Upcycled Art Doll ~ Felted Sweater Pug

Happy Wednesday everyone!

R-Chee & I had the best time hand sewing this little pug doll this past weekend!

We used felted scraps of wool and cashmere sweaters to make him with this FUN Japanese Pattern we found on Etsy!

It was so fast and easy to make.

I used the pattern for the basic body shape but filled out his body a bit more with stuffing and made my own face, ears and tail to make him more puggy.

Here he is coming to life as I sewed him up!

Ta Da!

What do you think?

I loved sewing with the upcycled, felted sweater materials!

They were soft and so FUN to stuff and shape!

What things are you working on now?

Please leave us a note and let us know!

We cannot wait to hear all about it!

xoxoxoxo

Melissa & R-Chee

The 1st 3 Mother Bears of 2014 ~ The Retro Teddy Trio!

Happy Monday Everyone!

R-Chee & I had the most wonderful weekend crocheting and sewing dolls!

Today we will show you the 3 new ones we just crocheted for The Mother Bear Project that sends bears from all over the world to children in Africa.

Each one is made from the wonderful MBP knit or crochet patterns by loving hands the children to love!

Meet the Retro Bear Trio!

R-Chee helped me with every stitch and is very proud of them all!

They are on their way to Africa to make children feel happy & loved!

Here he is telling them to have a safe journey and to hug all of the children for him too!

They said they would and that they would tell him all about their adventures from Africa!

They also told him that the Teddy Bear Badges on their chests that we made will send him messages from them in Africa after they arrive at their new homes!

How FUN to imagine that!

R-Chee is so excited!

Safe journeys little bears!

We cannot wait for your stories when you arrive!

R-Chee & I LOVE making bears for The Mother Bear Project!

Sometimes we even are lucky enough to receive photos all the way from Africa showing them in their new homes with their new families!

Please come back on Wednesday when we show you the second project we made together!

What FUN things did you do this weekend?

Please leave us a note and let us know!

We cannot wait to hear all about it!

xoxoxo

Melissa & R-Chee

Friday Funnies ~ Spring has Sprung for the PUG!

Happy Friday Everyone!

It is me...

R-Chee!

Yippeeee!

Spring is right around the corner!

I am resting up today for the hour of sleep I miss on Sunday so that I will have extra Spring in my step!

See...

Even though technically I will lose one wink when we Spring ahead for Daylight Savings, The way I look at it I actually get to eat an hour earlier for both meals too!

That is sooooo exciting!

I cannot wait for Sunday to arrive! :)

Our days will start getting longer too!

Now we will have more daylight to play in together!

What do you have planned for the weekend?

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

I cannot wait to hear!

xoxoxo

R-Chee

Warm Hearts Wednesday ~ Teddy Bears & Sweet Dreams for Everyone!

Happy Wednesday everyone!

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

Above, the beautiful Barbie & Dixie are showing off their teddy bear badges & sweater vests in the kitchen with their mom Leslie, while Pearl is staying warm with her mom Sue in her toasty warm Lavender & Hot Pink Sweater Vest today!

Pearl & her sister Daisy :)

That sure was a good day everyone and now that Pearl has her bed all to herself, she is ready for an afternoon nap! :)

I have these and other 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, Chocolate Chip Cookie, Love & Teddy Bear Badges in my Etsy Shop that you can add to any Sweater Vest, Hat or Neck Warmer!

How Fun!

xoxoxox

Melissa & R-Chee

Mouth Watering Monday ~ New Deeelicious Sweater Vest Flavors 4 U!

Happy Monday everyone!

R-Chee & I have been busy "cooking up" more yummy creations for you to enjoy!

While I was making Jelly Donut, Mint Chocolate Chip and Watermelon Sorbet dog sweater vests, R-Chee was testing out a new recipe in the kitchen to make for all of you for the Spring Newsletter that will be in your inbox in just a couple of weeks!

His creation is still top secret as he perfects his recipe, but I get to show you my yummies today!

Here is what is on our Mouth Watering Monday Menu!

Breakfast:

Jelly Donut

Hot Pink body / Berry Jelly Variegated bobbles / Bright Magenta collar

Snack:

Mint Chocolate Chip

Chocolate Brown body / Mint bobbles / Chocolate Chip Varigated collar

Dessert:

Watermelon Sorbet

Melon Pink body / Black bobbles / Raspberry, Mint, Green Varigated collar

I have these and other 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, Chocolate Chip Cookie, Love & Teddy Bear Badges in my Etsy Shop that you can add to any Sweater Vest, Hat or Neck Warmer!

How Fun!

xoxoxox

Melissa & R-Chee

Friday Funnies ~ Strike a POSE~ Jimmie's New Look!

Happy Friday everyone!

It is me...

Jimmie!

The last time I was here I got to tell you about the changes I have been making now that I am molting out my baby feathers and growing in my new adult plumage!

Here I am hard at work losing my striped crown and growing in pin feathers that will bloom into a crown on top of my head.

I can feel them growing in now!

See!

A new pin feather just appeared where a striped feather popped out! :)

...and here I am about a week later!

Oh MY Gosh!

I am BLONDE!

Tee Hee!

How FUN is that? :)

My momma LOVES my new yellow face and brighter bluish/purple tummy!

What do you think of my new do?

Please leave me a note and let me know!

I cannot wait to hear your beauty advice!

xoxoxo

Jimmie

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