OSM in Italy
While visiting Italy recently , OSM Operative Sandra Reford of Toronto lead workshops in Verona and Vincenza to raise money for OSM. The proceeds from her efforts will be donated to Woza Moya, an HIV/AIDs resource centre in Ixtopo Kwazulu-Natal South Africa. One community reaching out to another through craft, in true OSM...
Read More2011 Sock Monkey Desk Calendar
Start the new year off with a smile- Operation Sock Monkey 2011 Desk Calendars make the perfect stocking stuffer! Printed on recycled cardstock and featuring OSM delegates made by operatives from all over the world, this calendar is sure to make 2011 a Happy New Year. $10...
Read MoreFresh Batch of Rabbits
OSM Operative Angela Li just stopped by with a funky bunch ‘o’ sock rabbits! Angela is the master of the sock rabbit… proof below Buy one for someone you...
Read MoreMerry Christmas!
2009 was an amazing year for OSM! Workshops, community collaboration, and collective and individual craftivism helped to raise nearly $5000 for Clowns Without Borders South Africa and their partners in the field. This is a result of so many people coming together in support of a good cause. Thanks to the many many craftivists who helped to sew sock monkeys, local partners like the Workroom, Cat...
Read MoreDIY Kits and Calendars
It’s been a great year for OSM, so great that we are out of monkeys! But we still have awesome Do It Yourself monkey making kits and 2010 OSM Desk Calendars available. DIY kits include all the materials needed to make your own monkey, except for stuffing (OSM recommends Polyfill from your local craft store, or from an old pillow you have around the house). Sock Monkey Calendar...
Read MoreCity of Craft
It’s Monkey Mayhem as OSM works round the clock to fill your Holiday orders! Due to high demand and handmade goodness, OSM will not be able to accept any sock monkey orders after Dec 10. Sock Monkey sponsorships, Calendars and Cards will be available for order online until Dec 18. If you live in or near Toronto, come on down to City of Craft on Dec 12 & 13 – OSM will be there...
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