First website order

I finished the toys for my first official order today. Sadly the pictures are not so great. I need to recharge my batteries and get a better photo set up.

First Orders

It is all so exciting!

First up, a custom horse and turtle.

Followed by a big order of a custom bunny, custom fuzzy pup (socks on order), custom cat and custom monkey.

Well, that'll keep me hoping for a bit. :D

Now THIS is more like it.

It is official. I have a website... a REAL site, with a cart and tons of cool options.

I had the pleasure of hiring and working with a close friend Cara. I cannot recommend her enough. I LOVE my site. Her prices and customer service are unbeatable. You can find her at Cara Creates

So please look around her site and mine, I'd love your feedback.

Look what I've been busy with

Cute turtle face


Puppy


Tooth Pillows


Turtles


Monkeys


Baby Bear


Tooth Monster


Pink Monster


Green Monster


and finally

Some new biz stuff from vista print

New items

No prices yet... still tweaking but thought I'd share.

Horse


Butterfly

Updated Price List

Tooth Fairy Pillow $10
Baby Bear $15
Turtle $15
Dog $20
Cat $20
Elephant $20
Octo mini $20
Bunny $25
Octo mini fully wired $25
Monkey $30
Dino $30
Octopus $30
Frog $30
Octo 4 legs wired $35
Octo 8 legs wired $40


prices do not include Priority shipping + insurance

Custom additions or changes ordered may result is price adjustments.

Time to update! (photo heavy)

I have been working on orders lately so time to catch up on pictures. :)

Still sewing

Some finished toys for the Spring Expo... so many more to go

In the jungle, the mighty jungle...

A sock lion was born tonight.

And the toys keep coming

The twins are here!

So silly

After I did the photos for my portfolio I had a little fun. ;)





Merry Sockmas and Happy Monkeydays

Christmas orders are keeping me on my... fingers? ;)

And here is half of another order






I still have twin puppies and a lion to go.

Need to take a little break

The Holidays are coming, The Holidays ARE COMING!!

This is the time of year when everyone starts to hustle and bustle and that goes double for crafters. Well, this year I have even more reason to stress... we are moving in 10 days.

As I purge and pack I can't continue to ignore my Sole Mates supplies. So I really must pack up my friends in progress along with all of their bits and pieces. I will re-open for business Nov. 17th.

Please feel free to contact me if you would like to place an order to be completed after that date.

Store promo

The internet is an awesome resource. Look what I created.

http://www.zazzle.com/sole_mates_bumpersticker-128609694128710336

I will be making more promo items, this is too fun.

Another spooky creation

Meet Phoebe





She is brand new and lovely. Her legs are fully bendable and can be twisted, arranged or straightened. They do not fully stand up on their own without some propping though.

Her body measures 8.5 inches long, 4 inches wide and the legs are 15.5 inches long.

If you want Phoebe to be your new friend, visit her at her etsy HOME

Yay for Boo'ing

October is here and it is one of my very favorite times of the year. In the south we start to get a break from the heat and humidity. The gorgeous weather is just part of the fun of Fall.

We are pleased to introduce Baxter, our happy Halloween bat.





He is made from a soft, fuzzy orange and black sock. He is heading off to my etsy so if you want him act fast. ;)

Keep checking back, we might have a few more spooky surprises before the month is over.

Babies are the best!

One of my dearest friends had a baby recently, this is for her darling new baby girl.

Welcome to the world little Eleanor!

Birthday Boy Octopus completed

Face


Ordered for a super cute little dude about to turn 1. Happy Birthday! Hope you love your new buddy.

Staying Active

I have an order for 2 more sock monkeys, a bit smaller than my previous monkeys. These aren't due until Christmas though so they will go on the calendar and I'll keep an eye out for striped socks while shopping. Most of my sock come from Target, they have the cutest ones for the best prices. If you run across any great deals you can let me know. :D

I am starting on a first birthday octopus for an online friend this week. I'm also planning ahead for Halloween. Expect to see a few new "spooky" toys in the next month.

Stay tuned for updates.

I have been a busy bee

Orders Orders Orders
We love it when that happens!

This order was for a local Mom. The larger bunny with the button eyes is for her 3 year old and the smaller is for the new baby.



Another local order, this was a biggie.


And the second part of her order was a bit of a departure for me... actual sock monkeys.First a girl monkey with button eyes and a wired tail.


Then the boy monkey with embroidered features. His photo session was painful thanks to a grumpy wasp. See how I suffer for my art? ;)

Sole Mates now in blog form!

Ok there might be some changes and adjustments still ahead but at least it's a start.