Spotlight on New Etsy Shop

Discovered a great new Etsy shop that just opened this month. It’s Link Ray Photo.  Link Ray is a sock monkey, assisted by his human, Michael Traister of Michael Traister Photography.  Drop by Link Ray’s Etsy Shop and check out his great sock monkey photos!

Photo by Link Ray (and Michael Traister)

Sock Monkeys are Irresistable!

Had lots of fun at the Skunk Creek Community market. Here’s a pic of Nicky the Chimp Magnet with his new friend, Paulina. Hmmm – he must also have magnetic powers over cute humans, too!

Nicky the Chimp Magnet and his new friend, Paulina.

Many Mini Monkeys

This is what I did today…made many mini monkeys!  They’re each about 6 inches tall, have glass bead eyes and cute little clothes.  These little cuties will be for sale at the Skunk Creek Community Market this Saturday, then they may turn up in my Etsy shop.

Sock Monkeys have gone to the Dogs!

I can’t believe what I just saw – there’s now a sock monkey toy for dogs. I don’t know whether to be happy for the dogs, because what dog wouldn’t want an adorable sock monkey to play with, or to be terrified for the sock monkeys!

Crinkle Critter Sock Monkey Toy

So, it’s with mixed feelings that I let you know these adorable Sock Monkeys are available at both Petco.com or Petsmart.com.  It’s kind of a cool idea.  You insert an empty water bottle into the sock monkey, then sit back and watch them have fun.

I don’t know if I could watch!

Sock Monkey Ranch is Going to Market

I’m busy making monkeys to take to the Skunk Creek Community Market this Saturday. It looks like it’s going to be lots of fun, so swing by if you’re in the area.

Sock Monkey Sisters

My good friend, Barb is going to Africa for 6 weeks to help out in the mission field, so we decided to get together for breakfast before she leaves.  Another good friend, Nancy, noticed that I had “lost my joy” and decided to show up with red hats and purple boas and take me to lunch.  We decided that three sounds almost like a party, so we all met at Cracker Barrel, along with a purple sock monkey in full Red Hat Ragalia.

Barb (left), Nancy (middle) and me (right) and our sock monkey friend.

We haven’t named the monkey yet, but Barb is going to take her to Africa where the monkey will be given her Christian name.  I’ll be posting pics that Barb takes in Africa and let you know our little friend’s new name as soon as I know it.

I had so much fun this morning, I decided I’m tired of feeling blue….from now on, I’m going PURPLE!

New Greeting Card Give-Away Starts Today

Want to win a free Sock Monkey Ranch Greeting Card with this picture on the front?

All you have to do is come up with the winning caption for this picture.
If a picture paints a thousand words, what does this one say????

Click here for more details on how to enter the give-away.
Good Luck!

Love this Etsy Artist!

I just love the Sock Monkey Art found at Marissa’s Elegant Snobery Etsy Shop.  Drop by and see all the wonderfully creative products she has just waiting for you.

Heather in the Bottle Brush Tree

A couple of weeks ago Heather left Sock Monkey Ranch for her new home in Australia. I always love it when the monkeys “write home”. Here’s a bit of Heather’s note to us at the Ranch.

Dear Miss Millie and all the Ranch Staff,

I have settled in nicely to my new home. It’s a beautiful 3 acre lot with many different types of trees that are native to Australia. My new family took me for a walk in the gardens today and I”ve decided that the Bottle Brush Tree is my very favorite.

I have not seen any Kangaroos or Wallabys yet, but when I’m indoors I like to sit in the window and keep a watch out for them.  I hope all is well at Sock Monkey Ranch and that Lucky and Dusty are learning how to get along.

Miss you all,
Heather
Morpeth, Australia

I would love to hear from other monkeys who have left the Ranch…please, write.

All American Classic…Souped Up

Here’s one of my favorite meals…good old tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich.  Mine, however is a “souped up” version that’s easy to make and double-delicious!

Souped Up Tomato Soup

1 can Campbells Tomato Soup
1 can Hunts diced Tomatoes with Green Pepper, Celery & Onion
1 soup can of milk

Combine all three ingredients and heat.  I have also used Hunts diced Fire Roasted Tomatoes and it turns out great.

Want to give your grilled cheese some extra zing?  Upcycle it by adding a slice of firm tomato and a thin slice of onion before grilling…yum-yum!