The Making of A Custom Ornament.

I was asked to make a custom ornament this year by a customer that I made custom ornaments for last year. It's sooooo nice to get repeat business! Anyhoo I thought I'd document the process for those who are interested.

 The client sent me a photo of their new dog. I did an ornament of their Yorkie last year. I then made a graphic of the dog. She has such beautiful markings but it's a felt ornie so I have to simplify them.

I printed out the basic shapes and started to cut and layer the colors.

Teeny tiny stitches.

This sweet Doxie has blue eyes so I used blue mini buttons. The white details have been layered on. The ears attached and the hanger too.

Here she is all sewn and lightly stuffed. Much more of a challenge then the Yorkie of last year.

I think she's really quite sweet! Just needs a bow then she's off to a new home!

Here's last year's Yorkie. I think I did a much better job this year. ;0)

Wordless Wednesday - A Quick Smile

Wordless Wednesday

Carmelita enjoying the garden last year.

I Love Chihuahuas!

I love etsy and I love Chihuahuas so one day I did a search for Chihuahua related items and I found the greatest stuff! So many different mediums and ideas on this sweet little dog.
I hope you'll take a minute and check out the wonderful little "huas"

Funny "Tea Cup" Chihuahua Note Card Set by bubbledog. Carmelita's big butt never
fit in a tea cup, a cereal bowl but never a tea cup!

These little buttons are adorable and the card they come on are a keeper too!
Sweet and whimsical "I Love Chihuahuas" by zozocards.

Sweet Handpainted Pendant by wildthings. This artists work is just beautiful! I'd love to have a pendant portrait of my Carmelita, I'd never take it off!

Wish I could crochet well enough to make this little sweetie for my studio!
Great pattern by DeliciousCrochet

Cute Chihuahua Note Card by Shesocreative