February 2011 Blog Update

Yes it is almost the end of February and still no sign of spring.  I am so tired of the gloomy, cold days of winter and craving warm, sunny days.  So if spring won't come to me, I will go to it.  So my daughter and I are off the Los Angeles/Disneyland for 6 beautiful days of fun in the sun and palm trees.  I can't wait, I am so excited to go to Disneyland - I love it there and it doesn't matter what age you are - it brings out the kid in you.  My mini sock monkey "Travelin' Pete" has his Mickey ears on and is ready to meet his idol - Mickey Mouse.

It has been another busy month of sock monkey birthday parties and custom orders.  I love the ideas for sock monkeys my customers come up with - they are so creative.  Here is my latest - Brobee from the Yo Gabba Gabba Show.  Now that I have conquered him, I am going to attempt the other characters.  Photos will follow next month.

A couple other monkey requests I am working on are a Mickey Mouse Sock Monkey, a hippo sock monkey and the Record Man from the Polka Dot Door.  I have such fun creating custom made sock monkeys and if anyone has a request, please send me an email and I will see what I can do.  - trenwen@shaw.ca.

I have been working on a couple new monkeys with different faces.. here are some photos of the new look.

I am continuing my quest to take a photo every day of 2011.  Below is my favorite photo from February.

Remember to check out my facebook page for monkeys currently available for sale and remember to "like" my page.  http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Funky-Monkey/219600230627?created

So until next month, stay warm, I am sure spring will be here soon.



First Blog of the Year

Yes it is my first blog of the year so HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!  Sorry it has taken me this long.

Have been busy this month shovelling a ton of snow.  And yes the snow is FREE for the taking.

I also have been hosting a couple of sock monkey birthday parties.  They are proving to be quite popular and is a fun birthday party activity plus they get a sock monkey they have made to take home.  If you are in Edmonton or surrounding areas, please contact me at trenwen@shaw.ca for more information.

I also have joined in Project 365 - this is a photography challenge to take a photo a day for an entire year.  I bought a new camera at Christmas and started this project on January 1st.  I thought it would be a good opportunity to renew my love for photography and to learn all about my new camera.  You can check out my photos on my flickr site:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/trendywendycrafts/sets/72157625606854723/

Finally, I have decided to try to update my blog monthly as opposed to daily or weekly.  This way maybe I will actually do it. 

This month the Funky Monkey has a tip of the month:  Did you know???  You can dress your sock monkey up in all kinds of accessories that can be found right at your local Dollar Store.  You can find teddy bear sweaters and t-shirts, hats and baby sunglasses.  Look around you will be amazed at what you can find.  The Funky Monkey did and is already for both Valentines and St. Patricks Day.

Finally, please join my Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Funky-Monkey/219600230627?created and tell all your friends - if I get to 100 fans I will make a draw for a Sockit.