Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Two Classic Sock Monkeys for the Road- To OZ! :)

These two cuties are headed to the land down under. I love it when good ole' folk art gets exported.
Who says America has no culture! ;)Sorry, I guess I might be a bit touchy about that. I was recently in South America hanging out with a nice German guy who did not hold back his opinions of Americas lack of taste and culture.
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Back to Sock Monkeys- I've been asked how I make the slightly folded ears for the classic sock monkey.
I draw the shape. (for classic is about 80% of a full circle)
Sew it. (for pre-sewn sock monkey kits this shape is already sewn in)
Turn it right side out.
Bring the two 'corners' together and make a small sorta cone shape and sew that to the sock monkeys head.
Happy Monkey Making!
~Tamara


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Monday, August 24, 2009

Attitude and Brains! Outdoor Sock Monkey with Glasses

 

This little guy is on his way to Africa!

I wish I was headed there with him. :)


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A Clockwork Orange Inspired Sock Monkey

 

I was so pleased to make a new custom

 

sock monkey that is not one of my standard ones.

I love how this little guy came out. :)

A Clockwork Orange Inspired Monkey


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D-Monkey of Hak5

 

The latest custom sock monkey has found a home on the

 

set of Hak5. One of our favorite video podcasts. :)

D-Monkey

Here is a shot of him with his Human counterpart. :)

Photo belongs to Darren Kitchen of Hak5.


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Buncha Monkeys

 

Here are the latest!

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Here Comes the Bride! (and the Groom too)

 

Back from a six week trip to South America and

 

already making more sock monkeys.
This cute little couple are headed to a Wedding!

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Bride and Groom Sock Monkey


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Another Sock Monkey Couple headed for Wedded Bliss!

 

This may become a trend! Sock Monkey Bride and Grooms

 

headed to weddings for the fun and delight of all. :)

This couple are in a slightly different color scheme.

The bride is in an ivory gown with gold accents while

 

the groom is in chocolate brown vest and bow tie.

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