Pirates A-Plenty

I have a secret. I've always had a thing for pirates. Not the serious-African coast-thug-gangster kind, but the really-cute-Captain-Hook kind. Maybe it started when I was a kid and loved Peter Pan. Or maybe it was Orlando Bloom in Pirates of the Caribbean (wink). Anyway, now that I have a little boy, I just love all things pirate! Our little monkey even has a pirate map hanging on his playroom wall and his own pirate's chest. So with all these adorable pirate appliques, I'm like a kid in a candy store. Here are a few of my current faves...

Pirate alphabet comes in every letter AND number. Soooo cute for a pirate birthday!

X marks the spot to the cutest appliques! love this island design....it can also be made without the X and dotted line

Another treasure map to guide you to cuteness!

My Little Monkey's Wardrobe

Well, I promised that I'd show you what I'm creating for my little monkey this spring, but I realized that I have NO idea! I have some Easter stuff ready that I'll show you soon, but beyond that, I'm a little clueless! That's the problem with having so many designs.......it's near impossible to make up your mind. Here are a few definites, though. I've actually already made a red tee with this on it for him. I left off the smile and put in his monogram. I used a small red gingham to match some pants that he has, as well as some shorts. This is one of my all-time favorite designs!

Baseball, baseball...catch the fever now! (That is the lyrics to some song, but that's the only part I remember!) Anyway, I'm wanting to put this on a jonjon. Unfortunately, I'd already cut out the pattern when I realized that he's grown out of that size! :( So, we're moving up sizes and hopefully, I'll have a similar fabric....

I'm hoping to put this anchor on a tee to go with the swimsuit that I'm ordering this weekend. I say hoping, because I'm praying that they haven't sold out of the swimsuit yet!

Now that I've shared some fun ideas, I've got to run errands. Boo! It's been raining here all morning, and it looks like it's stopped for a minute. Time to head to the grocery to pick up snacks for church tonight!

Weekend Warriors

This weekend, my dad, husband, and father-in-law worked tirelessly to put up our swing set. We'd been planning this for months, so we were very excited that our little monkey could finally swing and slide in his own yard!

Since they were busy doing boy things, we were able to get some work done! We had a couple of fun projects in mind, and we busily worked on a new upcoming thing for The Monogrammed Monkey. We also were able to get some last-minute customer orders done, so that was great!

The weather change has definitely gotten me in the summer spirit. I've been busily going through H's closet to see what he still needs for the season. Sadly, I found out today that he definitely needs a swimsuit! Luckily, I'm going to one of the clothing home parties on Saturday, so I'll pick one out then. Tomorrow, I'll share some of the other things I'm thinking of for his summer wardrobe. Why do I not get near as excited when I inventory my closet? Hmmm.......

A cute little shortall that a customer brought us for her little monkey.

We added the polka dotted alligator to give it a little something special!

Patch Work!

Maybe you're looking for a way to personalize something, but don't want a plain monogram? Look no further than a patch! These make monograms, letters, or names stand out a bit more. Plus, you can spice them up with cute fabrics to make them coordinate with shorts, skirts, you name it! Here are a few of our designs, but as always, you can check out more on Facebook!

Customer Orders

Isn't it fun to see what other people come up with? I'm always excited to see the creativity of our customers! I also love seeing the sweet monograms for little people. Enjoy!

Jon Jons

It's that time of year again, and that means we can break out the jon jons! I absolutely love the classic style of these outfits. They look boy-ish, but not too grown up. I mean, our little monkeys have the rest of their lives to look big in their jeans and t-shirts, right? I'm determined to keep my little one in these as long as possible...I'm already threatening for him to wear appliques until he's 15. And monograms? Well, they're forever! :)

Our jon jons are custom-made for your little monkey and are $30. This includes a monogram or applique design of your choice. We have lots of fabric and color-combinations to choose from, so order one for your little monkey today!

Little Critters

The little critters are so popular this year! They are cute to flank a monogram or initial, cute on their own, or in the corner of a patch. Love them! Here are our designs.....there are so many possibilities that we know you'll think of something extra-special for your little monkey!

New Easter Designs

Can you believe that Easter is just around the corner....and it's even late this year! Time just goes by so fast, but at least there is always something fun to look forward to! One of my favorite things is the Reese's Easter eggs. They are soooo much better than regular Reese's cups, and it's our last chance to get them until Halloween. Mmmmm...yummy. But that's not what we're talking about, right? We are talking Easter designs! Here are a few of our newest ones. You can see our whole collection on Facebook.

little ducky....not just for Easter, but would be sooo sweet for a baby

cute Easter basket....would be adorable on Kitchen towels

This bunny alphabet comes with a letter included...and since every letter is available, it's perfect for every little monkey!

Sick Again!

Well, I've been missing from the blog this week because we're sick again! I cannot wait until the sicky season is over....especially now that the weather is amazing here! This weekend is the big arts & crafts festival, and we're hoping to get out and enjoy! Check back next week when I'll have all-new posts for you. In the meantime, here's my little monkey in his St. Patrick's Day outfit. Even though we didn't leave the house, he might as well have been dressed for the holiday, right?

New Appliques for Girls

New Appliques for Boys

Plaid In The Park

One thing our Little Monkey loves is the park. One thing his Mommy loves is plaid! So, of course, we need cute plaid park outfits. Here are a few favorite pics of recent park outings. It's a plaid, plaid world!

Happy Mardi Gras!

Let the good times roll! Today is Mardi Gras, which is a big day in our part of the world. We're headed out to the parades today and hoping our little monkey will enjoy all the festivities. Have a great day today!

The outfit our little one will be wearing to show his holiday spirit!

Let The Good Times Roll!

Tomorrow is the big day.....Mardi Gras! Our local schools are out for the next 2 days and parades and revelry are under way. Here are some of the designs we've created this Mardi Gras season....we're ready to catch throws and eat moonpies!

Short Sets

The Monogrammed Monkey is very happy to introduce short sets! For $30/set, you get an appliqued tee and matching shorts. These are perfect for girls and boys and go up to a size 4. You can also order the shorts alone for $12. Please email us at themonogrammedmonkey@gmail.com with any questions or for more info!