BOYS

BOYS...

those little balls of energy...who never seem to stop, who love worms and all things grubby...or who like things to be just so and clean...there really is no in-between! Their smiles melt you, their tantrums and escapades confound you, they can always out run you but at night when they sleep as angelic as can be and you can shower them with the kisses they wipe off all day...that is when you thank heavens for little boys!

Now...I have been told my boys designs are pretty alright...that I manage to mix funk with cool and make your monkeys over the moon (as well as you too) but...this Upcoming Market Night I really want to make it just right for you all...to ensure there is something for more little boys...

I need you...that's you! to go to our photo albums below and to tell me what designs you think would be cool that your monkey would think would rule and chuck in a size (0.2.4.6.8.10.12) and even a colour tee if you like :) and I will be trying to make sure at least some of them appear (as well as a couple of newbies!)

CLICK HERE FOR PHOTO GALLERIES:  Boys Designs

AND HERE TOO: Older Boys Design Ideas

And what do you get as a treat in return I hear you say ;) well...as a Mum of a Boy I know how hard it is to a) find boys clothes you like b) that are what they want to wear too and c) that are good value for money (see our previous post!) so everyone who comments below will get $5 off any boys purchase at Market Night and...one lucky randomly picked commenter will get 50% off any purchase on Market Night :) All comments must be made before 12pm 6th October :)

So if you like...go help me out and I will try my best to make your Monkeys Over The Moon and hopefully you too! (YOU MUST COMMENT BELOW TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE $5 VOUCHER AND 50% OFF GIVEAWAY)

Everlasting Monkeys Over The Moon - Time to Upcycle!

So...I havent blogged for a bit...life and work has been crazy here :) but I just have to share something that my friend and I came up with to recycle or even just revamp/add depth to applique tshirts...

So the gorgeous Applique Design Tee you ordered is a favourite and makes your Monkey Over The Moon...he wears it to playgroup, to the library, on the trampoline, in bed infact getting it into the wash is um...impossible...but NOOOOOOOOOO the nasty tomato stain on that white tee background hasn't come out...or worse still the ants have nibbled holes in the shirt (food attached) as it sat on the laundry floor...all that love and $$ spent and the favourite tshirt is RUINED (child has lip touching floor and..mummy pulling hair out)
 ...but WAIT...
How about you simply cut the applique out of the tee and pop onto another...new tshirt, new life and the 24/7 adored design is back in business :)

TO DO:
Draw a shape Square/Circle or freehand style onto some Iron On Adhesive (brands Vliesofix and Applifix are good if you sew or Heat and Bond have a no sew one in Spotlight ;) )

Cut it out and place on the back of your tshirt applique design (making sure that the applique fits in the shape with about 2cms around) Iron On...I find with all of these papers no steam and holding firmly a med/hot iron for about 10 secs longer than they say works best ;)



Cut around the paper shape...giving you your new applique

Then choose a new tee...vamp it up by popping on a contrasting colour or even stripes...or match with original tee then use contrasting stitching if you are sewing ;)

Position your applique peel off the paper and iron on to the new shirt (again 10 secs longer than they say and press firmly (I suggest through and applique mat or a pillow slip if the applique has buttons or embellishments)

You then can if you are into stitching hand or machine stitch around the applique on the 2cm border...or if you have used the no sew ;) it is done :)

Voila YOU have made your MONKEY OVER THE MOON ;)

This way our designs or anyone's will be even more loved, more value for money and last forever ;) well ;) you know!

The judges choices - winners of the Fridge Art Hunt :)

The 3 gorgeous designs that have been chosen by our 3 judges...Mr Monkey, my eldest monkey (aged 5)and the lovely Jen from Pikelet Workshop are...(in no particular order :) )

#17 by Zoe aged 10

#6 by Oscar at age 4

#16 by Katie age 8

Congratulations you clever little monkeys! You can choose to have your design turned into fabric to be appliqued onto your tee (as a square) or to have it turned into an applique :) I will be contacting you all after the weekend!

Congratulations to all the monkeys who entered you all receive 10% off any order placed or stock bought from Sept -Dec 2011 :) I can always turn your design into a custom design for $35 :)

Announcing the Peoples choice winner of the Fridge Art Hunt

Firstly thank you all for your beautiful creations...each and everyone was stunning and so creative! I simply couldnt choose! and would love to make any of  them into fabric or an applique! <3

So here we go :) the first winner we will announce is the Peoples choice...close to the end :) with a few neck and neck but at 12pm today the winner with 20 likes was Blue Bird by Hope! <3

THANKYOU!!! $35 voucher Giveaway

THANK YOU! 

Just because I want to tell you all how much I love all your support  I am giving one lucky a liker a $35 credit to spend at Monkeys Over The Moon!!!!
Just comment under this post  until midnight WST on Saturday 27th! :) <3 will announce a randomly generated winner on Sunday 28th at 9am WST :)

Its time to celebrate!

Just over a week until we announce the 3 winners of the Fridge Art Hunt and the peoples choice...
have you seen our online gallery!
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.218427624848265.62522.157861570904871

We decided to let people enter right up to the close date 27th August as I know what its like to have an early deadline on something...nothing worse to blunt my creativity! ;) 

So feel free to email us up until midday on the 27th with your monkeys masterpieces :)

monkeysoverthemoon@gmail.com

Now...we will also to celebrate my monkeys 2nd birthday and 2000 likers on Facebook have an evening of fun and celebrations on the 27th! <3 Due to FB rules most of it will need to be run via here :) and Big Cartel but it will include in no particular order :)

•  A custom spot for a special Cupcake tee (my daughter is getting one of these too!)

•  a $1 giveaway...yup just $1 for a hand stitched, hand drawn unique and quality piece of wearable art!

• a chance to get a $35 voucher for Monkeys Over The Moon to choose a custom from any of our design galleries (except for the Fire Engine ;) ) using any of Fabrics :) or you can leave it up to me!

•   the release of a couple of new designs ready made on Facebook for purchase.

•  a mini ballot for a chance to buy our size 0 Tee Pee design ($35) 

Unique and Funky TeePee

Ladies Emerald Green Tee (Australian Grown)

• the release of one 'Spring Green' custom spot (emerald green tshirt (childrens plain sleeve or ladies fitted tee) you choose fabrics from our spring/summer  gallery and a design) 

•  oh and the release of a new Funk Your Monkey Design! <3

woahhhhhhh! I better get cracking on my remaining customs so I can get on with preparations! <3
Cant wait to see you all to celebrate on the 27th! at 7.30pm WST :)

down time

Well you may or may not have realised but I have been having trying to have some down time this past month or so...that is I haven't been taking customs...okay well not many LOL

 Monkeys Over The Moon evolved from a desire to create funky designs for my monkeys and friends monkeys and it was a way for me to channel my creativity and give me something to do on the long evenings whilst away from my nearest and dearest <3

But...for a while there it began to take over real life, I found myself passing up invites to supper,making excuses not to pop round for a chat and filling the precious time I had with family... making beautiful things for other people whilst being stressed,anxious,and missing out on too many smiles, hugs and most of all family fun...

the balance wasn't there and competitiveness in the market, getting involved in others drama's and placing unrealistic expectations on myself were starting to tarnish my happy space and affect my creativity. Luckily I woke up and smelt the Lapsang Souchong (I dont really drink coffee ;)  )


So I have been Mummy and friend and Wife to my nearest and most cherished this past month or so...luckily my friends and family havent left me behind and havent judged me for my absence in their lives...or for my cloistered behaviour at times. Thank Heavens.

Whilst regaining control of all this I have not had a chance to create much other than the wonderful customs I had procrastinated about...oh and a lot of drawing and ideas ;) as I have also been full time monkey wrangling(for those that dont know I have 3 :) age 5, 3 and nearly 2) and just keeping my nose above water whilst Mr Monkey is away ( I have no family here to rely on) :)
Though now the art book is jam packed, the fabric shelves oozing designer,  vintage and rare delights and coveted goodies arriving from all corners of the Earth I am itching to actually create and make some new tshirts...slowly but surely I think will be my motto from now on...maybe my time is not right now when my monkeys and husband deserve and need my full attention...that what I can do right now is enough for now and then as they go to school and need me less I can then spend all my days creating and making :)
On the horizon however are my funky new labels...

We also have been very surprised this past week to have a Review on Shop Contemporary Handmade by Angela from Yes Dear...so wonderful and well...I will let you read it :)

so for now custom orders at Monkeys Over The Moon are closed. YES really they are :) I will release small stockings from my Box of Delights as I can over the next few months and

 you can in the meantime still SHOP (see button next to this post :) ) and also order custom versions of our Funk Your Monkey  hand screen printed tees...the Robot, Redback, Fish, Gingerbread House and Bird in all colours of the rainbow :) just contact me via our CONTACT tab on Facebook or monkeysoverthemoon@gmail.com



On 27th August (littlest monkey's birthday) I will be celebrating with my monkeys (Mr Monkey is away) with a trip to the aquarium, cake and the announcement of the Fridge Art  Hunt Winners <3 Have you seen the wonderful gallery? at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?et=a.218427624848265.62522.157861570904871

 I will in the evening have a  little celebration with bubbles to toast my monkey and 2000 wonderful likers on Facebook :) There will be a couple of  our new designs up for ballot including my original TeePee design, a $10 Monkeys Over The Moon Voucher up for grabs a $1 giveaway and more! <3  I hope you can all join us :)
and I will try to remember that...