Pug Collage Fabric Patches!

I have created cotton fabric patches of my 4 pug collages for you to sew or fuse onto any of your projects.

They can be attached to aprons, bags, pillows, quilts, altered journals, or anything you can imagine.

Each patch is 100% cotton and approx 4 x 4 inches. They are now available in my Etsy Store.

I would also be happy to make you a patch of any of my pug or pal paintings if you would like. Please just email me and we can do it!

New Altered Journal Pages

**** Happy 4th of July! ****

Here are some fun pages from my new altered journal.

A few weeks ago I showed you the beginnings of my 3rd altered journal.

I have had so much fun adding the art I have been creating in the last couple of weeks.

My pages are still in progress. I keep adding to them as I go, never feeling like they have to be completed immediately. It is wonderful for me to have a place waiting for new possibilities and art. Who knows what I will find or create to add to my book. It is exciting.

Pop Ups are always fun to do!

The Holiday Pugs are hiding behind the Pop Up Pug.

I will keep adding to my journal this summer and show you what I do.

Do you create a space for yourself to be creative? Please leave me a comment and share what you like to do. I would love to hear all about it!

Have a wonderful, fun, happy and safe 4th of July!

Emmitt is in the Finals!

Oh My Goodness!

Emmitt and I are so excited! For the last 6 weeks, we have entered Emmitt in an 8 week Sophie's Next Top Model Contest on the Pug and Bugg Blog (Miss Sophie is the pug, and Miss Dixie is the Bugg (Boston + Pug). This contest has been so much fun and the competition, Fierce!

Here are all of this weeks entries posted on Flickr. I was laughing so hard I was just shaking with silent laughter until I could breathe enough to laugh out loud. Too funny!

Emmitt made it into the final 4 with this entry. It is a LOL Dog Picture. Emmitt is a ham, so I am not surprised that he made people laugh, I am just amazed that I figured out the lingo enough not to screw up his chances!

We will keep you posted in the coming weeks about the rest of the contest results! Please go over and say hellooooo to Sophie and Dixie and their mom. They are the cooooolest!

Dogs and Art... Too much fun!

I just received this wonderful photo of Mattie Lynn enjoying "her" new Pitbull pillow case. Isn't she cute? Her mom, Jackie V., of Abilene, TX went to go lay down and Mattie beat her to it! Thank you Jackie for sharing your family photo! That just cracked me up!

Another fun art thing...

I had to share this fabulous little painting I just bought from Dog Art Studio.

I have admired Ron Krajewski's work for years and finally treated myself to this 5x7 acrylic painting on hardboard.

I just love the colors, textures and compostion he has created. This little pug looks perfect in my den. I am so excited!

Ron creates custom portraits and has hundreds of breeds available. Check out his Etsy Store. I am so glad I did!

Pug Pendants - New Colors

I just finished a new batch of Pug Pendants that are now available in my Etsy Store.

I love the new fun colors. I'd love to hear what you think!

Have a wonderful day!

Cats and Cutting Boards!

In addition to painting pugs and dogs, I also love to paint cats. I have 4 cat paintings in my Pug Pal Gallery that are available on all of my products where you can choose a design.

Here is one of my cat paintings made into a cutting board.

I just treated myself and made a cutting board for myself from my new painting A67.

I know Emmitt wishes he could sit up on the counter with them!

Emmitt the Cookie Monster

Meet two sweet cookies...

Meet the crazy pug cookie monster.

Cookies gulped, pug happy!

The End

Have a wonderful weekend!

Listography!

I just found the coolest thing ever!

I love to make lists. I am constantly making lists of :

• To Dos
• Goals
• Projects
• Ideas
• Shopping
• Things I appreciate

See that is another list. :) I think I like the exercise because if I write it down, I know it will get done. I do not have to keep thinking about it to remind myself to do it.

This is why I am so excited that I found this site today called Listography and opened my own free account.

Here is how Listography describes themselves:

Listography provides users (listographers) of all ages an easy-to-use tool for creative list writing and sharing.

Through list making, you can simultaneously create timelines and shape an autobiography. Therefore, your listography is a perpetual work in progress, a time capsule you can share, and perhaps a map of your life for friends and family.

Listing is a precise and quick way to write and communicate meaningful information.

We see listographies as a valuable interaction between old you and new you as well.

Your listography is a record of what you want to remember --your very own database of lists. What we slowly forget, our listographies will keep organized for us.

We hope listographies also serve as inspiration. Writing lists about your goals, to do's, dreams, and wishlists, we figure is the first step to making them happen someday, a reminder and encouragement.

Read More ... to learn more about the website and book.

How Fun! I am off to make more lists! Let me know if you create any lists. I would love to come and see.

New Hand-Carved Pug Stamp - A67

I just finished carving a new pug stamp inspired by my new pug painting, A67.

I love carving stamps. I have documented my process and materials for you see how I create them.

Here is the stamp, my carving tool and four prints drying.

Close up of the stamp.

It is a perfect addition to my collection. I use them in my journals and to stamp on cards, packages or any place that needs a pug - which is every surface of course!

New Pug Collage - A67

I just finished this new pug collage.

I modelled it after one of my new pugs in the A67 painting.

Collage is so much fun because I love painting with paper. The colors and patterns just bring on a whole new personality to each pug. I now have 4 collages. The images are available as printed note cards in my Etsy Store.

Enjoy!

2 New Pug Charms - Round

I had so much fun creating these round pug charms from some new blanks I just got on Etsy.

The round embellishments are 7/8" wide and are made of brass. They will be perfect for any collage or altered journal project.

They are now available in my Etsy store. Shipping is free is the USA.

Enjoy!

The Dapper Dogs - Emmitt & Moe

I am just thrilled with Emmitt and Moe's new snazzy white collars and ties that Melanie and I just got from Linden Line Designs.

Joan, McKenna and their pug Skippy hand create collars, harnesses, leashes, bandannas and more! Their attention to detail, customer service and choice of fabrics are to die for.

Please check out their website and blog. I am so glad I found them on my friend, Nancy Medina's blog who also has a wonderful family of pugs, Howie, Annie and Java.

Emmitt in his new Retro Necktie

Moe says he is ready for the Next Top Model challenge!

He is strutting his stuff!

Emmitt and Moe would love to hear what you think about their new outfits! Please leave a comment to say hello! We love hearing from you!

Pugs In Progess...

I took some photos of the two pug paintings I created last week while they were at different stages of completion.

I thought it would be fun to show you where I work and how they come to life. I have a little art table behind my desk where I paint. I start by sketching on an 8 x 10 x 3/4 piece of hemlock wood. Then I begin filling in the fur, shading as I go. Next come the eyes, noses and mouths. Finally the background color and fine lines are added. Voila!

I have also documented the entire process on my website for your to see the creation of Pug A58 and my Black and White Cat Pals.

Enjoy!

Thank you again for all of your wonderful comments. They really make my day!

Have a great weekend!