tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69634501955774474742024-03-13T17:48:38.826-05:00Best Friends Studios BlogBest Friends Studios offers unique gift ideas for people who love their pets. You'll find an assortment of personalized dog silhouette note cards, address labels, stationery, gift tags and book plate labels.Best Friends Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14920544967545340762noreply@blogger.comBlogger205125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963450195577447474.post-40795202928707517232011-02-20T09:33:00.000-06:002011-02-20T09:33:00.381-06:00Mardi Gras & St. Pat's Day Dog Breed Stationery<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3V1PlVq6l_BuORONxIAQYkm2Ft2Y1M491FW5uKrALIdkn8PftGDuokgncOepkzSlIrDmFfAa1T28LE_8WiePEfX4Df68M5RMGsMDYg59VbjFX0GmYsOfTfLrOEhfNxkhPmlRg3-mgX7yx/s1600/st.patsday.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3V1PlVq6l_BuORONxIAQYkm2Ft2Y1M491FW5uKrALIdkn8PftGDuokgncOepkzSlIrDmFfAa1T28LE_8WiePEfX4Df68M5RMGsMDYg59VbjFX0GmYsOfTfLrOEhfNxkhPmlRg3-mgX7yx/s1600/st.patsday.jpg" style="border: medium none;" /></a></div>I love switching things up for changing seasons and holidays. I shuffle plates in and out of my extensive collection of Fiesta®Ware so our kitchen is color-coordinated for Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, spring, summer, etc. So it's no surprise that I like my envelopes to reflect the season with holiday-themed <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/c-100-address-labels.aspx">dog breed address labels.</a> Since I'm usually focused on the bigger holidays, this year I decided to have a little fun with two of our smaller celebrations—Mardi Gras and St. Patrick's Day. <i>Laissez les bons temps rouler!</i><br />
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Hello everyone. I have received a request from one of my favorite customers, Jade. For her birthday, she is asking for donations for the wonderful organization <a href="http://www.drna.org/">Dachshund Rescue of North America</a>. I have worked with them in the past and love what they are doing for these adorable little dogs. If you have even just a little to give, it would be greatly appreciated. You can donate through Jade at the <a href="http://apps.facebook.com/causes/">Wishes Causes</a> website (which is a Facebook app) on this page:<a href="http://wishes.causes.com/wishes/213007?bws=day_before&m=4f136ac7"> http://wishes.causes.com/wishes/213007?bws=day_before&m=4f136ac7</a> Jade and I thank you for whatever help you can give.<br />
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And if you would like to adopt the little cutie you see in the photo above, you can go to this <a href="http://www.drna.org/09006">page</a> on the <a href="http://www.drna.org/09006">drna.org </a>website.<br />
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<i>Mary Ann</i><br />
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<div style="color: #4f4127; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding: 0pt 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Stray Rescue of St. Louis is an amazing dog and cat welfare organization here in St. Louis. They do phenomenal work taking care of this city's injured, abandoned, abused, and stray dogs and cats. They are a no-kill shelter which takes in these unfortunate animals, gives them medical care, and then rehabilitates them in hopes of placing them in loving homes. Randy Grim, the Founder of Stray Rescue, and his crew go out daily searching the streets of St. Louis armed with food and a tremendous amount of love. Please check out <a href="http://strayrescue.org/">strayrescue.org</a> for all of the details of their work.</span><br />
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And just a reminder that from now until Valentine's Day, <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/"><b>Best Friends Studios</b></a> will be donating 10% of all sales to <b><span style="color: #9fda00;">Stray Rescue,</span></b> a wonderful no-kill shelter in St. Louis. The winter months are particularly rough on homeless dogs and cats. Stray Rescue volunteers take to the streets to rescue and feed these animals who are literally left out in the cold. So stock up on doggy-inspired stationery and ornaments and know that your purchase will help a dog in need.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">The terrier mix, named Trix, in the picture above is up for adoption right now! Please check out her <a href="http://strayrescue.org/adopt/trix">bio.</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><br />
</span></div><ul style="color: #4f4127; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></ul>Best Friends Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14920544967545340762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963450195577447474.post-16930093643563634402011-01-27T11:56:00.000-06:002011-01-27T11:56:31.684-06:00If Dogs Were Our Teachers.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLrqK9AlSl9bqrupR8ytHs6szrHtLdWD0yCHzm1G-pY5XoyddmcLId3Bzx7Ha7HDZlhw8RuH8pu_efn1tiJeXioC0vEk8_cjEFuS0bFCMYyg2EN7JYXeiCW5a5zOAisyT-Zw7TxJ0UAkIF/s1600/Schaetze.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLrqK9AlSl9bqrupR8ytHs6szrHtLdWD0yCHzm1G-pY5XoyddmcLId3Bzx7Ha7HDZlhw8RuH8pu_efn1tiJeXioC0vEk8_cjEFuS0bFCMYyg2EN7JYXeiCW5a5zOAisyT-Zw7TxJ0UAkIF/s320/Schaetze.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><br />
If dogs were our teachers, we would learn stuff like...<br />
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.<br />
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.<br />
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.<br />
When it's in your best interest, practice obedience.<br />
Let others know when they've invaded your territory.<br />
Take naps. Stretch before rising.<br />
Run, romp, and play daily.<br />
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.<br />
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.<br />
On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.<br />
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.<br />
When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.<br />
No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing and pout....run right back and make friends.<br />
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.<br />
Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough.<br />
Be loyal.<br />
Never pretend to be something you're not.<br />
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.<br />
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, and sit close by.<br />
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Mary Ann<br />
<a href="http://www.BestFriendsStudios.com/">www.BestFriendsStudios.com</a>Best Friends Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14920544967545340762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963450195577447474.post-11665515809157050102011-01-24T08:01:00.000-06:002011-01-24T08:01:53.756-06:00Doggy-Inspired Valentine's Day Stationery<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyHMDNFwFClpAJO28OFLFFpdvK0v3fl7husRN9UgGtG5KFne4mAvGTNPsVHRUKQ1XyhQNeT0EyVPn0Yp9yuTEM9imGDZiGCyVEzR8d6twKPqY4KzkYDesmpFQpalx7QAbHNgJ-vnHg08pW/s1600/hugskisses01b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyHMDNFwFClpAJO28OFLFFpdvK0v3fl7husRN9UgGtG5KFne4mAvGTNPsVHRUKQ1XyhQNeT0EyVPn0Yp9yuTEM9imGDZiGCyVEzR8d6twKPqY4KzkYDesmpFQpalx7QAbHNgJ-vnHg08pW/s1600/hugskisses01b.jpg" /></a></div>If you're looking for a unique and fun way to show friends and family how much you care, check out our new line of <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/c-206-valentines-day.aspx">Valentine's Day doggy-inspired stationery</a> on <a href="http://bestfriendsstudios.com/">BestFriendsStudios.com</a>. Send hugs and kisses with customized Valentines featuring a lovable photo of your best friend… Or say "I Love You" with a little bag of chocolates finished with a <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/c-244-valentine-gift-hang-tags.aspx">dog silhouette gift or hang tag</a>… <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQTMF61GAk-12bQefwjLeP_OpG6zNyBT7FrLNlSV7lsLPZal4yQbmPzwIdwnrfn2dIa5pDAl2ejlD8dAKb02FcD00NLhyphenhyphenqbL-dPDe8t4yoUscfegV5_WfGm75K2xj5vu0_k7UOsA7qHccl/s1600/ILoveYou01b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQTMF61GAk-12bQefwjLeP_OpG6zNyBT7FrLNlSV7lsLPZal4yQbmPzwIdwnrfn2dIa5pDAl2ejlD8dAKb02FcD00NLhyphenhyphenqbL-dPDe8t4yoUscfegV5_WfGm75K2xj5vu0_k7UOsA7qHccl/s1600/ILoveYou01b.jpg" /></a></div>Pressed for time? Check out our new <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/c-242-valentines-for-kids.aspx">dog-themed Valentines just for kids.</a> Paired with a candy treat, they are sure to be a hit with your child's classmates!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9AczY08fsaaOWdZe5kPBmwlXiKtUB_Ya2QUErQIQUtVgBuOTh3zFgFr6KfSuUyyu1EwIVsMT5Urg046E80Zodv282YWjeAWMkvInGXa221iysJcWqBOXjA4WoOPL5TRrXbvKEKpv2CHN3/s1600/purplehearts01b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9AczY08fsaaOWdZe5kPBmwlXiKtUB_Ya2QUErQIQUtVgBuOTh3zFgFr6KfSuUyyu1EwIVsMT5Urg046E80Zodv282YWjeAWMkvInGXa221iysJcWqBOXjA4WoOPL5TRrXbvKEKpv2CHN3/s1600/purplehearts01b.jpg" /></a></div>And this year, don't forget <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/c-207-valentines-day-address-labels.aspx">heart-inspired address labels</a> to celebrate Valentine's Day!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYIHwP37kodR6VHT_2U0rYDkMtr23wA8DYZCwynEKPd-CVMY3NCi0mcR5FJztdUQ7hVFquCuG5SfJiAYivcHQOnz1QguUXcenvGNLLNcUGhkee50zNO9uI-OL44xk7IkFFABlTAWM-Blwr/s1600/HeartBorder02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYIHwP37kodR6VHT_2U0rYDkMtr23wA8DYZCwynEKPd-CVMY3NCi0mcR5FJztdUQ7hVFquCuG5SfJiAYivcHQOnz1QguUXcenvGNLLNcUGhkee50zNO9uI-OL44xk7IkFFABlTAWM-Blwr/s1600/HeartBorder02.jpg" /></a></div>Best Friends Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14920544967545340762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963450195577447474.post-42881054036824147202011-01-21T07:27:00.001-06:002011-01-21T08:07:05.257-06:00Adorable Apparel for Doggies!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGJyHLwISlFGLB05uZRKoDB5dCZnufWW9BzjaHNeI2pvX5dYvSXqZA37cDIOZGr3xxU4aIhAU63V54t6x_72oef6x9IEnF9TiPG8hQrQe5gVa_AXuO1nHJDx1weDkwM5keC1EWOtmdZYek/s1600/il_570xN.181682619.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGJyHLwISlFGLB05uZRKoDB5dCZnufWW9BzjaHNeI2pvX5dYvSXqZA37cDIOZGr3xxU4aIhAU63V54t6x_72oef6x9IEnF9TiPG8hQrQe5gVa_AXuO1nHJDx1weDkwM5keC1EWOtmdZYek/s320/il_570xN.181682619.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">How adorable is this jacket? I found this little cutie on Etsy. It is called the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/58481648/the-westerly-trench-small">Westerly Trench</a> and is made by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RoverDog?ref=pr_shop">RoverDog</a>. They have many smashingly sophisticated togs for dogs. You have to check out their offerings if only to just go 'awwww' at the photos! Like this one:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwrdWDj1wCacwCbvTzACfbugI_5gGFCTZvMJp6waHmdY7RhU4yv8QI1FM0oc3jmolOmkO6NdK3505fO6FezW4yJvvW5AaROdniV_9SC_XdExr2gBY5mUxovIlUYJ1BPuQFmdHVhOx1S6Q-/s1600/il_570xN.189782078.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwrdWDj1wCacwCbvTzACfbugI_5gGFCTZvMJp6waHmdY7RhU4yv8QI1FM0oc3jmolOmkO6NdK3505fO6FezW4yJvvW5AaROdniV_9SC_XdExr2gBY5mUxovIlUYJ1BPuQFmdHVhOx1S6Q-/s320/il_570xN.189782078.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">or this one:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXelmOZy9hrD46TIKt9F3waHF-MUp7tiOuPv8RwLo7WsKds8KOpHiDycWllXz1aK0X3fckiry-Hfbf6TprEU49FoZO4aQRtya46y68bS3b5QhrK7DhpgEitsJJF1CDumgBbApeRJ9I1ivY/s1600/il_570xN.172658125.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXelmOZy9hrD46TIKt9F3waHF-MUp7tiOuPv8RwLo7WsKds8KOpHiDycWllXz1aK0X3fckiry-Hfbf6TprEU49FoZO4aQRtya46y68bS3b5QhrK7DhpgEitsJJF1CDumgBbApeRJ9I1ivY/s320/il_570xN.172658125.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">or this one:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDwagmSMy8Xb-UBr5LFM0YdUl2HXVCfVTsa3eKH4bsDjo6GG89hv8mlTntif5MMC_LPoQ8t3jOBH0gxw-_8LOtNTaVsPagSefzwg5lASLpLBDKgVtija5gi22cyakDMucUdWbH5tyE8tmv/s1600/il_570xN.195889996.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDwagmSMy8Xb-UBr5LFM0YdUl2HXVCfVTsa3eKH4bsDjo6GG89hv8mlTntif5MMC_LPoQ8t3jOBH0gxw-_8LOtNTaVsPagSefzwg5lASLpLBDKgVtija5gi22cyakDMucUdWbH5tyE8tmv/s320/il_570xN.195889996.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Mary Ann</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">www.BestFriendsStudios.com</div>Best Friends Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14920544967545340762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963450195577447474.post-21392352259694815922011-01-14T06:39:00.000-06:002011-01-14T06:39:12.449-06:00Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love<iframe frameborder="0" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Yfvxk_n6lgA?fs=1" width="425"></iframe><br />
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I don't know how many of you saw the story of Oogy when he was first introduced to the world, but it's worth seeing again even if you have. Inspiration beyond words..what this dog suffered...and still he loves. We could all be a bit more 'Oogy.' You can read about him in his book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Oogy-Only-Family-Could-Love/dp/0446546313/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1295008281&sr=8-1">'Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love.'</a><br />
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Mary Ann<br />
<a href="http://www.BestFriendsStudios.com/">www.BestFriendsStudios.com</a>Best Friends Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14920544967545340762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963450195577447474.post-72083270023705426272011-01-10T12:46:00.000-06:002011-01-10T12:46:54.655-06:00Celebrate National Letter Writing Week<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp84a_5ONz9OoJG3GLuIgYH6wkWu46ePnaqyUWePVK5hwD9MaU431Gc2dPtkkAJxAKv9-VfyqJioqgWyZuRQC-VgVdHcF3HLdwJvvHcBvqjKue7uTevOMm0lwIWQ3yIjuEEu-wHE07Fqxx/s1600/postcards.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img style="border:none;" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp84a_5ONz9OoJG3GLuIgYH6wkWu46ePnaqyUWePVK5hwD9MaU431Gc2dPtkkAJxAKv9-VfyqJioqgWyZuRQC-VgVdHcF3HLdwJvvHcBvqjKue7uTevOMm0lwIWQ3yIjuEEu-wHE07Fqxx/s320/postcards.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The other day my daughter complained that she never got any "real" mail (you know, the paper kind in a handwritten envelope delivered by your friendly postal carrier). She's right to complain. Due to the electronic conveniences of email, texting, tweeting and Facebook—not to mention our hectic, harried lives—it seems as if no one puts pen to paper these days.<br />
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I find the absence of handwritten letters in our lives rather sad. Don't get me wrong, I'm not advocating ditching our electronic communication tools, but I do wish more people would take the time to write a physical letter once in awhile. Not only are handwritten letters more personal, they preserve and provide an historical snapshot of our 21st century lives. (When's the last time you saved an email or text from a friend?)<br />
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Which is why I was happy to learn about <b>National Letter Writing Week,</b> an unofficial week-long event celebrated from January 9-15, 2011, that promotes writing letters. One blog I read recommended addressing and stamping five envelopes, then writing to one person each day. Letter recipients include friends you've lost contact with, <a href="http://www.booksforsoldiers.com/">a soldier overseas</a> or someone you love. If your kids are hungry for some "real" mail, try one of these pen pal programs: <a href="http://amazing-kids.org/get-involved/amazing-kids-penpals-program/">Amazing Kids! Penpals Program</a> ($10/child); <a href="http://www.kidzhelpingkids.org/penpals.html">Kids Helping Kids</a>; or <a href="http://www.pen-pal.com/">Student Letter Exchange</a> ($1.25/child). Above all, have fun with this! Who knows? Letter writing might become your new hobby! <i>Ellen</i><br />
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P.S. In honor of <i>National Letter Writing Week,</i> <b><a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/">Best Friends Studios</a></b> has put all of our <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/c-222-on-sale.aspx">note cards</a> on sale.Best Friends Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14920544967545340762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963450195577447474.post-52155352127419327392011-01-09T12:21:00.002-06:002011-01-14T16:58:17.593-06:0010 Crazy Gadgets for Cats and Dogs<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH0MFI4n-lC71pL-s-ELa9HpDqB2BccT9saceeilfgTm1KnOCeWo3mZ5EqaAnvHzu7KDaYKQA2HC6czxey16B0BCoeaAthGvsrTtk3tFQCPIrkgxXy-xazjcAUfdmh4N5-6wpw5WD8-R_t/s1600/frolicatbolt-350.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH0MFI4n-lC71pL-s-ELa9HpDqB2BccT9saceeilfgTm1KnOCeWo3mZ5EqaAnvHzu7KDaYKQA2HC6czxey16B0BCoeaAthGvsrTtk3tFQCPIrkgxXy-xazjcAUfdmh4N5-6wpw5WD8-R_t/s320/frolicatbolt-350.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I found a fun article on <a href="http://mashable.com/2010/12/04/gadgets-cats-dogs/">Mashable</a> about some crazy gadgets for cats and dogs and thought I'd share a few!<br />
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1) <a href="http://www.toptagpetid.com/">Top Tag Pet ID</a> - 643 MB USB flash drive keeps all of your pets essential information safe in one place...just incase they try and make a break for it!<br />
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2) <a href="http://www.cattoys.com/flingamastring.html">Fling-ama-String</a> - battery operated string-flinging machine that cats love!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2dlKZ2xK6fBmNbteoylEf7uOnd9Am1DiMUlSOT-IBbfg1BVtf7VsyPeMQn6Yt7mdNzhoW7XnQK40W2yxRYkwPWdTNWXrNi8e2YMOa6WDa8d3jclh5urZyaWumU01_rZStVtzCIRNhcNkJ/s1600/cattoys_2138_6493827.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2dlKZ2xK6fBmNbteoylEf7uOnd9Am1DiMUlSOT-IBbfg1BVtf7VsyPeMQn6Yt7mdNzhoW7XnQK40W2yxRYkwPWdTNWXrNi8e2YMOa6WDa8d3jclh5urZyaWumU01_rZStVtzCIRNhcNkJ/s320/cattoys_2138_6493827.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3)<a href="http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/pets/e166/"> Bacon Bubble Buddy</a> - Yum!...well maybe not for us but for the 4-legged hound in your house it just may be!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlCjvof8zExNdAV-uUbpqj7JcVKrOJMKt8miCUr6U28gzYrXQjgBdTJCK3e-7MspyaLc169czqaElVBxeiqNzQY62aLmYk7R5ZVJxTFlDIwtyedqPOcrxDWZzbMhYgCV7LxIWUwDPTsT7K/s1600/e166_bacon_flavored_bubbles_for_dogs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlCjvof8zExNdAV-uUbpqj7JcVKrOJMKt8miCUr6U28gzYrXQjgBdTJCK3e-7MspyaLc169czqaElVBxeiqNzQY62aLmYk7R5ZVJxTFlDIwtyedqPOcrxDWZzbMhYgCV7LxIWUwDPTsT7K/s320/e166_bacon_flavored_bubbles_for_dogs.jpg" width="281" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Best Friends Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14920544967545340762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963450195577447474.post-33145080643108075362011-01-02T16:24:00.004-06:002011-01-14T16:58:37.317-06:00DAY TWENTY-FIVE: 25 Days of New Designs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha3Sr60ubALPofbSGGobKfoJp09vJSbZPqnyv44RcnnxatnGbe_T3rXyuLbfht8M4TFqmpiG4JChUQvdmyGTFMRS8SY-a29RCWI9x40kqE5uh4NYeDQWEgi_IA3l8ywvbzLo4AhxhD4522/s1600/elenaandteddy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha3Sr60ubALPofbSGGobKfoJp09vJSbZPqnyv44RcnnxatnGbe_T3rXyuLbfht8M4TFqmpiG4JChUQvdmyGTFMRS8SY-a29RCWI9x40kqE5uh4NYeDQWEgi_IA3l8ywvbzLo4AhxhD4522/s320/elenaandteddy.jpg" width="255" /></a></div><b>DAY TWENTY-FIVE:</b> Phew. I have to admit that <a href="http://bestfriendsstudios.blogspot.com/2010/12/25-days-of-new-designsthe-challenge.html"><i>25 Days of New Designs</i></a> really wore me out. It was tough coming up with new ideas in the midst of trying to produce orders for customers during the busy holiday season. While I didn't complete all of my designs in 25 consecutive days as planned, I did finish up the challenge with, not 25, but 50 new designs under my belt! I found that once I'd sit down and start working on one design, other ideas and concepts would start flowing, which is why I ended up with more than 25 new designs. In fact, the exercise was so successful that I may continue challenging myself on a weekly basis to get at least one new design out there. <br />
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And now I have a bit of sad news to start the new year. Yesterday, we lost a furry family member. My daughter's guinea pig, Teddy, finally succumbed to cancer. He leaves behind his brother, Rocky, who we hope will be OK without the companionship of his brother. Teddy was gentle little pig and we will miss hearing him squeak when the fridge door opens (parsley & carrot time). The above photo of Teddy and Elena was taken five years ago when Teddy was almost 2 years old. Rest in peace, Teddy. <i>Ellen</i>Best Friends Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14920544967545340762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963450195577447474.post-57566538685522942732010-12-31T17:38:00.003-06:002011-01-02T15:55:50.994-06:00DAY TWENTY-FOUR: 25 Days of New Designs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj2a4cVZd1Tk9x3saUQRZsO42_HcNNst8dh-hb-k1EhxwOfcLMDjuoiTfVKaqHKynREvqh4Ffzvm8O1s86wTWdfS4w9Nfa5LRQZiQ_3qQ_nLhP_CXVp5V1a8CLoSilJpVBMf86_DZAbWQj/s1600/bookmark01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj2a4cVZd1Tk9x3saUQRZsO42_HcNNst8dh-hb-k1EhxwOfcLMDjuoiTfVKaqHKynREvqh4Ffzvm8O1s86wTWdfS4w9Nfa5LRQZiQ_3qQ_nLhP_CXVp5V1a8CLoSilJpVBMf86_DZAbWQj/s320/bookmark01.jpg" width="224" /></a></div><b>DAY TWENTY-FOUR:</b> Since bookmarks are one of the most requested products I get at <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/">Best Friends Studios,</a> I decided to see what I could come up with for the second to last day of my <a href="http://bestfriendsstudios.blogspot.com/2010/12/25-days-of-new-designsthe-challenge.html"><i>25 Days of New Designs</i></a> challenge. Though I'm still tweaking this design (I'd like to add a tassel or ribbon at the top), I do like how this multiple dog pattern turned out. I'm pretty rough on bookmarks so I decided to use an ultra-thick laminating pouch similar to our <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/c-201-luggage-tags.aspx">luggage tags.</a> Look for this and other bookmarks on the site in upcoming weeks. One more day & design to go...Best Friends Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14920544967545340762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963450195577447474.post-5471116064633364032010-12-30T17:37:00.025-06:002010-12-31T19:14:16.738-06:00DAY TWENTY-THREE: 25 Days of New Designs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwdF-IoM3JZcxYh5h0eZOq9BrkkJsvVX5NwvzXC2YhFtj-1Mg7UI9mujJ8PpMfoZH-JnCwGzSSu1XtJOetOTtj_PzU9qm_Npot5c1eVnFbg96xRItYVRENLNBYnlDbLvkF4AGZ97mS8Cep/s1600/snowday01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img style="border:none;" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwdF-IoM3JZcxYh5h0eZOq9BrkkJsvVX5NwvzXC2YhFtj-1Mg7UI9mujJ8PpMfoZH-JnCwGzSSu1XtJOetOTtj_PzU9qm_Npot5c1eVnFbg96xRItYVRENLNBYnlDbLvkF4AGZ97mS8Cep/s320/snowday01.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><b>DAY TWENTY-THREE:</b> Our dogs love a good romp in the snow, though according to my kids, the St. Louis region doesn't get near enough precipitation to make winter fun. In the hope (for my kids' sake!) that we get at least one decent snow day this winter, I've created a new category of address labels called <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/c-240-winter-fun-address-labels.aspx">Winter Fun.</a> Check out the round <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/p-1191-snow-day-dog-breed-round-address-labels.aspx"><b>Snow Day</b></a> labels...and by all means, let it snow!Best Friends Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14920544967545340762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963450195577447474.post-64692170954507097492010-12-29T08:57:00.002-06:002010-12-31T13:21:13.870-06:00DAY TWENTY-TWO: 25 Days of New Designs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRQvRPmFGVkWInQ3xvpfmv-n1w8WGvb7ejxmpDkoVNyCN_GBLZSKS7RziCP6wwLEh0Juo_jzQ5_4uJgQ1zdQVOp2wwKbHFtdvuyHn-QGwaIMapQduIppR3_nmG9gatpmBgHZ1mMFosHNo2/s1600/pawsitivelyRA01b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRQvRPmFGVkWInQ3xvpfmv-n1w8WGvb7ejxmpDkoVNyCN_GBLZSKS7RziCP6wwLEh0Juo_jzQ5_4uJgQ1zdQVOp2wwKbHFtdvuyHn-QGwaIMapQduIppR3_nmG9gatpmBgHZ1mMFosHNo2/s1600/pawsitivelyRA01b.jpg" style="border: medium none;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMwFRGkrlVeF0Dt3DG-eNyat0skmkMF6IjD7rAbo_8xrt7o9j6CklwMnuWIw_5Fbsb2QF5daup2z3uAaUIAAnBtZjr1C2x3gVYIccE6dPnxUzTPchfGp5s4quWxXvep3Wfv5xy3P6Xf7Aj/s1600/scampvalentine01b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMwFRGkrlVeF0Dt3DG-eNyat0skmkMF6IjD7rAbo_8xrt7o9j6CklwMnuWIw_5Fbsb2QF5daup2z3uAaUIAAnBtZjr1C2x3gVYIccE6dPnxUzTPchfGp5s4quWxXvep3Wfv5xy3P6Xf7Aj/s1600/scampvalentine01b.jpg" style="border: medium none;" /></a></div><b>DAY TWENTY-TWO:</b> I know we haven't even gotten through the Christmas holidays, but in this business, we have to think ahead. For Day 22 of <a href="http://bestfriendsstudios.blogspot.com/2010/12/25-days-of-new-designsthe-challenge.html"><i>25 Days of New Designs,</i></a> I put together the first of what I hope will be a fun collection of canine-inspired stationery for Valentine's Day. The <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/p-1189-pawsitively-awesome-photo-valentines-day-card.aspx"><b>Pawsitively Awesome</b></a> photo card is one I did for my daughter last year to pass out to classmates. The response from the kids and parents was so positive that I decided to put it on the <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/">Best Friends Studios</a> site this year along with <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/p-1190-pawsitively-awesome-valentines-day-address-labels.aspx">coordinating labels.</a> I think it would be cute for kids or adults so dig up the cutest photo of your dog or cat and consider sending your friends personalized Valentines this year. I'll be adding more stationery to our <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/c-206-valentines-day.aspx">Valentine's Day Collection</a> during the next few weeks...stay tuned!Best Friends Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14920544967545340762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963450195577447474.post-33526139599272433112010-12-28T08:55:00.000-06:002010-12-30T08:56:16.752-06:00DAY TWENTY-ONE: 25 Days of New Designs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5pL8A4eHRYsC71loc1c2_9i19TPKJdnZyvF4PowsNVmCH2fAMi75ccJFKaTNDNHnfiyunyYKwdtxW4_RMH7gDPR0idCtL3Ci0T5fBf4SRluCCmMiY0b9NJ0n5S8nvz6hXnWsGEm9XgeSo/s1600/boldbloomsflat06b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img style="border:none;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5pL8A4eHRYsC71loc1c2_9i19TPKJdnZyvF4PowsNVmCH2fAMi75ccJFKaTNDNHnfiyunyYKwdtxW4_RMH7gDPR0idCtL3Ci0T5fBf4SRluCCmMiY0b9NJ0n5S8nvz6hXnWsGEm9XgeSo/s1600/boldbloomsflat06b.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFrOTjjT0IEa6YXwdQb9a7qXaisDdPD5f_jai-eVPqsCfFLZInyAUrmhkCt92Rhy-QJej2pc9fz-EaeDc9GMaSawO-aByR8tCxmytCExGxqQ6pW3cT-2Ojyz83r68YIi40wJkQYt7-l5nS/s1600/sunflowerflat03b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img style="border:none;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFrOTjjT0IEa6YXwdQb9a7qXaisDdPD5f_jai-eVPqsCfFLZInyAUrmhkCt92Rhy-QJej2pc9fz-EaeDc9GMaSawO-aByR8tCxmytCExGxqQ6pW3cT-2Ojyz83r68YIi40wJkQYt7-l5nS/s1600/sunflowerflat03b.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS5wQRo1owypCP4IikvINr3s988gdd6LaVOuUNsu0679t4RyuHqNNF-wBaAZzYwuUKfonsScSD0LLcWnBldq8egp_EWJMiH-fG1U1ZiZtd1S4WuBNxML1S5YBb3hiPXIe89Ek1JQhH9vI1/s1600/wildflowerflat02b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img style="border:none;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS5wQRo1owypCP4IikvINr3s988gdd6LaVOuUNsu0679t4RyuHqNNF-wBaAZzYwuUKfonsScSD0LLcWnBldq8egp_EWJMiH-fG1U1ZiZtd1S4WuBNxML1S5YBb3hiPXIe89Ek1JQhH9vI1/s1600/wildflowerflat02b.jpg" /></a></div><b>DAY TWENTY-ONE:</b> Three new flat note cards for Day 21 of <a href="http://bestfriendsstudios.blogspot.com/2010/12/25-days-of-new-designsthe-challenge.html"><i>25 Days of New Designs,</i></a> each available in eight colors: <i>Lime, Blue, Orange, Fuchsia, Teal, Purple, Black</i> and <i>Red.</i> Like most stationery items at <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/">Best Friends Studios,</a> the <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/p-1187-bold-blooms-dog-breed-flat-note-cards.aspx"><b>Bold Blooms,</b></a> <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/p-1185-sunflower-dog-breed-flat-note-cards.aspx"><b>Sunflower</b></a> and <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/p-1186-wildflower-dog-breed-flat-note-cards.aspx"><b>Wildflower</b></a> note cards can be personalized with your favorite <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/t-dogsilhouettes.aspx">dog silhouette</a> and name/initials. Perfect for sending short thank-you notes, these designs are also available as <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/c-135-earth-friendly-note-cards.aspx">eco-friendly foldover note cards.</a>Best Friends Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14920544967545340762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963450195577447474.post-14802708984720421062010-12-27T20:27:00.000-06:002010-12-28T20:43:16.531-06:00DAY TWENTY: 25 Days of New Designs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4UDwbnbnH77yv0A_DNVfvTV29WZBOY47Zn1ui_XNrPEmmvvW_SxdXy6Ho53QOfR4eWSJjRnNbNVLKTRhFcOHLrKWi9ymo2MZxnTeeBW72nbkrhVZC6ey7eoUBgwjRdglsMEJUtemJ01mh/s1600/dogyearscolor02b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4UDwbnbnH77yv0A_DNVfvTV29WZBOY47Zn1ui_XNrPEmmvvW_SxdXy6Ho53QOfR4eWSJjRnNbNVLKTRhFcOHLrKWi9ymo2MZxnTeeBW72nbkrhVZC6ey7eoUBgwjRdglsMEJUtemJ01mh/s1600/dogyearscolor02b.jpg" style="border: medium none;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnDezm-pKzgbcCJayUyW2sVtC2XvFIqDIceEirrat41DKriV5BvAbU-HDoVrq9D-6VrQ98cGmdzDepjSvAMwXyPKG18cag3QHEVSTO7DbdEjs9wX2skRQ9qqtCwcWBjwq28Gpi14opPEa0/s1600/dogyearscolorinsideB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnDezm-pKzgbcCJayUyW2sVtC2XvFIqDIceEirrat41DKriV5BvAbU-HDoVrq9D-6VrQ98cGmdzDepjSvAMwXyPKG18cag3QHEVSTO7DbdEjs9wX2skRQ9qqtCwcWBjwq28Gpi14opPEa0/s1600/dogyearscolorinsideB.jpg" style="border: medium none;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWCyxRReTlwHMOgqVDXo2rJ3zOyvKsgCnSer7qgz34F7URhukqYrXdsUcLglBOC5AJE4Dyf_RdLn3f6kY8uBHNV-p5vl7n_u7OKel1SKN1dG5GtKy8fQnuBAUEcjlCETonIYRGwW-nZE_m/s1600/girlhat01b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWCyxRReTlwHMOgqVDXo2rJ3zOyvKsgCnSer7qgz34F7URhukqYrXdsUcLglBOC5AJE4Dyf_RdLn3f6kY8uBHNV-p5vl7n_u7OKel1SKN1dG5GtKy8fQnuBAUEcjlCETonIYRGwW-nZE_m/s1600/girlhat01b.jpg" style="border: medium none;" /></a></div><b>DAY TWENTY:</b> For Day 20 of <a href="http://bestfriendsstudios.blogspot.com/2010/12/25-days-of-new-designsthe-challenge.html"><i>25 Days of New Designs,</i></a> I added two new cards to our <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/c-235-dog-cat-greeting-cards-singles.aspx">single greeting card</a> series. The new <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/p-1184-dog-years-personalized-birthday-card.aspx">Dog Years Birthday Card</a> has a fun diagonal border and comes in nine color variations with coordinating envelope<i>s. </i>The <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/p-1182-sweet-girl-with-puppy-vintage-photo-greeting-card.aspx">Sweet<i> </i>Girl with Puppy</a> card features an adorable vintage photo image of a young girl with her puppy<i>. </i>Like our other vintage photo greeting cards, it can be customized with your choice of greetings on the front (<i>Happy Birthday, Thinking of You, Thanks)</i> and an optional message inside.Best Friends Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14920544967545340762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963450195577447474.post-55007312380948138682010-12-26T15:41:00.005-06:002010-12-28T13:15:52.589-06:00DAY NINETEEN: 25 Days of New Designs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9GhrgY5vF0_wli-xuDviP2wmQZ_okr5Yr4s54laFMYkgyfy5rDsp0FuyVj3FF9YPVWV17CVu0kVOdhvMY0vkNkkXJLeTcjNOd3aTQJCkAMH8QtmhFieLXRKTDkSN4datDyaL1NDAp2DRc/s1600/mantis03b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9GhrgY5vF0_wli-xuDviP2wmQZ_okr5Yr4s54laFMYkgyfy5rDsp0FuyVj3FF9YPVWV17CVu0kVOdhvMY0vkNkkXJLeTcjNOd3aTQJCkAMH8QtmhFieLXRKTDkSN4datDyaL1NDAp2DRc/s1600/mantis03b.jpg" style="border: medium none;" /></a></div><b>DAY NINETEEN:</b> Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas, surrounded by both human and animal loved ones! Here in St. Louis we experienced a beautiful white Christmas...the first I can recall in years. Now that the flurry of shopping, baking and entertaining has come to an end, I'm back at the drawing board to finish <a href="http://bestfriendsstudios.blogspot.com/2010/12/25-days-of-new-designsthe-challenge.html"><i>25 Days of New Designs.</i></a> After today's design, I'll have just six more to complete by New Year's Day...yippee! I had so much fun with the first design of <a href="http://bestfriendsstudios.blogspot.com/2010/12/day-eleven-25-days-of-new-designs.html"><i>"Cats in Play"</i></a> that I decided to do another one in the same vein. Bordered with a scalloped edge, this design features two mischievous kittens stalking a praying mantis and, like <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/p-1172-a-cat-mouse-game-note-cards.aspx">A Cat & Mouse Game</a> note cards/note pads, is available in six colors: <i>Coal Black, Bright Berry, Tangerine, Baby Blue, Pink Whisper</i> or <i>Citron Lime. </i>"Kittens Playing with Bug" <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/p-1181-kittens-playing-with-bug-note-cards.aspx">NOTE CARDS </a>or <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/p-1183-kittens-playing-with-bug-note-pads-6-colors.aspx">NOTE PADS.</a><i><br />
</i>Best Friends Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14920544967545340762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963450195577447474.post-88078372034644685692010-12-22T16:30:00.001-06:002010-12-27T15:41:00.555-06:00DAY EIGHTEEN: 25 Days of New Designs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL-FLGk01D2TQhVRsXZ8ESsUrx71zZTlU8_zqCgvkn_ykwQaS2Lx8VuwwPxO-ZbTYmhG9roPQpze_4xum-OoEFHQbGKPN7ACJ_opRhOWp5jMRtCByZ_LetzkxwfiIaSsAt5mw41LMsRnIP/s1600/saxlab.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL-FLGk01D2TQhVRsXZ8ESsUrx71zZTlU8_zqCgvkn_ykwQaS2Lx8VuwwPxO-ZbTYmhG9roPQpze_4xum-OoEFHQbGKPN7ACJ_opRhOWp5jMRtCByZ_LetzkxwfiIaSsAt5mw41LMsRnIP/s320/saxlab.jpg" width="271" /></a></div><b>DAY EIGHTEEN: </b>Yesterday, Mary Ann dropped off a custom dog breed ornament that she had created especially for my son's saxophone teacher. Needless to say, we had to put this musical canine in the spotlight for Day 18 of <a href="http://bestfriendsstudios.blogspot.com/2010/12/25-days-of-new-designsthe-challenge.html"><i>25 Days of New Designs.</i></a> Too cute and Alex's teacher loved it! Mary Ann has nearly 80 <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/c-237-dog-breed-applique-ornaments.aspx">dog breed ornaments</a> on <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/default.aspx">Best Friends Studios</a> (this design will be available after the holidays) so check them out!Best Friends Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14920544967545340762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963450195577447474.post-27750471583178453692010-12-21T17:37:00.000-06:002010-12-21T17:37:47.914-06:00DAY SEVENTEEN: 25 Days of New Designs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikrjZEJpNL5ubyxrMnN1F3TThiTNkmvlaaAH7eOwUwKIxBBpZzoSynuG-f2WBkEqwH7TPJx8yNebayC5bj8LoOqWebS6icfMke9i51TCk2hckXih6p_FtIDw7ikG2yHLt28YO7pLm24zG1/s1600/xmasfront.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikrjZEJpNL5ubyxrMnN1F3TThiTNkmvlaaAH7eOwUwKIxBBpZzoSynuG-f2WBkEqwH7TPJx8yNebayC5bj8LoOqWebS6icfMke9i51TCk2hckXih6p_FtIDw7ikG2yHLt28YO7pLm24zG1/s320/xmasfront.jpg" style="border: medium none;" width="231" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Whd6PYMSKL52tdnf9BSAQzJ3OO1nrpI4xw3YtFsTXH61RC3NNTsoe66MUDSVuWVF1_LYiMxvbLdp4gVPmBCFAatMaot_LZ4-YaiMbPWt9BrN7tha6vnK_5hoVvbocUc-LimTr1jkMRPR/s1600/xmasback.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Whd6PYMSKL52tdnf9BSAQzJ3OO1nrpI4xw3YtFsTXH61RC3NNTsoe66MUDSVuWVF1_LYiMxvbLdp4gVPmBCFAatMaot_LZ4-YaiMbPWt9BrN7tha6vnK_5hoVvbocUc-LimTr1jkMRPR/s320/xmasback.jpg" style="border: medium none;" width="230" /></a></div><b>DAY SEVENTEEN: </b>Despite my best intentions, I've missed several days <a href="http://bestfriendsstudios.blogspot.com/2010/12/25-days-of-new-designsthe-challenge.html"><i>25 Days of New Designs.</i></a> But as Mary Ann wisely and very kindly pointed out, most days I've created more than one design so I'm actually ahead of the game. An appealing line of reasoning I can latch onto, especially as I scramble to finish up my Christmas shopping! On this 17th Day of my crazy creative pilgrimage, I designed our family's holiday greeting card. The photo is courtesy of Mary Ann and was taken this summer in my garden when things were lush and green! I played a little with the back of the card, adding a paw print above our company name & a tiny photo of our cat (who did not care to participate in our photo shoot last summer). Now if I can just round up everyone's address, I just might get these in the mail before Christmas Eve!Best Friends Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14920544967545340762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963450195577447474.post-86745691573906857912010-12-17T15:22:00.001-06:002010-12-19T15:38:20.035-06:00DAY SIXTEEN: 25 Days of New Designs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgllocXD7dsjZbNvFh2nG2Kbc_LC5ii5eydn-T1oHKH6d9wjisNFaAoi_vg4ey3eKHCgKA2tFCS3R7fKgx9-nUD_swi-UOSkMnyn3a3MhJsGNJurE56V59RL15IMhlLIy9_nFGG75JFYCeN/s1600/boycart01b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgllocXD7dsjZbNvFh2nG2Kbc_LC5ii5eydn-T1oHKH6d9wjisNFaAoi_vg4ey3eKHCgKA2tFCS3R7fKgx9-nUD_swi-UOSkMnyn3a3MhJsGNJurE56V59RL15IMhlLIy9_nFGG75JFYCeN/s1600/boycart01b.jpg" style="border: medium none;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjGRIlqtSKevWWBSGUWOLZKeKuJSB4woI0kNDtncA5roRR5rdWsvPzfsAVqTfs4kr-efxC4OPy1vRziJ_ooZDbV-L-f4BlhXTQIcvBRromh-TU-Rdxhn9sXlanB_ldT7BL110UrjNEof7O/s1600/boysteps01b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjGRIlqtSKevWWBSGUWOLZKeKuJSB4woI0kNDtncA5roRR5rdWsvPzfsAVqTfs4kr-efxC4OPy1vRziJ_ooZDbV-L-f4BlhXTQIcvBRromh-TU-Rdxhn9sXlanB_ldT7BL110UrjNEof7O/s1600/boysteps01b.jpg" style="border: medium none;" /></a></div><b>DAY SIXTEEN: </b>One of my hobbies (and Mary Ann's) is collecting vintage paper items. Together, we both have boxes of postcards, old magazines, ephemera and vintage photographs. Of course our favorite images are those that include dogs! For our 16th Day of <a href="http://bestfriendsstudios.blogspot.com/2010/12/25-days-of-new-designsthe-challenge.html"><i>25 Days of New Designs,</i></a> I sorted through my stash of dog photographs for images that would make nice greeting cards. After scanning them at nearly triple their original size, I set to work in Adobe Photoshop, correcting the chips, scratches and imperfections that occur most often with older photos (these I estimate to be at least 60 years old). Restoring old photos takes time but the results are worth it. A little color correction and the addition of a sepia tint and I had two charming greeting cards: <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/p-1179-boy-foxhound-vintage-photo-greeting-card.aspx"><b>Boy & Foxhound</b></a> and <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/p-1180-wire-fox-terrier-with-boy-vintage-photo-greeting-card.aspx"><b>Wire Fox Terrier With Boy.</b></a> Both cards can be customized with your choice of greeting on the front (Happy Birthday, Thinking of You, Etc.) and an optional message inside.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>DEAL OF THE DAY:</b> </span>Purchase any <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/c-235-dog-cat-greeting-cards-singles.aspx">single greeting card</a> now through December 31, 2010, and receive an additional card FREE! No coupon code necessary.Best Friends Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14920544967545340762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963450195577447474.post-52380127960922928832010-12-16T15:19:00.002-06:002010-12-19T10:31:26.286-06:00DAY FIFTEEN: 25 Days of New Designs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf-c0hJiAr5yTOzqj9WD8oMbSKGiA1JkjVP3oJntOSWLB4jOayGcITQSqzLU_dDYpNDWnzTBBBNaUynL_MTg9JkqXuXxq71sX310lU0A82A_ELIDBQqLLK19Ngftu8XasQu5y9VDrgBDGo/s1600/simple01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf-c0hJiAr5yTOzqj9WD8oMbSKGiA1JkjVP3oJntOSWLB4jOayGcITQSqzLU_dDYpNDWnzTBBBNaUynL_MTg9JkqXuXxq71sX310lU0A82A_ELIDBQqLLK19Ngftu8XasQu5y9VDrgBDGo/s320/simple01.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHyAaSdkOzWyr66qVjyin1lKyYUwgcLwdWyC5GLCseOw51rehfmdNi2Km0N-oTYYgPyMMKzZmBfZi8t9Ki-IXioLMbyf8cc-bXgGM4qEtiucaKwMbV2lEB1bRVn6iUzdHYG6fmKEzdvPvI/s1600/Dotted01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHyAaSdkOzWyr66qVjyin1lKyYUwgcLwdWyC5GLCseOw51rehfmdNi2Km0N-oTYYgPyMMKzZmBfZi8t9Ki-IXioLMbyf8cc-bXgGM4qEtiucaKwMbV2lEB1bRVn6iUzdHYG6fmKEzdvPvI/s320/Dotted01.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><b>DAY FIFTEEN:</b> Once again, I'm a little late for this holiday season with the project for Day 15 of <a href="http://bestfriendsstudios.blogspot.com/2010/12/25-days-of-new-designsthe-challenge.html"><i>25 Days of New Designs.</i></a> Up until now, our gift tags have been square or rectangle at <b><a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/default.aspx"><b>Best Friends Studios.</b></a> </b>so I thought it was time for a little variety. Using the new punch "toy" that I bought last week at our local craft store, I created two hang tags (<a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/p-1177-merry-christmas-dog-silhouette-hang-tags.aspx">Merry Christmas</a> and <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/p-1178-colorful-dog-silhouette-hang-tags.aspx">Colorful Silhouettes</a>) that can be personalized with your favorite <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/t-dogsilhouettes.aspx">dog silhouette</a> and message. Each tag is hole punched and includes coordinating hemp cord.Best Friends Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14920544967545340762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963450195577447474.post-28857129497111199502010-12-15T14:49:00.012-06:002010-12-19T08:44:16.473-06:00DAY FOURTEEN: 25 Days of New Designs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnBVDsZyzrX74NdEYlLOcUDeQybsIkAA4XKpP9jF2OK3V6FDGRla6g2OpFZHCDLuyGPORDZw6AmsTSR-q7P57XFqOOMTCK2OqBor_KAZmo6cVsv82zoQ01LkCCgmJ6TWhqDxv_llwkYvj4/s1600/Music02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnBVDsZyzrX74NdEYlLOcUDeQybsIkAA4XKpP9jF2OK3V6FDGRla6g2OpFZHCDLuyGPORDZw6AmsTSR-q7P57XFqOOMTCK2OqBor_KAZmo6cVsv82zoQ01LkCCgmJ6TWhqDxv_llwkYvj4/s320/Music02.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIi5Zw-6LJFXIOjRAK5LKRrUfhdQySqUdREhLCUWEcGNNyROGgrlbNNlD2yOyiupCd3T3af-5tvIpTiFhPgGdbvzdaYf94NFvorunpunqLEQAhEITR_hiiVoYp33qIFAad4L10FKsy2OAh/s1600/Music01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIi5Zw-6LJFXIOjRAK5LKRrUfhdQySqUdREhLCUWEcGNNyROGgrlbNNlD2yOyiupCd3T3af-5tvIpTiFhPgGdbvzdaYf94NFvorunpunqLEQAhEITR_hiiVoYp33qIFAad4L10FKsy2OAh/s320/Music01.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><b>DAY FOURTEEN:</b> For Day 14 of <a href="http://bestfriendsstudios.blogspot.com/2010/12/25-days-of-new-designsthe-challenge.html"><i>25 Days of New Designs,</i></a> I tackled a project for <b><a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/default.aspx"><b>Best Friends Studios</b></a> </b>that I've been procrastinating about for weeks, maybe even months! Though I realize it's a little late for this holiday season, I designed a <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/p-1176-christmas-music-dog-silhouette-glass-tile-ornament.aspx"><b>Christmas ornament</b></a> using my <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/t-dogsilhouettes.aspx">dog silhouettes.</a> This large glass tile ornament incorporates vintage Christmas sheet music with your favorite dog or cat silhouette. Measuring almost 2 x 2 inches, it is strung with a slim black and red velvet ribbon. Look for more glass tile pendant projects soon…this was a fun project and I can't wait to try other designs!Best Friends Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14920544967545340762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963450195577447474.post-75346917780455326982010-12-14T15:45:00.001-06:002010-12-16T15:46:31.260-06:00DAY THIRTEEN: 25 Days of New Designs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja79t25A1iAzEbAhxPhLr1exMB9TaRg9_X133R18L3VgpHtD8fwainoekHxyBNyUdLkfI5mWQ9n8-1EGcOBivXC4CVvXNaH4DFQfF6xM1QwH7n7L81JDXjPC3OOATx2Nk0j6mG37q6MqsU/s1600/dogyears01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja79t25A1iAzEbAhxPhLr1exMB9TaRg9_X133R18L3VgpHtD8fwainoekHxyBNyUdLkfI5mWQ9n8-1EGcOBivXC4CVvXNaH4DFQfF6xM1QwH7n7L81JDXjPC3OOATx2Nk0j6mG37q6MqsU/s400/dogyears01.jpg" style="border: medium none;" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2m-KvV-NvrreZMsV1qZYF3dQJNUvc95tq3TqJ9BYjfQZuH-1v_3iI8E3X-u-KBZWolW9Jc-mgwD91CojugGB8xzKeGH8EWNeMmPQLSzprCK6WbP4W2Dxj7yEPsVRaf0mnPcU9CMdh_vLL/s1600/dogyears04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2m-KvV-NvrreZMsV1qZYF3dQJNUvc95tq3TqJ9BYjfQZuH-1v_3iI8E3X-u-KBZWolW9Jc-mgwD91CojugGB8xzKeGH8EWNeMmPQLSzprCK6WbP4W2Dxj7yEPsVRaf0mnPcU9CMdh_vLL/s200/dogyears04.jpg" style="border: medium none;" width="155" /></a></div><b>DAY THIRTEEN: </b>For Day 13 of <a href="http://bestfriendsstudios.blogspot.com/2010/12/25-days-of-new-designsthe-challenge.html"><i>25 Days of New Designs,</i></a> we're bringing back our single greeting card section along with the humorous <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/p-501-dog-years-personalized-eco-birthday-card.aspx"><b>Dog Years Birthday Card.</b></a> Providing new perspective on "getting old," this card features your favorite dog breed giving a birthday greeting in dog years. That will certainly age you quick! Our retired <i>Dog Years</i> card, while cute, was designed in a square format which meant extra postage. The new and improved card is available in two postage-friendly sizes on eco-friendly cardstock and comes in three colors. As an added bonus, our single cards will ship FREE!<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>DEAL OF THE DAY:</b> </span>Purchase any personalized stationery item now through December 20, 2010, and receive a free set of <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/c-139-beach-stripes-gift-tags.aspx">Beach Stripes Gift Tags</a> in red & white with your favorite breed. No coupon code necessary.Best Friends Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14920544967545340762noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963450195577447474.post-34776510706462508622010-12-13T22:30:00.000-06:002010-12-14T22:30:55.941-06:00DAY TWELVE: 25 Days of New Designs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZjBp589Hm_vufn4epjzs4VwSiYhTPRpf96CbuF9RZMrKYq6ErlbVw-NbvNblpUfZKeWQk0yhhK3EOulnMbyW_I0Y5ntYcEeicgl60Scf_g9remMyXxntue-zxjAy5nfvJRJ32SO3ai2W1/s1600/pawprint06b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZjBp589Hm_vufn4epjzs4VwSiYhTPRpf96CbuF9RZMrKYq6ErlbVw-NbvNblpUfZKeWQk0yhhK3EOulnMbyW_I0Y5ntYcEeicgl60Scf_g9remMyXxntue-zxjAy5nfvJRJ32SO3ai2W1/s1600/pawprint06b.jpg" style="border: medium none;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlnRAb6RDrLjMxfYqu8y2JMyKhVKSvgDX3b6guNfDMhkl-hLBADbdmblTyMV7pV-U-2_yM6ObU94IJVrvsWMTORCSyB7aJf7Pis9gb7n5_P7ql24n7i6KLgrpWcSDs-568v6SE4j1FlIOG/s1600/preppypup01b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlnRAb6RDrLjMxfYqu8y2JMyKhVKSvgDX3b6guNfDMhkl-hLBADbdmblTyMV7pV-U-2_yM6ObU94IJVrvsWMTORCSyB7aJf7Pis9gb7n5_P7ql24n7i6KLgrpWcSDs-568v6SE4j1FlIOG/s1600/preppypup01b.jpg" style="border: medium none;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_dXes7UdPzQUJyFnU_1yaMVUV-dPwZ4Jmsob8MajUyU6MN1tq4hSYnuz1cIWvohEEM4HSrBK3C90DhMEDz3Qnx8ijA7leWnN6N29DjpM4jgJOh1SAttw5-9j5Nv4T1JXDkWCsU8QyGj4o/s1600/cherryblossoms01b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_dXes7UdPzQUJyFnU_1yaMVUV-dPwZ4Jmsob8MajUyU6MN1tq4hSYnuz1cIWvohEEM4HSrBK3C90DhMEDz3Qnx8ijA7leWnN6N29DjpM4jgJOh1SAttw5-9j5Nv4T1JXDkWCsU8QyGj4o/s1600/cherryblossoms01b.jpg" style="border: medium none;" /></a></div><b>DAY TWELVE: </b>I'm excited to share <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/default.aspx">Best Friends Studios'</a> newest product...pet themed <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/c-234-pet-calling-cards.aspx">calling cards.</a> Though they date back to the 19th century when ladies and gents used to leave one behind when they went visiting, calling cards today are more like personal business cards that include non-work-related contact information such as your email, cell number or even Facebook address. For Day 12 of <a href="http://bestfriendsstudios.blogspot.com/2010/12/25-days-of-new-designsthe-challenge.html"><i>25 Days of New Designs,</i></a> I designed three calling cards that can be customized with your <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/t-dogsilhouettes.aspx">best friend's silhouette</a>: <b><a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/p-1174-paw-prints-dog-breed-calling-cards.aspx">Paw Prints,</a> <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/p-1173-preppy-pups-dog-breed-calling-cards.aspx">Preppy Pups</a></b> and <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/p-1175-cherry-blossoms-dog-breed-calling-cards.aspx"><b>Cherry Blossoms.</b></a> Each is available in quantities of 25, 50 or 75. These are great for kids, moms and anyone who is tired of scrawling an email address on the back of a receipt!Best Friends Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14920544967545340762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963450195577447474.post-39375854625462338952010-12-12T16:30:00.001-06:002010-12-14T22:12:47.603-06:00DAY ELEVEN: 25 Days of New Designs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip-APLh2a3-7W3deG5LAkqNu5LYoNoglSu1LU1Lc9l1pRWVqzt6Ts6lvML3hyphenhyphenANyEH1yfjhXZoMtE7j0sdGyz0KxGyvOUED0SUyLErGCdfa-JtBZrIHBDPth0rCQYOQz9dUjQmr-2yZnHz/s1600/catmouse06b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip-APLh2a3-7W3deG5LAkqNu5LYoNoglSu1LU1Lc9l1pRWVqzt6Ts6lvML3hyphenhyphenANyEH1yfjhXZoMtE7j0sdGyz0KxGyvOUED0SUyLErGCdfa-JtBZrIHBDPth0rCQYOQz9dUjQmr-2yZnHz/s1600/catmouse06b.jpg" style="border: medium none;" /></a></div><b>DAY ELEVEN: </b>Whether they're batting a balled up piece of paper around the room or leaping gracefully over the puppy gate á la <i>The Great Escape,</i> cats are amazing to watch in action. My newest creation, debuting for Day 11 of <a href="http://bestfriendsstudios.blogspot.com/2010/12/25-days-of-new-designsthe-challenge.html"><i>25 Days of New Designs,</i></a> is the first in a series of designs showing cats at play. Starring a fluffy cat with paw extended for a quick swipe at a curious mouse, <i><b>A </b><b>Cat & Mouse Game</b></i> can be personalized as a <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/p-1172-a-cat-mouse-game-note-cards-6-colors.aspx">flat note card</a> or <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/p-1171-a-cat-mouse-game-note-pads-6-colors.aspx">mini note pad.</a> Available in six colors: <i>Coal Black, Bright Berry, Tangerine, Baby Blue, Pink Whisper</i> or <i>Citron Lime.</i> More <i>"Cats in Play"</i> to come next week!<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>DEAL OF THE DAY:</b> </span>It's all about cats…receive <b>15% OFF</b> any feline-related stationery product through December 15, 2010. Enter <b>DECEMBERCATS</b> at checkout.<a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/c-14-christmas-and-hanukkah.aspx"><b></b></a>Best Friends Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14920544967545340762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963450195577447474.post-24415192321143669382010-12-11T17:42:00.000-06:002010-12-11T17:42:00.084-06:00DAY TEN: 25 Days of New Designs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYQA5o7bHCD3SPrL85KO7Nuq3u4etm9lw5G-02ngZZZxbo_wYlwQNS3mrqCxvBmHatxPQyMVYld2osrt9bDyiFoj-WAUq-lZuS_b78rMh71AvXWGbJ3Xwt2RzJsnCiPJKgGm4BdfN4y6qC/s1600/flatdogwhite07b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYQA5o7bHCD3SPrL85KO7Nuq3u4etm9lw5G-02ngZZZxbo_wYlwQNS3mrqCxvBmHatxPQyMVYld2osrt9bDyiFoj-WAUq-lZuS_b78rMh71AvXWGbJ3Xwt2RzJsnCiPJKgGm4BdfN4y6qC/s1600/flatdogwhite07b.jpg" style="border: medium none;" /></a></div><b> DAY TEN: </b>Thanks to Mary Ann for stepping in yesterday when I ran out of time for <a href="http://bestfriendsstudios.blogspot.com/2010/12/25-days-of-new-designsthe-challenge.html"><i>25 Days of New Designs.</i></a> We've had a number of family commitments this weekend and have been literally running since Friday afternoon. But today I managed to squeeze in a small block of time to work on flat note cards based on our <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/p-1136-floral-vines-dog-breed-eco-note-cards.aspx">Floral Vines Dog Breed ECO Note Cards.</a> Not exactly a new design, but it's been on my "to-do" list for a while. Like the eco-friendly cards, this new design is available in eight colors and can be personalized with your favorite <a href="http://www.bestfriendsstudios.com/t-dogsilhouettes.aspx">Dog Silhouette.</a> <i>Ellen</i>Best Friends Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14920544967545340762noreply@blogger.com0