tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224563002024-03-07T15:29:42.119-08:00Sock Monkey Fun~ A Crafters BlogMy art is Monkeys~ My medium is SocksTamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06208223845916142378noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456300.post-49244977793530541402009-09-04T16:16:00.001-07:002009-09-04T16:16:45.733-07:00FW: Todays Sock Monkey brought to you by the color Green<div class=Section1> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <div> <div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Feed:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Sock Monkey Fun<br> <b>Posted on:</b> Wednesday, September 02, 2009 9:35 PM<br> <b>Author:</b> Tamara<br> <b>Subject:</b> Todays Sock Monkey brought to you by the color Green<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellpadding=0> <tr> <td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>I can't seem to pose these little guys any other way. They just look so natural with that smug little expression and their arms crossed. <img id="_x0000_i1025" src="http://www.sockmonkeyfun.net/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><a href="http://sockmonkey.net/Sock_Monkey_Pre-made.htm">These</a> sock monkeys really do have an attitude about them.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sockmonkeyfun/3882414275/" title="Green Outdoor Sock Monkey"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=375 height=500 id="_x0000_i1026" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2560/3882414275_0ce858f09e.jpg" alt="Green Outdoor Sock Monkey"></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Maybe I'll come up with another pose someday though.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/sockmonkeyfun/yskz?a=YgyeDbN8rME:gvGGzkGVJZ8:yIl2AUoC8zA"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 id="_x0000_i1027" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/sockmonkeyfun/yskz?d=yIl2AUoC8zA"></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><br> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sockmonkeyfun/yskz/~3/YgyeDbN8rME/132">View article...</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06208223845916142378noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456300.post-18053724703681586412009-08-26T23:12:00.001-07:002009-08-26T23:12:47.910-07:00Two Classic Sock Monkeys for the Road- To OZ! :)<div class=Section1> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellpadding=0> <tr> <td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>These two cuties are headed to the land down under. I love it when good ole' folk art gets exported.<br> Who says America has no culture! <img id="_x0000_i1025" src="http://www.sockmonkeyfun.net/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif" alt=";)">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.<br> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sockmonkeyfun/3861342762/" title="IMG_0974"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=500 height=375 id="_x0000_i1026" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2465/3861342762_2c01e50306.jpg" alt="IMG_0974"></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sockmonkeyfun/3861342558/" title="IMG_0973"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=375 height=500 id="_x0000_i1027" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2575/3861342558_e7289c4187.jpg" alt="IMG_0973"></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Back to Sock Monkeys- I've been asked how I make the slightly folded ears for the classic sock monkey.<br> I draw the shape. (for classic is about 80% of a full circle)<br> Sew it. (for <a href="http://sockmonkey.net/Do_It_Yourself_Sock_Monkey_Kit.html">pre-sewn sock monkey kits</a> this shape is already sewn in)<br> Turn it right side out.<br> Bring the two 'corners' together and make a small sorta cone shape and sew that to the sock monkeys head.<br> Happy Monkey Making!<br> ~Tamara<o:p></o:p></span></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/sockmonkeyfun/yskz?a=tVCWoS70G38:0g0j7nzeTM8:yIl2AUoC8zA"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 id="_x0000_i1028" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/sockmonkeyfun/yskz?d=yIl2AUoC8zA"></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><br> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sockmonkeyfun/yskz/~3/tVCWoS70G38/124">View article...</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06208223845916142378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456300.post-21478735576820348252009-08-24T16:19:00.001-07:002009-08-24T16:19:12.830-07:00Attitude and Brains! Outdoor Sock Monkey with Glasses<div class=Section1> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellpadding=0> <tr> <td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>This little guy is on his way to Africa!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>I wish I was headed there with him. <img id="_x0000_i1025" src="http://www.sockmonkeyfun.net/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><img width=375 height=500 id="_x0000_i1026" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3352/3223831125_8fd071e593.jpg?v=0"><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> </table> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><br> <a href="http://www.sockmonkeyfun.net/archives/66">View article...</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06208223845916142378noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456300.post-86159992243603634092009-08-24T16:18:00.003-07:002009-08-24T16:18:52.599-07:00A Clockwork Orange Inspired Sock Monkey<div class=Section1> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellpadding=0> <tr> <td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>I was so pleased to make a new custom <span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>sock monkey that is not one of my standard ones.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>I love how this little guy came out. <img id="_x0000_i1025" src="http://www.sockmonkeyfun.net/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sockmonkeyfun/3327687786/"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=500 height=375 id="_x0000_i1026" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3654/3327687786_1237268cd0.jpg" alt="A Clockwork Orange Inspired Monkey"></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> </table> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><br> <a href="http://www.sockmonkeyfun.net/archives/71">View article...</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06208223845916142378noreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456300.post-5087154848622181402009-08-24T16:18:00.001-07:002009-08-24T16:18:34.078-07:00D-Monkey of Hak5<div class=Section1> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellpadding=0> <tr> <td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>The latest custom sock monkey has found a home on the <span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>set of <a href="http://www.hak5.org/">Hak5</a>. One of our favorite video podcasts. <img border=0 id="_x0000_i1025" src="http://www.sockmonkeyfun.net/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sockmonkeyfun/3388096267/"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=375 height=500 id="_x0000_i1026" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3624/3388096267_491c484c54.jpg" alt=D-Monkey></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Here is a shot of him with his Human counterpart. <img border=0 id="_x0000_i1027" src="http://www.sockmonkeyfun.net/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><img border=0 width=500 height=333 id="_x0000_i1028" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3370/3438704849_5885008e54.jpg"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Photo belongs to <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/darrenkitchen/">Darren Kitchen</a> of <a href="http://www.hak5.org/">Hak5</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> </table> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><br> <a href="http://www.sockmonkeyfun.net/archives/74">View article...</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06208223845916142378noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456300.post-18268991473578047712009-08-24T16:17:00.001-07:002009-08-24T16:17:43.599-07:00Buncha Monkeys<div class=Section1> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellpadding=0> <tr> <td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Here are the latest!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sockmonkeyfun/3577513674/"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=500 height=375 id="_x0000_i1025" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3324/3577513674_f6cac699ff.jpg" alt="IMG_9733"></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sockmonkeyfun/3576709699/"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=500 height=375 id="_x0000_i1026" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3620/3576709699_c0dde09ce5.jpg" alt="IMG_9735"></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> </table> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><br> <a href="http://www.sockmonkeyfun.net/archives/82">View article...</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06208223845916142378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456300.post-23536237196808412412009-08-24T16:14:00.001-07:002009-08-24T16:14:37.823-07:00Here Comes the Bride! (and the Groom too)<div class=Section1> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellpadding=0> <tr> <td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Back from a six week trip to South America and <span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>already making more sock monkeys.<br> This cute little couple are headed to a Wedding!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sockmonkeyfun/3776443695/"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=500 height=375 id="_x0000_i1025" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3442/3776443695_25bf9a8afd.jpg" alt="Bride and Groom Sock Monkey"></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sockmonkeyfun/3777250194/"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=375 height=500 id="_x0000_i1026" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3485/3777250194_24f9d2929d.jpg" alt="Bride and Groom Sock Monkey"></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> </table> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><br> <a href="http://www.sockmonkeyfun.net/archives/84">View article...</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06208223845916142378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456300.post-70775855164098365022009-08-24T16:13:00.001-07:002009-08-24T16:13:40.464-07:00Another Sock Monkey Couple headed for Wedded Bliss!<div class=Section1> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellpadding=0> <tr> <td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>This may become a trend! Sock Monkey Bride and Grooms <span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>headed to weddings for the fun and delight of all. <img id="_x0000_i1025" src="http://www.sockmonkeyfun.net/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>This couple are in a slightly different color scheme.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>The bride is in an ivory gown with gold accents while <span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>the groom is in chocolate brown vest and bow tie.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sockmonkeyfun/3823309105/"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=500 height=375 id="_x0000_i1026" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3449/3823309105_38faaa6259.jpg" alt="IMG_0959"></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sockmonkeyfun/3823308813/"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=375 height=500 id="_x0000_i1027" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2661/3823308813_275f63b31c.jpg" alt="IMG_0957"></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> </table> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><br> <a href="http://www.sockmonkeyfun.net/archives/87">View article...</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06208223845916142378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456300.post-42598305353921161162008-04-01T17:40:00.000-07:002008-04-01T21:39:00.118-07:00Hottie Sock MonkeyRecently, I was contacted by <a class="snap_shots" href="http://sockguy.com/">Sock Guy</a>. The art director had the great idea to have sock monkeys made from some of their sock, for their next catalog. They had me make up a sample sock monkey from the “Hottie” socks.<br />I think she came out pretty cute. What do you think? :)<br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3252/2381604242_551114013d.jpg?v=0" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3281/2380778715_63ccbcfe53.jpg?v=0" border="0" />Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06208223845916142378noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456300.post-21993690456191058862008-02-27T19:23:00.000-08:002008-02-27T19:25:22.613-08:00Hand Knitted Hat, Scarf Set in Sock Monkey and Human Size<a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2175/2294219305_95588b6e80.jpg?v=0"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2175/2294219305_95588b6e80.jpg?v=0" border="0" /></a><br /><div>A first for me! I got an order for a sock monkey and a matching hat and scarf for the human friend.<br />I had to model it before it went into the box. :) I wish I'd taken a shot of them together not on the me and the monkey.</div>Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06208223845916142378noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456300.post-62099056967367814522008-02-25T08:39:00.000-08:002008-02-25T08:42:19.932-08:00The Red Sox Monkeys are Ready to Play<a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2017/2256706820_515fc99b99.jpg?v=0"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2017/2256706820_515fc99b99.jpg?v=0" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2323/2255912275_14e887c73f.jpg?v=0"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2323/2255912275_14e887c73f.jpg?v=0" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div>Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06208223845916142378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456300.post-67227791937140608322008-02-24T16:08:00.000-08:002008-02-24T16:12:03.899-08:00Jack Baurer - Hero of 24<a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2240/2249350229_d40bee85ae.jpg?v=0"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2240/2249350229_d40bee85ae.jpg?v=0" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Ready to stop any sock terrorists in thier tracks!<br />more cool sock monkeys at <a href="http://sockmonkeyfun.com">sockmonkeyfun.com</a></div>Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06208223845916142378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456300.post-72132096473332319512007-12-14T22:01:00.001-08:002007-12-14T22:02:27.095-08:00Purple Hair Sock Monkey Girl<a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2255/2111584499_5ef0b5b3d0.jpg?v=0"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2255/2111584499_5ef0b5b3d0.jpg?v=0" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06208223845916142378noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456300.post-89836704003001853022007-10-16T15:54:00.000-07:002007-10-16T15:58:16.115-07:00Paper Craft Sock Monkeys!<div>My <a class="snap_shots" href="http://tylertinsley.com/">brother</a> has recently started designing <a class="snap_shots" href="http://tylertinsley.com/2007/09/17/papercraft-stuff-is-coming/">paper</a> <a class="snap_shots" href="http://tylertinsley.com/2007/09/20/i-have-taken-up-nude-photography-sfw/">craft</a> <a class="snap_shots" href="http://tylertinsley.com/2007/10/04/more-papercraft-monkey-images/">stuff</a>. One of his first creations was inspired by sock monkeys. Needless to say, I love them and think they are awesome. :)<br />Take a look.</div><div> </div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://tylertinsley.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/monkey-chair.jpg" border="0" /> <div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://tylertinsley.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/story-time.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /> He is working on the .pdf files to make the pattern available for download. The basic one will be a freebie.Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06208223845916142378noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456300.post-23039804865737165632007-09-01T16:52:00.000-07:002007-09-01T16:59:23.441-07:00Ring Bearer Sock MonkeyI love this idea! I got an order for a sock monkey to help the ring bearer of a wedding. Who wants a lifeless little pillow? ;)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sockmonkeyfun/1297584003/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1052/1297584003_fe22409898.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="The Ring Bearer Sock Monkey" /></a>Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06208223845916142378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456300.post-9965395958680781132007-06-16T12:58:00.000-07:002007-06-16T13:03:31.838-07:00SockMonkey.net<div>We are almost done building <a href="http://sockmonkey.net/">sockmonkey.net</a>. </div><br /><div>We need feedback! If you can, go look and let me know what you think. :)<br /></div><br /><div>Thank You. <img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/32/54708172_56fc04beba.jpg" border="0" /></div>Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06208223845916142378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456300.post-28658847472690056382007-06-05T09:46:00.000-07:002007-06-05T09:47:59.783-07:00Benny Hathaway on YouTube!<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/zVuXc4yrs2o"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/zVuXc4yrs2o" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06208223845916142378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456300.post-4671565223832811772007-05-05T08:19:00.001-07:002007-05-05T08:19:39.059-07:00Star Wars Personality Test<a href="http://www.liquidgeneration.com/Media/Games/The_Ultimate_Star_Wars_Personality_Test/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.liquidgeneration.com/content/190407/Card_Qui-Gon.jpg" border="0" /></a>Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06208223845916142378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456300.post-45112664004080144162007-04-27T18:03:00.000-07:002007-04-27T18:06:01.443-07:00My First Quilting Project~ Checker BoardI was taught how to sew as a girl. My mom has always been a fantastic seamstress and has sewn her whole life. I never really took to sewing as a kid. (me and the machine just didn't get along ;) Now, I make some of my living sewing... that still blows me away... people pay me to sew. All this and I have never made anything quilted. What inspired me to want to learn quilting was the great <a href="http://mordac.unitednotions.com/storefrontB2CWEB/itemdetail.do?action=prepare_detail&itm_id=98092&itm_index=44">sock monkey fabrics</a> being made by <a href="http://www.unitednotions.com/un_main.nsf/main?openpage">moda</a>. But, I knew I wanted to learn this craft at least a little before I cut into that $10 a yard fabric.... I saw a <a href="http://www.jo-ann.com/catalog.jhtml;$sessionid$ID0BIYQAAHSPEP4SY5KRHOR50LD3UEPO?CATID=97256&PRODID=173992&source=search">kit</a> for a quilted checker board and thought- Hey, I could make that for my board game loving brother!Here is the result. :)<br /><br /><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sockmonkeyfun/475059419/"><img height="375" alt="Handmade Quilted Checker Board" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/193/475059419_099cdbb918.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />I have a long way to go before I am skilled at this craft, but I had fun and will keep at it!Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06208223845916142378noreply@blogger.com41tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456300.post-51702550643533438452007-03-08T22:33:00.000-08:002007-03-08T22:35:33.852-08:00Don Quixote~ Sock SimianIt's been two weeks, but he is finally finished. Yay!!!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sockmonkeyfun/415094000/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/153/415094000_14854e1544.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="Don Quixote Sock Monkey" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sockmonkeyfun/415094002/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/130/415094002_635b975fb1.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="Don Quixote Sock Monkey" /></a>Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06208223845916142378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456300.post-60833483982682555622007-02-24T12:28:00.000-08:002007-02-24T17:42:10.814-08:00Three Sock Monkeys- Rainbow Peace Girl ~ Outdoor Boy with Huge Ears ~ Vested LawyerThree new cuties headed out for their new homes. <div><br /><br /><div>I love these bright rainbow socks. </div><br /><div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/123/391825230_1454120e63.jpg" border="0" /></div></div><br /><p>Next up, is a basic Outdoor style Sock Monkey with the exception of custom ears.</p><br /><p><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/153/391825242_1d10cb79aa.jpg" border="0" /></p><br /><p>Last but not least, a cute Lawyer in a Vested Suit.</p><br /><p><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/150/399166230_d4946b0656.jpg" border="0" /></p><br /><p><a href="http://sockmonkeyfun.com/Gallery_Sock_Monkey.html">More Monkeys!</a></p>Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06208223845916142378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456300.post-73227649628729891532007-02-16T19:56:00.000-08:002007-02-16T19:58:57.209-08:00Simple Drop Stitch Scarf~ in a Yummy YarnThe only souvenier I brought back from italy was three small balls of beautiful painted merino wool.<br />This is two of them.<br /><br /><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sockmonkeyfun/391825250/"><img height="500" alt="Simple Drop Stitch Scarf" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/155/391825250_3f30d60333.jpg" width="375" /></a><br /><br />And a close up.<br /><br /><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sockmonkeyfun/391825244/"><img height="500" alt="Simple Drop Stitch Scarf" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/102/391825244_de7bb8e559.jpg" width="375" /></a><br /><br />Now what should I do with the last ball of this pretty yarn? :)Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06208223845916142378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456300.post-36421098034490991052007-02-08T19:28:00.000-08:002007-02-08T19:31:51.945-08:00"No Evil" Minis and Green Fez Sock Monkey Twins<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sockmonkeyfun/384183132/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/137/384183132_1040972b90_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Green Fez Sock Monkey Twins" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sockmonkeyfun/384183129/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/123/384183129_a2f3a446a6_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt=""No Evil" Mini Sock Monkey Trio" /></a><br /><br />Now, I remember why I don't make very many minis :)<br />They are not any less work... but they sure are small.<br />I was surprised the little hats and scarves were not difficult at all. I'm glad I didn't go with my first instinct to crochet them. I like them knitted.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.sockmonkeyfun.com">More Monkeys</a>Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06208223845916142378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456300.post-91683030419597904112007-02-04T15:08:00.000-08:002007-02-04T15:13:19.081-08:00I'm in a Book! ~ Everything's Coming Up Sock Monkeys!A great new book just came out and we’re in it! The author was very nice and sent us a signed copy of the new book.<br /><br />It’s beautiful, it has tons of history and art all about Sock Monkeys. It would be a great addition to the library or coffee table of any Sock Monkey enthusiast.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/097903230X.01._AA240_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/097903230X.01._AA240_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Look for <a href="http://www.sockmonkeyfun.com">me </a>on p. 140!Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06208223845916142378noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456300.post-23613014420183167462007-01-21T13:43:00.000-08:002007-01-21T13:50:52.095-08:00Mr. T and the LawyerA couple new Sock Monkeys left for new homes this week.<br /><br />First was a Blonde Lawyer Sock Monkey from San Fransisco. He's a little cutie, posing like a model, for the camera.<br /><br /><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sockmonkeyfun/355375977/"><img height="500" alt="Sock Monkey Lawyer" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/144/355375977_da31f1b6ca.jpg" width="375" /></a><br /><br /><br />Then I finished up a custom order for Andrew, who fell in love with the Mr. T sock monkey on <a href="http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=104591.0">Craftster</a> and had to have one of his own.<br /><br /><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sockmonkeyfun/365015401/"><img height="500" alt="Mr. T Sock Monkey" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/109/365015401_1ee3080207.jpg" width="375" /></a>Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06208223845916142378noreply@blogger.com1