Monday, August 25, 2008

Made It Myself Monday: Dog's Got Stuff

Okay... We are back in school. They just left.
I am alone with the pets and the housework and the internets for 7 straight hours.
I feel like the world is my playpen.


So on that note: Let's talk toys. This is a little fellow I started on our summer excursion and finished after we got home.

Meet Augie the Doggie, Boston Terrier.





Augie has a leather collar and personalized dog tag, a leash, bowl, bone, tufted bed, and a sweater. Not bad for a guy with is only 4 inches tall.



I really love making toys. And more than making toys, I love a play set. I want everything to have all it's accessories. I don't even have a really plan for Augie. I just made him because I really wanted to. Sometimes I just spoil myself that way.

24 comments:

  1. this is so great, and I love that you love all of the accessories! that is always the best part of any toy!

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  2. Back at school already?! Enjoy your 7 hours a day. More toy making I think! He's adorable! t.x

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  3. Too cute - the sweater is killing me!

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  4. That's the *best* way to spoil yourself.

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  5. Anonymous5:53 PM

    How cute! Have you heard about Softies for Mirabel? A great chance to keep making the little guys with accessories, and give them good homes.

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  6. Anonymous7:54 PM

    He's a real sweetie. I really admire this kind of project - loads harder than a big softie because ther's no room for error.

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  7. Beatrice is in loooooove. I will need to place an order for immediate delivery! I am serious.

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  8. That is the cutest thing I have seen in forever. I used to go crazy over Muffy Bear because of all the clothes and accessories. So sweet! P.

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  9. Well he's just effing adorable. I don't really like toys for myself. However, among my most treasured belongings? My smoking deer (for which I still owe you a swap) and the Easter egg headless bunny that Alice made for Max. So there you go.

    Accessories make everything!

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  10. That little Augie Doggie is one of the CUTEST little guys I have EVER seen! I LOVE him.

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  11. Dang Augie is adorable and DECKed out! Lucky puppy! He has found a good,

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  12. Anonymous4:43 PM

    The fact that he has a little coat is the absolute best.

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  13. an accessorized pooch...what could be sweeter? so, so sweet.

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  14. Anonymous5:41 AM

    Delurking to gush. It has to be done.

    Auggie is quite the lucky doggie. With all his stuff--he's ready to take on the world!

    I think it's the sweater that really kills me.

    Adorable. Just adorable.

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  15. 7 fun-filled hours. Ooooooooooh the possibilities.

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  16. Anonymous6:37 PM

    and you spoil us by showing us this cuteness! good heavens, woman.

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  17. omg- too cute! How long does something like that take you to make?

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  18. The doggie itself took a few evenings (so 4-6 hours?)
    and the gear I just did here and there... so a couple hours more, maybe.

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  19. Auggie is almost as fab as Benjy! And THAT means something...
    What's his backstory?

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  20. O, That doggie is just adorable! How sweet...and do enjoy your alone time :)

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  21. That just may be the CUTEST thing I have ever seen! This is my first visit to your blog as well, what a treat!

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  22. Oh my goodness, I think I'm gonna have a cute attack! :)

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  23. This is fantastic. It looks just like my dog!

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