Local artist Jane Case Vickers has a house stuffed with treasure. 1930s Fiestaware, 1950s aluminum pitchers, and lots of her own art made from found objects: lamps with cake tin shades, earrings punched from soda cans. But lately her Arts and Crafts era home has been invaded.

Monsters. They eat her candy stash. They sing in her shower. Some are cute, and some are diabolically clever. But in a house already full of vintage artifacts there is simply no room for these creative critters. So Jane starting putting them in her Etsy shop hoping someone would adopt them. News4U sat down with a few of these mischief makers to get their opinion on this eviction.

Cricky The Cupcake Thief: Kate...you look FABULOUS! Have you lost weight?

Kate: Yes...actually, I gave up cupcakes so I don’t have any for you, you naughty boy. Now lets get down to business...What happened?

Fawkes the Trickster: Well, it all boils down to a space issue. We like sleeping in the cupboard but it crowds the vintage glassware. We mutually decided it would be best to make other living arrangements.

Fizzle-Puff the Worrier: Mutual, you say? *sneezes* Excuse me, I just can’t shake this cold. I like living there. I found a very cozy spot on the victorian sofa.

Cricky the Cupcake Thief: I’ll miss Jane’s mother. That woman does wonders with bacon grease and a cast iron skillet. Not enough cupcakes to suit me, though.

Fawkes the Trickster: Yes, but she can’t take a joke! She strongly objected to me hiding her spatulas.

Kate: Fizzle-Puff, can you speak for your siblings? What do Finkle and Twinkle think?

Fizzle-Puff: I don’t think those two know the meaning of the words “plan ahead.” *sighs and shakes head* They are completely unconcerned.

Fawkes the Trickster: There is one thing we can all agree on...we just want to find a person who will understand us. I’ve been called irresponsible, but I just like having a good time!

*Cricky & Finkle nod in agreement*

Jane’s Lil Monsters are made of recycled wool, fleece and felt. They can purchased at her Esty Shop, LostandFoundObjects2. 10% of proceeds go to support programs at Patchwork Central, home of “Monster Week”, June 9th -12th from 1:30-4:30. Children ages 10 and up can create their own monsters as well as put personal touches on a big monster created by the group. Cost is $5.

Jane will also have her work on display in the show “Reuse Reclaim Reimagine” at the Artifacts Gallery in Indianapolis May 9 - June 22. The show will feature other nationally known artists who incorporate recycling into their pieces.