In my attempt to find useful ways of recycling - especially socks - I decided to try another kind of critter for my growing collection. These are "Sock Owls". They are made from remnants of socks. You don't even need a matching pair and socks for these owls can be old, hole ridden and worn.
They range from 3 to 6 inches in height, have wings made from scrap material, are a tad bit overstuffed and quite sweet when finished. Could this be my 2012 project - A Sock Owl a Day? Hmmmmmm......
DOTTIE: Born - January 11th. Dottie had a rare case of Sock Monkey Measles which as we all know, can lead to all kinds of polka dot problems. Though it left her with a few side affects - such as never wearing stripes - she doesn't seem to mind the dots and never complains. Good on you Dottie!
ZIGMUND: Born - January 12th. Zigmund was found in a Thrift shop bin for unwanted socks. I have absolutely no idea why someone wouldn't wear him and just discarded him like that. Seriously, look at him. He's so colorful and turned into one cool looking Sock Monkey. I think I may just keep him around...
JIGZ: Born January 13th. Jigz had the misfortune of seeing himself cut and sewn as his eyes were put on before the butchering began. As you can clearly see, his eyes have never recovered from the shock. To this day his left eye twitches when you're not looking.
ROSCO: Born - January 8th. Rosco chases mice. Once he catches them, he trains them to jump through flaming hoops for the circus. A lot of the mice don't make it through "basic training" but I hear they're quite tasty flame broiled....yum.
CARLIE: Born January 9th. Carlie wishes to own a bright red mini-van one day and have a career as a Sushi Chef. She is generally a fun natured and very loving Sock Monkey until she has a knife in her hand.... I hear she cooks up a mean casserole though, and thanks Rosco for the "donations..."
PERCY: Born January 10th. Percy is really good at doing absolutely nothing and believes he should have been the next James Bond. He is regularly seen at the Monkey Tail Bar trying to pick up all the female Sock Monkeys, unsuccessfully I might add. Stick to doing nothing Percy...
This is NOT a Sock Monkey. This is a Sock Troll, and a Solstice Sock Troll at that. His name is Barney. He lives in Opera Houses and on Fishermen boats. He does NOT live under bridges. The 3 Billy Goats Gruff were shameless liars and never met a Troll in their life. As a matter of fact, the 3 Billy Goats Gruff now live under a bridge in Big Bone Lick, Kentucky (yup, it exists) and work at night as Fortune Cookie Writers. Bet you're wondering about all those fortunes you thought were true now aren't you?
Author's footnote: Duane and Sally, if you're reading this, thought you'd appreciate his name - thanks for the suggestion... Nicole, if you're reading this, I made this guy after you requested a sock troll - hope you like him. I picked the bright colors as he is, after all, a Solstice Troll. Oh yeah, incase you didn't figure it out, he's made from a toe sock. Not the easiest to work with but I think the end result is pretty cool.
TRIXIE - Born: January 5th. Trixie used to turn tricks down at the local - OOPS!!! Wrong story!!!! Trixie is a sweet hometown girl and would never do anything that could possibly trash her reputation.... All those stories from the Monkey Tail Bar are just stories.... seriously.... not kidding...
MULLIGAN - Born: January 6th. Mulligan absolutely loves "So You Think You Can Dance Canada." Mulligan thinks he can dance and we don't tell him any differently - we still haven't found the last Sock Monkey who laughed. He has yet to find a partner but would love to be the next contestant on the show. Anyone interested? Let me know.
ERNESTINE - Born January 7th. Ernestine was named for my father Ernie who was bald and kinda looked like Ernestine....weird. Anyway, she has a pet ferret named Bert (go figure) and he plays dead for her a lot. We think he's actually dead but no one has the heart to tell her.
LIZZY: Born - January 2nd. Lizzy is one of the smallest Sock Monkey's and stands a whopping 14 inches from head to tail. Though she isn't touchy about her height, you'd be wise not to mention it around her. Lizzy bites.
SUZETTE: Born - January 3rd. Suzette wishes to be a Super Model one day and loves Oh Henry bars dipped in Peanut Butter after every meal. She is also an accomplished paper clip artist and her work can be viewed in Buckingham Palace (the Queen is a HUGE fan...).
BINK: Born - January 4th. Bink lost his shoulders while fighting for his life during the "Great Sock Monkey Massacre of '82". He has been on the shoulder replacement list for a long time and is seeking a donor. Anyone with an extra set of shoulders lying about, send them in!
Firstly, let me say, "Happy 2011 everyone" and may this year ahead be a happy one indeed!
Above is a picture of my New Years Sock Monkey, Watson. I decided to go the traditional route for the first Sock Monkey of the year simply because I thought that would be an appropriate thing to do in honor of Sock Monkeys everywhere! So, here he is in all his glory...Watson.
I will be posting every 3 to 4 days from here on in (unless otherwise inclined), with pictures, names, stories and details of all my creations. Hope you'll join me and keep reading, commenting AND, sending in the socks!
