Celebrating your one-year-old’s firsts

Lots of eagle-eyed party planners caught a special detail in a party I featured recently and have been asking me for the full scoop. I’m happy to let you in on all the details, because it’s one of my favorite first birthday party ideas yet! At Jameson’s sock monkey first birthday party, mom Jennifer set up a display of photos commemorating all of Jameson’s “firsts” throughout the year. It was ...
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Sock monkey party: Bo is 1!

Here’s an adorable sock monkey party that was held outdoors at a park. Crafty mama Leslie made most of the decorations for her son Bo’s party on her own, using sock monkey fabric, ribbons, various papers, and (lucky her!) a Cricut machine! That’s a happy birthday boy! : ) A family member made Bo’s adorable custom embroidered tee, and Leslie made the “I am 1″ sign from paper, sock monkey ...
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How to make a sock monkey rag wreath

Did you spot this fabulous shaggy rag wreath in Jameson’s sock monkey party feature? It certainly caught my eye since I love a good wreath, especially one that’s made to match a party theme! This sock monkey wreath captured all of the colors from Jameson’s party, with gray, cream, brown, red and white polka dot fabric. There’s even some sock monkey fabric in there, too. Crafty mama Jennifer made the ...
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Sock monkey party: Jameson is 1!

When it comes to a first birthday party, it doesn’t get more sentimental – or grand! – than this sock monkey theme party planned by Jennifer Laws for her youngest son, Jameson! Jennifer says she had picked the sock monkey theme before Jameson was even born – he had come home from the hospital in an embroidered sock monkey onesie and hat. Thanks to loads of planning and a great ...
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Sock monkey party: Madee is 1!

For her daughter Madee’s first birthday, crafty mama Mary created a super sweet sock monkey party. The party was held at a restaurant, and brown, grey, and even pink sock monkeys served as decor – with lots of polka dots, of course! Birthday girl Madee made a grand entrance in a Radio Flyer wagon. A printable banner was hung from the ceiling in the restaurant. Mary tied tissue between the ...
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Sock monkey crochet hat pattern

Sock monkey hats are THE best prop for a sock monkey invitation photo, so I can’t resist sharing this pattern – even if it is definitely what I consider to be advanced DIY. (I mean, to me, “Ch 1, turn. Dec, hdc in next 7, dec.” sounds like the most confusing thing ever.) But for those of you who do know how to crochet, you’re in luck! You can make ...
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Sock monkey Monday

Today is Labor Day here in the US, which means the majority of you guys are off enjoying that last summer hurrah rather than reading blogs. (It’s okay, I totally understand.) ; ) So, for today’s post, just a pretty lil’ sock monkey and the promise of fun things to come this week once you’re all back from the beach or the pool! Have a wonderful day!

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