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n1ghttiger · 2 years ago

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Do you have any plushies? :3

OH BOY DO I

may i present to you the PLUSHIE SHELF

Roughly from left to right: Yakko, Wakko, and Dot, a Nyan Cat my mom's friend made with her sewing machine, a Shy Little Kitten from my mom, an alebrije I think my dad got me, a vampire in a swimsuit (it's pretty hidden, you can only see its head), a demon plushie from a project my dad backed on Kickstarter (Lucy Bellwood’s 100 Demon Dialogues), a little orange tabby cat beanie babie, Marie from Aristocats, the thing wrapped in plastic is a little Nightmare Before Christmas themed mini top hat that was a gift, a Smilodon I got from the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, a pink alpaca that was a gift from a friend, Ash Williams Evil Dead, a blue dragon orb that my friend bought me bc it reminded her of Underling Bad End Theater, a bushbaby (hidden behind the blue dragon), two Webkins cat plushies (the tuxedo cat is named Andy and the orange tabby is named Allie), a black cat orb that I bought at the mall when I was out with friends, a sock monkey superhero from my dad and stepmom for my birthday, a leopard print scalemate that my friend @/hiddency handmade for me years ago, two different cheetah plushies under the scalemate (the more squished one on the left is named Piston, my dad came up with it when i was really little, and the one on the right more in the front is named Cheese and he's my emotional support boy), a leopard print Baphomet plush whom I lovingly call Baphy (Dark Lord plush in the color Rockabilly from Killstar, limited line), a black cat that you can BARELY see (I've had her for so long that I KNOW she has a name but I cannot remember it for the life of me), a calico cat orb, another black cat you can barely see (I stole that one from work), SkippyJon Jones, he's wearing a Disney Cheshire Cat mouse ear hat and one of those ears has a pin of the exact same hat pierced in the ear, ANOTHER cheetah plushie that was a gift from a friend, Spyro the Dragon, a sea lion plushie that you can barely see behind Spyro's horns, and a shiba inu.

Stuff that doesn't fit on the shelf includes: a life sized cheetah (who my mom named Mr. Cheetah), with a giant python on his back (I wanted to adjust it so you could see the entire thing but I saw a spider in that corner the other day so I didn't wanna touch it too much), and on my bed is a cat plushie that was a gift from a friend, it sleeps on my bed every night :)

and that's just the stuff in my bedroom.

These little guys are on my desk

Left to right: a yellow cat plushie that's made to be decapitated (its head is velcroed onto its body), a tiny chocolate milk carton stuffy, a little porg that my mom found on top of a trash can at Disneyland and took it home and washed it and gave it to me, and a purple borb (bird orb) that someone I don't talk to anymore made for me.

Hope that was comprehensive enough ;3

#dare answers #general ask #anonymous #long post #plushies #stuffed animals #plushie collection #the person who i dont talk to anymore. they were the one that stopped talking to me one day #i was a shit in high school so i get it #no one is allowed to make fun of my bedroom either #edit: i remembered the thing my dad backed on kickstarter that got me the demon plushie

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ronaldmorton · 7 years ago

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Gift Guide: Dog Lover Items

My Heart Beats Dog®, does yours? Do you know someone who is a dog lover to his or her very core? Maybe you are a dog lover of the highest order (if you are, you are in good company here). Why not treat yourself and/or the dog lover in your life with some clever gift giving?

One of the most fun aspects of being a dog journalist is discovering new items for dog lovers. One of the coolest things about being a dog parent is embracing the “every day is like Christmas Day” mantra that dogs exude 24/7/365. Here are 25 dog lover items to make gift giving, early holiday shopping, or gift yourself ‘just because’ moments a little easier. Ooooh, and none of these items will break the bank! Celebrate!

1 Expandable 13-Pocket Handbag Insert Cosmetic Bag Organizer: Under $12: Combine your love of dogs with the perfect sized pouch to hold your cell phone, cosmetics, credit cards, keys, doggie poop bags, treats, and more. Great for inside a purse or an overnight tote.

2 Willow Tree Angel of Friendship Figurine: Under $20: We own this one in the larger and smaller versions and it is so precious. For anyone who loves dogs, this 5” tall figurine celebrates the human-dog bond.

3 Dog Paw Necklace in Sterling Silver with Gemstones: Under $30: Both the dog paw pendant and the snake chain are solid .925 sterling silver. The stones are genuine turquoise that have been color enhanced. A premium quality necklace for that special dog lover.

4 Set of Three Dog lovers Sterling Silver Earrings with Crystals: Under $25: These are adorable stud earrings, perfect for a second or third piercing or as the main attraction in the ear. For three pair, this is a bargain and a dog lover stocking stuffer!

5 Sydney Love Dogs & Cats Convertible Weekender Carry-On Bag: Under $60: There isn’t much in the Sydney Love collection that this dog lover does not own. If it’s dog themed, we’ve got it. This bag travels with me extensively, I’ve taken it on a plane, for weekend trips, and I use it for my dog’s essentials, too. It is 100 percent nylon and a perfect size!

6 Keaza Women’s Dog Cotton Socks: Set of 5 With Cute Box: Under $15: Soft, breathable, moisture wicking, odor fighting, totes adorbs dog socks: These are the socks that get dog lovers noticed. Five pairs for this price is a steal!

7 Dog is Good Welcome Diversity Magnet: Under $10: UV coated magnet that is perfectly sized at 4” x 6” and embraces all dogs: From small to tall. Cute for your file cabinet, refrigerator, at work or home.

8 Simply Charmed Magnetic Dog Wine Charms or Glass Markers: Under $20: Dogs and wine: Life is good! These wine glass charms are perfect for birthday gifts, hostess gifts, housewarming presents, thank you gifts or just because you love giving a unique wine gift to a dog lover.

9 Woof Vertical Photo Frames: Under $25: What dog lover do you know who does not have like 10 bazillion photos of their dog(s)? Black finish on a wood frame with silver lettering makes this item a stand out. Check out the text on each. Fits 4” x 6” images.

10 Woof Photo Album (holds 80 pics): Under $12: For dog lovers of the highest order, this is a cute album to go with the above Woof frame. Fill it with pictures or let the recipient woof it up with his or her dog photos. Holds 4 x 6 images.

11 Dog Pens: Pack of 8: Under $10: Black ink color, a variety of dog designs, gel pens to sketch, color, write, journal about your dog. Nice in stockings, even better on your desk, in a purse, on the go.

12 Scotch Dog Tape Dispenser: Under $15: Sticking to the office theme, this refillable tape dispenser is great for home or office.

13 Life is Better With a Dog Notepad: Under $7: This adorable note pad has 75 sheets and the enclosure is magnetic. Note pad size is 3” x 4” and great to drop in that tote bag above.

14 Shabby Chic Perpetual Dog Wooden Desk Calendar: Under $30: Featuring interchangeable blocks and dates, idea dog lover gift for home or office. Three color choices.

15 Love My Dog Artisan Hand Painted Wine Glass: Under $20: Lolita glass in a gift box, this wine glass features a unique cocktail recipe under its base. Hand wash, 15 ounces, gorgeous!

16 Dog Lover Cotton Apron: Under $20: We own it, we love it, we get compliments galore. I can’t bake worth a lick, but I can look good burning things! Designed by Ulster Weaver, stylish, 100 percent cotton, one size fits most

17 Set of Three Dog Themed Cookie Cutters: Under $10: Decorate and suit to any occasion, whether biscuits for your dogs or for cookies for your family, three cute cookie cutters under $10 bucks is a steal.

18 Custom Dog Breed Rolling Pin: Under $35: Etsy at its finest, dog lovers unite! Made of wood and beech woof, ships worldwide from Poland. Handmade so you can make cookies in your favorite dog breed!

19 Funny Dog Wall Art: $10+ : In our house, we pretend to talk like the dog. Admit it, you or someone you know does it, too. That sentiment is what captured our eye on this dog wall art. Choose your size and style, plain or matted.

20 I Work Hard to My Dog Doesn’t Have To Wooden Sign: $10: This says it all, and we proudly display this in our home office.

21 Allisandro Soft Warm Fleece Throw Blanket: Under $15: Paw prints and warmth: One for you, one for the dog, or share it like we do. Machine washable, dries fast, use it year round. Make a cuddle puddle!

22 The Twelve Dogs of Christmas Novel: Under $15: What’s Christmas without a good dog-themed mystery? Get in the holiday spirit year-round with this 5-star reviewed novel from David Rosenfelt. Available in Kindle or print.

23 Try Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial: You guys, I love Prime so much, if I had a tail, I’d be wagging it right now. There are a ton of benefits to being an Amazon Prime member. Fast and free shipping on over 50 million eligible items is a start. It pays for itself and we love it! Snag a free 30-day trial to see for yourself.

24 My Heart Beats Dog Ornament: Under $5: We display ours year-round. Deck the halls with boughs of dog loving sentiments! This heart-shaped ornament displays the ultimate dog lover expression, “My Heart Beats Dog.” Heart-shaped, shatterproof, satin-finished, and durable. Ornament is perfectly gift boxed as a present or to store for yourself year after year. A must-have for any dog lover to decorate their tree.

25 My Heart Beats Dog Circle Logo Shirt: Under $15: A sweet style that reveals the eternal circle of love for dogs. My Heart Beats Dog is the ultimate quote for dog lovers. Wear this t-shirt to show the world just how much you love dogs!

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ronaldmorton · 7 years ago

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Gift Guide: Dog Lover Items

12 Scotch Dog Tape Dispenser: Under $15: Sticking to the office theme, this refillable tape dispenser is great for home or office.

13 Life is Better With a Dog Notepad: Under $7: This adorable note pad has 75 sheets and the enclosure is magnetic. Note pad size is 3” x 4” and great to drop in that tote bag above.

14 Shabby Chic Perpetual Dog Wooden Desk Calendar: Under $30: Featuring interchangeable blocks and dates, idea dog lover gift for home or office. Three color choices.

15 Love My Dog Artisan Hand Painted Wine Glass: Under $20: Lolita glass in a gift box, this wine glass features a unique cocktail recipe under its base. Hand wash, 15 ounces, gorgeous!

20 I Work Hard to My Dog Doesn’t Have To Wooden Sign: $10: This says it all, and we proudly display this in our home office.

DOG LOVER FLASH SALE

Two of our most popular dog lover store items are on sale. Hurry, sale expires 07/31 at 11:59 pm EDT.

My Heart Beats Dog Ornament: Half price sale at $3.99!!!

My Heart Beats Dog Ladies T-Shirt: 40% off!! Priced at $10.99!!!

DOG LOVER FLASH GIVEAWAY

Because our birthday is on December 25th and because we love Christmas so much, we are passing on the celebration to you! Giveaway closes 07/31 at 11:59 pm EDT.

Three lucky winners have the opportunity to win a dog lover surprise!

Contest Rules here (18 and older, USA only, please)

a Rafflecopter giveaway http://ift.tt/1viXyY4

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thimberlina · 8 years ago

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3 years ago Sheila from Sewchet thought up the fantastic idea for us crafty folk to have a Secret Santa, and called it Stitching Santa! I didn’t join in the first year, I was a little shy as I’d not been blogging very long, but jumped in feet first when it was announced the year after.

Up until I joined in for the first time in 2015 (read about my reveal here) I never dreamt that I’d have anything under my tree that would make me proper excited just like when I was a child. But Stitching Santa did just that! It was like believing in Father Christmas all over again!

My parcel arrived and took pride of place under the tree. It came from Kim who blogs at The Material Lady.

On Christmas morning H had set his alarm for 6am, and I leapt out of bed too at this time to open my special pressies when I heard him getting up!

The first gift I found as I opened my parcel was a pattern magazine. It was a burda style, but in Spanish, with lots of patterns inside. Lots of tracing…..she must have read about my crazy love of tracing….I’ve one or 2 patterns traced off that I’ve not even cut out yet. I just find it really therapeutic!

There’s some very stylish makes, and very on trend, I think sometimes the Europeans are quite a bit more ahead of us in the fashion stakes.

I’ll need to learn fabric types, especially needing to know if a stretch or woven is required, one of the first things I might make is this dress….. You can’t see properly but there’s a peplum that stops short of the front, and it’s more fitted that it looked in the line drawing. I think the detail at the bottom would draw the eye away from my not so narrow waist!

Then there was a toiletries bag filled with goodies…… Kim used a free pattern from Rhonda’s Creative Life. I’m not going to use it for toiletries as I don’t want to spoil it, instead I’m going to use if to take my ‘to-do’ stuff to work – that’ll be my iPad, it’s charger and whatever crochet or hand sewing I have on the go. It drives me mad if we have a quiet spell and i’ve nothing with me to do. It’s usually just on the seat next to me in a carrier bag and it all ends up all over the place when I brake hard – which happens quite a lot when some plonker doesn’t hear the sirens or see the blue lights!

Not only had Kim been busy sewing, she’d been crocheting too. She made me these cute face scrubbies too from The Stitchin’ Mommy. These are just fab! I thought they were too nice to use too and put them on display in my bathroom but did use them and they’re ace! Even H thinks so – I’m going to make him some blue ones so he doesn’t pinch mine!

And she’s been doing some sticking and gluing too! She made me this fabric covered notebook – she must have seen my comment admiring Sheila’s on her blog when she wrote a tutorial how to make one. I’m going to use it for my sewing plans and aspirations for 2017.

As well as been busy making, Kim also managed to spend the £10 wisely definitely got value for money – there must be a bit of a Yorkshire lass in there somewhere!

Snippers!! These are fab! I’ve always wanted some off these as I’ve seen other sewers wearing them round their neck. So a couple of years ago i bought some, but they just wouldn’t snip properly. These certainly do and have been put to good use already!

A cow tape measure! I must admit I wondered what it was at first, until I pulled one of it’s ears! How cute! This will be handy for in my handbag. I usually keep a normal one but it gets tangled.

A bobbin and thread matcher upper! What a good idea, I’ve seen these on blogs but not in real life!

A bias maker, this can also be used to add fusible iron on bias onto fabric, I’ve seen this online too and will investigate further!

Thank you so much Kim for your presents and all the thought that’s gone into them! And thankyou to the management for wrapping them up and posting them off. I feel very lucky considering how poorly you’ve been, you must have gotten started in good time to get all the handmade gifts made in time.

Now onto what I made/bought and collected to send off to my Stitching Santa recipient who was Rita from Rita’s Design.

She’s Hungarian but now lives in Germany with her husband and 2 young boys. I already follow Rita but reread some of her older blog posts and did quite a bit of stalking and rummaging around her blog to get a feel for what I thought I could made and buy her to go in her special parcel.

I started acquiring a few bits and pieces to go in the parcel even before Stitching Santa had been announced and before knowing who I’d be playing Santa for. Stitchy sorts of things that would suit anyone into sewing. I then added some more after stalking Rita’s blog.

The animal fabric is left from the quilt I made for a new member of the family. There was a decent fat quarter ish size left and I thought maybe it would come in useful for making something for her boys.

The reusable swatch kit was a spare one from a giveaway I’d previously organised.

And then the 2 patterns were freebies from magazines – with Rita not being from England I thought it would be unlikely that she would have them, and reading her blog I learnt she’s venturing into the world of sewing with jersey.

And my copy of Love Sewing Magazine – I wouldn’t normally part with this so easily but as it was late being despatched they sent subscribers an e version, so I was happy for Rita to have my hard copy.

And just a few more freebies….! A Yorkshire tea bag! Hopefully Rita will enjoy this whilst sat sewing at her machine.

A heart shaped squishy tree decoration – this was from Cyber mom – it could also double up as a pin cushion.

8 pieces of fabric that came free with a magazine.

A tunisian crochet hook. I’ve no idea if Rita can do tunisian crochet, but she’s very crafty so I imagine she can turn her hand to anything!

And finally a couple of embroidery threads which have been added to my stash from someone elses so also count as ‘free’!

Now onto to how I spent my £10. I was very mindful that I couldn’t buy anything too heavy as I was posting my parcel abroad.

When I went to the Knitting and Stitching show back in November I spent all the money there (except the spool) and got lots for my money!!

The first thing I bought was these cute jeans/pants pattern which would be perfect for her boys! Only £1.50!! The lady said “you do know it’s in German?”. Of course I did – and Rita’s learning German so no problem! Hopefully they’ll be straight forward!

This was the biggest purchase – it’s ones of those things that flips onto your wrist and has a magnetic pin holder attached!

Some embroidery scissors. Last year Sheila gave me some with a needle keeper attached. I pinched the idea and used one of the squares that I’d made when I went to Raggedy Annie’s class at the Fabbadashery.

And finally this spool of gorgeous tape that I picked up from TKMAX very cheaply! I did by too so I can sew them in things I make too!

And a made a few things too…..

I didn’t have a lot of time in front of my machine so set about early in December to crochet a scarf for Rita. I had just one ball of this yarn in my stash so it was never going to be very big, and I couldn’t go out and buy another! So it’s quite thick and just long enough to tuck under a coat.

And a zipper pouch in some Liberty cotton I had left from making my PJs….. I used the cover stitch in an attempt to do some fancy quilting, and also to insert the zip.

So that’s my round up of Stitch Santa 2016!

I have loved taking part, have loved reading all the reveals and seeing what everyone else has sent and received and made, and really really can’t thank Sheila enough for organising.

Fingers crossed we can do it all again in 2017!!

Stitching Santa 2016 – The Reveal 3 years ago Sheila from Sewchet thought up the fantastic idea for us crafty folk to have a Secret Santa, and called it Stitching Santa!

#stitchingsanta #gifts

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