Table and Toto Totebag

Custom bichon and poodle illustration on Canvas Totebag for Jackee!!

Toto in a shower

I have been putting up pictures of Toto when she's all puffy and fluffy and adorable.
Here's one spoiler:

HAHA

Custom Leopard Flap

Custom Leopard flap for Vicki!

Toto of the day

Destroyed Studs Tutorial

Whether you're a total prepster or a rock 'n roll diva, there's no denying that studs are a must-have. The studs trend blossomed in Spring 2009 and died down somewhere last year. However, studs (like the rocker attitude) never say die! They evolved, and they are back. They add instant flair to everything from jeans to sandals, and lend a slight edginess to even the fussiest of fabrics. And after all, who doesn't love to be surrounded by studs, right?

In this Tutorial, I'll be showing you guys how to get the destroyed effect on studs. So you can stud your items!!



Things you need:
1) Poke Studs
2) Unwanted cardboard
3) Spray paint (colour of your choice)
4) Fine sand paper

Steps:
Select from silver or gold studs. I will be using silver studs in this tutorial.
Prepare a piece of corrugated cardboard. You can slice a portion off a cardboard carton. It's better to use a softer (not so sturdy) cardboard.



Push the studs down with the poke part perpendicular to the cardboard.
This will secure the studs easily! Space them out accordingly.



Prepare the spray paint of your choice. I will be using black.
You can try different combinations such as pink on gold studs, blue on gold studs, white on silver studs or even gold on silver studs and vice versa.

Spray the studs at a distance in thin layers.
Try this: Spray from 4 directions (Right, left, front and back) a thin layer. Wait for 10 mins so that it dries completely, then repeat. For the best effect, coat the studs with spray paint 3 times.

DO NOT spray a thick layer and expect it to dry evenly!



When completely dried, remove and store them in a container.



Next, tear a small portion off your sandpaper.



Hold the small piece sandpaper with your fingers and move it along the pointed edges.
DO NOT be rough. Make sure to sand off the paint bit by bit.



Tadah! This is what you'll get.
Destroyed Studs!
The sprayed on colour on top, with the base colour revealing.

Try sanding off more/ or less on a different stud. I think the uneven effect looks good. You can even leave one pointed side untouched, so that only 3 sides will reveal the base (in this case, silver) colour.



Use the studs on bags, purses, shoes, greeting cards, wall deco (haha!).
I used them on my journal.



And.. I have studs for sale!

Colour: Silver/ Gold
Size: 11mm x 11mm

80 studs for $19

Poodle Club Updates

Thank you all for emailing me or commenting to show interest! There are currently 7 poodles in the club! Considered great for a newly formed club lah! HAHA. For those who have got friends who have poodles, please help spread!

We have decided that Poodle Gatherings will be held on the 3rd Saturday evening of each month.

The next session will be on 23th April, 6:30pm at Haji Lane. We will be celebrating Toby's birthday. He turns 3 on that day! I will be informing members and for those who are interested to join us, comment away! :)

For suggestions (eg. venue, games, mini competitions, match-making sessions, birthday parties!!), please also do not hesitate to email me at poodlecraft@gmail.com!

In the meanwhile, Eileen sent me a picture of herself and Prince:



How adorable! :)

Toto Chirps and performs smart stunt!

Are your poodles "CHIRPY" too? Toto always "chirps" whenever she gets impatient, excited, or when she plainly wants to attract attention. haha. Her way of communicating with us is through chirping. Finally got it on tape!!

My motive of filming this short video is to show you guys how adorable (and smart) Toto is!! Watch on (about 1:30) to find out what she did to "transport" her toy aeroplane (which is almost as big as she is) through a tiny opening into the room where my brother and I is.

Pardon all the weird noises we made.
Don't all of us produce such sounds while "conversing" with pets or babies?
HAHAHA

NEWS!

P.s. Inserted a poodle button for you guys to click on. It takes you to the Poodle Club page haha!
Also click on the [f] and like Poodlecraft on Facebook k? :)

Poodle Bank!

Look what I found!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OMG so adorable.

SMILING POODLE PIGGY BANK

Makes me happy. As usual, I cannot resist anything poodle. Must buy!!

So... I bought 1 home. Haha

But this is still the cutest and my most loved.

:)

Toto loves suntanning!!

See how she chooses a spot where sun is shining on?

She is quite the tiny actually. She only takes up one tile.
Let me go measure the tile now.....

Back! It's 7.5" x 7.5"

Haha

*Premium* Twin Cat Velcro Journal - Silver

*PREMIUM*

Twin Cat Velcro Journal - SIlver (M)
Daler Rowney Hardcover sketchbook + Cover

* Measurements (L x B x H): 5.5" x 8.5 x 1"


FEATURES:
* Metallic Leopard Fur

* Synthetic Ostrich Leather Trimming

*Black Velcro Fabric across
(to attach velcro pieces!)

* Fully padded to protect your sketchbook
* Detachable matching 6" velcro strap piece to bind your sketchbook
* Studded spine
* Removable journal cover (Refillable)

* Customizations available!

$49 (without studs)
$59 (with studs)

*Also available in Large ($69/$79)



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