Scorpio!

Today is my mom's birthday. She is the best mom and friend ever! Love you Mama and Happy Birthday!

Masterpiece

I got this idea from a print on etsy. Again I should pay credit where it is due but I forgot to copy the link. I do remember it was a greyhound imposed in a Van Gogh painting and the sales benifitted a local greyhound rescue. I send them props and apologies for not posting the site, but I was inspired here is my version.

Also a shout out to Matisse!

Halloweenie!

The Halloween party was last Friday...What a success! It was a lot of fun, no major disasters and everyone had great costumes. Unfortunately I ran out of time on Zola's costume and it was quite makeshift. It did look cute and I was happy she had something but I wish I could have actually sewn it instead of constructing it with hot glue. Zola has never liked being dressed up but I didn't want her to be left out on Halloween, after all she is part of the family. She wasn't to happy about the party, she has grown asocial which is mostly my fault for being such a homebody. Quite a few people showed up to the party so my brother and I took turns carrying her around so she wouldn't get trampled. She is so worth it! Just take a look:

Zola as YoshiMario and the princess

Mobile Zola

Some random pictures I found on my phone. I have been extra tierd today and when I saw these they made me smile:

She's such a cuddler!

Halloweenie!

I have been so preoccupied decorating for Halloween and making costumes that I have neglected posting. Our Halloween party is this Friday and I am extremely overwhelmed. I still haven't started Joey's or Zola's costumes and I still have to prep food this week! I just hope I can get it all done. The house is pretty much complete and I have to admit it looks pretty amazing! ( sorry for tooting my own horn) Our little family is paying homage to Nintendo by dressing up as Mario, Princess Peach and Zola as Yoshi! It's going to be amazing. Pic to follow. In the meantime here are some interesting pups I found this week.

From Target.com (perfect pet for Halloween)
Shame on me for not documenting the site or artist responsible for this piece. It is swell though, yes?

So True

Thanks Postsecret.com

Stylish

I found a really cool website today, ran across another ingenious dog bed. I'm reassured that I'm not the only one who has a canine baby. http://shop.feelmorehuman.com/c-13-cats-dogs.aspx

Plus Zola is under the assumption that she is no different than me, this is the way she rolls:

http://shop.feelmorehuman.com/p-8738-mypetlamp-dachshund.aspx

Creations

I made the birthday hats for Zola and her birthday 'guest.' Art degrees often come in handy despite what people say. :) Here is the process. I also made the bandanas from a custom stencil.

These are the supplies needed: paper, ruler, scissors, spray adhesive and hot glue (not pictured and optional).This is the template I used to make the hats:
I chose to use some whimsical, scrapbook-paper to cover the cardboard templates:
I used spray adhesive to adhere the template to the paper:This step is optional. I chose to finish the edges by gluing them to the back of the template but you could just cut the paper flush with the template and omit this step. I often become overly particular when I do my projects.Here are the finished products:A little added detail adds alot of Jazz!This is the stencil I used for the bandanas,they served as party favors:

Belated

I have been preoccupied with life lately and as a result have neglected posting. We celebrated Zola's first birthday September 28. We decided to have a party and have everyone bring their pups. There was a great turn out and Zola had a delightful and exciting time. She loves to be the center of attention.
The invitations...Zola in her Birthday garb!

Kujo...my brother's dog and Zola's BFF

Pepper...my mom's dog, she is about 12/13 now, such a sweetie!

Zeke (the standard black and tan) and Zoe (mini chocotan). Zoe is Zola's mom, they both look entusiastic in their birthday hats! FUN times!