Cool Britannia - "Union Jack Monkey"

Hello, Thought I would make a Patriotic Monkey with all excitment over the Royal Wedding. So here is Union Jack Monkey. He is one cool Monkey! And he is available for rehoming if anyone is interested. He is a limited edition as I only had the one pair of socks like this.... (Unless anyone can tell me where I can get some similar ones.... I know there is bunting and flags everywhere you look at the moment. )

The Monkey Hut is very busy at the moment. I am making a whole troop of Monkeys that will be available to rehome, as up to now they have all been made to order. The Monkeys may also be let loose on the public at the Stockton Heath festival on July 9th - so watch this space for more details!

How to join the Monkey family....

Animal Monkey is the latest monkey to be re-homed. The Monkeys have been in touch on Facebook and Animal is very happy in his new home.

If you want to adopt a Monkey - it is really easy! Just email me at lilibetsmonkeyhut@hotmail.co.uk or send me a friend request and message on Facebook - Lilibets MonkeyHut. Monkeys cost between £15.00 and £20.00 plus postage and I will only ever charge you what I pay to post your Monkey. (This is usually around £4.00 as I send them recorded delivery but it depends on the size and weight of the Monkey.)

Your Monkey will come to you in a black drawstring cotton bag which keeps them warm whilst they are on their travels. They have tag tied loosely by a ribbon round their necks which give washing instructions and also has a space to write your Monkeys name on it.

There may be some Monkeys house trained and ready for re-homing - to check these out look at the Flickr pages.

If you want a Monkey made to order - please contact me with ideally 3 weeks' notice. I may be able to accommodate your request sooner if I have suitable socks ready to be brought to life with some Monkey Magic! Contact me and I'll do my best to make it for you in time.

Please feel free to request a colour scheme or pattern (i.e. Pinks, Bright stripes, spots, Pale Blue etc...) I can also make different animals in different style so if there is a specific animal you would like - get in touch and I'll give it a go! Prices will vary with size and style, but I will always send you a picture of your Monkey or animal as soon as it is done, before you commit to buying it.

Payment is via Paypal. Alternatives will be considered but must be received prior to posting.

The Monkeys are looking forward to creating a bigger family!!!(I've had a chat with them about the Birds & the Bees!) xx

Piggin Monkey Mutha!

An alternative to Monkeys - Sock Pigs! A quick and easy make with one odd sock and a few buttons. I think they look quite effective though!

But the real reason for this post is too apologise to Mike -I got his website address wrong on my last post. It should have said - www.mikewardgraphicdesigner.co.uk or www.mike-ward.co.uk

I have also recently discovered that there is a time limit to how long you can edit a post - So lesson learnt... Get it right first time! This Monkey Mutha is a Muppet!! Sorry Mike x

The Monkeys are making Mates!

The Monkey Hut wants to give a massive thanks to Dan at Superfatlaces and Mike at Mike Ward Graphic Design. Not only did Mike do the fab logo but he has now also designed some business cards, mini cards and stickers with the Monkey logo on. The mini cards are half the size of a business card and I have been tying them to the Monkeys with ribbon. They look ace! The Monkeys love them because it gives the correct washing instructions and how to keep up to date with all the Monkey business. Check out Mikes work at www.mikewardgraphicdesign.co.uk

Dan has posted a link on his newsletter from his website shop which sells socks and laces. Check out his blog and site at www.superfatlaces.com. They have just had a new delivery and have loads of funky socks for sale. Dan has also posted a picture of Maggie Monkey who was made from socks bought from this website. The socks they sell make the best Monkeys in my opinion! (And I am a Sock Master!!)

Thank you very much to you both from your Monkey Mates. xx

P.S. Active Hope Monkey raised £62 at auction! The night overall raised over £6000 for the charity !!

It's for Charity Monkey!

Here is the latest Monkey to leave the Hut. He is being auctioned on Friday 25th February to help raise money for Active Hope. He has been made in the Charity colours to be a Monkey mascot.

Active Hope is a Christian charity based in Warrington, which provides outdoor and adventurous activities to children and young people from all backgrounds. It is a non- profit making organisation, with all the money received going straight back into the work of the charity. The director is one of my oldest friends Dan Curtis. (He's not ancient - I've just known him for a long time!!)

See the website for more details on the auction and other fundraising events taking place - www.activehope.org

More Mutterings from the Monkey Hut.

This is Monica Monkey who was rehomed at the beginning of the week.

I have recently been asked if the Monkeys are safe for children and I have to say they are not and can not be advertised as toys for under 14yrs. This is because of Health and Safety issues and British kite marks etc...

The monkeys are made from supersoft toy stuffing which is 100% polyester complying to BS 1425, BS5852, EN71 (This is from the package and to be honest I don't know what that means!)The facial details are sewn on with embroidery thread and there is nothing hard, like buttons, on the monkeys. BUT IT WOULD BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INDIVIDUAL PURCHASER IF THEY WERE GIVEN TO A CHILD. It all seems a bit mad to me but this is my disclaimer.!!

Sorry - that is all a bit serious!! More merry monkey mischief soon !

Lilibet's Monkey Hut official logo.

The Monkey Hut has got an identity! Thanks very much to Mike Ward Graphic designer for creating the logo. See Mike's facebook page "Mike Ward Graphic Design" or visit his website www.mike-ward.co.uk

Its been a busy week at the Hut. Two new Monkeys went to new homes and many others have been ordered - including a special request, which will be a bit different, but thats enough of a teaser for now!