iamthemandy is Mandy Stos: an artist, designer and crafter. Born and raised in Central Kansas, she mastered the technique of bargain hunting at an early age. In her spare time, Ms. Stos hunts garage sales, estate sales, auctions, and yes, curbside junk for treasures that she can either resuscitate or recreate into an entirely new existence.From buttons and old newspapers to cheap t-shirts and fabric scraps, iamthemandy's style is reflected in both what she wears and designs. Although some may see fabric scraps and old magazines as trash, her philosophy remains: reuse. repurpose. reinvent.