A FINGER MONKEY?

You might be wondering what in the world is a finger monkey! First, a finger monkey is a primate. Second, it gets the first part of its name due to it being finger size in length! This cute little primate hugs and grips on to your finger so tight that it pulls your heartstrings and you wish you could take it home with you. Finger monkeys are, as a matter of fact, pygmy marmosets. They are also known by the names ‘pocket monkey’ and ‘tiny lion’. They are native to rain-forests of Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and Colombia.

The head and body together measures only 5 inches, however, its tail can grow up to 8-9 inches. The males weigh up to 5 oz, and the females weigh a little over 4 oz.

Finger monkeys are exotic pets and you can and you can pick one up for $2,000 - $4,000.

A pet finger monkey needs a lot of attention. Like other primates, the finger monkey is not well-behaved initially, but can be trained. The habits that your finger monkey will learn in the first two years, will stay with it through its life. They require a lot of attention and patience. Just make sure you don't lose it somewhere! You'll never find it again.....

I want one! I really do!

pepper/Helmet Head

Wee things

Ever since I was little, I have been attracted to miniature items.

I had a dollhouse and was always making tiny little things to go in there.

The smaller the better.

I used to drive my mother nuts when I would loose a tooth and write notes to the tooth fairy. I would write it in the smallest hand writing I could and of course would always ask questions and expect a miniature answer. I know she was relieved when I finally stopped putting my teeth under the pillow.

(one of my little wee creations)

All things small fascinated me, and they still do.

                                

Handcrafted items always amaze me and then to see them done in miniature, well, that just blows my mind.

Look at these itty bitty butterflies by GodsFlyingFlowers

                                

        

These miniature pottery houses by  thelittlereddoor are just adorable

                  

This looks good enough to eat, but one would need a slightly larger portion.

                                                             mtuent

Miniature and recycled, by valeriescollectibles Wonder where I could use this?

Oh how sweet is this little album by jdayminis

Now we must not forget vintage items. There are plenty of miniature things in this department also.

Look at this little teapot charm, made from a penny!

                                                              storybookvintage

How about some mini vintage salt and pepper shakers?

                                                          withlovelouise

Now I think I have fallen in love with this mini picture….

 

                                                            rwalsh111

Some miniature steins…from chapelworks

I could go on and on…. there are so many really cool items, handmade and vintage, but this is supposed to be a mini post and I cannot take up everyone’s spot for the next week….lol

(well… I could, but they may get mad at me…)

Have a wonderful day and remember good things come in small packages.

(jj)