a fresh batch of DragonFyre Spice. My nose is tingling despite wearing a mask!
Almost done, & we got spiffy new jars that are laser engraved on the lids. Goal is jars will be available in the store on the 13th.
Spent a bit of time today grinding most of the dried chilis & peppers for a fresh batch of DragonFyre Spice. My nose is tingling despite wearing a mask!
Almost done, & we got spiffy new jars that are laser engraved on the lids. Goal is jars will be available in the store on the 13th.
December 7, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Hoooo boy.
Spent a bit of time today grinding most of the dried chilis & peppers for a fresh batch of DragonFyre Spice. My nose is tingling despite wearing a mask!
Almost done, & we got spiffy new jars that are laser engraved on the lids. Goal is jars will be available in the store on the 13th.
Spent a bit of time today grinding most of the dried chilis & peppers for a fresh batch of DragonFyre Spice. My nose is tingling despite wearing a mask!
Almost done, & we got spiffy new jars that are laser engraved on the lids. Goal is jars will be available in the store on the 13th.
Sewing eleventybillion cut & dyed felt flower petal 'scales' down the back of this giant puppet. Then on to the snaps for the wing attachment.
December 7, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Sewing eleventybillion cut & dyed felt flower petal 'scales' down the back of this giant puppet. Then on to the snaps for the wing attachment.
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See green lights in the den? That’s me!!! M14 where I focus on making art that is wearable. Con badges get laminated or repaired. Patches and cosplay ready feathers and wings. Commissions still available! @furfest.org
December 6, 2025 at 6:54 AM
See green lights in the den? That’s me!!! M14 where I focus on making art that is wearable. Con badges get laminated or repaired. Patches and cosplay ready feathers and wings. Commissions still available! @furfest.org
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Finished my wee table setup!
(It’s a little crowded but hopefully that’s a temporary problem as sculpts sell.)
Come to see us at Table G46 in the Artist Marketplace (Hall B) at MFF! I’m near the end of the far wall.
(It’s a little crowded but hopefully that’s a temporary problem as sculpts sell.)
Come to see us at Table G46 in the Artist Marketplace (Hall B) at MFF! I’m near the end of the far wall.
December 5, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Finished my wee table setup!
(It’s a little crowded but hopefully that’s a temporary problem as sculpts sell.)
Come to see us at Table G46 in the Artist Marketplace (Hall B) at MFF! I’m near the end of the far wall.
(It’s a little crowded but hopefully that’s a temporary problem as sculpts sell.)
Come to see us at Table G46 in the Artist Marketplace (Hall B) at MFF! I’m near the end of the far wall.
Last day of the 20% off sale, it ends at midnight tonight!
Sale is going until Friday!
Hey friends! I am currently running a sale in my square shop, it will be running until Dec 6th. Most of the shop is 20% off with a purchase of $25 or more! I know things are tight financially for folks this year, so any shares to spread the word are super appreciated!♡
December 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Last day of the 20% off sale, it ends at midnight tonight!
No stream today friends, need to bring kiddo to the Dr. for possible ear infection. I'll see about streaming for a bit on Saturday.
a person is holding a small gray kitten in their hand
Alt: a small gray kitten holding their ears
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December 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
No stream today friends, need to bring kiddo to the Dr. for possible ear infection. I'll see about streaming for a bit on Saturday.
This sculptor is insane, in the very best of ways. ♡
If y'all are going to MFF this year, & like adorable tiny critters, this table is an absolute must stop by!
If y'all are going to MFF this year, & like adorable tiny critters, this table is an absolute must stop by!
And finally, two boxes of delicious Berds candy!
Because Nerds look like tiny kiwi birds to me, autocorrect had an interesting flub during a casual birb/borb/etc chat, & I had an abundance of sanity points to spend around Halloween.
Because Nerds look like tiny kiwi birds to me, autocorrect had an interesting flub during a casual birb/borb/etc chat, & I had an abundance of sanity points to spend around Halloween.
December 2, 2025 at 9:32 PM
This sculptor is insane, in the very best of ways. ♡
If y'all are going to MFF this year, & like adorable tiny critters, this table is an absolute must stop by!
If y'all are going to MFF this year, & like adorable tiny critters, this table is an absolute must stop by!
Sale is going until Friday!
Hey friends! I am currently running a sale in my square shop, it will be running until Dec 6th. Most of the shop is 20% off with a purchase of $25 or more! I know things are tight financially for folks this year, so any shares to spread the word are super appreciated!♡
December 1, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Sale is going until Friday!
Hey friends! I am currently running a sale in my square shop, it will be running until Dec 6th. Most of the shop is 20% off with a purchase of $25 or more! I know things are tight financially for folks this year, so any shares to spread the word are super appreciated!♡
November 29, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Hey friends! I am currently running a sale in my square shop, it will be running until Dec 6th. Most of the shop is 20% off with a purchase of $25 or more! I know things are tight financially for folks this year, so any shares to spread the word are super appreciated!♡
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Running a Small Business Saturday Sale in my shop. Everything but the mystery bags are 20% off w/ minimum 25$ purchase!
Running a Small Business Saturday Sale in my shop. Everything but the mystery bags are 20% off w/ minimum 25$ purchase!
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November 29, 2025 at 5:23 AM
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Running a Small Business Saturday Sale in my shop. Everything but the mystery bags are 20% off w/ minimum 25$ purchase!
Running a Small Business Saturday Sale in my shop. Everything but the mystery bags are 20% off w/ minimum 25$ purchase!
10:30am Stream today working on winter mystery box goodies!
Http://twitch.tv/hopefulmonsterstudios
Http://twitch.tv/hopefulmonsterstudios
November 28, 2025 at 2:43 PM
10:30am Stream today working on winter mystery box goodies!
Http://twitch.tv/hopefulmonsterstudios
Http://twitch.tv/hopefulmonsterstudios
Alright, giving the janky finger joint time to rest seems to have helped. Having a cuppa tea then heading to the streaming room to work on wyrm heads for the Winter Mystery Boxes. Start time is 11:30am, will see how long my joints cooperate.
Http://twitch.tv/hopefulmonsterstudios
Http://twitch.tv/hopefulmonsterstudios
November 23, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Alright, giving the janky finger joint time to rest seems to have helped. Having a cuppa tea then heading to the streaming room to work on wyrm heads for the Winter Mystery Boxes. Start time is 11:30am, will see how long my joints cooperate.
Http://twitch.tv/hopefulmonsterstudios
Http://twitch.tv/hopefulmonsterstudios
Hey friends. Moving Friday morning stream to Sunday this week. I did something to my hand & need a day or two to let it calm down/ice it. Will stream sunday morning/afternoon for a bit as long as this joint calms the heck down.
a puppy with a green bandage on its leg is running on the grass .
Alt: a puppy with a bandage on its leg limping in the grass
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November 21, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Hey friends. Moving Friday morning stream to Sunday this week. I did something to my hand & need a day or two to let it calm down/ice it. Will stream sunday morning/afternoon for a bit as long as this joint calms the heck down.
Spoiler warning...Finale song for Hazbin season 2
This one hit hard, especially these days.
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This one hit hard, especially these days.
youtu.be/y0aLqu548A4?...
Hear My Hope | Hazbin Hotel Season 2 | Prime Video
YouTube video by Prime Video AU & NZ
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November 20, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Spoiler warning...Finale song for Hazbin season 2
This one hit hard, especially these days.
youtu.be/y0aLqu548A4?...
This one hit hard, especially these days.
youtu.be/y0aLqu548A4?...
Going to stream for a little bit if anyone is so inclined to come visit.
Https://twitch.tv/hopefulmonsterstudios
Https://twitch.tv/hopefulmonsterstudios
November 14, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Going to stream for a little bit if anyone is so inclined to come visit.
Https://twitch.tv/hopefulmonsterstudios
Https://twitch.tv/hopefulmonsterstudios
If you see this, post your bird art!
November 12, 2025 at 3:51 AM
If you see this, post your bird art!
Giving a certain derpy blue tiger Oni a try in my style. I am digging the shape & its comfy on the face. Will have to see how it looks once fully dry & painted. Maybe with some red/orange makeup around my own eyes. (Since the fun contacts crap out at just over 1/2 my perscription, boo :p )
October 21, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Giving a certain derpy blue tiger Oni a try in my style. I am digging the shape & its comfy on the face. Will have to see how it looks once fully dry & painted. Maybe with some red/orange makeup around my own eyes. (Since the fun contacts crap out at just over 1/2 my perscription, boo :p )
Snuck out to a local Renn Faire today with the family. Had a lot of fun, saw some really amazing costumes, including a couple of fursuits! This one was absolutely adorable & let me snap a pic. Don't know who the suiter is but the design is so stinking cute!♡
October 19, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Snuck out to a local Renn Faire today with the family. Had a lot of fun, saw some really amazing costumes, including a couple of fursuits! This one was absolutely adorable & let me snap a pic. Don't know who the suiter is but the design is so stinking cute!♡
Working on the layout of the cherry blossoms on the butterfly wings for Big Puppet Critter. Also doing some quilt batting between the hand joints for the false arm so that when skinned in spandex it reads as more of a smooth, real arm.
SO many new techniques in this build!♡
SO many new techniques in this build!♡
October 8, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Working on the layout of the cherry blossoms on the butterfly wings for Big Puppet Critter. Also doing some quilt batting between the hand joints for the false arm so that when skinned in spandex it reads as more of a smooth, real arm.
SO many new techniques in this build!♡
SO many new techniques in this build!♡
Streaming at 11:30am today, Friday Oct 3rd. My goal is to work on finishing the Pi-rat sculpts during streams in the month of October. With luck, I'll get the whole crew done & up in the square store.
Http://www.twitch.tv/hopefulmonsterstudios
Http://www.twitch.tv/hopefulmonsterstudios
October 3, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Streaming at 11:30am today, Friday Oct 3rd. My goal is to work on finishing the Pi-rat sculpts during streams in the month of October. With luck, I'll get the whole crew done & up in the square store.
Http://www.twitch.tv/hopefulmonsterstudios
Http://www.twitch.tv/hopefulmonsterstudios
Alright. Antlers painted & dry. Nose, same. Time to get this puppet head *done*.
September 28, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Alright. Antlers painted & dry. Nose, same. Time to get this puppet head *done*.
3 attempts to get Vengeance to cooperate with this antler file & the tpu before admitting defeat. It took loading the filament into the new machine, The Cube, to get it done.
The antlers still need to be hit w a heat gun to smooth out, painted branch brown, & have the sakura flowers attached.
The antlers still need to be hit w a heat gun to smooth out, painted branch brown, & have the sakura flowers attached.
September 21, 2025 at 8:25 PM
3 attempts to get Vengeance to cooperate with this antler file & the tpu before admitting defeat. It took loading the filament into the new machine, The Cube, to get it done.
The antlers still need to be hit w a heat gun to smooth out, painted branch brown, & have the sakura flowers attached.
The antlers still need to be hit w a heat gun to smooth out, painted branch brown, & have the sakura flowers attached.
Man, FUCK this administration.
Y'all, please call, email, and/or write your representatives, then share WIDELY what this administration is doing to scapegoat, oppress, and violently erase trans folks. We need EVERYONE in on this.
Ok my cis friends, we are going to need a lot of you to step the fuck up and fight hard for us
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September 21, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Man, FUCK this administration.