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!

Adrenaline Junkie Monkey drip dries.

(He's still smiling!)

Adrenaline Junkie Monkey - Washing instructions.

Figured it was about time to find out if the Monkeys liked water! My monkey jumped at the chance to be whizzed round and round.(He said it would be like being on the Rapids... Not sure how he knows this as he's never left the house!) So.... the Adrenaline Junkie Monkey was put in the washing machine on a normal 40o wash with Shampoo and conditioner. (To make him soft and smell sweetly - not sure he will thank me for that!) I wrapped him in a net washing bag so he didn't get flung about too much but a pillow case or similar would do exactly the same thing. Think he was a bit dizzy at the end but otherwise he loved it! Not to sure he loved being pegged up by his ear to drip dry but the tumble dryer would be too hot - even for this crazy Monkey!