Day 10 of the 40 Day Design Challenge: Mike the Monster and a Free Invoicing Service!

Monster's Inc Inspired Umbrella

This week I shipped a different kind of parasol - a horned umbrella.  This was perhaps the most difficult item I have ever made!  This was a custom design request from a customer on Etsy.  She wanted something subtle, but something that still said Monster's Inc.  She specifically asked for a green umbrella with horns, specifying that she was aiming for the friendly monster, Mike.

The challenge was really adding horns that would close and stand up.  And this was a huge challenge.  In order to properly create the effect, I chose to use wire and parachute fabric.  Typically, my parasols are made from EVA plastic, however, in this case plastic just wasn't durable enough.It is still a very delicate umbrella, but I love how it turned out.  
I think Mike agrees with me, don't you?  :)    
  
And now for our featured guest! (Business owners, this is especially for you!)

                     Mike from Monster's Inc.



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