Beadniks and Puppet Pandemonium

10/10/2026

Hey, all you Bozeman peeps! I hope to see you all tomorrow. Today at the VIP event, I saw many of my biggest puppet fans! Makes me feel so gracious to know how my puppets have impacted so many lives, from the folks at Museum of the Rockies to a true aficionado. Bozeman, you never disappoint. I love making them so THANKYOU for your support of my art!

10/09/2026

Off to the beautiful city of Bozeman. Ready for the Bozeman Made Fair! So many artists all in one location! I’m very proud to be able to show with artist of Montana. Very rarely can so many artists. Be in one location if you miss this then you are missing out! Time start that Christmas shopping, Thanksgiving gifts for the host, and those birthdays between now and next May!

Looking forward to seeing all of your bright and shining faces! Come play with the Puppet they’ve missed you♥️

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10/08/2026

A few words on AI usage in art. When ChatGPT helps tune my photos, it readjusts the distance to make an object centered to the frame. That is the case with these photos. They are cutouts of my photo. This has come a long way since I first started using this program. I use it sometimes to trim a background so you can see what you are working with in design. A way technology can assist art. As a side note, this is the Storyteller Signature, just one of the many upcycled puppets I carry. Made from scarves and rescued yarn, these sustainably sourced puppets are my favorite to make. Come see this Twirler and other Signature Storytellers at Made Fair in Bozeman at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse hosted by HandMADE Montana. Only 79 more days til ChristmasSee you all there Friday, October 9th at the VIP event from 5-8 and Saturday October 10th from 10-4, with an early open for VIP shoppers.

10/07/2026

Learning to take photos for submission to events has been a real struggle. AI erased the background of this photo. That helps bring clarity of my focus in photography. My shop is always a hot mess and finding a location to set up my photo tent is crazy. If I do, then I have to set up 3 lights and hope I can get a decent shot. Photoshopped and added the tint and text courtesy of Canva.

10/06/2026

I feel like I’ve been sewing while I sleep but it was just a dream.

10/06/2026

My work desk is always a disaster.

10/03/2026

🍂 Small but mighty—and finishing the season strong! 🍂

Today is the last Stevensville Harvest Valley Farmers Market of the season! Our carefully curated market brings together talented local makers and growers, so you’ll find the best of the best, right here in our community.

Come visit Beadniks of Montana and Puppet Pandemonium, explore the booths, and help us send the season off with a great day of shopping local! ❤️

10/02/2026

We’re getting ramped up for the holiday shows! 🍂 Tomorrow, Beadniks of Montana and Puppet Pandemonium will be at the Scarecrow Festival in Stevensville, Montana!

Come check out our Italian charms and meet our newest puppet creatures—the River Bottom Rambler and the Castle Current Crawler! Find a little something for yourself or get a head start on holiday gifts. See you there! 🧡

09/26/2026

09/25/2026

Welcome the newest member of the Dragons and Friends family, the River Bottom Rambler. A spirited and spunky addition to our puppet crew. Part Flathead Lake Monster and part Rocky Mountain Dino and all heart. This little critter will encourage your child to engage in laughter and storytelling. The first one just swam into The Last Best Store and a gaggle land in Bozeman October 9th and 19th for HandMADE Montana’s event, Made Fair, in Bozeman at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. See you then. # 🌲🐻🗻 , , , , BozemanMADEfair,