Pet Toys

Posted on 02/29/2012 by

Ahhhh look out the doggie is gonna eat me!!!!!!!

This is the first of many Screecher dog and cats toys I will be making for my Gimpy Pets shop!

I am upcycling old denim into these since denim is a wee bit stronger than just using some fleece or cotton fabrics.They will have squeekers inside and I will make some without for those who don’t want the noise! I will also make some kitty versions with a little nip inside!

I designed up some screaming faces and prepped them for my silk screen printer.

These are fun little pet toys for your furry children to toss around and play with.

I just ordered some of the squeekers for the inside and should have some ready for purchase on my ETSY page soon!!

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Up and running!!!!

Posted on 02/23/2012 by

Fairytale frocks and lollipops has just launched Mackerilla Bag’s Sewing Pattern PDF’s on their site for sale!! Another retailer to purchase from!

Check them out! They have a great selection of children’s clothing designs as well as many other products! AND………….of course Mackerilla Design!!! :)

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Fairytale Frocks and Lollipops

Posted on 02/21/2012 by

Fairytale Frocks and lollipops is an online retailer of sewing patterns, fabrics, books and notions.

They are now carrying my Mackerilla Brand Sewing Patterns!! My stuff will be up shortly on their site!!!

Please check out their site. Lots of cute things to choose from!!!

 

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Sewing room!

Posted on 02/15/2012 by

Almost done!

My IKEA Hemnes pine cabinets are installed (by me by the way!) and filled and packed with all my crafty sewing stuff!

Next is to design the perfect work table. I am currently using my old IKEA work table. My new table will have casters for easy moving around, drawers and cubbies!

Still need lighting. I have not figured out what I want to do with that as of yet. So I guess I can only work from 2-5 when the light is pretty good in there!! ;)

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and yes that is as fake rubber leg sitting on top of the two baskets! ;)

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Martha Stewart stuff!

Posted on 02/07/2012 by

So I have been trying to plan the perfect sewing room for myself. I am currently crammed into a small room with too much stuff out in the open!

I have been researching all sorts of craft room ideas and furniture.

I came across this Martha Stewart Craft room furniture! Pretty cool and not too pricey. I am digging the Space Storage cabinet and hutch. Lots of craft specific nooks and crannies!

Yes you do have to put it together but I can totally handle that. I have built up many Ikea cabinets ;)

If anyone out there knows of any other craft cabinets and such, please let me know!!!

 

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Twisted T shirt

Posted on 02/06/2012 by

I came across this on Facebook! Make a twisted front T shirt!

Use your own t shirt pattern and modify it!

Check it out and go to this link to Craftsy!!

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Program for Saturdays Bay Area Pet Expo!!!

Posted on 02/01/2012 by

Here is a link to the Program!

http://bayareapetexpo.com/images/stories/2012_Bay_Area_Program_Web.pdf

Come visit Gimpy Pets in Booth 702!!!

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Mackerilla at the Bay Area Pet Expo

Posted on 01/31/2012 by

Come get some handmade Mackerilla Pup-Cycled Sweaters, Cat recovery Collars, T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Patches, storage totes and of course…………..Gimpy Pet dog leashes, collars and harnesses in BOOTH #702 at the Bay Area Pet Expo!!!!!

I am sharing Booth #702with

Mari Rodriguez of The Honorable Dalmatian.

The Honorable Dalmatian is a retail store that features animal-inspired art, jewelry, apparel and greeting cards, locally-roasted coffee beans and gently-worn women’s clothing and accessories.

Every purchase made at The Honorable Dalmatian benefits local animal causes. Many of the store’s items are “double winners,” meaning that the artist or wholesaler also donates to animal causes.

Check out her shop online!

She has great jewelry, T shirts and Art!

Come meet us and enjoy all the other vendors at the Expo!

Lot’s of activities and pet adoption!

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Snow Day!

Posted on 01/24/2012 by

Guest written by our friend Gladys Fuentes

I was so glad that we had Direct.tv today when I looked out the window and literally saw two feet of snow. None of the streets had been cleaned and looked icy. I called into work and a voicemail was up that we would be closed and would have a “snow day”. My husband did the same and he was off work too! It was too cold to go outside and we are a little too old for building snowmen and sledding, so we spent the entire day curled up on the sofa with our beagle watching movies. We have all of the premium channels and they had some great movies. I made a pot of chili and we had chili for lunch and dinner. It was a great way to spend some much needed time together just relaxing. My husband even watched one of my favorite “girly” movies with me, “Sweet Home Alabama”. I must have seen that movie a thousand times, but I love it every time I see it and never seem to get tired of watching it.

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Crafty Pack is now AVAILABLE!

Posted on 01/23/2012 by

Come get it!!

A cheeky take on the ol’ fanny pack! Great for anyone that is a vendor at craft fairs. You can carry everything you need for your sales. Especially your money pouch!

Also a great design for anyone who is in the service industry like a waiter or waitress, or wedding coordinator and needs to be hands on with their stuff!

Crafty Pack Dimensions: – 7″H x 12″W

Suggested fabrics :
Lightweight Cotton fabric (use stabilizer with light cotton), Heavy Cotton Canvas or Twill, Upholstery fabric, Cotton Duck or Cordura.

Fabric shown is available on Spoonflower.com under Mackerilla
(link to swatch http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/513084)

MATERIAL LIST:

44″ – 46″ Wide fabric 1/2 yard

Optional Stabilizer 1 yard at 22″ wide

PARTS LIST:

” Wide shoe lace at 54” or longer or 1“ wide ribbon

-Velcro (either precut square or circle at 1”.
NOTE: do not buy Velcro with the sticky backing

-matching thread

This pattern is $8 for the PDF version

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