tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572726047933958670Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:40:50 +0000cookingmotherhoodgift exchangewwworm tealettucesergerchildrenteacherscontainer gardeningdiywordless wednesdayfood originsetsy tipsplantingsnuggly monkeytutorialcapersgivingparentingwormsbroccolidonationcustom orderstreasuryetsyfabric labelscraftstravelfabriccharitygiveawaygift guidesgardeningfabric scrapsCrafts with Kidsfeatured fridaysfabric scrap paper dollsvermicompostingorganic gardeningseed startingrecipessewingsaleworm castingsHandmade Holiday Pledgekidslucky happenstancehttp://www.snugglymonkey.com/noreply@blogger.com (Snuggly Monkey)Blogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572726047933958670.post-5815324433699702199Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:03:00 +00002012-01-25T15:03:41.823-05:00etsytravelsnuggly monkeyTraveling was my first passion, love, obsession... I was on my first airplane before I was 6 months old. The travel bug bit me hard, and I jump at any chance to check out a new place whether it is 15 minutes away or 15 hours.  I have lived in 3 different countries, 5 different states within the US, and traveled to over 18 different countries. My travels have slowed down considerably since havinghttp://www.snugglymonkey.com/2012/01/where-in-world-is-snuggly-monkey.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Snuggly Monkey)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572726047933958670.post-2427853102949584901Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:00:00 +00002012-01-06T14:24:24.804-05:00etsy Happy New Year!  May 2012 be filled with love, laughter, good health and happiness for you and your family!  The holidays were a very busy time for Snuggly Monkey and for me personally. It was a joy to work with so many lovely customers and to be a part of so many people's holidays by helping prepare gifts for folks around the world. I am grateful to all of my wonderful customers for helping http://www.snugglymonkey.com/2012/01/happy-new-year.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Snuggly Monkey)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572726047933958670.post-2949603680813085089Sat, 17 Dec 2011 14:09:00 +00002011-12-17T09:09:46.032-05:00I am excited to be the guest blogger today over on the EtsyKids Blog! Stop by and check out my tutorial on fabric labels. They are starting their 12 days of Tutorials series, so be sure to check back often for more great tutorials from the EtsyKids Team!http://www.snugglymonkey.com/2011/12/guest-blogger-on-etsy-kids-blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Snuggly Monkey)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572726047933958670.post-2694966791074801423Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:49:00 +00002011-12-13T13:49:56.506-05:00etsyHandmade Holiday PledgeSorry for the radio silence lately - folks weren't kidding when they said that Etsy gets really busy around the holidays! I have been/am pretty busy filling orders and playing holiday elf around my house these days, so I haven't had much time to post but I am hoping to get a tutorial for a cute Holiday Card Wreath posted soon, so stay tuned! In addition to filling orders, I have also been busy http://www.snugglymonkey.com/2011/12/holiday-shopping-rush.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Snuggly Monkey)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572726047933958670.post-7543671380321351282Sat, 26 Nov 2011 15:30:00 +00002011-11-26T10:32:40.824-05:00saleetsy All Badge Reels are 20% off (No Coupon Necessary). Stock up on these great stocking stuffers for co-workers, friends and family!!  PLUS 15% off purchases of $25 or more with coupon code BLKFRIDAY plus get a FREE set of gift tags with your order!  Happy Shopping: www.etsy.com/shop/snugglymonkeyco http://www.snugglymonkey.com/2011/11/black-friday-small-business-saturday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Snuggly Monkey)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572726047933958670.post-7258692125295384371Sat, 12 Nov 2011 12:35:00 +00002011-11-12T09:53:51.225-05:00etsyHandmade Holiday Pledgegift guidesWhat do you get the cousin who has everything? That hard to please uncle? How about the gift that keeps giving all year long - a subscription to an "of-the-month" club! Branch out of the ordinary and try a unique handmade monthly subscription. The Badge Reel of the Month club is perfect for that nurse, teacher, co-worker or student in your life that likes to change up their look and style on http://www.snugglymonkey.com/2011/11/gift-guide-handmade-of-month-clubs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Snuggly Monkey)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572726047933958670.post-4100070980554395608Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:27:00 +00002011-11-09T10:28:45.764-05:00 Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday dear Me, Happy Birthday to me :)  I am celebrating my birthday this week! Join in on the celebration and enjoy 20% off anything in my shop with coupon code HPYBDAY. Hurry in today because this special discount ends at 11:11pm on Friday, 11-11-11.  Great chance to get a start on your holiday shopping and stocking stuffers!http://www.snugglymonkey.com/2011/11/special-birthday-sale.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Snuggly Monkey)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572726047933958670.post-8519679976500177235Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:00:00 +00002011-11-08T08:00:00.840-05:00teachersHandmade Holiday Pledgegift guidesWhether you are shopping for your child's kindergarten teacher or that special professor that helped you on your dissertation, the teachers in our lives deserve some extra special recognition for all that they do. In support of the Handmade Holiday Pledge, here are some unique handmade gift ideas for the teachers on your list. Snuggly Monkey Lanyards and Badge Reels make cute and economical http://www.snugglymonkey.com/2011/11/gift-guide-for-teachers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Snuggly Monkey)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572726047933958670.post-3765546938449371951Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:45:00 +00002011-11-07T14:45:56.173-05:00etsyHandmade Holiday Pledgegift guides With Christmas less than 48 days away and Hanukkah only 43 days away (12/20-12/28/2011), the holiday shopping season is officially upon us! As you start putting together your holiday gift list, I would like to encourage you to think about taking the Handmade Holiday Pledge this year.  The Pledge:  I pledge to support a handmade holiday this year by making gifts myself or by buying from http://www.snugglymonkey.com/2011/11/handmade-holiday-pledge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Snuggly Monkey)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572726047933958670.post-7629211706257738047Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:38:00 +00002011-11-07T12:39:00.585-05:00 Welcome to (a slightly belated edition of) Featured Fridays on Snuggly Monkey! Each week we chat with a different Etsy artist and take a peek inside their Etsy world. This week we are talking with Alyssa from Kadydid Designs.   Alyssa and her sister have teamed up to make the gorgeous baby and toddler creations you will find at Kadydid Designs. Specializing in fashion tutus, car seat http://www.snugglymonkey.com/2011/11/featured-artist-giveaway-alyssa-from.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Snuggly Monkey)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572726047933958670.post-4262811052193105018Sun, 30 Oct 2011 00:58:00 +00002011-10-29T20:58:37.695-04:00etsygiveawayYesterday we learned about Kristin and Love in Bloom Boutique. Kristin has generously agreed to sponsor a giveaway for Snuggly Monkey readers! Prize: Extra Large Show Stopper Bow  Start Date: Saturday, October 30, 2011 End Date: Friday, November 11, 2011 {How to Enter to Win} The winner of this Giveaway will be chosen at random, so the more times you enter the higher your chances of http://www.snugglymonkey.com/2011/10/giveaway-show-stopper-bow-from-love-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Snuggly Monkey)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572726047933958670.post-8757597828958379756Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +00002011-10-28T08:00:18.866-04:00etsyfeatured fridaysetsy tipsWelcome to Featured Fridays on Snuggly Monkey! Each Friday we chat with a different Etsy artist and take a peek inside their Etsy world. This week we are talking with Kristin from Love in Bloom Boutique.  Kristin designs and creates a wide variety of gorgeous bows, headbands, fascinators and hair clips. Her shop is filled with rich colors and beautiful designs that are sure to add beauty to anyhttp://www.snugglymonkey.com/2011/10/featured-artist-kristin-from-love-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Snuggly Monkey)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572726047933958670.post-6279961226349760834Sat, 15 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +00002011-10-15T08:00:08.888-04:00etsygiveawayYesterday we learned about Ann Marie and her recycled art business, Very Creative Creations. Ann Marie has created a unique, one of a kind item to sponsor as a giveaway from Snuggly Monkey readers! Prize: Autumn Recycled Bakelite Pin  Start Date: Saturday, October 15, 2011 End Date: Friday, October 28, 2011 {How to Enter to Win} The winner of this Giveaway will be chosen at random,http://www.snugglymonkey.com/2011/10/giveaway-autumn-recycled-bakelite-pin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Snuggly Monkey)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572726047933958670.post-3908776857047262702Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +00002011-10-14T08:00:00.816-04:00etsyfeatured fridaysWelcome to Featured Fridays on Snuggly Monkey! Each Friday we chat with a different Etsy artist and take a peek inside their Etsy world. This week we are talking with Ann Marie from Very Creative Creations.  Ann Marie is a  a recycle artist who specializes in jewelry, textiles, accessories and garden art. Her shop is filled with her unique, one of a kind creations. Let's find out a bit more http://www.snugglymonkey.com/2011/10/featured-artist-ann-marie-from-very.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Snuggly Monkey)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572726047933958670.post-1064013535490472948Tue, 11 Oct 2011 19:12:00 +00002011-10-11T15:26:52.258-04:00fabric labelstutorialdiyI was recently asked where I get the labels I use on the items I make, and the answer is I make them myself! So, I thought I would put together a quick tutorial and share how I make my labels. They are quick and easy to make. Whether you are making something as a gift or a new item for your shop, I think they are the perfect finishing touch for a handcrafted item. Enjoy and please let me know if http://www.snugglymonkey.com/2011/10/tutorial-make-your-own-fabric-labels.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Snuggly Monkey)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572726047933958670.post-2714598206047585447Sat, 08 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +00002011-10-08T08:00:09.241-04:00etsyfeatured fridaysgiveawayYesterday we chatted with Jana from j.marie designs and learned about her business and unique children's clothing designs. j.marie designs is graciously sponsoring a Giveaway for Snuggly Monkey readers! Prize: Custom Boys Bow Tie & Suspender set (value $30) Start Date: Saturday, October 8, 2011 End Date: Friday, October 21, 2011 {How to Enter to Win} The winner of this Giveaway will http://www.snugglymonkey.com/2011/10/giveaway-custom-bowtie-and-suspender.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Snuggly Monkey)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572726047933958670.post-5992739647192094986Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +00002011-10-07T08:00:06.707-04:00etsyfeatured fridaysWelcome to Featured Fridays on Snuggly Monkey! Each Friday we chat with a different Etsy artist and take a peek inside their Etsy world. This week we are talking with Jana from j.marie designs.  Jana is an amazing children's clothes designer. Her designs are meant to be unique and are filled with special personal touches, such as embroidery, applique and monograms. She offers http://www.snugglymonkey.com/2011/10/featured-artist-jana-from-j-marie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Snuggly Monkey)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572726047933958670.post-3407672196102153057Thu, 06 Oct 2011 23:07:00 +00002011-10-06T19:07:08.701-04:00It is time for a celebration! Snuggly Monkey's Facebook Fan page hit 1,111 fans this week, so I am celebration by hosting a multi-prize giveaway extravaganza! The celebration will end on Monday, October 23, 2011 at 11:11pm. You can view and enter to win all of the prizes here. I will be featuring 3-4 of the prizes each day here on my blog as well. So, you can enter to win through the http://www.snugglymonkey.com/2011/10/1111-fan-celebration-prizes-part-3.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Snuggly Monkey)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572726047933958670.post-4403288943688879687Thu, 06 Oct 2011 02:39:00 +00002011-10-05T22:39:16.985-04:00giveawayIt is time for a celebration! Snuggly Monkey's Facebook Fan page hit 1,111 fans this week, so I am celebration by hosting a multi-prize giveaway extravaganza! The celebration will end on Monday, October 23, 2011 at 11:11pm. You can view and enter to win all of the prizes here. I will be featuring 3-4 of the prizes each day here on my blog as well. So, you can enter to win through the http://www.snugglymonkey.com/2011/10/1111-fan-celebration-part-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Snuggly Monkey)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572726047933958670.post-7555601579692534947Wed, 05 Oct 2011 02:01:00 +00002011-10-04T22:01:23.566-04:00giveawayIt is time for a celebration! Snuggly Monkey's Facebook Fan page hit 1,111 fans yesterday, so I am celebration by hosting a multi-prize giveaway extravaganza! The celebration will end on Monday, October 23, 2011 at 11:11pm. You can view and enter to win all of the prizes here. I will be featuring 3-4 of the prizes each day here on my blog as well. So, you can enter to win through the links http://www.snugglymonkey.com/2011/10/1111-fan-celebration-giveaway-part-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Snuggly Monkey)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572726047933958670.post-8692056215720103105Sat, 01 Oct 2011 17:45:00 +00002011-10-01T13:45:36.554-04:00etsytreasuryInspired by one of my favorite colors right now. Enjoy! http://www.snugglymonkey.com/2011/10/burnt-orange-in-bloom.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Snuggly Monkey)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572726047933958670.post-7494200598806716848Fri, 30 Sep 2011 18:05:00 +00002011-09-30T14:05:55.807-04:00etsyfeatured fridaysWelcome to Featured Fridays on Snuggly Monkey! Each Friday we chat with a different Etsy artist and take a peek inside their Etsy world. This week we are checking out Modern Buttercup. How did you come up with your shop name?  I was inspired by a modern looking vase with a bouquet of buttercups in it. That's where the name Modern Buttercup came from.How would you describe your work to http://www.snugglymonkey.com/2011/09/featured-artist-modern-buttercup.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Snuggly Monkey)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572726047933958670.post-2135699248245056162Sun, 18 Sep 2011 19:06:00 +00002011-09-18T15:06:13.105-04:00sewingcustom ordersThe summer heat finally broke this past weekend, and we've been enjoying a lovely chilly and rainy fall weekend here in Central NC. The perfect weather for working on a project, in my opinion! So, this weekend I worked on finishing up a custom order I received for a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Baby Blanket and matching Fabric Block. I love custom orders because it gives me a chance to do http://www.snugglymonkey.com/2011/09/custom-bilingual-blanket-and-block.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Snuggly Monkey)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572726047933958670.post-8337690013714964059Sat, 17 Sep 2011 10:46:00 +00002011-09-17T06:46:25.017-04:00etsygiveawayYesterday we heard all about Christine's unique Evil Eye jewelry and her passion for creating these beautiful items. SariBlue is graciously sponsoring a Giveaway for Snuggly Monkey readers! Prize: Green Apple Evil Eye Glass Bead Bracelet (value $27)Start Date: Saturday, September 17, 2011End Date: Friday, September 30, 2011 {How to Enter to Win} The winner of this Giveaway will be chosen at http://www.snugglymonkey.com/2011/09/giveaway-evil-eye-glass-bead-bracelet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Snuggly Monkey)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572726047933958670.post-8064617815817131023Fri, 16 Sep 2011 02:03:00 +00002011-09-15T22:03:02.344-04:00etsyfeatured fridaysWelcome to Featured Fridays on Snuggly Monkey! Each Friday we chat with a different Etsy artist and take a peek inside their Etsy world. This week we are talking with Christine from SariBlue. Christine's jewelry focuses around handcrafted Turkish Evil Eye beads. As her shop description says, "Beautiful, simply designed jewelry to add peace, positivity and a bit of fun to your style!  There’s http://www.snugglymonkey.com/2011/09/featured-artist-christine-from-sariblue.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Snuggly Monkey)6