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Somebody stole my sock-monkey socks.

It was either my husband or son, but nobody's owning up. Now I can't get into town until Saturday, which will be definitely leaving it until the last minute.

Instead, I've been working on a little elephant purse which I'll post tomorrow, and while I think of it, the arm/ snap closure idea isn't my original idea, it was stolen directly from Kkomeggi.

I am that irritating woman who stares intently at your work in craft shows, and then rushes home to make my own version. That's why none of us sell us much as we'd like to at craft fairs, they just attract other able crafters. Maybe we should set up a stall, outside of a Doctor's, or plumber's or scientist's convention.

Anyway, I digress, I know what you're waiting for !

Are you ready ????

O.k.......

Drum roll please .........

DAH -DAH !!!!!

Isn't she fantastic, and only 2" tall !, I did a little chicken swap with the very talented and fun, fun, fun, Regina at monster crochet. You should see the tiny little stitches and the detail on the fried egg bra,amazing.

Be sure to take a look at her other unique creations, she is completely bonkers (and I mean that as the highest compliment ).

Comments

Unbelieveable! you're very talented.

Posted by: yolanda | July 28, 2005 at 09:38 PM

How FUNNY!

Posted by: Jan | July 28, 2005 at 09:54 PM

that is the funniest thing ever!
and I know what you mean about seeing things and making them yourself!

Posted by: jenn | July 28, 2005 at 10:06 PM

eeeeeeeeeeeee!!!! The egg bra made the wait all worth while. I can't believe the whole thing is only 2". I'm off to look at her site. (We are a lot of cat birds. We steal from each other while giving each other the nicest compliments, then we post someone else's work on our site, which attracts people to our site, and at the same time sending them on to someone else's site. Dante left out a level for crafters.)

Posted by: debbie | July 28, 2005 at 10:40 PM

that little chicken is just fabulous, love it...if ever there was a project to leave til the last minute the sock monkey is it (unless of course you are planning to dress it in a hand sequinned dress or something...)have fun!

Posted by: sarah | July 28, 2005 at 11:08 PM

That is just the funniest thing I have ever seen!!

Posted by: Stephanie | July 29, 2005 at 05:14 AM

You'd be staring intently over MY shoulder at craft shows. I do the same thing and I am not ashamed of it. In fact I have been known to bring little sketch pads to jot down ideas or note what is selling.

Knowing that I do this I have begun to work on craft kits to sell to those who want to get more out of their purchases. I also notice that most parents, although they may not buy anything, will give their kids $5 - $10 to spend but few vendors cater to children. Kids craft and toy kits would be a killer idea I think. I'll be trying that idea out this fall.

I love Monster Crochet and I am so smitten with your chicken. If I had the where-with-all I'd be sporting a fried egg bikini at the beach! Hmmmm. Would the bottoms be toast or bacon?

Posted by: Ria | July 29, 2005 at 02:36 PM

I'm the same way with craft, actually with art too. I've always loved how you go to some show or see someone's stuff and are inspired to do something like it and inevitably it will still end up your own version. I'm a little better about buying cool handmade stuff than I am about going to places like Urban Outfitters where I go never to buy anything but to look at all the stuff I'll just go home and make myself for a fraction of the price.

You're right though more people ought to cater to kids, after all they'r the ones who will buy stuff instead of looking and figuring out how to copy it when they get home :)

The fried egg bra is just too priceless.

Posted by: chloe | July 29, 2005 at 05:37 PM

Glad you like your chickadee! I have fun making these girls...

Posted by: LadyLinoleum aka Regina | August 04, 2005 at 01:15 AM