Etsy Artisan: Little things that make me giggle at their creativity

Odd & Whimsy sculptures: Odd & Whimsy feature many hilarious little characters that burst with personality. Meet Finnegan, with his little stuffed cat.







Shorty's Gourmet Treats: Boo Cakes, All Natural Organic Vegetarian Carob Dog Treats - So scary, but your dog will love them.






Lyonesque: Baron Von Bacon's Monster dog toy - I'm loving this dog toy, and how it's been set into a little scene :)

Doubled-Copper ID Tag

A few months ago I had an idea to create a doubled-copper and doubled-aluminum dog tag. In anticipation for my craft show I created a few as examples on my board of ID tag styles and it was a hit!

Here is a photo from a happy little Thor, sleeping soundly with his new doubled-copper ID Tag.

You're joking: Grooming over the top

Please be kidding? This isn't real - is it? I found this image of outrageous dog grooming while flipping through PeoplePETS. No words can explain my confusion - I just had to share.

Image from PeoplePets.com

Local Craft Show & Extended Labor Day Sale

Hello all! I'm not sure how many readers are from the Minnesota area, but I wanted to let you know that I'll be participating in an outdoor craft show in Central Park during Northfield's Defeat of Jesse James Days. I'm going to have specials on my ID Tags (hand-stamping them on site), leash hangers, scruffy blankets, pillows and more! I'm crossing my fingers that it doesn't rain!

Here are the details:
Date: Saturday Sept 12th
Time: 9AM - 5PM
Location: Central Park, Northfield, MN
More info/directions: www.djjd.org

**IN ADDITION!
I'm currently running an extended Labor Day Etsy sale on my leash hangers (featuring many new styles) and also on my ID tags (a few additional styles). Spread the word - there are some great deals! And as always, free shipping.

This sale will continue through Sunday, September 13th.

Unbelievably smart: russian stray dogs

While listening to the radio in my car yesterday I heard a short mention of the following story. I had to look it up online and read it myself.

Image from englishrussia.com

In summary: Stray dogs in Moscow are unbelievable. Through watching these dogs people have learned that the strays are memorizing and using the subway system much like humans. They have learned that the dogs are taking the subway into the city in the morning because it is easier to "hunt" for food in the city. They then take the subway out of town to sleep in the country "after work" because they enjoy the country life while they sleep. Their inner time clocks sense when the trains are coming and going. In addition they have started to not cross the busy roads until the "walking" light comes on.