Made in Savannah - No Kidding!

The Sock Monkey is a fashion icon. Not really, but it's lots of fun to play with clever computer photo programs!!!

I've closed my etsy shop and joined the newest local art movement - Savannah Market Bazaar. The first event is this Sat., Dec. 13th at the Robbie Robinson garage. By popular demand, there will be an entire section of vendors selling local and handmade art. This great mix of flea market and art market is sure to grow each month. Admission is free and the hours are 9:00AM - 2:00PM.
PARKING IS FREE! PARKING IS ONSITE! The garage is located behing the Telfair Museum - betwwen Jefferson and Montgomery Streets.
Hope to see you there!

My Grandmother Was a Sock Monkey!

Not really...just a fun way to remind everyone about the November 29th Art in the Yard Holiday Edition at Pam Martin's Midway studio. Don't miss the fun from 8:30 - 4:30. Need directions? Email me at veryjeri@bellsouth.net. There'll be s'mores, mistletoe, great prices on art from Very Jeri and Pamela Martin!

An Invite for Festive Fun!

An Art Show to be Thankful for!

It's time again for
Art in the Yard
Gallery Quality Art at Studio Prices!

Saturday, November 29, 2008
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Pam's studio on the coast in Midway, Georgia
(Directions on back of invite)

VeryJeri & Pamela Martin Designs are happy to invite you to a day of festive fun & holiday shopping!
Enjoy wandering through Pam's studio, sip some cider, make S'mores by a fire (yum!) or next to the AC (depending on the weather).
You'll find ornaments, cards, canvasses, jewelry prints, & more at great prices!
We are happy to gift wrap your goodies, &
there'll be mistletoe for all!
Joe & Cobaka have had the dusting rags dusting & the vacuum running in hopes you might ask to see the decorated trees!

Art in the Yard celebrates art, creativity, & just plain fun, so please bring yourself & friends for a memorable day of holiday surprises!
Please RSVP to
Jeri at veryjeri@bellsouth.net or (912) 657-5740 or
Pam at themartinco@clds.net or (912) 572-6964

FREE SHIPPING EXTENDED!

STANDS FOR SALE!
The online sale this month was my first and the response was great. FREE shipping will be available on every item in my etsy shop through October 31st. Studio prices and free shipping. How lucky can an art lover get?

Back by Request for the Etsy Sale!

Sock Monkey Piano Man was a hit with music and sock monkey fans alike! I have one original canvas left - 16 x 20 and it is priced at $125 just for the weekend online show.
There are lots of artists participating in this online sale from across the state of Georgia. I've seen jewelry, soaps and lots of surprises in these shops.
Happy Saturday!

ONLY ONE DAY UNTIL THE SALE!

Avoid the mad rush and buy handmade this year!
Visit these Georgia Etsy Street teams offering fantastic sales starting Friday 10/10 to Monday 10/13 and get ready for the holidays with us!

Visit the participating Etsy shops below to cash in on the savings:
Agape Gems
agapegems.etsy.com
Unique, Artisan Jewelry featuring gems, pearls, crystals, and handmade findings
Free pair of "Shortie" earrings with every purchase.

Amber's Aromatherapy
ambersaromatherapy.etsy.com
Organic handmade natural bath products and custom blended teas
Free guest bar of soap or tea of choice with every order

Amelia's Soap Co.
amelias.etsy.com
Handmade Shea Butter Soaps
15% off all purchases
Free gift wrapping supplies with every order

Art of the Firebird
artofthefirebird.etsy.com
Handmade lampworked glass beads and pendants; handbound blank books
Free shipping of any order over $20

CourtBeads
courtbeads.Etsy.com
Supply DESTASH - CLEARANCE
10% off all purchases

Crafters Crossing
crafterscrossing.etsy.com
Mostly Swarovski jewelry
Sale Info 10% off any total order less than $100.00
15% off any total order over $100.00

Creations By Toni
creationsbytoni.etsy.com
Handcrafted Jewelry
20% off of everything over $15. Custom orders welcomed!

Daisycakes Soap LLC
daisycakessoap.etsy.com
Fresh, Handmade Soaps, Perfumes, Lip Balms & Bath Bombs
Free solid perfume (your choice 15+ varieties) with any order
Free shipping on all orders $60+

Damma's Jewelry Box
dammas.etsy.com
OOAK handcrafted jewelry and woodworking items
10% on all items

Debbie Smith
debidesigns.etsy.com
Handmade goods of all kinds
Free shipping with purchase of $25.00 and over in the lower 48 States in the U.S.

Deuce Goods
panash.etsy.com
Unique accessories and great gifts
All Hats and Scarves 15%off

Diane Kovach
dkovach.etsy.com
Handmade Glass beads, Glass pendants, Glass flower rings
Free Shipping for all orders over $10.00

Fluffy Flowers
fluffyflowers.etsy.com
Loveable Plush Toys & groovy Zipper Pouches
Free shipping to anywhere in the world!

Gollyg
gollyg.etsy.com
Fun, unique handcrafted cards
20% off your total order, plus a free gift

The HoneyFitz Factory
thehoneyfitzfactory.etsy.com
Handmade sterling silver jewelery
10% off and free shipping!

JoyAnna - All things beautiful
joyanna.etsy.com
Purses, Market Bags, Pillows, Scrapbook Covers, Yoyos, some supplies
10% off the first item, 15% off each additional item (within any one order)

Jewelicide Jewelry
jewelicide.etsy.com
gemstone earrings, bracelets, necklaces, etc
Free shipping on earrings and 10% off of necklaces.

Jonwen Jewelry and other Designs
jonwen45.etsy.com
Handmade Unique jewelry and other crafts
All earrings already marked for 20%off Sale...Take another 10%
All other items take 20% off
Free shipping on orders of $25.00 or more

Kelly's Clay Creations
kellysclaycreations.etsy.com
Polymer clay ornaments, nativity scenes, holiday decorations, pregnant lady cake toppers
A free gift with purchase, pick from a free baby magnet or set of four wine charms.

La Bella Designs
labelladesigns.etsy.com
Original jewelry designs in earth-mined gemstones, sterling silver and 14K gold-filled
15% off all orders. Orders over $100: free shipping, too!

LilMouse Creations
lilmouse.etsy.com
Chainmaille and Beaded Jewelry
15% off when you mention this sale

Miss Molly Cottage
missmollycottage.etsy.com
Vintage paper packets, paper ephemera, recycled book journals, mixed
media journals, crocheted flowers
15%off all items

Myra Elizabeth Jewelry Designs
myraelizabeth.etsy.com
Handcrafted gemstone, crystal and pearl jewelry in both sterling silver and gold-filled designs
Sale: 15% Off Everything Plus Free Shipping!

The Pink Locket
thepinklocket.etsy.com
Unique Hand Designed Jewelry
Free Shipping on orders $40 or more

The Plaid Polka Dot
theplaidpolkadot.etsy.com
Embroidered ponytail holders, embroidered baby bibs, handmade baby bibs, possibly some crochet ornaments (depends on work schedule between now and then)
10% off any item

Prints Charming Purses and Other Charming Things
readingbunky.etsy.com
P urses, small gift bags, and other charming things
F ree shipping and free set of small gift bags with every purchase

A Pretty Rock
aprettyrock.etsy.com
Handcrafted, Limited Edition Jewelry
Free pair of "Hint of Glint" earrings with an order of $20 or more!

A Reflection of Mind
artistspirit.etsy.com
One of a kind Glass Fused Jewelry
15% off order during sale

RockStash
rockstash.etsy.com
Bead and craft supplies, organics, metals, stones and everything else
Free packet of Totally Indie Coupons with discounts to 40 different indie shops!

Runningrabbitpottery
runningrabbitpottery.etsy.com
Clay art and functional pottery, Decorative items for the holidays
Red ware ornament with each purchase
10% off shipping on items above $40.00

Sabrina Court
sabrinacourt.etsy.com
Featuring One Of A Kind and Limited Production Jewelry
10% off everything in the store, 15% off all orders of 2 items or more!

Sweetpea Boutique
happygrandma402905.etsy.com
Colorful hairbows for girls of all ages
Buy one get one of equal or lesser value half price
Free shipping for all orders $10 and up.

Thebeadedlily
thebeadedlily.etsy.com
Handmade eclectic beaded, wire and beadwoven jewelry.
10% off each purchase. Wait for a revised invoice or buy and get refund.

Tickleworm
rachelherzog.etsy.com
Felt pouches, camera/cell/ipod cases, napkin rings
Buy 1 item get 10% off, buy 2 or more get 20% off.

Trancy Girl's Treasures
trancygirl.etsy.com
T utus, flow falls, barefoot sandals, felt items
Free shipping on all costume or fall related items (with the tag TSAE)

Very Jeri
veryjeri.etsy.com
Papier mache and collage
FREE Shipping

Worthy Soy Candles
worthysoycandles.etsy.com
Soy Candles, Crochet & Personalized BIrthday Treasures
All Birthday Treasures for only $5.00 each! Order 3 or more & get FREE
Shipping!!

These shops are participating in the sale, but you can always find other items from our team members anytime by searching for "GaEtsyTeam":
http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=tag_title&search_query=gaetsyteam

Interested in joining our team? Visit the Georgia Etsy Street Team page for more info!

ONLINE TRUNK SHOW!

Lucky you! This weekend the artists of the Georgia Etsy team are having an online trunk sale. Very Jeri is offering FREE SHIPPING ALL WEEKEND!

FUN & FREE SHIPPING THIS WEEKEND!

The fabulous etsy artists across Georgia are joining this weekend for an online sale!I am offering FREE SHIPPING on every item from Oct. 10-13. Cards, ornaments, magnets, sculpture, papier mache on canvas and more. Very Jeri is where art comes for fun AND for FREE SHIPPING!

Sock Monkeys Love Christmas Too!

I have a calendar so I know it's only September, but it's never too soon to think about how sock monkeys will be spending Christmas! I'll be adding these papier mache cuties to my etsy shop today. They're a whole lot of fun at 7" long and only $18!

Sock Monkey Cards for Sale this Week!

New collage cards are made from recycled scrap papers - magazines, catalogs, calendars, etc. Please visit me at the Market Bazaar this weekend!
Date: Saturday, September 13th
Time: 9-2
Location: Old Sears parking lot at Henry & Bull Streets
Questions? Send me an email at veryjeri@bellsouth.net

The New Etsy Team!

Did you know there are 100 local artists who have shops online at etsy.com? We've created a team - the Savannah Etsy Team. Stay tuned for anouncements of group shows and updates in the shops. Never seen an etsy shop? See for yourself:

Fun Photos from the Worlds Longest Yard Sale

Take a peek at the treasures gathered at the Alabama, North Georgia and Tennessee parts of Hwy 127 yard sale. Check here to see why we made an 8 hour road trip (one way) to buy flea market finds from 10 cents on up!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/veryjeri/
Don't believe the variety of things for sale? This angel of a horse named Honey was for sale for $500. I REALLY wanted her to come home with me.

Sock Monkey Treasure from the Yard Sale!

My first antique sock monkey! Just got back from the World's Longest Yard Sale. It covers 5 states, but we covered Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee. At the very last place we stopped, I saw an antique sock monkey stuffed down in a cardboard box. She's over 50 years old and her name is Pauline. I named her after the woman who owned her - it was a gift from her father to her mother.

Ever Been to Yart Sale?

Nope, it's not a typo! My etsy.com shop is having a YART SALE. Lots of goodies are on sale and shipping is free or reduced on almost everything.

Don't wait to check it out at http://www.veryjeri.etsy.com/

Tybee Island Tour of Homes!

The much awaited Tybee Tour of Homes is almost here! The tour is next Saturday, June 7th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

This glorious poster was painted of "Mermaid Manor" by Debbie Brady Robinson. You'll want to tour "Mermaid Manor" and all of the other home, enjoy a delightful lunch and be at Atlantic Beacon Gallery for a reception Saturday evening. By attending the events and enjoying the best of Tybee, you'll be supporting the Hope House.

Get all of the details at

www.tybeetourofhomes.com

and

www.atlanticbeacon.com

Why Sock Monkey is oh so blue!

Sock Monkey is sad because Jeri is laid up for a month with a leg brace. She fell in her garden and fractured her knee (OUCH!).

Thanks and gratitude to friends and family for love and comfort - meals, running errands, groceries, outings for icecream. Not to worry, I am pasting from bed so papier mache will not be ignored!

What's new in Sock Monkey land?

2 New Monkey Cards on etsy!

Those silly monkeys are up to their tricks again as blank cards! One is a bathing beauty at the beach and the other is a handsome musician playing a piano. Check them out at http://www.veryjeri.etsy.com/

Grade school art 40 years later!

I had a great time tearing up magazines to make this sock monkey collage. I guess I have OGD - an obsessive gluing disorder. Take a look at the photos...

Sock Monkey Athletes!

Who says sock monkeys don't love sports too? Check out these two! Check out my etsy shop at veryjeri.etsy.com for lots of sock monkeys doing fun things.

Sock Monkey Can't Wait Until Saturday!

Jeri and Pam have been busy setting up for Art in the Yard this Saturday. Paintings will line the dock, there is pear art hanging in the pear tree and every inch of Pam's studio is filled with fabulous art! Imagine color, fun and lots of laughs and you get the feel of this art show! Call Jeri at 912-657-5740 or Pam at 912-572-6964 for directions. You won't want to miss it!

Art in the Yard

10-4

43 River Road

Midway, GA

Sock Monkey Going to relax at the beach before the upcoming art show!

Sock monkey and I are headed to Tybee Island today for some R & R before the Art in the Yard sale on April 26th.I'm sure he'll post photos - he's going to play BINGO!

SEE SOCK MONKEYS IN PERSON!

DON’T MISS THIS ONE OF A KIND EVENT! Save the date for a fun and fabulous art adveture with Jeri and her art buddy Pam Martin at Pam's studio on the Gress River in Midway, GA The gals are celebrating their good fortune in being selected for a segment of HGTV's "That's Clever!" It's a short drive and even Jeri can find it! You'll see oodles of gallery quality art at studio prices. It's Saturday, April 26th from 10-4 at 43 River Road. Wear comfy clothes and bring a friend. More info at www.pamelamartindesigns.blogspot.com

Girl Sock Monkey is Finished!

Follow the evolution of building a papier mache sock monkey. You'll see her clad in only gesso, then lovely with paint and a purple bow. Her loveliness will debut for sale today on veryjeri.etsy.com

A Sock Monkey is Born!

This is the evolution of the making of a papier mache sock monkey. Lots of layers of newspaper over a handmade form. Just wait to see how cute she'll be with paint and a bow!

S. Monkey's River Outing

I got to go to Midway Georgia to Pam and Joe Martin's house on the Gress River!

Shop at my etsy shop at veryjeri.etsy.com!

Etsy: Your place to buy & sell all things handmade veryjeri.etsy.com

S. Monkey's Furry Family

These are my most recent family photos. As you can see, I am tolerated, but not adored by all... This is Babe the Collie, Jelly the gray cat, Sallie the Lab-like black dog and Tiger.

Fashionable AND Warm!

This sock monkey hat was a gift from my sister. She felt sorry for me because I broke my leg on vacation.(Don't ask.) I would show my face, but I am laughing way to hard too look up!

How Lucky Can You Get?

I am so thrilled to be included on a segment of HGTV's "That's Clever" this spring. I'll post the episode date as soon as I have it. Keep in mind they MADE me smile the whole time. I'll be making a papier mache Pug!

The Fabulous Adventures of S. Monkey. Esq.

From time to time I'll post the fun places I go with Jeri. Today I am just hanging around the studio while she creates this blog. See how excited I look? Ho-hum.

S. M., Esq.