Christmas Critter Give Away

Alright folks, here's your opportunity to get a custom mini-critter of your choice. Beginning today until December 26th I will be accepting entries for my 'Christmas Critter Give Away'. Well, how do I enter you say? It's simple, just begin following my blog AND/OR leave a comment in THIS post! How easy is that I tell ya!?

All followers/entries will only count ONCE. The winner will be chosen on Saturday December 27th by an impartial party sticking their hand, or paw, in a hat and pulling out a random name. For your prize you may choose from a custom mini figurine (3") of your pet OR perhaps a favorite animal, domestic or wild. (Within reason that is... I dunno if I'm up for sculpting a Yeti or a Chupacabra yet.) If you'd like to transfer your winnings to someone else as a gift, that is totally possible as well.

On the 27th I will contact the winner via whatever means I can contact you (posting on your blog, email, etc) and I'll also post the winners name here as well.

So on your mark, get set, GO! Have fun and Merry Christmas!

P.S.
In the spirit of 'give aways' be sure and check out Allover Art. They are having a give away of their own and a pretty spiffy one at that! Besides, you won't regret visiting the blog or store, there's really some incredible art to see. :)

I feel like an Elf on speed...

I have been so busy! Not as busy as I have been, but busy none-the-less. I like that word...busy...At ANY rate, looks like all my Christmas customs will be out and on their way on Monday. Hurray!

In other news: We've been deluged here the last few days. I was beginning to wonder if building an ark would be a lucrative idea. But the rain did finally end yesterday evening and right at dusk a beautiful rainbow appeared. I'll have to post some photos...And how 'bout that snow in Louisiana!?? What in the world!?

While I'm here I'm going to post a few pics of two ornaments I just finished.

(It's a pit bull and a lopp bunny, incase you were wondering... ;) )

On the 5th day of Christmas...

...my true love gave to me...a Jaaaack Russel Terrierrrr!And a cockapoo for good measure.

On the 4th day of Christmas...

...my true love gave to me: an english bulldog in a pear tree! Well, maybe not in a pear tree, but most certainly for a Christmas tree!

Restocking

I am doing my best to restock breeds that have been sold out in the last month. Here are a few listed tonight:Chihuahua

German Shepherd

Jack Russel Terrier

I'll be listing more throughout the week, so check back if you're planning some after turkey shopping! Look for a golden retriever, boston terrier, english mastiff, welsh pembroke corgis, yorkie, collie, and more!

Grace's New Coat

Well, I put together a nice fleece and berber blanket for Gracie last night using the guidelines from Abby-K9's blog post and I am SUPER impressed! Overall it fits her extremely well and she really seems to enjoy wearing it. Grace has NEVER worn an article of dog clothing before in her life, but the cold weather has begun especially early this year, and while she's never had much of a winter coat to start, the fact that she's getting a little older is making it a bit harder to stay warm (she will be 6 years old in a few months). I am so proud of her for not trying to rip it off and shred it! And her 'sister' is even leaving it alone...though I think she may be a bit jealous. Ruthie has no need for a blanket coat, but I may have to make her a lightweight one anyway. heheMy plan is to make another, more durable and weather-proof blanket in the next couple of weeks. This one will suffice for now, but there are a few pattern improvements I'd like to make as well as adding a waterproof outer layer and removable inner fleece layer (so I can wash it). Oh! Almost forgot to mention this little project cost me about $8 bucks to make...can't beat that!

Holiday Meltdown

Okay no, it's not what you think. I'm not having a mental meltdown over the upcoming holiday, just feeling a little mushy and melty 'cause I'm listening to Harry Connick Jr sing 'Baby It's Cold Outside'. Yup, definitely NOT cold in here!
I had a really great day yesterday in terms of getting a lot of work done. I finished up this cake topper for an agility competition dog who is 'retiring' in December.
And worked up this cute little hairless guinea pig. Who woulda thunk something without fur could be so darn cute!