New sock monkey added to the shop today. He has skull and crossbones all over and is waaaay cool. Check him out here.
Happy Friday yall!
Showing posts with label sock monkey. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sock monkey. Show all posts
Friday, May 9, 2008
Sunday, April 13, 2008
PirateFest '08
Lookie, real pirates with my sock monkeys...that's me in the middle.
Super cool pirate statues that will be placed all around Greenville,NC.
Lil Pirate, Me Pirate, and RippleChristy Pirate.
Two of my sweet Teddy Bears got new homes with two sweet Pirates!
I was serenaded by a bunch of cuties!
Super cool pirate statues that will be placed all around Greenville,NC.
Lil Pirate, Me Pirate, and RippleChristy Pirate.
Two of my sweet Teddy Bears got new homes with two sweet Pirates!
C.Hikn Bone' was cookin up some yummies and selling his sauce!
I was serenaded by a bunch of cuties!
We had a great time, even during and after the rain! Two of the Pirate sock monkeys I made for the fest did not sell, so lucky you...I've listed them on etsy !
Happy Sunday!
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Marley has a home :)
Rabiah took Marley home to Kill Devil Hills after our time at the ECU Youth Arts Festival yesterday. You MUST check out her clogs, she is a Master Weaver and is making clogs and boots that are delicious! www.myspace.com/uncommon_threads and http://www.rabiahhodges.etsy.com/
Check out this sweetie that shared some love with my new sock bunny (he doesn't have a name yet)...
The fest was a great time, wish it hadn't rained, thanks to everyone who came out!
My next stop out and about will be this Friday for the PirateFest ArtWalk Uptown Greenville. I will be set up out front of Ripple City Artworks from 6-9pm. Then again on Saturday for PirateFest from 11am-8pm. Should be Big Fun!
Off to watch NASCAR now...happy Sunday!
Thursday, April 3, 2008
A Custom Order I just finished
Mike sent me a pic of his tattoo and a request to put it on a sock monkey for his wife. I think she turned out cool. She is in the mail and on her way to Burlington, WI.
Friday, March 28, 2008
The nicest compliment and MY sock monkey story...
I just received a convo on etsy that is so nice I'm gonna have to share...
"...My wife loves sock monkey's, she had always wanted one since she was a child, and looking at all the others I really am impressed with your design, I think they are great..."
I too have "looked at all the others" and it truely touches my heart when someone chooses one of my creations over all that is on etsy. I think this is the perfect time for me to share MY sock monkey story......
I had only been making sock monkeys for about a month and hadn't seen one in person for years. It was this past December, I was out shopping and from across the room I saw a sock monkey, the traditional red heel type and I practically ran to it chanting "sock monkey - sock monkey - sock monkey" When I arrived to the display, there was only one left, I lifted it with so much excitement I was ready to burst. I couldn't wait to feel it and see the label, who made it, what was their story, where were they from? Then, gradually, all of my excitement drained...right out of me...I felt it, puddling on the floor around me. As I inspected this poor "thing" that was SOOO manufactured that it wasn't even a real sock, it was printed fabric, cut out into two pieces and sewn together, I seriously almost cried. You see, it had no soul. You could feel it, it's nothing-ness, totally empty. I felt so sorry for it I wanted to buy it and give it a home.
So I learned that day, just how special my sock monkeys are. Even though I like to keep them simple and traditional they are full of heart, soul, and personality. You can see it in them and you can definitely FEEL it in them. I am proud to be creating something that "comes to life" and spreads joy.
Thank you, to all of you, who have given them homes!
"...My wife loves sock monkey's, she had always wanted one since she was a child, and looking at all the others I really am impressed with your design, I think they are great..."
I too have "looked at all the others" and it truely touches my heart when someone chooses one of my creations over all that is on etsy. I think this is the perfect time for me to share MY sock monkey story......
I had only been making sock monkeys for about a month and hadn't seen one in person for years. It was this past December, I was out shopping and from across the room I saw a sock monkey, the traditional red heel type and I practically ran to it chanting "sock monkey - sock monkey - sock monkey" When I arrived to the display, there was only one left, I lifted it with so much excitement I was ready to burst. I couldn't wait to feel it and see the label, who made it, what was their story, where were they from? Then, gradually, all of my excitement drained...right out of me...I felt it, puddling on the floor around me. As I inspected this poor "thing" that was SOOO manufactured that it wasn't even a real sock, it was printed fabric, cut out into two pieces and sewn together, I seriously almost cried. You see, it had no soul. You could feel it, it's nothing-ness, totally empty. I felt so sorry for it I wanted to buy it and give it a home.
So I learned that day, just how special my sock monkeys are. Even though I like to keep them simple and traditional they are full of heart, soul, and personality. You can see it in them and you can definitely FEEL it in them. I am proud to be creating something that "comes to life" and spreads joy.
Thank you, to all of you, who have given them homes!
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Tree Hugger Sock Monkey
This is Marley, the tree hugger sock monkey. He is a gentle and caring soul with a spirit that is as free as the wind. He has never met a stranger, and though he is a bit quiet...he can talk your arm off...especially if the conversation turns to global warming or his vegan lifestyle.
I had the best time bringing this guy to life. I really love making my sock monkeys the traditional way then adding something to make them new and different. He is listed in my etsy shop if you'd like to see more pics...www.thepetticoatpirate.com
Thanks for looking, have a great Wed...don't forget to pick up your powerball tic.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Breast Cancer Awareness Sock Monkey
This is my latest...totally inspired by barefootartist.etsy.com. To learn more check it out at www.thepetticoatpirate.com.
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