Friday Funnies ~ Rise & Shine R-Chee!

Happy Friday everyone!

At the the count of 3...

Let's tickle Archie toes to get him to rise & shine!

It is time to stop cuddling with yarn and get to work! :)

We LOVE making new Dog Sweater Vests, Barkclava Dog Hats, and Woofie Warmer Neck Warmers for you to enjoy!

I have lots of sweater vests available as Ready to Ship Sweater Vests in my Etsy Shop today!

If they are sold out or you do not find the colors and sizes you would like, No Problem!

I am thrilled to make you any color combination that you choose!

Please let me know if you would like me to make you a custom Woofie Warmer, Barkclava Dog Hat or Sweater Vest.

You can make up your own color combos or...

You can see all the possibilities anytime in :

The Sweater Vest Gallery at

http://www.dogsweatervests.com/

The Woofie Warmer Gallery at

http://www.woofiewarmer.com/

and

The Barkclava Gallery at

http://www.barkclava.com/

I am happy to make any color combos you would like and now also make Smile, Monogram, Teddy Bear & Chocolate Chip Cookie Badges in my Etsy Shop that you can add to any Sweater Vest, Hat or Neck Warmer!

How Fun!

xoxoxox

Melissa & R-Chee

The Pool Side Pug ~ Celebrating with a NEW Pug Painting! ~ Introducing Pug Design A90

Happy Monday everyone!

How did all of you spend the 1st official day of Summer?

R-Chee & I went to the pool and were inspired to paint this new Puggy!

Meet our pool side Pug!

He is keeping cool by diving into the the FUN & splashing around in the refreshing water!

He cannot wait to take a big gulp with his little pink tongue!

He is now available as Pug design A90 on PugNotes.com on all of my products for you to enjoy!

I took lots of photos for you to see him pop to life!

Here he is sketched on wood.

The first layer of paint is the most FUN for me!

Oooo!

Now his personality is really starting to shine through!

...and the final lines and detailing really make him pop to life for me!

What do you think? :)

Is he ready for a dip in your kiddy pool too?

It was so much FUN and there is more on the way!

I will be unveiling more new products and paintings this year for you to enjoy!

Thank you so much for always playing with us!

What FUN things are you up to today?

Please leave us a note and let us know!

We cannot wait to hear all about it!

xoxoxoxo

Melissa & Archie

Warm Hearts Wednesday ~ Workin' It!

Happy Wednesday everyone!

R-Chee and I are tickled pink to have received so many wonderful photos this week from our warm hearted friends working happily in their warm & toasty Sweater Vests!

Above, the beautiful Scarlet is working in the office with her wonderful mom Meredith in RI while Tweedles is helping her moms in out in the backyard at her house in OR!

She is busy helping them garden and warm up the pretty flowers that think it is time to bloom already!

Daisy is helping her mom shop in WA while Macaroni is helping this nice lady check out his mom's purchases at the local hardware store in CA.

Phew!

That sure was a good day's work everyone and now Macaroni is showing us he is ready for a good night's sleep! :)

What did you do today?

Please leave us a note and tell us all about it!

We cannot wait to hear!

Just like Macaroni, we are all ears and ready for a wonderful story from your adventures today! :)

xoxoxoxo

Melissa & R-Chee

A Magical Monday ~ Trekking through our little Forest!

Happy Monday everyone!

It is me...

R-Chee!

We had so much FUN this weekend!

We went to magical places together without even leaving the house!

How did we do that you ask?

With our imaginations, hearts & smiling with all of you!

We created our own magical forest to explore and enjoy together!

Before going on our hike through the special forest we knew we would need the perfect toasty Sweater Vest to keep us warm so momma made me this new Pooh Bear inspired vest since he lives in a magical forest with all of his friends and would guide us every step of the way.

Pooh Bear

Red body / Buttery Golden bobbles / Mustard collar

You can have one too if you like!

They are available in our etsy shop right now and if you do not see the colors or sizes that you need, please just choose the custom listings and teddy bear badge add ons to order yours today!

We would live to make one just for you!

To help us see right where we are going momma purchased this magical painting by her amazingly talented friend Mehry Khosravi!

We just adore it!

Look at the texture and dimension it has!

It draws you right in.

When gazing at it you are instantly transported to a magical place in the woods!

What FUN things or places did you visit this weekend?

Please leave us a note and let us know!

We cannot wait to hear all about it!

xoxoxo

R-Chee & Melissa

Mother Bear Sighting in South Africa! ~ R-Chee's Good Morning & Good Night Bear!

Good Morning Everyone!

R-Chee & I have magical news!

Our Good Morning & Good Night Mother Bear that we made in September was just spotted in South Africa with his new little boy loving him!

He is our newest bear that we made with one side saying good morning and the other saying goodnight!

Each side of the bear has a different set of jammies on and expression!

We had so much FUN making him for The Mother Bear Project!

It always makes our hearts sing to make bears for them!

R-Chee and I sent him off in September with a kiss!

... and now he is getting hugs in his new home!

Simply Magic!

What wonderful things are you doing this week?

Are you traveling or staying home for Thanksgiving?

Fred and I are staying here and crocheting while we watch football, cook and play with Jimmie, Gilbert and R-Chee.

Please leave us a note and let us know your plans!

We cannot wait to hear all about them!

We are so thankful for you and your friendship everyday!

xoxoxo

Melissa & Archie

Warm Hearted Wednesday ~ Sharing Smiles & New Cutie Patootie Photos

Happy Wednesday everyone!

Archie & I are smiling from ear to ear from all of the wonderful warm hearts you have shared with us this week!

We cannot wait to share them with all of you!

Above are The Carlson Puggies from NM!

They are a wonderful family of Pugs showing a splash of color today in their Sweater Vests!

Meet The Moon Pieds!

They are a fabulous family of Pied Frenchies from CA who invented the word Style!

Meet Ollie!

He is from Louisiana and loves his Snow Cone Woofie Warmer!

Tweedles in OR loves her Cranberry Splash Woofie Warmer while soaking up the sun today!

... and our friend Howie in TX is sending out love letters written from his heart to all of his girl friends!

He says he has a big heart so he needs a lot of cards to share! :)

Thank you everyone for always playing with us and sharing your wonderful photos with us.

Archie and I had so much FUN making and sharing our Sweater Vests, Woofie Warmers and Note Cards for you!

Please let me know if you would like me to make you a Woofie Warmer, Barkclava Dog Hat or Sweater Vest too.

You can see all the possibilities anytime in :

The Sweater Vest Gallery at http://www.dogsweatervests.com/

The Woofie Warmer Gallery at http://www.woofiewarmer.com/

and The Barkclava Gallery at http://www.barkclava.com/

I am happy to make any color combos you would like and set up a special listing for you in my Etsy Shop.

xoxoxo

Melissa & R-Chee

Melissa Doodles ~ You Are Magic!

Happy Wednesday!

 

Archie and I are so excited to show you our latest doodle!

Oh my gosh! 

 

I love this magical creature that appeared in today's rainbow swirl background.

 

What FUN shapes will you discover in your doodle today?

 

Please leave us a note and let us know!

We would love to see!

 

xoxoxo

Melissa & R-Chee

New Pug Painting (A78) ~ Are You Talkin' to Me?

Happy Tuesday Everyone!

Archie & I are so excited to show you our first new pug painting for 2012!

Pug Design A78 is now available on all of our products where you can choose your design.

I LOVE the expression on this puggy's face!

He is surprised you could even think he would have done whatever you think he has done. :)

I always start by sketching my painting on a piece of hemlock wood.

Then I pull out my paints and brushes and start filling in the features.

I have documented my painting process on my website in greater detail for you to enjoy.

Here he is all done and waiting to dry. :)

I just love seeing them pop to life!

I never know who will show up until I put down my brush after the final stroke and step back to see!

I have been busy painting this week so I am excited to introduce you to more new faces in the coming days!

What FUN things have you been up to?

Please leave us a note and let us know!

We cannot wait to hear all about them!

xoxoxo

Melissa & R-Chee

Crochet Sand Dollar ~ Bring the Beach to You!

Happy Thursday Everyone!

It is me...

Archie!

I have been dreaming of the beach!

My momma tells me stories of the ocean and the sandy beaches that are warm and fun to build sand castles on!

We do not have an ocean or a beach here in Colorado, but my momma made me this crocheted Sand Dollar to bring the beach to us!

She got it in the same wonderful pack of Sea Urchin patterns from Etsy that we showed you last week.

Our sea creature and shell collection is growing!

I wonder if my momma will be able to crochet a whole ocean for us to swim in soon! :)

We will have another friend from the sea to introduce you to next week!

I am so excited for you to meet him! :)

Until then, we are building a habitat for him to enjoy!

Here is our Sand Dollar!

I think it is very beachy! :)

Are you planning any FUN vacations this year?

Please leave us a note and let us know!

We would love to hear all about it!

xoxoxo

R-Chee