Monday, November 16, 2009

Mikey Monkey, a sale and a giveaway


Wow, thanks everybody! Comments are now closed for the giveaway.

Mikey Monkey is now in the shop! Above is the first page of the 15-page boy-centric Mikey Monkey PDF pattern. It includes color pictures, step-by-step detailed instructions, a boatload of illustrated diagrams for each step, and of course, the pattern pieces. I've learned a few things since I wrote the Molly pattern, and I've made some adjustments here and there for easier assembly.

I hope this is in plenty of time for your Christmas makings. If you already have the Molly pattern but would love to make the boy version and these accessories without all the guess-work, then this pattern is for you!

Here is the basic Mikey, above.

He has two options for his Look. One is the more debonair tie/collar combo, paired with a jaunty newsboy hat, above.

The other fashion option is a striped t-shirt with a baseball cap, for the more casual monkey on-the-go.

Here's the back of the cap.

And included also with the pattern is a pirate play set, with pirate hat, sword and eye patch. Arrrr!

And of course, the tennis shoes. And if Molly wants to play, go ahead and let her! All Mikey's accessories fit her too.

To mark the debut of the Mikey pattern, I am also having my first ever sale at the shop. All my softie patterns will be 20% off until Monday the 23rd.

And oh, yes. I nearly forgot. I'd like to celebrate by giving away two Mikey patterns! If you are interested, leave ONE comment with your email address on this post. I'll be giving the patterns away via random number generator first thing on November 18th. See you back here then.

P.S. If your monkey makin' won't wait until Wednesday and you want to get started with the pattern, I can refund you the purchase price if you should be one of the lucky winners!

131 comments:

I Purr-Furr to Craft said...

I have already made a Molly Monkey for my K.Mart Christmas Tree Project and could fit in a Mikey just in time into my thinking, so please put me down for a chance to win!
He is just as adorable as his sister,
Thank you for this chance.

eatmoresmores said...

What a great gift idea for my little boy! I hope that I can find time to make it before Christmas.

Amy said...

i'd love to add a mikey to my molly collection! i made an atlanta braves themed molly and would love to have the pattern for some more versions!

Jytte said...

What a cute little monkey :o)

amy said...

The baseball hat & tennis shoes are beyond cute!

And there just happens to be a brand new baby boy in my extended family. Gotta teach him early that a handmade softie beats store-bought any day.

Nicole said...

These are adorable and absolutely perfect! Thanks so much for sharing your talent with everyone - have a beautiful week :)

Alexis said...

I love this little monkey!

Lynette said...

I love that monkey!!! I hope I win!!!

Lynette
lynetteloveridge@yahoo.com

Amber said...

I LOVE this! So stinkin' cute! =)

Meninheira said...

Oh please, I want to try it :)

meninheira at gmail dot com

amy said...

love the new Mikey! My molly doll could use a friend!

Lali said...

And I fell in love with the pirate ;-)...Thank you very much for the oportunity !!

Salinda said...

I think I have a crush on Mickey the Monkey. He's too cute!!! And I'd love the chance to win the pattern. He'd make the perfect Christmas gift for some of the little folks in my family!

Tuppence said...

I love the "cheeky" monkey face! The pirate really rocks.

expathousewife@gmail.com

Jo said...

Woo hoo! He's fantastic! :) Any plans for princess dress up clothes for Molly? :)

Amie said...

Love Mikey Monkey! I have two little boys and I know they would love him for Christmas!

MommytoAva said...

We already adore Mikey to bits. What a cutie!

ei pöllömpi said...

So lovely

siksakkia@gmail.com

skippingdaisies said...

I'm loving the pirate Mikey, he is so adorable and would perfectly match the wooden pirate boat our son is getting for birthday no. 3. Who wouldn't love a Mikey Monkey?? Thanks for the chance of winning a great giveaway, your work is awesome!

Megan said...

He is so cute, I have several friends that are having baby boys soon and this would make a perfect gift. I would love to win!

graybabi@gmail.com

Jessabells said...

Oh he is cute. I've never made something as cute as him and to be honest I'm a little scared to make a stuffed animal. lol. My sewing skills are lacking but I'm trying. Thanks for the chance!

Jessica
jspara324@aol.com

Kaye Prince said...

Oh yes please! I definitely think I need to make a Mikey to go with the Molly I made my Mum for her birthday!

kayecprince[at]gmail[dot]com

Feather said...

oh, do i have the fever to make an army of mikey's! i have many little boys who would love a pirate version. thanks for the giveaway!

Rachael said...

I have been wanting to make Molly Monkey for a while now, but just haven't gotten around to it. Mikey Monkey would make a wonderful addition to my projects. :)

Robin (rsislandcrafts) said...

He is so darn cute!

B3Boutique said...

Oh, he is too stinkin' cute! He would make a wonderful Christmas present for a little boy I know.

Jennifer DeDonato said...

His shoes are the best! Such a cute little guy.

amy said...

I made my daughter a Molly Monkey and she loves her! Now that I have a son, I need to make a Mikey too. Very cute! :o)

Jodi said...

What a cute monkey. I love the outfits.

Jody said...

He is so adorable!!!! jjrenn at sbcglobal dot net

Ellen said...

Thank you so much for the giveaway! You are too sweet!

picknstitch said...

He's so cute! My favorite stuffed toy when I was a kid was a monkey. Love 'em. Thanks for the giveaway. amymenges at mac dot com.

Spencer Family said...

This would be a great project to make for my little guy for christmas!

RebekahP said...

I love the patterns!! The pirate accessories are a great addition.

penner6906(at)yahoo(dot)com

Ammie said...

Oh, thank you so much. Your monkeys are adorable.
ammieloris at hotmail dot com

Amanda said...

He is just toooo cute!!! Thanks for being so generous!

the bashful owl said...

A mikey monkey pattern, yes please! I'm particularly partial to the pirate mikey - arrrrrrr! Thanks for the opportunity. Naomi
(missmercie@hotmail.com)

Kellie said...

How fun! I've already made a Katy kity, I need to post pictures of her. She turned out great, she's a halloween decoration my little one can play with. I'm hoping I'm the lucky winner of Mickey Monkey!

Kate said...

How fun! What a wonderful giveaway. This would be a delightful surprise for my toddlers for Christmas!

marvelousmama@gmail.com

Anne said...

how fun! love the pirate look!

mel said...

OH, me please!! My nephew loves all things monkey and this would make a perfect gift for him!

Thanks for the chance!

vegetablog said...

I would love to win a mikey pattern! he is so adorable (I love the back-of-the-head shot of the baseball cap :)

CupCakeCutie said...

Love the pattern. Have a very special little boy in mind to make it for. His sister is getting a hand made doll and I am clueless as to what to make for him. This seems perfect!

jlabbott@liberty.edu

Serena said...

I would love to win this and make them for my son!
serena.gerke@gmail.com

taschenmaedchen said...

I would love to win this cute little monkey's pattern.

Becky and Bill McGowan said...

Love all your work!
rjwamcgowan@gmail.com

Jenny said...

He's darling. I especially like his pirate accessories!
Thanks for the giveaway!
~Jenny~

Brie said...

I've made 4 Molly Monkeys, and would love to add Mikey to the family!

danica said...

My 3 year old son, looking over my shoulder, says he would like to have this monkey. So here's "his" comment! :-)

the mama monster said...

yay he's done and cuter than ever! i would love to win!
jacquelynbateman@hotmail.com

Celeste said...

Oh, Mikey is the cutest! I actually made a "Mikey" for my son last year for Christmas, but it was nowhere near as polished as this!

Crystal said...

I love Mikey's debonair look. He's a handsome monkey!

Erica said...

I just love your monkey dolls! I call my little girl "monkey" all the time, so I made her a Molly for her birthday.. I'm sure her Molly would love to meet a Mikey!

Jeni said...

so great! count me in!

Melissa said...

I just love your patterns! Mikey is adorable and I love all his outfit options!

Julia said...
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Julia said...

Oops! Forgot my email address :)
juliabreynolds@gmail.com

Sara said...

Too cute! I made a Molly for my niece for the holidays last year and I can't wait to make a Mikey for her little brother this year! Thanks so much for sharing your talent, time and creativity. I can't wait to get the pattern!

R & S said...

Yay mikey! my nephew would love him but probably call him George.

carlinsarah@gmail.com

traci8878 said...

So very cute. I would love to try making this for my friend's new baby on the way. It would go great with a knitted blanket. Please enter me in for a chance to win! traci8878@yahoo.com

Holly said...

The shoes are just about the cutest thing ever!

Morrise Family said...

Hooray! A pattern for a boy! My poor little guy has been neglected in the hand-made department.

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Kerrie said...

I am so glad you got this finished! Love the accessories! Thanks for the contest!

The Maternal Parental Unit said...

I'm so excited! I have my Molly all cut out and I've been waiting for her brother with bated breath. They're going to be gifts for my twin neice and nephew. Thanks, Larissa!
shandrewh(at)gmail(dot)com

Alison said...

would love to win!

LoveLaCroix said...

Oh, I love him! Mentally re-arranging my Christmas sewing schedule right now!

Our Family said...

Yay! I have been watching and waiting for this pattern since Mikey's blog debut. My poor dear son has been green with envy at the softies I have been making my girls for Christmas, hopefully I can get this done before Christmas. I am torn as to whether I should wait and hope to win or just buy it. Thank you for such fabulous pattern offerings. I love the creative inspiration your blog brings.

Stacy's Designs 88 said...

Too cute! I'd like to take part in the drawing. stacysdesigns88@gmail.com

Brad, Whitney, Roman and Finn said...

Oh man! I always miss out on cute things because I have 2 boys. But I can't wait to make them Mikey Monkeys now!

Bonafyde said...

Mikey the Monkey is perfect for my two boys, soooo cute and dashing!

sassypackrat said...

This would be perfect for my nephew, who we call monkey.

Jennifer - sassypackrat@hotmail.com

Susan said...

pick me pick me..... susanphillips75@yahoo.com

jess said...

soo cute! would love to win a pattern!

Misha said...

So cute! I just love the pirate accessories, great idea! Thanks for the chance to win!

Laura and Kelly Allen said...

So absolutely adorable. I'd love to get my hands on a copy of the pattern.

kelloshow(at)gmail(dot)com

Annie Oakleaves said...

Beautiful! I love him!

nzgreenbuttons said...

oh he is just too cute! especially in his pirate outfit. Count me in.

marnae said...

I have the Molly Monkey pattern downloaded and on my list of things to make for my girls..and I would love to get Mikey to make for my son (poor guy, he's always a bit neglected in the sewing category :)

goldenbear80@yahoo.com

Cherry Possum said...

Well done, great job, Mike Monkey looks so debonair! I'm about 1/3 of the way through making Molly Monkey (little one distracts me!)and would love to make a Mike Monkey.

Jen said...

I am so glad Molly now has a friend. I have made 3 Molly's and would love to win the pattern for Mikey. He is SO cute.

gina said...

I'm loving your monkey!!! So adorable !!

Hugs,
Gina
www.gigglekidsboutique.com

zenobia said...

so nice a pattern, please include me in the drawings.....

pdisandro said...

Love it all! Thanks for the chance at a Mikey!
pat_e_18@hotmail.com

Ben said...

I have made two little Molly's would could use dates. :)

-Kimberly

Olivia said...

My daughter was a pirate for Halloween and would certainly adore him for a present!!

Four Enough! said...

Larissa, I didn't think it was possible, but I think you have outdone yourself...Mikey is adorable! Thank you so much for sharing your creativity with us!

fourenough@gmail.com

inkie-mumma said...

Oh those shoes! My boys would LOVE mikey! mummy-moyse@hotmail.com

Bess Carter said...

Congratulations Larissa! This pattern is adorable!

Mama B said...

oooh I would love to make a monkey as Christmas present for a lucky little boy!

mamab.blogger@gmail.com

Lucie said...

I absolutely love your Molly Monkeys. Actually I go to your blog every day just to see what's going on in the world of crafts. (Contact at LAupperlee@sheppardpratt.org)

titus930 said...

Fairly new to the blog, but an old friend! Your site and links have given me sewing fever. Maybe a free Mikey pattern will be just the thing for me...

lorena said...

Me, me, I would love to win a pattern! :) Thanks for the opportunity.

lorepuckett at verizon dot net

Kim said...

So adorable! I would love to make a Mikey :)

Mama Pickles said...

Mikey is such a cutie! I would love to make him for my sons! 1squishypickle @ gmail.com

momknitter said...

Oh, he is simply adorable! I have a little guy that would LOVE him!

Emily said...

So cute! I've been wanting to do something for my son and this would be perfect!

Kathy Lou said...

Love it! Arrrgh!

MB said...

He is so cute! I'd love to win this pattern.
Melissa B.
mbabecka@gmail.com

Rachel said...

awesome, thanks for the giveaway.


orange_lova@hotmail.com

saltwater kids said...

So darling! I would love to win!!!
saltwaterkids(at)gmail(dot)com

Ricki said...

Sounds like fun! I'm in! oldquiltlover@hotmail.com

I'm giving away a book on my blog if you are interested :)

The Leithead Family said...

I would love a Mikey Monkey! Your patterns/works are so good, and you have provided me with a great deal of inspiration. Thanks!

pinksuedeshoe said...

Kind of in love with Mikey, not going to lie. And I think every monkey should have a pirate costume, be they a Molly or a Mikey!

pinksuedeshoe(at)gmail(dot)com

bruinbr said...

This is the perfect gift idea for my little nephew! Thanks so much for the giveaway!

divinitygirl said...

i'd love to make this for my own little monkey. he's three!

annemarie said...

Oh I hope I am lucky - love this pattern.

Dorothee-Maria said...

:)
I really love this adorable monkey, so I would be really glad to be one of the winners! :)
dorothee-maria@hotmail.de

Donna said...

I just got back to the ATL and just in time to see Mikey is ready! I delivered a Molly to my Grandma in Texas for her 80th birthday. She loved it! I have a nephew who Mikey would be perfect for. Thanks so much for sharing! I will post photos of the Molly's I have made on Flicker soon!

Holly said...

Wow, what an awesome project!

Tana said...

Love love love your blog! I'm due with a boy in a couple months and this would be super cute in the nursery. please enter me to win.
tana.barnhart@gmail.com

Denise said...

Love that Mikey - especially the back of his little cap!

darlinroz said...

I am in for the shoes! L - I love your blog and the creative things you come up with. I am (I posted my "Mikey" on your flickr page - rosalyn_119). I would love to win the pattern... Thanks again.

Lynn said...

Lindsay
lpsthlrn@memphis.edu

Mindy said...

I am making all our christmas presents this year and my two little ones would just love this!

Maria said...

So cute!
I just adore your patterns.

mariasews@gmail.com

Hatuli said...

Mikey is so cute! and the baseball cap suits him really well :-)

Chelsea said...

Adorable. I don't know if I have it altogether to make it in time for Christmas, but an upcoming birthday could be doable!

Chelsealexander@hotmail.com

Rosanna said...

PERFECT!

secret cake said...

So cute! It's nice to see boy-centric crafts for the boys in our lives : )

Thanks for the opportunity, and congrats on all your success!

secretcake (at) yahoo (dot) com

kate said...

pirate monkey! does it get any better? so darn cute

sarah said...

I'd love the chance to win this pattern! bluekitten@gmail.com

bevmc said...

Larissa,
You are so talented!!
Can't wait to make a Mikey to go with Molly!

Marissa said...

Yes! I've been waiting for this to come out. I want to make Molly and Mikey for my daughter and son for Christmas!! Just in time. I've got to grab bits and pieces of time when I get the chance. :)

*Miss Cake* said...

OOOh, he's so cute! My little boy would love him... My neice already loves the Molly I made for her.

Laura Wynn said...

I can't wait to make these! So cute!!

Whosies said...

i am in love....swoon, swoon. :)

Gab said...
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Gab said...

Wow Mikey is so darn adorable!! I would just LOVE to win a pattern.... perfect giveaway for the christmas season!!

Gab xx
craftymumma@hotmail.com

Bonnie said...

Oh I hope I'm not to late!
I just love the monkey pattern, it is too cute!
I found you blog a few weeks ago, and it went straight to my check everyday list!

Hazelynne said...

so cute! perfect for my little monkeys. trudymontg@ wavecable (dot) com

 

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