A New Pug Painting - A63

I had so much fun painting my first pug of 2008 yesterday.

I never get tired at looking at all the different expressions and trying to capture them.

Emmitt says he never gets tired of his cute face either.

Shiba Inu and A Place to Bark

Shiba Inu

Meet my latest pug pal, a Shiba Inu. We have several of these beautiful dogs in my neighborhood. They talk to Emmitt everytime we walk by their houses. They remind me of little foxes with a curly tail. I had a wonderful time creating this painting yesterday.

After cleaning my brushes, I visited Linda's blog, and I learned about a wonderful cause to help homeless dogs and cats. A Place to Bark is an animal shelter in TN that rescues animals that would otherwise be destroyed. Bernie Berlin is working hard to save these beautiful animals and she needs our help. She is in a contest to win up to $50,000 for her shelter to continue her work. You can help with as little as a $10 donation. Read more about it on her blog.

Thank you for taking the time to read about her cause. There are so many dogs and cats that find new happy lives because of her work and our donations.

Weimaraner - New Pug Pal!

Weimaraner

I just created a new pug pal and I Love how he turned out. He is a weimaraner and is available on all of my products where pug pals are available.

New pugs and pals are be created so stay tuned!

2 Awards!...Too Cool!

Roxy and Lucky, two of the cutest pugs, from The Devil Dog blog honored me with not just one but two awards! The You Make My Day Award and The Thinking Blogger Award.


They say it is because "she does so many artistic things that are neat and different and that the video of Emmitt singing is priceless."


Here are the rules attached to these awards:


1. You must write a post with links to 5 blogs that make you think and/or made your day.


2. Acknowledge the post of the award giver.


3. Optional: Proudly display the 'Thinking Blogger Award" and/or "You Made my Day Award" with a link to the post that you wrote.


4. Tell the award winners that they won by commenting on their blogs with the news.

Here are some blogs that make me think...

1. Studio Jeanne - Jeanne always has art that she creates that blows my mind.
2. Ask Kari and Kijsa - These two sisters have so many great ideas everyday that I am always inspired when I read their posts.
3. Karine's Blog - Karine's art and insights really touch my heart and mind. She is truly inspiring.
4. Leannderthal - Leann is an amazing artist and friend who always supports, teaches and inspires me. We have been friends for over 15 years. I am one lucky chickie.
5. Dog Art Today - I always learn something new about art and the world when I visit Moira's wonderful blog.
   

and here are some blogs that make my day...

1. Abby Creek Art - Linda always makes my day. Just thinking about her makes me smile.
2. Weeny and Daisy - Weenie and Daisy's antics and insights on life always make me happy.
3. Wild Alaskan Mountain Pug - Frances Louise is the bravest pug I have ever met, and boy, can she climb.
4. Pug-A-Day - How could this not make your day... Meet a new pug everyday from all over the world!
5. Back to the Drawing Board - Diana's yummy art and positive spirit brighten my world.

And... I have been painting again this week after not creating new creatures for a few months, and I LOVE the new Pugs and Pals that are coming into the world. I will share them soon!

Emmitt and the Piggy

Thank you for all of the nice comments on Emmitt's Joy video.

Now I have to share my all time favorite video of Emmitt.

He loves to sing...

I love how many wonderful emails I receive telling me that Emmitt has made their day.

Emmitt and the Piggy has received over 7000 views on Utube.

Funny Emmitt Video

Happy Friday!

Fred and I just made this funny video of Emmitt on our computer. It was taken with a video device that had a bug in it that speeds it up really fast which I think makes the video even funnier.

Emmitt shows joy by licking his nose. It is one of the many things he does that makes me laugh and brings me joy too. I wanted to share it with you.

Emmitt's Joy

Silly Pug!

Emmitt is Pug of the Day!

Oh! How Fun! I just looked at the Pug-A-Day widget and it is Emmitt!

Today is an extra special day!

Pug Notes Newsletter - Winter 2008

Thank you to everyone who sent in their pictures and stories for the Winter 2008 Newsletter.

My favorite section is always "Meet the Pugs". So, this year, I have doubled the fun by adding a "Pug Fundraiser Events" section for people to show off their Pug Parties and Photos.

If you would like a HTML version of the Newsletter to be automatically sent to your inbox every quarter, please email me privately at pugnotes@aol.com, and I will sign you up. :)

New Postcards and Business Cards!

Front

Back

Business Card

I am so excited! I love the postcards my friend Linda, made through Vista Print.

Because of Linda's great experience, I created new business cards and postcards too. They just arrived today, and I could not be happier! The quality, customer service and prices are the best I have seen.

It is also time for my new Pug Notes Quarterly Newsletter. I am so excited to send it out. I will post a link as soon as it is LIVE. Thank you to everyone who has sent in pictures and stories for the Winter 2008 Issue.

Flying Home Today!

We had a wonderful time on our vacation. It was fun and relaxing. I even made 3 more parakeets in the evenings. Two are for Melanie and the second blue one is for me. Emmitt had a wonderful time with Melanie, Mark and Moe. :)

Hello from Vacation!

Fred and I are having a wonderful time in San Diego. It is beautiful here!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! I had so much fun today because I got to organize stuff for the trip tomorrow, clean, and crochet a parakeet! I know... it's weird, organizing, cleaning and crafting are my favorite things to do.

I bought this pattern from a very talented Australian artist, Crochetroo on Etsy a few months ago. I have been wanting to make this little parakeet for months and had not given myself the time until today. I have all of my parakeet yarn ready to take to CA to make more! It was so easy and fun to follow her pattern.

Green and yellow parakeets hold a special place in mine and Melanie's hearts. Our first pet ever, when we were 10, was a parakeet named Sweetie. He was a very special bird who brought alot of joy to us.

I am going to make Melanie one while on vacation. I am very excited to do it!

Here is a pictue of Sweetie. I cannot believe this photo was taken about 30 years ago!

He was a very special bird.

Happy New Year's Eve!

I want to wish everyone a happy and safe New Year's celebration. It is almost 2008!

Fred and I planned a little vacation months ago to go to California for a few days. I cannot believe it, but it is now the first week in January and we are packing our bags for a little R &R. :)

We are so excited! I am not sure where these funny little owls came from in my imagination, but I made them this weekend from scraps of felt, vintage fabric and some button and beads.

I think they are to keep an eye on Emmitt while we are away.

He will be staying with his cousin corgi, Moe. Oh the trouble these two can get into...

See You Next Year!

Fun News!

My hand carved stamps are going to be published!

I am so excited! I just received the news that my hand carved pug stamped cards will be in a new book, 1000 Handmade Greeting Cards.

I entered the contest through a post I read on Etsy. I believe they are still accepting entries, and the book will be published sometime next year.

Speaking of carving stamps, I had the pleasure of carving Miss Maisie for my friend, Linda.

It is fun to change the effect by printing them on different color and textures of paper.

Here are 3 cards I made and the stamp itself carved out of PZ-Kut.

Here is a Stamp I made of my sister's corgi, Moe.

And my favorite stamp I created, a self portrait of me and Emmitt.

My First Altered Book is Done!

I am so excited with my completed art book. I finished the pages with decorative papers, photos, new pop ups and paper dolls, silk ribbons and beaded pockets.

Silk ribbons tie the pages together.

Decorative papers and photos.

Paper pug dolls with moving arms!

Pop up black pug

Pop up Halloween photo of Emmitt and Moe.

Back of book with decorative papers and date of completion.

Final page with 3-D pug embellisment, pug transfer, decorative paper and photo pop up of Emmitt.

Here is where I have chosen to display my book so I can see it all the time.

It was so much fun that I have already started my new book!

Emmitt says he should be in the next book too because he has such a cute face!

I immediately told him of course!
More to come!