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Monkey Business Part II – how to make your own Monk

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Posted on January 18, 2013 by Lynn

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  As I promised yesterday to tell you how to make your own Monk, I thought I would take photographs as I made one. This one is made from a lovely fleece blanket bought from Cómpeta market for 15€. There … Continue reading →

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