Quality Sock Monkey

Need help 'costing' my hand made sock monkeys?

I make sock monkeys and so many people are asking me to make them some! But i don't know how much I should charge for them, they take me about a week and a half to make. Soooooo... any ideas? I was thinking maybe $25? whats a good price? (by the way... if i do say so myself they are very nice quality, I have to buy socks and everything which costs about 5 dollars a pair)

How long does it take to make one? Figure "time is money" and you should consider some money for labor.

I always figure $10 an hour for "labor" when I price my crafts. So, if my materials cost $5 and it takes me an hour to make one, I never consider a price under $15. Then, there are other factors that drive up price. Custom pieces would be more, having a "waiting list" for the item means you can ask more...I charge more for individual pieces that turn out super cute, or unique.

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Sock Monkey Name Plaque $35 A playful accessory for a childs room. Using original hand-painted designs, the ceramic tile is hand finished with your childs name. The original artwork is heat-sealed into each tile, ensuring a high-quality finish and a long lasting keepsake. The tile comes with a red grosgrain hanging ribbon.

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Sock Monkey Tin Tote $9.99 Store all your favorite toys in this Sock Monkey Tin Tote! Makes a great gift for a nephew or niece. Classic look means this tote will last! Whether you want to store all your Sock Monkey collectibles in one easy-to-use tin or you aim to keep your favorite toys in one awesome location you're going to love this Sock Monkey Tin Tote! With Sock Monkey right there on the cover with his arms outstretched and a smile on his face, this awesome tin tote will make a great gift for the younger set. The red handle and classic silver latch give the Sock Monkey Tin Tote a classic look you or your giftee are sure to love!

Sock Monkey Jumbo Plush $89.99 Bet you've never seen a sock monkey this big! Enormous Sock Monkey Jumbo Plush is tons of fun! What a fantastic addition to the playroom, toy room, or any room! This memorable gift for any fan of soft silly simians stands 45-inches tall! Standing 3 feet and 9-inches tall, this Sock Monkey Jumbo Plush is certainly named appropriately! The Sock Monkey Jumbo Plush really stands tall over any and all competition as he takes the classic sock-monkey character created in homes the world over and expands him into a 45-inch tall plush. Whether you keep this big guy in the playroom as a great corner display or let the kids pal around the house with him, you'll soon see just how much fun Sock Monkey can be for the younger set... and for you! He makes a memorable gift for any fan of soft silly simians.

Sock Monkey Jack-in-the-Box $22.99 Vintage toys are always fun! Sock Monkey pops up just like the classic toy! The Sock Monkey Jack-in-the-Box plays the "Pop Goes the Weasel" song. The perfect gift for kids of all ages! Play "Pop Goes the Weasel" in sock-monkey style with this Sock Monkey Jack-in-the-Box. Standing 5 1/ 2-inches tall, it includes a plush puppet that pops out when the handle on the side of the box is cranked... just like the classic toy we loved as kids! Contained within an embossed tin that sports cool designs like Sock Monkey floating among the stars, and another where he's saying and waving hello while standing next to the sun, the Sock Monkey Jack-in-the-Box is the perfect gift for kids of all ages!

Sock Monkey Playing Cards $6.99 Why play Go Fish or Poker with just any boring set of cards when you can spice up your card playing life by entertaining friends and family with these Sock Monkey Playing Cards. Featuring a cool looking illustration of Sock Monkey flying above city streets in his awesome plane, these cards make a great gift for one of Sock Monkey's younger friends who is just figuring out how to play cards for the first time. Think of all the easy fun you can have on road trips with these Sock Monkey Playing Cards!

Handmade Medium Black Sock Monkey Messenger Bag $58.19 Color options: Sock monkey portraits cotton printStyle: Handmade medium black sock monkey messenger bagConstruction: Canvas messenger bagEntry: Zippered closureInterior pockets: Two (2) pockets, one (1) zippered pocketModel number: F5027MStrap drop length: 35 inchesBag dimensions: 11 inches high x 16 inches wide x 32 inches deep This product is part of our 'Main Street Revolution' - a partnership between O.co and small businesses around the USA. What is the Main Street Revolution? In 1999, Pablo and Angie created Two Trees Designs. Their handbags, wallets and t-shirts are blank canvases to express creativity and produce unique items in limited quantities. The t-shirts are screen-printed on a soft, high quality cotton from their own custom designs. They create their own screens for printing on the bags and make stencils to cut and sew fabric of different shapes onto them. The items are painstakingly cut and trimmed which will later become a part of the collage that are created on them.

Sock Monkey Adult Costume $51.96 Sock Monkeys have been a kitsch item in American culture for decades. This jumpsuit even has the trademark red heel backside. If you love sock monkeys too you can wear the Men's Deluxe Sock Monkey Costume this Halloween. It comes with a jumpsuit that has a sock knit pattern printed on it. The tail is attached and the headpiece is also included. The Sock Monkeys are so beloved by some that there is even an annual festival in their honor every year called the Sock Monkey Madness Festival in Rockford, Illinois. The Sock Monkey costume comes in one size only. Check the size chart for more details. Gender: Unisex Age: Adult Occasion: Everyday Size: XL Color: As Shown Historical Period: Medieval & Renaissance

Sock Monkey 20-Inch Plush $16.99 Classic, retro, and cool - the Sock Monkey Plush! Brown sock monkey plush stands 20-inches tall. Vintage toy designs are always fun! There's a reason why retro toys never go away - they're proven fun! Classic, retro, and cool, the Sock Monkey 20-Inch Plush was designed by the awesome folks at Schylling and is fun for kids of all ages. Sock monkeys have long been subject to different designs by inventors the world over but never have they looked quite as classic, simple, and cool as they do here in brown with white knit tops and limbs. Whether you're a 40 or 3 year old kid, you're going to love the vintage look of the Sock Monkey 20-Inch Plush. Harkening back to the days of yore when Americans started crafting worn-out socks into their own sock monkey creations during the Great Depression, the sock monkey is a fun little invention that has delighted fans worldwide since the late 1960s when crafting magazines started publishing "how-to" guides. Their simple, cute design is great fun at any age!

The Sock Monkey Stalker...Chucky?

Stocking Fillers - the Best Things Come in Small Packages

There's an unwritten scientific law which states that 'the best presents come in the smallest packages'... and certainly that's never more true than at Christmas, when children of 'all ages' become incredibly excited at the prospect of glorious little stocking fillers!

Let's face it, big fancy presents are ace - but there's also something undeniably enthralling about those little itty-bitty stocking fillers which are so often the most surprising, humorous, and touching!

For him
Even big hairy men can't resist quirky stocking fillers! Just make sure he leaves out a clean sock - not the filthy pair from the bottom of the washing basket. Pop in the 'build your own Lamborghini' kit to fuel his racing dreams! And then remind him that he'll need to get saving if he wants a real version, with the original coin sorter! A dip down the back of the sofa should bring up a few coppers to start with... For smart gents who like a laugh, why not tickle his humour with some wonderful 'Mr Men' cufflinks - or if he fancies himself as more of a hard nut, challenge him to grow his own super-hot chilli plant... and laugh merrily at the results!

For her
When she starts dropping heavy hints about the lovely presents she's hoping for at Christmas, don't panic, show her how much you care with a thoughtful selection of little stocking fillers - she'll be singing your praises for the holiday season! Why not decorate the festive tree with a cute little 'Shopaholic' bauble, devoted to your own Retail Queen, or make sure your smiling face is the first thing she sees upon waking, with the dinky 'boyfriend' red-heart photo frame - poor love. Princesses of all ages will love the 'make your own tiara' kit, but if the regal headgear - and the festive bubbly - start to go to her head, calm her down with the beautiful glowing 'sun jar' and a squeeze of her own personalised teddy bear... If you're feeling extremely easy-going, why not offer her some amusement with the devilish 'control a man' remote control. Of course, if the remote gets lost - as they so often do - it won't be anything to do with you will it...?

For the kids
Aah, those happy images of angelic children at Christmas time - little faces beaming and eyes sparkling as they joyfully receive a single orange and a lump of coal in their ancient festive stocking.... well sadly those days are gone, and your little darlings will working themselves into a hyperactive frenzy with thoughts of all manner of exciting stocking fillers! Why not start with a beautiful vintage stocking, filled with treats. Your little monkeys will love a mini flying monkey toy with cape - and no, Dad really doesn't need to carry out rigorous testing and quality control himself first! Kids of a certain age will love the naughty 'On a roll' crime scene toilet tissue (one to avoid giving to holiday guests) and dreamers will love scrawling in the quirky 'I'm going to change the world' planning notebook. The 'Christmas Game' box will hopefully distract them from fighting - but if the excitement gets too much, the slightly weird 'bacon and egg' bandage tin should soothe any bumps! Finally, pack them off with a selection of diverting games - the money maze or some old fashioned space intruders should keep them quiet for - oh, about two minutes!

Grandparents
Too old for stocking fillers? Nonsense, your lovely grand folk won't stand for any of that malarkey! Nowadays there are plenty of interesting stocking fillers for even the most 'senior' of Christmas kids! Why not show Grandma your old fashioned appreciation of the kitchen with "Mrs Manley's Christmas Treat's' recipe book. Of course, she needn't know that your domestic skills extend no further than 'defrost and microwave' - and with any luck she'll offer to get cracking with some mince pie recipes! For Grandad, darken his green fingers with the carnivorous plant kit! It'll go a treat in the greenhouse - and slightly disturb the neighbours. Bonus! Otherwise, he might like the mini golf kit. That way he can focus on perfecting his putt, and quietly zone out from the Christmas chaos unfolding all around!

Of course, these are just a few ideas - and there are literally endless options for stocking fillers when you put your mind to it! Have fun with it and go wild - and remember, it's the personal touch which really shows your loved ones that you care - so get online, and enjoy playing Santa this Christmas!

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Written by John Smith co-founder of GettingPersonal.co.uk

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