Posh Pooch Designs Dog Clothes

And The Winners Are...........

2012-02-24T15:49:00.001-06:00

Thank you to All

Who participated in our contest!!

I just love Giving things Way!

First off---

here is a FREE

Sock Monkey Water Bottle Cozy

Crochet Pattern

The First Winner is ......

"Cara"

and

the 2nd Winner is ...........

"Crystal"

Contact me by Sunday noon, Feb. 26th,
Through the contact tab

over on the left of the Blog.

With your choice :

Sock Monkey Crochet pattern or Actual Hat.

If you chose the hat

be sure to include your dog's head

measurement in inches.

And Which Style you would like.

Thanks!

Featured Artist - SUZOOM

2012-02-23T08:04:00.000-06:00

Today I am featuring an amazing Glass Artist -

SUZOOM

She designs charms and beads from glass.

She has an Etsy Shop full of assorted charms.

dogs, cats, sea animals, beads.

and more.

I sent her a picture of each of my Dog's

and she designed a charm that lookes just like them.

They are just stunnung!

I wish you could see them in person!

Rosie

Maximo

These are the pictures I sent her of Maximo and Rosie.

She even captured thier facial expresssions.

Look at the detail in the faces!

She has lots of ready made items

and does Custom work too.

To See more of her art work -

click this LINK

She can even make them into earrings!

Thanks, for coming by!

Blog Contest - Which Sock monkey Dog you Like Best???

2012-02-20T19:46:00.001-06:00

Contest -
Which Sock Monkey Dog Hat Do you like the best???

Contest will run until Feb. 24th,

Friday at 12:00 noon.

What to do???? -
1. Follow my Blog
2. Then Comment here on the blog, that you are following AND which Sock monkey Hat ( 1-10) you like the best.

How do you Win???? -
I will Randomly choose 1 winner for every 10 comments.

What do you Win????
You can choose Either a Free Sock Monkey Pattern or Free Custom made Sock Monkey Dog hat.

1. Patriotic
2. Zebra
3. Pink
4. Earflap
5. Blue
6. Camo Green
7.Tangarine
8. Cinnamon Twist
9. Traditional
10. Birthday

So..Which Sock Monkey Do you Like Best??

President's Day at Posh Pooch Designs

2012-02-20T08:00:00.002-06:00

Happy President's Day!

1. Red, White and Blue

Billed Dog Hat

For hat click here

For Crochet pattern Click here

2. Patriotic Flag Dog Sweater

for Sweater Click here

For Crochet Pattern Click here

3. Patriotic Dog Collar

FREE Crochet Pattern-click here

PDF download click here

for a Collar - click here

Happy Presidents Day!

Granny Squares To The Rescue - week 1

2012-02-17T07:38:00.001-06:00

If you would like to get involved with

"Granny Squares To The Rescue"

Here is a the link That explains it.

GSTTR

Here is what we have after

only 1 week!

I haven't counted them yet,

but I am going to Start sorting them

into color combinations.

you can make any kind of granny squares you want--

you can see several styles in this pic.

Here is a link If want to learn how to make a Basic Granny Square

Here is a link to lots of Granny Squares

I am going to take the opportunity to learn

some new styles of granny squares too.

Please, Keep the Granny Squares coming!

Donation To :Because of You Chihuahua Rescue"

2012-02-15T07:59:00.001-06:00

I am Very Excited to Announce that

Posh Pooch Designs,

with the help of many others,

raised $100.00 for the

Because of you Dog Rescue.

My goal was to raise $100.00

We almost didn't make it..

But pulled through at the end.

This is our 2nd fund raiser for this dog Rescue.

And I am planning on doing one

each year around this time.

Chihuahua are a special breed of Dog -

Small and Mighty

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!

Let's do it again next year!

Granny Squares to the Rescue!!!!

2012-02-07T08:29:00.001-06:00

I was looking at all my Left over yarn balls and Thought,

"I could make granny squares and make Dog Blankets,

then auction them off to raise money for a dog Rescue."

And Then I thought, "What if I asked all my

"yarn addicted friends" to get involved.

We all have yarn left overs.

Here is "part" of my left overs.

How to get involved:

1. Make 5 inch Granny squares - you can make these any colors, or style. For a 3 ft X 3 ft dog blanket, it will take 49 squares per blanket.

(10 inch squares can alsobe used)

2. Yarn - Please, use worsted weight yarns that are washable - since we are making them for dogs.

3. Send your Squares to me - and I will stitch them together into the blankets.

Send to:

Granny Squares to the Rescue

C/O Posh Pooch Designs

21701 Swale Ave.

Parker, Colorado 80138

4. When - My Goal is to have all the blankets ready to auction by August 1st. -- So start sending them in now and lets see how many blankets we can make!

5. Which Dog Rescues- I support the "Because of you Chihuahua Rescue, but I am open to any suggestions--if you donate Granny Squares, you have a say in which rescues we will support.

Lastly, I was asked, "I have some left over yarn balls but cannot make granny squares, can I send you my left overs for the dog blankets?"

Sure, That would be great!

Any questions,

contact me through my contact tab on

the left of the blog.

Product Review- Tails Untold Story

2012-02-06T14:11:00.000-06:00

I Stumbled upon a really Cool Thing!
"Tails Untold"

Here is press release

that was written about it!

LET YOUR PET BE THE STAR IN A TAILS UNTOLD® ADVENTURE BOOK

Unique Gift Opportunity for Pet Lovers

Create Your Pet’s Own Beautifully Illustrated Hard Cover Book!

A new website www.tailsuntold.com lets you create a one-of-a-kind, hard cover coffee table pet book. With your pet’s special and unique characteristics and photos that you provide, Tails Untold® creates a beautifully illustrated book for you, your family and friends to read and enjoy for days on end.

Susan Lyman, marketing professional and founder of Tails Untold® said, “you have probably seen many personalized children’s books on the market but now you can have your own personalized, beautifully illustrated pet book. There is nothing quite like a Tails Untold® Adventure Book on the market today.”

It’s easy to have your book created! On the Tails Untold® website, you fill out a questionnaire about your pet and upload your pet’s photos. Tails Untold® puts your pet’s characteristics, including: favorite toy, place to sleep, play and more into a whimsical and fun storyline. Your pet’s photos are then artistically placed within each beautifully illustrated page.

Tails Untold’s® first adventure book is in New York City! Watch your pet ride in a Yellow Taxi Cab visit Grand Central, Rockefeller Center, Broadway, the Empire State Building and more. Your pet becomes a New York City tourist seeing all the exciting sights in this city that never sleeps. Eventually, Tails Untold® will have a series of adventure books for your pet to explore like Paris, Rome, London and more.

A Tails Untold® Personalized Pet Book is a wonderful book for all ages to read and enjoy and it makes a great gift. It is also a perfect gift for the pet loving persons who have everything! Tails Untold® believes every pet deserves a loving home so we donate a percentage of the sale of each book to an animal shelter or rescue.

Isn't This a fantastic idea--

I want one for my grandkids with thier

new dog, Peppermint

"Because of you Chihuahua Rescue" Fund Raiser

2012-02-03T08:38:00.000-06:00

Its February and That means:

it is time For our 2nd Annual Fund Raiser For

The Because of you Chihuahua Rescue

"Because of You Chihuahua Rescue is a rescue located in Edmond, Oklahoma. We are incorporated with the State of Oklahoma and are a 501(c)3 non-profit group. We are a small rescue and passionate about the Chihuahua breed and their well being.

"Because of You" is dedicated to finding loving "forever homes" for unwanted, unloved, and homeless Chihuahua dogs."

Purchase a Fun St. Patrick's Day

Decorative Dog Collar for $5.00

and the whole $5.00 goes to the Chi Rescue.

The Collar is a slide on decorative collar, V- Stich and

trimmed with fun fur,

and embellished with either a

bow tie or clover with a gem.

Click This link for Details:

St. Patrick's Day Dog Collar - Fund Raiser

If you would prefer to purchase the

Crochet Pattern you can do so for $2.50

At my

Ravelry Store

The Whole $2.50 also Goes to

The Chihuahua Rescue.

Runs through Feb 14th

White with green trim and Green Clover with gem.

Green collar with white trim and a white bow tie with gem.

I am charging $2.50 For shipping to cover the

Shipping, Artfire Fees and Paypal Fees.

I'M BACK!!!! New Spring items!

2012-01-31T11:18:00.001-06:00

I am back form vacation and ready for Spring to come.

Here some of our

New Spring items

Butterflies, Cupcakes,

hearts and flowers

You can design your own

Spring Dog Sweater.

You choose

The Style, the colors,

and the appliques.

Rosie is wearing a black Spring Sweater

with pink and purple trim and 3 bright butterflies.

Buffy is wearing a soft pink with

white triem Reg. Dog Sweater with 1 white daisys.

And you can even choose Striped or solid colors!

So the Possibilites are enless!!

All of these and more Dog Sweaters

can be found in my

Artfire Store

On Vacation but Not Closed

2012-01-26T09:02:00.000-06:00

Posh Pooch Designs

is on Vacation for 6 days---

Jan 26th -the 31st.

My Raverly Store is OPEN

For Immediate

Crochet pattern

Downloads.

and

My Artfire Store is OPEN

For All Dog

Hats, Sweaters

and more

I have however,

Closed my Etsy shop

for the 6 days.

All my crochet patterns

can be purchased at my

Ravery store at the same prices.

See ya soon!

Year of The Dragon Dog Hat and Cape

2012-01-24T09:37:00.000-06:00

Year of the Dragon

Dog hat and Cape

Designed with the small dog in mind.

If you would like the Crochet pattern

you can get it at both my

Etsy Shop

and

My Ravelry Shop

Crochet pattern has a complete picture tutorial

and instructions on measuring your dog and

adjusting the pattern to fit your dog.

If you would like to order the

Dragon hat and cape

for your pooch,

you can get it from my

Artfire Store

The Dragon Hat and cape

is a custom made item for your dog ,

using your dog's head and length measurements.

Happy New Year!

Crochet Pattern- Leprechaun Dog Hat

2012-01-16T13:44:00.000-06:00

Maximo is modeling

the Leprechaun Dog Hat

PDF Download here

I think she looks so funny in this pic!

The pattern:

Skill Level : Easy

Materials:
Hook : J
Yarn Needle
Yarn :Worsted Weight --Green, Gold, Black and Rust

Stitches used:
Chain - ch
Single Crochet -sc
Half Double Crochet -hdc
Double Crochet - dc

This Crochet pattern was designed for dogs and pets, but it does not have any ear holes so it would also make a fun hat for babies, children and even adults.

Maximo's ( pictured) head measurement is 12 inches, The hat is not intended to fit, but rather to sit on top of the head.

Pattern:

R 1 : Ch 2, 10 dc in the 2nd ch from the hook, join, ch 2
R 2 : 1 dc in the same st as the ch2, 2 dc in each st around, join, ch 2
R 3 : 1 dc in the same st as the ch, *2 dc in the next 3 sts, 2 dc in the next st, Repeat from * around, join
R 4 : Using only the back loops ( on this row only), ch2 ,1 dc in each dc, join, ch2
R 5 : 1 dc in each dc, join ch 2
R 6 - 7 : Repeat R 5
R 8 : change to Black yarn, leaving the green yarn attached, 1 dc in each dc, join, tie off
R 10 : ch2, 1 dc in the same st as ch2, * 1 dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st, Repeat from * around, join,
R 11 : ch2, 1 dc in the same st as ch2, * 1 dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st, Repeat from * around, join, tie off.

Buckle:

With yellow yarn, ch 17, 1 hdc in 2nd ch from the hook, 1 hdc in the next 2 chs, 3 hdc in the next ch, *1 hdc in the next 4, 2 hdc in the next hdc, repeat from * 2 more times, join and tie off. Sew on to belt, on the back of the Sweater.

Braids : Make 2

Cut 3 ,14 inch pieces of the rust yarn.
With all three pieces together, pull them through one of the loops under the had brim, being sure to place the braids evenly apart. With two strands each braid to the bottom and tie a knot, cutting the ends to make them even.

Enjoy!

Green Grass Blanket

2012-01-12T11:33:00.000-06:00

I saw this Green Grass Prop Blanket Crochet Pattern By

Calleigh's Clips

The link for the Crochet Pattern : HERE

So I decided to make one

for photgraphing my Dogs and Dog items.

I used 2 strands of Worsted weight yarn

and one strand of Eyelash.

Maximo and Rosie Bell Love it!

I made mine bigger-- 30 X 23 inches.

And it will need to be blocked.

Here is a close up of the blanket--

Isn't it awesome!

I Love it!

$80.00 each

Because of the amount of yarn it takes.

So let me know if ya want one!

"Recycled Into Yarn" Blog

2012-01-10T22:25:00.002-06:00

Posh Pooch Designs
has been included

in a really Cool Blog called

"Recycled into Yarn".
(click the link above)

My Blog on How to make Tarn from T Shirts
is featured.

"Did you know that .......

you can make a coaster from a t-shirt?
you can make a basket from plastic grocery bags?
you can make a scrubby from a pair of pantyhose?
you can make a rug from an old bed sheet?
you can make an attractive handbag from vhs tape?"

"How is it possible? Because a t-shirt, a plastic bag, a pair of pantyhose, an old bed sheet, a pair of blue jeans and vhs tape all can be recycled into yarn.

Recycled Into Yarn

introduces you to talented recycled Designers that offer tutorials on how to make various types of recycled yarn and easy to follow crochet and knit patterns that you can make yourself.

Rosie Bell The Chihuahua is "Tebowing"

2012-01-08T22:34:00.000-06:00

Rosie Bell The Chihuahua

in her Denver Broncos Colors Hoodie

Is "Tebowing"

In honor of the Broncos win

against the Steelers.

Rosie Bell Tebowing

She is a praying chihuahua.

Sports team Dog Hoodie

Crochet Pattern.

To order a Dog Hoodie in

your Sports Team color

click the link.

Go Broncos!

"Hey Kitty" Dog Hat

2012-01-06T09:48:00.000-06:00

Newly Designed

"Hey Kitty" Dog Hat

Rosie Bell Modeling the new Hey Kitty Dog hat

I have had a lot of people asking me

to design a

"Hello Kitty" Dog hat.

So this is my own

interpretation of it.

The Crochet pattern can be

found at both my

Etsy shop

and

Ravelry Store

If you would like to order a

Custom made

"Hey Kitty"

hat for your Dog,

cat, bunny or pet,

you can do so from my

Artfire Store

"Hey Kitty"

Learming To Use the Knitting Looms

2012-01-02T09:58:00.004-06:00

I Love to Crochet and

I hate to Knit.

I was at Micheal's the other day and

They had these kits on sale, so I bought one.

I thought this would be a great way to

"KNIT" with out the needles.

It came with these 4 sizes

and a hook and needle.

I decided to make the smallest size,

just to see how it worked.

I chose some pretty teal chunky yarn

and got started.

Before I realized it I had

"Knitted" a pretty long tube.

I made it into a cute hat for Maximo.

But my granddaughter had a better idea.

She put it on her American Girl Baby doll

She got for Christmas!

I am going to make a bigger hat today..For me!

Calleigh's Clips is having a HUGE Give away!!!!

2012-01-01T12:44:00.001-06:00

Calleigh's Clips is having a huge Celebrations with a huge Give away!!!
Link to Blog

New Year Celebration Giveaway

"First of all I just wanted to thank all my fabulous fans and customers for making this a beyond successful year! I never would have imagined my business grow as much as it did and continues to do! I'm so very excited for the new year!!!

January marked two years of Calleigh's Clips and Crochet Creations. So I have a fun day planned on Facebook - Tuesday Jan 3. Mark your Calendars and get ready for lots of discounts, and lots of pattern giveaways! One of the most exciting things is that for that day only I will be giving away one of the new designs for that day only!!!

Next Tuesday I have 8 new patterns to release!!! Some are much requested, more critters, more holiday themed and one that isn't even a cape set but goes great with them! I want to kick start the event with a great prize giveaway!"

The prize :

Crochet a day -2012 Calendar 100 = crochet patterns

There are even 2

Posh Pooch Designs

Crochet patterns in this Calendar!!!!

Don't miss out!!

Paw Print Granny Square

2011-12-30T13:54:00.001-06:00

I Just found this really cool

Crochet Square with a

paw print worked into it.

This is not one of my patterns..Wish I would have thought of it!!!

But I will be making some of theses!

Isn't This Pawsome!

Here is the link for the FREE Pattern

This Blog I got the pattern from

is "Crochet N' More" and

has a lot of Fun free patterns.

A Penguin and a Skeleton!!!!!!

2011-12-24T08:42:00.000-06:00

Posh Pooch Designs has

2 new Dog hat Releases!!!!

Both hats are designed with the small in mind,

but have a pic and instructions on how to measure your dog's head and adjust the pattern to fit larger dogs.

1. The Penguin Dog Beanie Hat

The Hat is listed in my my Artfire Store

Crochet Pattern Can be found in my Etsy Shop

2. The Skeleton Dog Beanie hat

The hat is listed in my Artfire Store

Crochet pattern can be found in my Etsy Shop

Both Crochet Patterns can also be

found in my Ravelry Shop

for an immediate PDF file download.

Many new Items to come after the new year!

Merry Christmas

and

a Happy New year!

How to have A Dog Safe Christmas

2011-12-23T08:43:00.001-06:00

10 Steps for a Dog Safe Holiday Tree
Story link:

By: Dr. Debra Primovic

1. Choose the Right Spot. Pick an area where the tree can be enjoyed by the family but so much in the center activity that it can be easily knocked over. An area by the wall or in a corner is ideal and out of the traffic flow pattern of the house. Try to place the tree near an outlet so you don't have to run electrical cords long distances.

2. Prepare the Area. Lay down plastic sheeting or buy a "tree bag." This is an extra large trash bag used for live trees. Center the tree on the bag. When the season is over and you have removed the tree ornaments, pull the bag over the tree. This will catch the pine needles as they fall from the tree – and prevent them from being chewed or swallowed by your pet.

3. Secure the Tree. Many trees have been sent swaying by a rambunctious dog or puppy. Dogs can knock over a tree by rubbing against or playing under it. Pet can be injured if the trees or ornaments fall and break. You can place the tree in a corner and secure it from two sides to small hooks in the walls. Another trick is to place a small hook in the ceiling above the tree and use clear fishing line from the top of the tree to the hook. Apply gentle tension and tie. The clear line is invisible.

4. Hide the Cords. Electrical cords are a grave danger to pets – especially puppies and that tend to chew on anything. Cords can cause electrocution and serious injury or even death. Secure the cords by positioning them higher than the pet can reach or hiding them with special covers.

5. No Hooks. Check your ornaments and replace hooks with a loop of string tied in a knot. Ornaments often fall from the tree and pets may catch their mouths on or swallow the hooks.

6. Choose Safe Ornaments. There is no perfectly pet-safe bulb, as any ornament can be ingested and cause an intestinal obstruction. Pet "safer" bulbs would be plastic or wood. Glass bulbs on the lower limbs can be especially dangerous. If broken, pets can step on them and cut their feet or worse yet – treat the bulbs like a ball and chew on them causing them to break, resulting in mouth or throat trauma and bleeding. Many pet owners have learned the hard way not to place any ornaments on the lower limbs. Ornaments made of food may be especially attractive to pets.

7. Ribbons. Big red velvet ribbons are a lovely addition and may replace tinsel and garland that can be eaten dogs and caught in their intestine. Cats are especially attracted to the bright shiny tinsel and should really be avoided in households with cats. Ingestion of this material can cause intestinal obstruction that may require surgery.

8. Presents. Dogs love to investigate and most don't understand that the presents are not meant to be opened before Christmas Day. Decorative ribbons and string can be ingested, gifts can be destroyed by a playful pet. Consider storing the presents in a safe area until right before the holiday or make sure your pet is always supervised while investigating and searching for his special gift.

9. Sweep and Water. Sweep up the pine needles. Ingestion of needles can cause vomiting and gastric irritation. Keep the tree watered and only turn the lights on when you are at home. Risk of fire is always there with a live tree. Do not allow your pet access to the tree water to drink.

10. Supervise. The safest thing to do is to allow your pet access to the tree only when supervised. Pets that continue to want to bother the tree should be encouraged – using positive reinforcement – to leave it alone. Bitter apple can be sprayed on low branches for persistent chewers.

Consider these steps for a holiday safe tree. For other tips on holiday hazards, please click on Holiday Hazards.

I found this and thought I would share it for all the pet and dog lovers out there, Sara

Dog Bone Christmas Ornaments

2011-12-13T13:33:00.000-06:00

Dog Bone Christmas ornaments made from

non-edible Dough.

Recipe to make dough ornaments:

Ingredients
· 4 cups all-purpose flour
· 1 cup salt
· 1 1/2 cups warm water

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2. Mix flour and salt well. Gradually add water, stirring with a large spoon. Finish mixing with hands. Knead until soft and pliable.
3. Roll out on floured surface about 1/8 inch thick. Cut shapes with cookie cutters. Place on cookie sheets. With a toothpick make a hole in the top of the ornament for threading string. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) until hard, about 1 hour. Decorate with paint and varnish to preserve.

metal dog bone cookie cutter-

Dog bones ready to be decorated.

I used paint, and striped ribbon.

I also used hot glue to attache the ribbon to the back.

Sara

Posh Pooch Designs is Featured on Today.com

2011-12-12T14:12:00.000-06:00

WOW! I AM SO EXCITED!

Posh Pooch Designs

Featured on the

Today.com Webpage!

Ruff Weather Ahead

is the name of the Article.

Link

They Featured

the Snowman hat

and the Reindeer hat!

As well as, a small article about Posh Pooch Designs and about me, :O)!

There are several other really cute dogs in sweaters, too.

Please click on the link and look at the pics and articles.

It is really well done and very cute.

Thanks,

Sara

Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn YUMMY!!

2011-12-09T14:43:00.000-06:00

I need to bring a Christmas treat or Cookie for an exchange tomorrow.
Since I moved to Colorado..I just can not bake.
So...............I am making

Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn

Here is What I used:
1 Bag Microwave Popcorn (plain) popped
1 bag Peppermint Marshmellows
6 Blocks of Melting Chocolate
2 Blocks of white melting Chocolate
Red and White Sprinkles ( do not use the sugar kind, it's too grainy)
Several Candy canes Crushed
Wax paper
2 cookie Sheets
25 Christmas Sandwich Bags.

1. Lay out the wax paper in the Cookie Sheets.
2. Melt 2 blocks of the Cho. and drizzle across the wax paper.
3. Spread the popped popcorn across the Drizzzled cookie Sheets.
4. Sprinkle the marshmellows across the pop corn.
5. Melt the rest of the Choc. and drizzile across them again.
6. Sprinklle with the Crushed peppermint and the sprinkles.
7. Melt the white Choc. and Drizzle that also Across them.
8. Flip the mixture around gently, lightly coating the popcorn and the marshmellows.

9. Leave them To Dry about a hour, then divide into individual portions

putting them in the ssandwich bags.

Makes 25 individual bags, plus some left over for you to try.

Merry Christmas!