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Posted on: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 9:35 PM
Author: Tamara
Subject: Todays Sock Monkey brought to you by the color Green

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. :)

These sock monkeys really do have an attitude about them.

Green Outdoor Sock Monkey

Maybe I’ll come up with another pose someday though.

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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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A Clockwork Orange Inspired Monkey

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

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

Bride and Groom Sock Monkey

Bride and Groom Sock Monkey

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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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I went to Nike WHQ for the event. They only added the Portland race about 10 days before the event. I was so glad they did. (even though i was disappointed that portland was not listed on the shirt) :(
It was very fun!   Nike knows how to host an event. They had a local news guy to MC and great on-site amenities. And I never had a bib # like that. ;) 151,612

At the finish line they gave you what looked like a baton - it had a id style bracelet in it with a graphic of runners on it- but the real treat was a pair of Nike Dri-fit  Human Race running socks.

I've only done a few 10k's and I think this was a PR for me. 58:36.

My nike+ time and chip time did not match exactly. I need to calibrate my sensor again, it was about .2 miles off. And had me finishing the 10k right at the 6 mile marker for a time of 56:22.

It was a great race and I will certainly run it again- should they do it next year. :)
I am already signed up for the virtual half-marathon in Oct. *can't wait*

http://nikeplus.nike.com/nikeplus/humanrace/map.jsp

And I am one proud older sister!
He has been a starving artist/game designer for a few years now. And he's finally been really paid!

Check out his Board Game /Paper craft project
 
http://www.4kids.tv/bigbigbattles

It is a very well thought out and interesting game. I really hope it takes off!

This is my favorite playing piece. The lady bug. :D

New-lady-bug

http://nikeplus.nike.com/nikeplus/v1/html/milestones/print_certif.html?id=546006716&region=emea&language=euen&locale=euen_eu&dateFormat=MM/DD/YY