Friday Funnies ~ Let's play Hide & Seek Archie!

1, 2, 3, .... 10... 25!

Ready or not...

Here I come to find you!

Maybe if a crawl on my tummy very, very slowly, I will pick up your scent!

Oooo! I think I am getting warmer!

Ahhh Haaaa!

I found you Mr. Pug Statue!!

Momma video taped my victory song and dance for you to enjoy!

I am not sure why, but she is still laughing!

What's so funny?

Wanna play hide and seek with me?

xoxoxoxo

Archie Barchie

Cousin Ollie ~ Little Bird - Big Personality!

Hi everyone!

It is me... Archie's Cousin Ollie!

Thank you all for the warm welcome you have wished me to my new home with Moe, Melanie and Mark!

I have been very busy entertaining my new family!

It seems everything I do makes them smile and clap their hands!

Here I am driving my new convertible!

... pretending I am a fog horn :)

... and camping in my new tent!

What a fun day I have had!

It is time for bed so I can play with Melly and Mark again tomorrow.

I am not sure, but I think they love me just a little bit. :)

What do you think?

Tee Hee!

xoxoxoxo

Ollie

New ~ 2012 Pug & Dog Art Calendars

Hi everyone!

Archie and I are so excited to announce that our 2012 Pug Art and Dog Art Calendars are now available!

Each Calendar Features:

12 Months (Jan. - Dec. 2012)

11 x 17 (Open)

Spiral bound

Each month has a two page spread: Image above with full grid of days below.
(Day grid is not shown.)

Shows all U.S. Holidays

Full Color

Featuring 12 of my original pug or dog paintings in each calendar.

We just love that you can enjoy them all year long and even frame the images as prints when the year is done.

Here is a fabulous photos from Beth M.'s baby nursery!

What a creative way to enjoy your calendar for years to come!

12 full color prints for only $19 ~ Wow!

Thank you Beth for sharing your photos with us!

Archie and I always smile from ear to ear whenever we receive emails and photos from all of you!

Have a super day!

xoxoxoxo
a & m

New Dog Sweater Vest ~ Wasabi & Ginger

Happy Tuesday everyone!

Archie and I are so excited to show you our newest Sweater Vest creation we just added to

The Sushi Collection ~ Wasabi & Ginger

Green, Mint, & Hot Pink Variegated body / Mint bobbles / Mint collar

How Delicious!

Your pup will look both Zesty & Sweet in this yummy vest.

Archie says he would like some Wasabi & Ginger with his Moo Shu pig toy. :)

nom! nom! nom!

This sweater vest and many other designs are in the Etsy Shop today!

Please let me know if there is a certain sweater vest you would like me to make for you.

You can see all the possibilities anytime in The Sweater Vest Gallery at www.dogsweatervests.com.

I am happy to make a custom sweater for you anytime!

Just choose the custom sweater vest option in the Etsy Shop in your desired size, XS, S or M. :)

Archie and I are adding new sweater vests to the shop everyday!

xoxoxoxo
Melissa & Archie

Archie's 1st Road Trip ~ Manitou Springs, CO

Happy Monday everyone!

It is me... Archie!

I am so excited to show you the photos from my very first road trip my pawrents took me on over Labor Day weekend!

We drove 2 hours south to Manitou Springs , and it was so much FUN!

Here I am in the motel room!

The Silver Saddle Motel was so cute and within walking distance of lots of shops and food!

We drove in on Friday afternoon and got settled in.

On Saturday, we walked into town and passed this pretty stream on our way to the Art Fair!

Dad took lots of pictures for you to enjoy!

Here is the main strip of shopping and food that we had so much fun exploring!

... and here are the houses tucked up in the hillside!

I think this shot looks like the ocean, but those are actually the mountains that surrounded us!

Here is my mom having fun at the Art Fair Shopping for goodies!

She had so much fun buying lots of pretty things and appreciating all the passion that goes into everyone's work!

This tree was right in the middle of the park and was the perfect place to snap a photo of me and mom!

We all had so much fun together!

Mom and Dad said I was such a good boy all day!

I did not pull down any tents at the art fair or leave any pee-mail anywhere I shouldn't have!

I think they were quite impressed with me!

Tee Hee!

I cannot wait to go on our next trip!

Yup, I have lots of fun adventures to look forward to!

Yippppeeee!

Where are your favorite places to visit?

Please leave me a note and let me know!

I am making a list of all the places we can go!

xoxoxox

Archie the Road Warrior

Friday Funnies ~ The Magical Blue Butterfly

Happy Friday everyone!

*Chime , Ding , Chime , Chime*

Do you hear that?

It sounds like a little bike bell ringing, laughing, playing & happiness!

It is floating above my head...

Oh look!

It is a magical Blue Butterfly!

He is floating around my home from room to room!

It looks like he is saying hello to everyone and everything!

He is spreading JOY everywhere like a rainbow on the tip of a paintbrush!

Helllooooo little butterfly!

Where will you land next?

Ohhhh you found the perfect home!

Emmitt's Zen Garden!

Welcome! Welcome!

Life is Art ... Art is Life!

Have a magical weekend everyone!

xoxoxoxo

Archie & Melissa

New Fiber Art Sculpture ~ Magic Bubbles - Free Pattern

Hi Everyone!

Happy Thursday!

I am so excited to show you the new fiber art sculpture I just completed!

I call it Magic Bubbles!

It was so fun to make!

I crocheted some ball shaped ornaments and strung them on a lucite bar.

The I hung it over my favorite chair where I love to crochet everyday.

Voila!

Magic Bubble floating over me!

This project was so fun and easy to do!

It is very portable so you can make these little ornaments anytime and anywhere!

Here is the Free Pattern for you to enjoy!

I used Lion Brand Amazing Yarn in several of their different colorways. I love them all so I used all the ones I own.

You can pick all of your favorites or even just one ball as the colors change throughout each skein and you will have a rainbow of magic bubbles even by using one skein of your favorite colors!

Materials:

Small amounts of your favorite yarns

Your favorite crochet hook.

*Smaller gauge hooks will make smaller, tighter ornaments.

I used a size E for this project, but have made the with a G Hook too to make bird toys and loved them as well.*

Yarn needle

Small bits of stuffing

Round Ornament Pattern

Work in spirals with a yarn marker that you move to mark the beginning of each row.

Do not join

Size E Hook (shown)

Sc = single crochet
Dec = decrease

Ch 2

R1 – 6 sc in second chain – (mark 6th sc with marker) = 6

R2 – 2 sc in each = 12

R3 - * 2sc, 1sc in next sc* repeat around = 18

R4 - * 2sc, 1sc in next 2 sc * repeat around = 24

R5 – R9 – sc around = 24

R10 – * sc dec, sc next 2 sc* repeat around = 18

R11 - * sc dec, 1 sc * repeat around = 12

Stuff

R12 - dec around

End with a slip stitch

Cut off a long tail (about 18-20 inches)

Sew up any holes at bottom

Push tail up through to top

Form a slip knot and bring down as close to the top of the ball as you can.

Chain 10 or more chains depending on the size loop you would like.

Slip stitch back to ball at base of chain to form the loop.

Make any final stitches at top to straighten or neaten up loop.

Pull yarn tail through ball to secure end and snip off extra.

Leave plain or decorate with your favorite beads or embroidery stitches.

For your convenience here is a PDF version of the pattern for you to enjoy!

Please let me know if you make any!

I would love to see!

xoxoxox

Melissa

Barkclava Dog Hats ~ New Product Launch!

Hi Everyone!

I am so excited to launch a product line for you to enjoy!

~ Barkclava Dog Hats ~

Designed & Hand Crocheted

by Melissa Langer

http://www.barkclava.com/

Archie loves his new Batman Barkclava Dog Hat!

He thinks it makes him look smart! :)

See all the ideas just popping out of my head? :)

May I have a cheerio for being so smart?

Thanks mom!




Howie in Texas loves his Orange Crush Barkclava too!

He wants extra cheese on his pizza today!


The Barkclava Dog Hats are custom made for you when you order.

You may purchase them anytime in my Etsy Shop.

Here are all the details...


Fun meets fashion with Barkclava Dog Hats by Melissa Langer.

Barkclava Dog Hats combine whimsy and warmth to bring smiles to everyone who sees them.

Each hat is designed & hand crocheted by me in your choice of colors.

They are made to order so please allow 2 weeks for me to make and ship your hat to you.

They are designed to fit most small breeds that are comfortable with not having holes for their ears to pop out of the hats. :)

I designed the hats to match my Dog Sweater Vests that you can view at http://www.dogsweatervests.com.

My whimscial dog hats and sweater vests can be purchased or custom ordered anytime in my Etsy Shop.

You get to choose any 3 colors you want!

When making your hat, I just need to know your dog's...

Breed

Weight

Neck Size

Your 3 color choices for the:

Hat / Trim / Bobble

Please fill in the above information in the comments box at check out.

Have a look around our gallery, http://www.barkclava.com , where you will find a rainbow of dog hats for your small breed dogs to enjoy!

Use the Barkclava Dog Hat Gallery as a jumping off point or pick a combo shown.

Anything is possible!

* Special Offer * - Shipping on Dog Hats is FREE when purchased with a Dog Sweater Vest.

Dog Sweater Vests: http://www.etsy.com/shop/pugnotes?section_id=5322832

Dog Hat details:
100% acrylic yarn
Easy on & off design

Easy Care Instructions:
Machine gentle or hand wash ~ Lay flat to dry

Tweedles in Oregon loves her Barkclava Dog Hat!

Archie and I are so excited to make dog hats and sweater vests for you to enjoy.

Please contact us anytime with any questions!

xoxoxoxo

Melissa & Archie