Invited to a Doggie Party

A few weekends ago Tama and I had the opportunity to get out of the studio and do something fun. We attended a doggie party hosted by our friends at Sew Doggy Style, click on the link to see more pics and their blog.

All the dogs were treated like royalty.  Constant photo ops, tasty treats, and off leash romping.

Doggie paradise.

Tama had a great time, unfortunately he had a slight tummy ache the next day. Must have got a hold of too many treats. This little dog knows how to party and so does his doggie pals.

Thanks for the invite Sew Doggy Style!!

2012 Olympics

Tama, Fresa, and I are watching the Olympics. Here are there uniforms for the Doggy Olympics!

Project Runway Week 1 Challange

You saw my sketches in a previous post, now here is my creative process and final designs... for Project Runways season 10 Week 1 challenge.

The Challenge: Designers had to come prepared with a look that embodies and represents them. The next part of the challenge was to create a companion look with a $100 budget.

Here we go....

My Sketches

The 2 designs and fabrics I chose to work with.

 

Drafted some patterns, cut the fabric, and went straight to work.

Working away!!

They're done!!

Time for the Runway.... more like a photo shoot.

 

The first look: Fresa, striking a pose!

Second look: Fresa, looking hot!

If these were shirts at a department store I would buy them, lol.

For more behind the sceens and Fresa's photo shoot please visit our Facebook Page.

Christmas in July Sale

The California Chi is having a Christmas in July sale that lasts through August 31, 2012. Throughout the coming weeks items will be added to an album on Facebook. You can purchase through what is listed on my Etsy store or leave your paypal information in a comment on the item you wish to purchase, so I may invoice you.

BIG Thanks to Fresa and Grumble for decorating the tree and wearing fleece pajamas on the beach, BOL.

National Craft for your Local Shelter Day

On Saturday July 21 crafters and animal lovers gathered to make items for 8 Fresno shelters. A new holiday created by our friends at Sew Doggy Style, embraces pet crafts and animals in need. The California Chi was there helping make history.

 To spread the word doggy pals across the nation posed with the date to create awareness.

Many crafts were worked on all day and into part of the night. We contributed some adopt me bandanas and tug toys.

Check out this video on the event from our local news.

Project Runway Challenge

Project Runway, season 10 aired on Thursday night. Beforehand I decided to take the Project Runway Challenge. What is the Project Runway Challenge?

Each week the designers face a new design challenge. I am going to take on the same challenges the designers face, but there is a spin to it. I will not be make apparel for people..... the designs will be for pets!
I will be blogging throughout the season each week with the challenge, my creative process, and designs.

These are my sketches from last night's challenge.

Stay tuned for more on this weeks challenge!!!

Pug Dogs For Happy Kids

Luisa Via Roma offers luxury fashion by high end designers, shipped around the world. As a spring charity event they put together “Pug Dogs for Happy Kids.”  Essentially this collection was of fashionable stuffed pugs.  23 pugs were dressed in famous designer wears; such as, Versace, Roberto Cavalli, and Valentino; to name a few. 

These adorable and colorful pugs were adoptable through bidding on eBay. From March 19^th to June 5^th of 2012, three pugs a week were up for grabs. One week the auction of 2 pugs took place in Taobao. Proceeds went to UNICEF (http://www.unicef.org/), a charity that advocates for children.  In this particular arrangement the money raised would go to benefit the children of Bangladesh. The project Appropriate Resources for Improving Street Children’s Environment (ARISE), by UNICEF will be using these funds to help high risk children.

Overall Luisa Via Roma raised about 32.000 Euros which equates to about $39,158.40 in US dollars. The highest bid pug was Vogue’s. It sold for an astounding 4.210,00 Euros ($5,153.88 US). Lowest bid pug was during the Taobao auction. Francesco Scognamiglio's pug raised 146.00 Euro (4179.07 US).      

Money well spent for the bidders, being able to own a one of a kind designer accessory and contribute to a good cause. Priceless.

For more pictures and information on these adorable pugs and designers visit, http://www.luisaviaroma.com/landing.aspx?page=pug-dogs-for-happy-kids

Coming back...

Its been over a year since I last blogged. I can't believe how busy I have been, but I'm back.... or at least making an effort to blog on the regular. Everything takes time.

I've got some great ideas for my business and some fun stuff to blog about.

Stay tuned...