Friday Funnies ~ Archie is Officially On Strike!

Happy Friday everyone!

It is me...

Archie!

As my momma reported yesterday, I am on day 2 of my official Strike today!

I am holding out on causing all smiles and out loud laughter with my silliness until I get a Pug Man Cave like Zack's! :)

Zack in his Man Cave lit by his new Pug Notes Night Light!

Photo courtesy of Tracy C., NM

I will sit here and pout until my demands are met which are...

* Insert Bubba Gump Shrimp voice here* :)

A Pug Man Cave decked out with...

A yummy homemade bundt cake baked by my Dad...

Pretty poppies lining the walkway...

... and festive fabric flags decorating the interior!

Hmmmm...

Luckily I did not say I would hold my breath as I think I may be in for a long wait for my Pug Man Cave!

I do not think going on Strike is necessarily the best strategy for getting what I WANT!

This pouting thing is hard work!

It is making me tired from fighting the urge to be FUN & Silly!

Oh this might be a looooong weekend for me!

I will keep you posted on my progress, but don't try this at home...

It isn't any FUN and I still do not have my Pug Man Cave!

...and the most frustrating part is that I although I am trying my hardest not to be cute...

I am STILL making my momma and Dad smile!

Humph!

I may need a Plan B!

Do you have any ideas?

Please leave me a note and let me know!

I need backup on this one!

xoxoxo

R-Chee

Zack will Light Up Your Life!

Happy Thursday everyone!

I am so excited to introduce you to Zack in his romantically lit Pug MAN CAVE!

His mom, Tracy C. in NM got him our Pug Notes Night Light in design A70 to complete his new room!

Unfortunately for me, Archie is now officially ON STRIKE until I make him a Pug MAN CAVE too! :)

I'll keep you posted on my progress!

Thank you so much everyone for always sharing your photos and FUN with us!

You all make this journey of life so much joyful and exciting everyday!

xoxoxo

Melissa & R-Chee

Fun Fiber Art ~ Circles Table Runner

Happy Wednesday everyone!

We are having a whimsical day here today!

R-Chee and I have been having so much FUN making cotton circle washcloths from the Free Pattern we found on Lionbrand.com!

We chose our favorite earthy colors from their rainbow of choices of Lion Cotton and started making them in different sizes.

Before long, we had so many, I decided to crochet a matching mustard yellow border around each one and sew them together into a free form table runner for the top of my antique dresser.

I just love how it turned out!

It is so much FUN to start a project because it I am inspired to make something and then give it a brand new look in the end without ever having a plan of what it will be or look like.

The whole project was a magical journey from start to finish!

What FUN things have you been creating in your garden, kitchen or craft room lately?

Please leave me a note and let me know!

I cannot wait to hear all about it!

xoxoxox

Melissa

Toasty Tuesday ~ The Mother Earth Barkclava & Woofie Warmer Set!

Happy Toasty Tuesday everyone!

The month of May is a wonderful time of year as Mother Earth transitions from a cold Winter into a blooming Spring!

The mornings are still cool enough for Barkclava dog hats & Woofie Warmer neck warmers.

Here is our latest design inspired by Mother Earth!

The Blue Tweed / Green Tweed / White combination

represent the Blue Oceans, Green Land and White Clouds that make up our beautiful planet!

Our dear friend Tweedles who sees & shares the world as only a wise, gentle pug can, was sweet enough to model her new Mother Earth Barkclava & Neck Warmer set for us today!

R-Chee & I are so happy that Tweedles loves her new hat and neck warmer!

We are happy to make you your very own Barkclava, Woofie Warmer or Dog Sweater Vest anytime of the year!

Please visit our Etsy Shop to order your very own today!

We would love to make you anything you want in all of your favorite colors!

xoxoxoxo

Melissa & Archie

New Pug Painting (A84) ~ He is NOT with Me!

Happy Monday everyone!

I had so much FUN creating a these silly pug buddies for you to enjoy!

They were inspired by all of the smiles you have shared with me of your pugs and dogs enjoying their Barkclava dog hats this year!

I titled this one ~ He is NOT with Me!

I see the obvious excitement & glee in the eyes of the lucky puggy who just put on his new hat with his embarrassed brother standing right next to him feeling mortified. :)

A pug expression can say 1,000 words!

Much like sweet Mitzu who proudly wore her new sweater vest while her cousin Libby looked deflated in the background that she did not have one yet. :)

After her mom saw her face, happily Libby soon got one too!

I took photos for you as I painted to see the painting pop to life!

Here is the pencil sketch on wood of the 2 brothers...

I cannot wait to get started!

First, I start with the fur and some of the shading.

Next, I go in for the darker shapes and the expressions start popping in like magic.

Now it is time to choose the colors for the Barkclava and background.

...and finally the muzzles and smiles get painted!

I think their mouths really give away how they are feeling!

Do you think so too?

Now the final lines and wrinkles are added.

and Voila!

Pug Painting ~ Design A84

He is NOT with Me!

Is complete!

These funny brothers are now pug design A84 on my website .

It is now available for you all to enjoy on all of my products where you can choose the design.

Now you know what I did this weekend! :)

 

Archie and I are so excted that so many of our friends met this weekend in Milwaukee, WI at the Milwaukee Pug Fest and were also a part of the 1000 Pugs Art Book Shoot!

Please leave me a note and tell me all about your adventures!

We cannot wait to hear!

xoxoox

Melissa & Archie

Friday Funnies ~ Archie's Deep Reflections

 Happy Friday everyone!

It is me...

Archie!

My dad just captured this expression I was making and said that I look very reflective!

I do not get it!

Does he mean that my face looks shiny & that I need to powder my nose?

...or does he mean that I look like the pretty photo shoot he just took of a lake in Niwot, CO?

Hmmmmm...

This puzzling question calls for some deep thinking...

I do my best thinking with my eyes closed see...

I'll just close my eyes for a minute and I am sure the answer will come to me...

ZZZZZzzzzzzz :)

xoxoxoox

R-Chee

Friends' Fabulous Art!

Happy Thursday everyone!

I am so excited to share the art my friends have been working on and were sweet enough to share with me.

My twin sister, Melanie, makes the most wonderful bears.

This is her newest creation handmade from mohair.
The bear is fully jointed and has beautiful glass eyes. 

Isn't she wonderful!

My dear friend, Georgie, made Archie and me this gorgeous yarn painting!

I jumped up & down and clapped my hands when I saw it!

It is the most amazing piece and gift!  I cannot believe it is ours!

She even made us a yarn painting dragonfly and blue butterfly to float above Emmitt & make his Zen garden even more magical!

My friend, Lynne, crocheted this wonderful rainbow kitty from this fabulous free pattern she shared with me.

I cannot wait to make one too!

...and my friend, Pam M., shared her photos of her finished moss terrarium and succulents with me!

I just adore them!

Thank you so much for sharing your art with me!

I am so lucky to have all of you!

Please contact me anytime if you would like to share your projects with me!

I cannot wait to see them!

xoxoxoxo

Melissa