Makin monkeys together.....

The girls at church wanted to learn how to make monkeys.

Some of the girls had never sewn before, and they did great job.  With a little practice,  will become
first rate monkeymakers. Everyone had a great time.

The icing on the cake is learning how to make monkey TUTUS.....they bring a smile everytime.

Hint to making TUTUS:

Use an elastic hair band.  Cut strips of tuille or ribbon and tie around the hair band.  Voila!  You have a tutu for your monkey.

Go ahead and Just Serve!

 I checked JustServe.org to see if there are any local organizations that would benefit from monkeys.  Yes there is!  A homeless shelter.

 I contacted them through the JustServe website this morning, and heard back already.  They would love 25 monkeys and also asked if they could get more in the future.  This is a perfect home for the first 25 of the monkeys. 

JustServe is such a fabulous way to connect needs to solutions in the community. 

What is JustServe?

JustServe.org is a website where the volunteer needs of organizations may be posted and volunteers may search for places to serve in the community.

JustServe provides opportunities to relieve suffering, care for the poor and needy, and enhance the quality of life in the community. JustServe is not for proselytizing or publicity—it is simply a service to help link community volunteer needs with volunteers.


Here is the link:
https://www.justserve.org/account

This is why we do what we do......

Some Serious Monkeymakers, right?

Kristi, Kerri and Sharon have been up to their eyeballs in sock monkeys.....literally!  These pictures represent months and months and probably months of sewing, stitching and stuffing.  Kerri puts the finishing touches on each monkey by crocheting a little "outfit" or accessory. 

Each of their monkeys have a touch of fun and humor and a little personality of its own!   Capes, and tutus, masks, hats, wings....

 The kids are going to love them!  Thank you very amazing ladies. 

Just Serve Video

Here it is.  The result of the film crew spending the entire day shooting. 

Love how they edited 8 hours of video into 29 seconds. 

It says everything.  Very touching. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mt-75z6Xg0A&feature=youtu.be

Isn't this the cutest Sock Monkey?  Kerri!  Thank you for spreading the word in Jupiter, Florida to all
those Fantastic women who make these adorable monkeys!  I love how they combined 2 socks to create this little happy beauty.





                                          

TEMECULA VALLEY FAMILY FAIR : SOCK MONKEY CONTEST

TEMECULA VALLEY'S NEW TRADITION OF 2015 WILL BE  A FAMILY FAIR

 WITH 20+ RIDES, FOOD, PERFORMANCES, LIVE  

                  ENTERTAINMENT

WOW!  SOUNDS LIKE A TON OF FUN, DOESN'T IT?  

WHEN:    MARCH 27-29

WHERE:  LAKE SKINNER REGIONAL PARK


AND LISTEN TO THIS:


To gain a FREE ADMISSION to the fair, you can MAKE A SOCK MONKEY to enter into the SOCK MONKEY CONTEST!  

Information for the contest, including a link to the entry form is here:

http://www.tvfamilyfair.com/sock-monkeys.html

 Go ahead...

         You know you want to.....

                   Do what you've been dying to do:   MAKE THAT SOCK MONKEY

Show it off at the fair
     Get your free admission to all the fun
          And best of all, BRING A SMILE TO A CHILD.....