I-O

Yay, for OHIO!!!!

I’ve had some cheerleaders in my home recently…

They hung around for a while.

And were a little mischievous.

But we didn’t mind.

These grand fellows are now on their way to a new Buckeye home.  But before they go, I have to show you the little one up close.

His eyes are actually buttons!  Can you believe they make googly eye buttons!!!!  I need to buy more of these.

Special thanks to the boys in my home who delayed their Nerf gun war to do a photo shoot for me while I was at a meeting.

 

 

 

 

Quite a few years ago I came across a blog called CraftHope (http://crafthope.typepad.com/)  They were making sock monkeys for children whose homes had been devastated by wildfires.  I loved the idea and taught myself how to make sock monkeys, I think I made 17 of them.

And, thus, my love of sock monkeys started.  Every time I finish one, it makes me smile and laugh.  They have such personalities!!

We had a Sock Monkey 1st birthday party for my youngest where all the cousins got to decorate their own monkeys.

Before:

After:

We’ve had Sock Monkeys become the Mascot for Little League

There have been Halloween Sock Monkeys

 

And many, many, others;

 

I’m currently working on Sock Monkeys who are The Ohio State University fans.  I can’t wait to show you all how they turn out!

For directions on how to make your own Sock Monkey, check out

http://craft-with-confidence.blogspot.com/2010/10/sock-monkey-tutorial.html

My tips:

1.  Use a zig zag stitch!!!
2. Always watch Target for clearance socks.  Claire’s is also a good place to find fun Holiday socks on clearance.
3. Stick to crew socks or knee socks.
4. Relax and enjoy!