My girl Zoey, adopted from the Anderson County Animal Shelter.

I have my quiet little Etsy store where things have been, quite frankly, well, quiet. I have been feeling guilty for not being able to give it the attention it deserves this summer due to circumstances beyond my control. But today, my humble dog bandana made it into the Etsy Finds feature…so exciting!

Click here to see some fabulous items relating to Woodstock and the “Summer of ‘69″:
http://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/etsy-finds-summer-of-69-4752/#comment-145818

ArtFire Crafters for Canines is a new site showcasing the artisans of ArtFire who create for canines. We’ve just started accepting new studios, so if you have an ArtFire studio and your crafts are inspired by the dog, please consider joining the group. It’s another way to promote your studio as well as fellow crafters. It’s also a great way to shop for your 4-legged friends. Please check back often to see what new shops and handmade products have been added.

Heres the link: http://craftersforcanines.ning.com/

At the request of one of my facebook fans , I have added a couple of cat toys to my shops. I must admit they have been very fun to make.  I don’t have to worry about them being torn apart like a dog toy, so I have lots more freedom with fabrics and colors. Click on the images to visit my shops ! 

               I wanted to make something a little quirky and fun that would appeal to cats and their owners.

Who doesn’t love free shipping? All of my pet toys in my Etsy and Artfire Shops now include free US shipping and reduced international rates.

2 new toys in my shops today– I have also had a request to make some cat items so I have an idea in mind for a cat toy, hopefully coming soon! This is a close up of my braided canvas bone toy, I think it should be much more durable than the typical rope bones  that are available. Click on either image to go to my Etsy Shop.

This is a softer version of a flying disc toy, great for an indoor game of fetch.  Click on the image to visit ArtFire, or you can actually make a purchase using the Rapid Cart  widget on the sidebar of this page ! 

 Just listed– This durable , slightly folksy, weird little ducky toy.  I started on it and it just kind of took on a life of its own. Has a squeaker inserted as well. Click on the image to visit my shop.

Newly listed, this pretty blue and cream pet quilt is perfect to replace that ratty old blanket you’ve been using,(c’mon, we all have done it) to keep the pet hair off your furniture. I will be making more in various sizes and colors, or you can request a custom item from me!

Just listed this cute  guinea pig sleeping bag at ArtFire.com. One of a kind from a remnant assortment. Cavies love to 

chatter, so how cute is this? I have tweaked the design a little and reinforced the opening to allow it to stay open on its own. Click on the photo to visit my ArtFire studio.

As well as maintaining my Etsy shop, I have also opened a small shop on ArtFire.com, another online marketplace where you can buy and sell handmade items, vintage items and supplies.
Visit my ArtFire Studio at http://kimscritterdesigns.artfire.com

I listed a new bandana today– very cute patriotic beach ball print. Daisy and Zoey smiled really nicely, they are starting to enjoy the  whole camera equals treats idea

New in my Etsy Shop, this fun tie-dye print bandana, reversible to colorful squares and pawprints ! Just great for Summer

I have reduced the price of all my small and extra small bandanas by 20%, this will be in effect until they are sold out. I will continue to make dog bandanas in sizes medium through XXX-large. Smaller sizes will be available by special request.

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I realized after talking to some friends that there are people who have never heard of Etsy. Etsy is an online marketplace where you can buy or sell handmade items, vintage items and crafting supplies.
Since part of this blog is dedicated to my Etsy Shop, I am including a link for first time buyers so that you can get an idea of how it all works, as well as a link to Etsy’s frequently asked questions.

for first time buyers:                                                                            

http://www.etsy.com/help_guide_checkout.php         

answers to general Etsy questions:      

http://www.etsy.com/faq.php  

http://www.etsy.com/faq.php

I really love this bandana and wanted to showcase it here. This fabric is from a grab bag of remnants, I especially love the sepia tone sports page print. 2 great bandanas in 1, for a smaller dog or puppy, will fit up to a 12 inch neck.

As promised, I have opened a guinea pig section in my Etsy shop. My boy Bo was a perfect pig today and is very photogenic. Here are the new listings:

Guinea pig Mat

Guinea Pig Sleeping Bag

Just listed in my shop, this pretty bright pink and white reversible Bandana. I had fun designing this by adding a trim and button embellishment. Definitely girly