The PettiCoat Pirate

Art

2009-06-18T20:22:00.004-04:00

This is why I love Twitter...

You know Rain, on The Office? Well, he is on twitter and has a link to his blog, on it I found this video. Now my life has changed, I vow to listen to this every single day!

The lyrics are here.

Meet Sid Krofft

2009-06-18T17:43:00.003-04:00

This is a new sweetie available in the shop.

OK, I'm back...

2009-06-18T17:33:00.003-04:00

I haven't been blogging in awhile due to....Twitter.

I even go days without checking my emails. I figure, if anyone needs me, they can find me there. Then my best friend, who does not Twitter, said "I didn't know this or that" and I replied, "You would if you tweeted" I realized I was in a bubble. So, I'm trying to do better, and spread myself around...facebook, blogger, twitter, and the occasional myspace. As for the emails...I've got 1352 in my inbox, that could take awhile.

www.twitter.com/petticoatpirate

Chester 1999-2009

2009-05-12T18:55:00.003-04:00

Chester had to be put to sleep today because he was in complete renal failure.

Sick Beagle

2009-05-10T22:28:00.001-04:00

Our beagle, Chester, is very sick. Doug will be taking him to the vet in the morning. It's very sad.......

Ashley Paige

2009-05-10T20:37:00.003-04:00

Ashley Paige, swimsuit designer, was in the crowd during the New Deal Fashion Show in Wilmington, NC. She appeared to be having a fabulous time!

Yes, that's her Mom in the white.

New Deal Handmade Market and Fashion Show

2009-05-10T20:28:00.004-04:00

To learn more about the event read this article.

Here is my booth...

This is Jennifer and Pete!

This is the tent set up for the fashion show, it was so "NY Fashion Week"

So, does this make me a redneck?

2009-04-18T21:04:00.004-04:00

Yep, that's me, sewing on the FRONT PORCH today. The middle pic is my view, over my sewing machine, looking out at the kids drawing on the driveway. Only one is mine, the other 3 are neighbors.

Three of the tissue monsters I completed today are in the shop, please go check them out!

I hope, you too, are enjoying this wonderful weather!

Happy weekend,

Windy

The New Deal Fashion Show

2009-03-19T15:18:00.003-04:00

http://www.edgeofurge.com/new_deal/

I've been accepted into the Handcrafted Market portion of this show. Its being presented by an awesome fashion designer that owns Edge of Urge in Wilmington. It's sure to be a very artsy fartsy day of...well, art...crafts, fashion, and music. I'm super excited! Hopefully "yall" can come out and see me...

I'm having a contest!

2009-03-15T18:39:00.007-04:00

Contest is over, Johnson has a new home with a funny girl who names her tissue boxes.
The answer... I named him Johnson because of his color combination...like in Howard Johnsons. It used to be a hotel chain, back in the day. Thanks to those who played, I'll be doing this again soon!

If you can guess WHY I named this Tissue Monster, JOHNSON...you win HIM!

Just post a comment with your answer AND your email so that if you win, I can get your info to send him to you.

So, why do you think I named him Johnson?

Good Luck!

PS I just asked my husband if he knew the answer, he totally didn't. Here's a clue: It has nothing to do with boogers, colds, or bodily fluids.

I'm being published!

2009-03-08T16:38:00.007-04:00

Two of my cuties are going to be in this book!

http://www.extremecraft.com/

It's going to be my Cat Sugars and my Cookie Teddy Bear because they are made from upcycled clothing...

How exciting is that???

It's 80 degrees and...

2009-03-08T11:19:00.003-04:00

... I haven't sewn a darn thing this weekend! Shoot! But I just can't stay inside. Hope "yall" are enjoying your weekend as well ;)

Fun New Fur and Wholesale

2009-03-05T19:28:00.002-05:00

I just bought some new fun-ness, faux fur, that is fabulous! (say that fast 5 times)

I will be creating new Tissue Monsters this weekend, yay!

Also, I will be offering these cuties for wholesale, so if you know of a shop that should be carrying them, please let me know, or send them here .

Thanks for the love!

Happy Thursday, yay for tomorrow...

I am living...

2009-02-28T18:08:00.003-05:00

...vicariously through my plush. I said this a few years ago when my plush were being sold in an art gallery in Hawaii. Now, I am saying it again!

Have you seen the first "Traveling Pants" movie? When one of the girls goes to Greece to visit her Grandparents. The Greek Island, all white buildings with blue roofs...that is my dream. I can't say "dream visit" or "dream vacation" because truly, it is more. The day that I arrive there, I am sure to cry, probably for days. I will be an emotional mess, in a good way though, overwhelmed with gratitude, thankful to be submerged in such beauty.

Oh...my plush...this cutie, right here.....

is on his way to Athens, Greece. I know, it's exciting! I'm holding back the "excitement" tears. But I DID do a dance!

Happy weekend!

I love me some Noah Scalin!

2009-02-14T11:31:00.003-05:00

Doug and I met him a few summers ago at the Art-o-Mat Convention in Winston-Salem,NC. He was on about day 62 of his Skull-a-day project. He even added a skull he made on that trip to his blog, it's the one made of bed sheets from the motel we all stayed in. During the convention, he and I traded...I got one of his skull tees and he got one of my SkullShies. heehee. It's pictured on his blog too, with all the loot he collected from the trip.

Here is a clip of him appearing on Martha Stewarts Show...I guess I am 1 degree seperated from knowing Martha Stewart...cool.

Happy Valentine's Day!

more Tissue Monsters in the shop

2009-02-11T15:47:00.002-05:00

These little sweeties are only $10...and bring soooo much happiness.

You've just gotta check 'em out.

Also, if you like the blue tissue monster or the pink tissue monster that are in the shop, you really need to grab 'em while you can, I am not sure that I can get more of the fabric and I am down to only a few of each. I'll post an update if I am able to find more.

Happy Wednesday, get a lottery ticket...play the number 5, it's my fav...good luck ;)

Plushie with a Purpose...

2009-02-02T19:04:00.004-05:00

Meet KaaZoonTite. Yes, he's cute and snugglie like most of my plushies...

but there's more to this sweetie...

OMGoodnes, he's a tissue holder!

Too cute, I know! I am soooo in love. He's in the shop, and I'll have a few in the "Tiny Art Show" at Emerge Gallery in Greenville, NC. (more about that later)

Valentine Bear

2009-01-24T15:09:00.002-05:00

In the shop now!

One-of-a-kind sweetness for YOUR one-of-a-kind SweetHeart!

A Special Inaugural Event

2009-01-17T19:54:00.005-05:00

I copy/pasted this from will.i.am's myspace and for some reason there are some issues with words blending together, I tried to go thru and fix them, but in case I missed some I wanted you to know why it might read a ittle funny....

will.i.am PERFORMS ON OPRAH ON MONDAY - FOR A SPECIAL INAUGURAL EVENT

“THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW” TRAVELS TO WASHINGTON, D.C. FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION AND AN EVENT TO REMEMBER

CHICAGO, IL – “The Oprah Winfrey Show” is traveling to Washington, D.C. for the historic inauguration of President-Elect Obama and Vice President-Elect Biden. In a two-day special event, the show will bring viewers a front row seat to the hottest ticket in “Oprah” show history and a celebration toremember.

First, on Monday, January 19, the “Oprah” show will broadcast from the world-famous Kennedy Center Opera House for a blowout celebration, with special celebrity guests and an exclusive, one-time-only music performancein front of a star-studded audience. Stars Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcherwill stop by, and stars including Scarlett Johansson and more will sharespecial messages about what this inauguration means to them. Musicsuperstars Bono, Will.i.am, Faith Hill, Seal, David Foster and queen ofhip-hop soul Mary J. Blige will participate in an unforgettable musicalperformance of a brand-new song created in collaboration with Will.i.am and David Foster to mark this historic occasion on the “Oprah” show.

Then, on Wednesday, January 21, the “Oprah” show goes live from chef ArtSmith’s “Art and Soul” restaurant in Washington, D.C. Oprah will be joined by guests including Academy Award®-winner Forest Whitaker and GrammyAward-winning musician and songwriter Jon Bon Jovi to reflect on the inauguration. Gayle King will give her take on the festivities and guest correspondent Ali Wentworth will hit the D.C. streets for even more reaction. Plus, presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin will share her thoughts and insights on the momentous day.

Tickets for both show tapings are no longer available.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHWByjoQrR8

Lily is in a Treasury!

2009-01-03T19:26:00.003-05:00

Lily's Lucario plushie was selected to be in an etsy treasury that's featuring all kids! Here is the link, http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=30554
It probably will only be up for a few days, so go check it out.

My Bad

2009-01-02T12:11:00.003-05:00

I made the mistake of announcing, "I'm taking down the Christmas tree"

My 7 yo instantly went into tears and gave me a list of reasons why "we can't take it down and put it out in the cold shed for a whole year by itself"

Seriously...the drama.

Happy First Friday 2009!

2009-01-02T09:52:00.003-05:00

Well, I guess I'll be taking down the Christmas tree today, and I'm definitely going to take a nap. I've been up since 5:58am, on my day off...plus I was vacuuming at 7am and that just isn't right. So, I will be treating myself with a nap, lets say, right after lunch. The house should be straight by then.

Since the den is going to be less crowded, I am planning on putting up my craft table and cutting out some fun-ness either tonight or in the morning. This is like a light at the end of the tunnel and the thought of it will get me through the after Holiday cleaning.

Also, ECU is playing some important football game today in TN, I may tune into that if I can find it on tv. I can cut fabric and watch football...naaaah, I'm nappin...

A PettiCoat siting

2008-12-31T20:13:00.000-05:00

Notice anything?

This is "Aunt Amanda's" tree. Fun-ness? Oh, yes!

Happy New Year's Eve

2008-12-31T20:06:00.000-05:00

I hope everyone has a fab evening...please be safe and I'll talk to ya tomorrow. Yep, seriously, I'll be right here. For you. Really... just for you. you. y-o-u. you.

Owls Still on sale and a new SkullShie added

2008-12-13T15:27:00.000-05:00

The SkullShie from The Plush You! 2008 show is now in the shop , check it out, it's awesome.

Also, all Owls in the shop are still on sale, 2 for $40 a savings of $10. I am hoping to get some listed this weekend...once I get off here, go to Micheal's to use my 40% off coupon (yay me), stop by Little Ceasars for a cheap $5 pizza for the kids, maybe...maybe, stop into Hancock's (not sure I have enough self control), and then I'll try to cut out some owls :)

Have a great weekend, my friends!

Ornaments... going, going, almost gone

2008-12-12T20:47:00.000-05:00

Three of my ornaments are on their way to Hawaii for the Holidays... I must admit, I am very envious! One more will be shipped out on Monday to Minnesota, I wouldn't mind seeing Minnesota. SkullShie's are lucky and live fabulous lives...

Etsy fun-ness

2008-12-04T19:58:00.000-05:00

mincingmockingbird.etsy.com

Ok, this guy is FABULOUS! As you can see, his work is beautiful, but you MUST check out his shop. The titles of his works will crack you up. I just love it... go...go see...now ;)

Here is a peek of what I've been working on

2008-11-30T15:55:00.000-05:00

There is a girl, kinda serpentine and gothie. She has been showing up in my sketchbook for a couple of months. Yesterday I spent most of the day making this first try. She isn't exactly right,yet. I'll keep ya posted on the progress.

She's really strange,huh? Any comments thus far? I'd love to hear 'em.

Oh, 2nite on VH1 at 9pm

2008-11-27T20:45:00.000-05:00

Ya gotta watch Kid Rock Storytellers! I love me some Kid Rock! I can't wait!

Shop Update time change...

2008-11-27T20:37:00.000-05:00

I was unable to get pics of the new SkullShie ornaments! So, they won't be in the shop until tomorrow afternoon, so sorry. Hope you can still stop by and check 'em out!

Hope you're having a fantastic Thanksgiving!

Free Holiday Music

2008-11-26T19:24:00.000-05:00

For the next 48 hrs you can go to http://www.oprah.com/article/oprahshow/20081118_tows_holiday/2

and download, for free, Oprah's 2008 Holiday Hits cd! It's her gift to you... how sweet is that? I've already burned my copy and I will be taking it over to play during Thanksgiving! How fun is that?

Enjoy!

Big Shop UPDATE...

2008-11-25T21:45:00.001-05:00

Is scheduled for Black Friday at 12midnight (est) in the shop. For the first time this year I will be revealing my new SkullShie Ornaments for 2008. Plus they will be on sale for one day only!

My 2007 line was a hit, here are a few of them...

Hope everyone has a nice Thanksgiving! Remember to stop by the shop on Friday.

Love,

PettiCoat

It's Oatmeal!

2008-11-08T14:45:00.001-05:00

Here's the new teddy, her name is Oatmeal. I have a little dress designed for her, haven't sewn it up yet though. Do you love her?

Craft time with Lil

2008-11-08T14:19:00.001-05:00

This morning Lil had a list all ready of allll the crafts we were going to make. Here's the list...

It reads...

Apple Art
Sand Bottles
book
Paint Picture
Color Picture
Make Poem
Make Paper Airplane
Make Ties

And we did it all!

It was so much fun!

VOTE

2008-11-02T19:16:00.000-05:00

Vote! Vote! Vote!

Artwork by: Paul Moschell... my friend on myspace at www.myspace.com/paulmoschell his work is FABULOUS! Plus, he has the above image as a print and a tee!

Promise me you will vote on TUESDAY!!!!!!!

I love you, and I know you know,how important it is that you vote!

I voted on Thursday Oct.30,2008 at 2:30pm FOR Barack Obama.

2008-10-28T15:58:00.000-04:00

A digital photomontage collage print featuring five strange girls wearing mushroom fairy-crash-helmets. Whatever you do, if you care to join them, do not partake of their food, no matter how tempting it may be to take a small bite.....

I love love love this print! Go see more fabulous artwork by Louise at www.artandghost.etsy.com !

Thanks yall,

Windy

My Saturday

2008-10-25T22:34:00.000-04:00

Today I made the cutest teddy bear, I will be finishing her up tomorrow and taking pics. I hope to have them posted here soon. If not, check the shop to see if it's listed yet.

I have also opened a shop on a new site, shophandmade.com. Please check it out too http://petticoatpirate.shophandmade.com/ . So far I have about 6 items listed, but I'm planning on adding more soon :)

Plush You 2008

2008-10-18T20:08:00.000-04:00

The plush show of ALL plush shows opened last weekend at Schmancy in Seattle... "Plush You 2008".

One of my SkullShie's is in the show and it thrills me to death. Here's a peek...

Please check out this fun etsy shop that features ooak (one of a kind) Obama-wear. You can even get a picture of YOU photoshop'd into a pic with Obama and then made into a tee! So cool, oh, that's not me in the pic, though I would love to have one, that's for sure...

And this bumper sticker is WAY cooler than the boring ones distributed by the party...

I honestly have so much diffficulty inserting pics... all this weird space shows up, and I have to go back and delete it, and then if I'm not careful I delete a pic ,so then I have to upload the pic again, then the chunks of white space show up again, then I start deleting again and honestly....it's exhausting. So I'm signing off. sheeeesh

Sale on Owls

2008-09-24T12:58:00.000-04:00

All Owls are 2 for $40, plus shipping!

For a limited time, so go now and pick out your favs!

www.windyothd.etsy.com

Prince

2008-09-23T19:11:00.000-04:00

I'm having difficulty breathing!

I looooove PRINCE! He has a book coming out with...

photos
poetry
music

seriously people, I can't breathe...

Taken from AOL.com's homepage...

Prince Offers Rare Glimpse Into '21 Nights' of His Life

Posted Sep 23rd 2008 12:30PM by Spinner StaffFiled under: Video, Exclusive, Book Club

In 2007, Prince maintained a 21-night sold-out residency at London's O2 arena. '21 Nights,' a collaborative effort between Prince and photographer Randee St. Nicholas, is a photographic essay that documents this journey with poetry and 124 never-before-seen images. The multimedia set also includes 'Indigo Nights/Live Session,' a live CD that captures Prince's after-hours sessions, along with new music. Take a look at an introductory excerpt from '21 Nights' -- penned by St. Nicholas -- as well as exclusive photos, a first look at the 'Indigo Night' tracklist and a video for the upbeat 'Planet Earth' song 'The One U Wanna C.'Those who have spent the most time with him are both frustrated and inspired. To know him is to know that you probably will never really know him and to question that is a waste of time ... wasting time is something one should never do ... and something Prince holds in high disregard.

Go Here to Pre-order!

Ooooo Peeps, check this out!

2008-09-05T19:51:00.000-04:00

TheSock Obama Co.
www.thesockobama.com

My birthday is November 15th, I would scream and maybe even cry if I received "The Sock Obama" as a present... hint hint ;)

To see a pic of him and to read about the controversy go here.
And to read what they did next, go here.

I have said it before and I will say it again... I LOVE THESE PEOPLE!

Well, now I am off to have an exciting Hurricane filled weekend (eastern NC).

love

H.R. Pufnstuf

2008-08-22T20:26:00.000-04:00

Lookie what I found at the Dollar General, of all places! All of you little kiddies who did not grow up with Sid & Marty Krofft need to head over to their new myspace page and get turned on to the magic!

I had such a crush on "Jimmy". Now I'm "30 something" and coloring him, in a coloring book. That seems weird...........huh?

http://www.thesockobama.com/

2008-08-01T15:39:00.000-04:00

Remember my post back in June about the Obama Sock Monkey controversy? Please read it, and then go to their site now and see how they have handled it. It's genius.

PS Remember all of my Owls are 20% off this weekend only...www.windyothd.etsy.com

SALE on Owls

2008-08-01T15:23:00.000-04:00

This weekend ONLY... all Owls are 20 % off!

www.windyothd.etsy.com

I'll be back...

2008-07-31T23:40:00.000-04:00

Hiya!

It's been awhile since I posted, but I will be back this weekend to update you on all that has been going on here.

Hope all is well with you.

Toy A Day

2008-06-28T12:34:00.000-04:00

Hope everyone is having a great weekend! I'll be going to a cookout later this afternoon, can't wait... Linda is bringing her special artichoke spinach dip. I'll have to get yall the recipe, it is so so soooo good!

Here is a blog you must visit, http://toy-a-day.blogspot.com/. This talented designer is making a toy a day and offering them on etsy... for free. I downloaded the Andy Warhol and made it myself, it turned out so cool, don't ya think?

Happy Fun-ness to all!

The Obama Sock Monkey

2008-06-20T09:13:00.000-04:00

Have yall heard about this?

I like Obama and I love Sock Monkeys. That's all I'm gonna say.

Copy of letter released by Elizabeth Lawson regarding Obama puppet
The Salt Lake Tribune
Article Last Updated: 06/17/2008 11:56:50 AM MDT

Posted: 11:55 AM- Here is the update released by Elizabeth Lawson:

We Don't Want to Say Goodbye -- An Update from TheSockObama Co.

We at TheSockObama Co. have some questions to pose. What's really going on in America? In the good ol' fashion spirit of entrepreneurialism ; free enterprise has been censored, and TheSockObama politically plush toy has been discriminated against in the marketplace of the United States of America.

Double standards appear to be a common thread here. It's okay for there to be hundreds of thousands of Google sites containing references to our current president's resemblance to a chimpanzee. However, it's not okay to make that same association regarding our possible next president. Isn't this the very definition of hypocrisy? We find this to be both obvious and curious in the same breath.

After seven days as an e-commerce merchant, we had to close our doors today at http://www.thesockobama.com/. Sadly, we are currently issuing refunds to all of our wonderful new Customers around the globe. TheSockObama is no longer scheduled to go into mass production. Nor will his cast of politically plush friends be produced, including JohnnieMcSock, his fierce political competitor that we had planned to introduce next week. We are compelled to take this action, as a result of our designer/supplier conceding, seemingly due to the enormous pressure from opposers. Have the bullies won here? Our first and last foray into the blogging world began and ended on Tuesday June 10th. In an amateurish, clumsy attempt at marketing a time-sensitive, politically plush toy online; we came upon some sort of an election-themed website that looked promising; and we blogged our new business with a sassy lure of plush prose. We didn't know there were rules to blogging. We know now.

There, the blogging dens of resistance quickly began their fury of emails. An electronic battery of fiery darts flowed swiftly but silently through the veins of technology. Feverish fingers frantically clicking coast to coast, crashing and burning our tragically naive - yet sparkling website. A steady stream of repetitive verbal eloquence graced our Customer service inbox with tasty tidbits like, eff-ewe and every other colorul expletive you could possibly imagine. We thought we had heard it all. Hey thanks. This is America, right?

Having led a moderately quiet lifestyle until now; our social calendar suddenly filled up with vivid and creative death threats. And last we heard, a posse of bloggers from back east are on their way over to conduct - how did they phrase it, a good ol' fashioned KKK house burning party at David & Elizabeth's. Kinda exciting stuff, but this in America?

On Friday the Media swooped in. Love notes with call me from newspaper publications and television personalities were left at our door. We agreed to permit two local stations to share a bit of our initial reaction on the madness of it all. We were the top news story on both networks at 9:00pm and 10:00pm.. By the way, TheSockObama story preceded the shocking and untimely death of our well loved Tim Russert of NBC. What the heck does this say about the spiritual barometer of a proclaimed to be united people? Unfortunately, this is America.

The questions we still find perplexing are; is America really ready for change? With the number of Customers we've had to disappoint in our first week of business; are we saying it's okay to take something out of the marketplace that other people want to buy? Are we now censoring one another's liberty as Americans to freely purchase goods and services on our own terms? Is this the kind of America we want?

Before we close, please note that the creators of TheSockObama are not of the Mormon faith. Kindly refrain from unkind remarks about our neighbors and friends of the Mormon faith whom we love and hold dear.

We wish to thank all of our TheSockObama Co. Customers and supporters in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Australia. We hope to meet again soon in a new venue.

Sincerely yours,

TheSockObama Co.

thesockobama@yahoo.com

Tendonitis, a side effect of Plush stuffing...stuffing Plush

2008-06-13T23:18:00.000-04:00

I have been making so many cuties that now my tendonitis is all flared up. Oh goodie.

It's the Owls, I like using my hands to stuff 'em instead of my chopstick thingie.

I made 4 today; 2 are twins of Nat Wise, 1 is CupCake, and 1 is Dollie. Here are some pics :)

Oh, and they are in the shop.

Nat Wise,the Owl

CupCake

Dollie

Tick Bite

2008-06-12T08:09:00.000-04:00

My husband has Lyme disease from two tick bites he got about 3-4 wks ago. He started treatment on Monday, but doesn't feel any better, he actually feels worse. So I'm being "nurse" this week.

I have been able to sew some, and I have made a couple owls. One is in the shop now and I will be listing the other later today once I get a pic taken. So please take a look.

I sold my first photograph this week in my other shop. It was thrilling for me. I have been into photography since high school. In those days we developed our own film and printed our negatives. I loved it so much. Then many years passed and I didn't do much with it, mainly because I didn't have access to a darkroom. I loved the "process" and being able to print things the way I wanted to. Now, with digital, I am able to do that again, be in charge, and it's less smelly ;)

A few months ago I made the new shop but I wasn't really "working it" so I was shocked to get a sale out of the blue. Now I am planning more things for the "Lookie" shop. Including some of my sketches and limited edition prints. I'm very energized. I'll still be making plush...I'm just seeing the Big Picture more clearly, and it in includes a lot more...of me.

William Guinea Pig/Hamster

2008-06-06T20:44:00.001-04:00

William
Originally uploaded by the petticoat pirate

Gotta check out the two new cute-ness-s!
www.thepetticoatpirate.com

Hermit Crabs

2008-06-03T16:50:00.000-04:00

On Sunday I put the hermit crabs out to play in the backyard cause it was sooooo hot and humid. They loved it.

Hiding on the left is Ted and on the right is Rerun.

This is Rerun on Sunday...

And this is Rerun on Monday! Doesn't he look super fancy in his new shell?

Anyone else love hermit crabs? Can I share this very important tip...never give them tap water. Use bottled water or dechlorinate tap water with drops. No one ever shared this info with me, and when I was growing up...pre-internet, there wasn't a lot of info out there about their care. Now I have happy and healthy Hermies and you can too :)

Now back to Plushie business...

On Saturday, C.Hikn Bone' and I will be set up out front of Ripple City Artworks during the Uptown Umbrella Market. I will have all of my new goodies, including the Owls! C.Hikn Bone' will be grillin' & chillin' and will have tons of sauce for sale! We hope to see yall there.

Ripple City is on Evans St. in Uptown Greenville,NC

Two more Owls

2008-06-02T13:36:00.000-04:00

Sissy

K.C.

Are yall likin' my Owls? Any suggestions?

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

The OWLS have evolved

2008-05-31T10:05:00.000-04:00

Yay, total cuteness has arrived! Now the wings flip and flap. I am lovin the new wings! These guys are now in the shop, get one while you can...

BeBe , Love, FloraLee,Charlie

Charlie

FloraLee

Have a great weekend!

HootHoot New Owl Plushies

2008-05-29T15:57:00.000-04:00

I'm working on a line of owl plush. My maiden name has a little something to do with the owl, so our family has always been fond of them. My Dad even named his street "Owls Nest Ln".

I haven't gotten the pattern just right but boy do I have the perfect fabrics! I spent 2 hrs at Hancock's on Monday during a big sale they were having. It was so much fun!

Happy "LOST, season finale" Thursday!

SkullShie BeBe Onesies

2008-05-23T20:40:00.000-04:00

How cute are these onesies? This was a special order I completed today for a friend. They are photo transfers of my "SkullShie's". I have two more blank ones that I'll be putting images on over the weekend. They will be in the etsy shop.

More Guinea Pigs/Hamsters

2008-05-23T10:22:00.001-04:00

All the gang, so far...

The twins...Frances & Phillip.

Dippin Dot Dottie (sold,on her way to Alabama)

Tu-Tu's

2008-05-16T09:54:00.000-04:00

Isn't this THE cutest thing EVER?

Michele Foster befriended me yesterday on myspace and I am just in love with her work. Please visit her site , it's amazing.

Happy Friday!

Spring Cleaning, blah

2008-05-14T13:56:00.000-04:00

I'm cleaning up my work area today (dreaming of the day I'll have a working studio again)...

I made this new little guy last night and he'll have a sibling soon ;) so be sure to check in later.

Billy Batik

Hamsters or Guinea Pigs?

2008-05-13T09:38:00.000-04:00

Rodeo Joe

Flora Fae

Harold

These are the little guys that Bit of Whimsy designed and has allowed me to make a few for resale. She calls them guinea pigs, and the pics I've seen, hers do look like guinea pigs. I think mine turned out to look more like hamsters. Maybe it's just me, my kids love the show Hamtaro, and I see Hamtaro in my little guys.

I will be posting more over the next two days. Just here though, not on etsy. If you would like to purchase one, you can email me at windy@thepetticoatpirate.com. I will then send you an invoice through paypal. They are $14 ea plus $2 for shipping.

Thanks for checking in with me today, Happy Tuesday!

The American Craft Show in San Francisco

2008-05-12T19:46:00.000-04:00

I just found out about a special juried section for this show and I applied! I JUST SENT THE EMAIL AND APPLIED! ! ! ! ! ! Only a handful will be selected...dot dot dot.

I'll find out in June.
http://www.craftcouncil.org/sf/

PS
Oh boy, do I have some cute-ness to share...
stop in tomorrow, there will be pics.
Will not be available in the shop, only here!
Curious?

A Colaboration

2008-05-10T12:16:00.000-04:00

I will be colaborating with Bit Of Whimsy, pattern and plush maker. I have purchased one of her patterns and have been given the rights to make a limited amount for sale. I am super excited about this. I will be revealing the cute-ness in a few days, so stay posted my friends.

If you would like to be added to my email list for notifications of sales and new listings please leave your email in a comment. Your comment will not be posted here for the World to see, so no worries of a crazy spammer getting ahold of it, I promise.

Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend, and Mother's Day.

Love

Lucas

2008-05-09T14:21:00.000-04:00

New sock monkey added to the shop today. He has skull and crossbones all over and is waaaay cool. Check him out here.

Happy Friday yall!

Amy Steinberg in Greenville,NC

2008-05-03T15:52:00.000-04:00

Amy was here a few weeks ago before she started her actual tour...aren't we lucky! Visit her site for tour dates, if she comes ANYWHERE close to where you live...GO SEE HER, you won't regret it! Also, check out her blog here. Here are some pics.

Amy and me!

It's blurry, but see the sock monkey I made for Amy?

Amy and Ayesha Atkinson. Ayesha read a few of her poems for the crowd.

Starving Artist

2008-04-24T18:43:00.000-04:00

That would be ME right now. I have a custom order to make but until paypal gets the funds TO ME, I can't even start it. That is a sucky feeling, I must say. But that's that, if I hadn't had that delay this week I may never have had been inspired to take scraps and turn them into Cat Sugar's. And I am lovin my Cat Sugar's.

Tonight I am going to a Laughter Yoga class that my friend Barefoot Artist is giving along with a Reiki session. I am very excited!

Later tonight........Grey's and LOST!!!!! Can't wait !

Anyone else gonna be watching?

ps I think my Mom read my blog today. That seems weird. I wonder if she bookmarked it? ...hi NaNa...

New Cats

2008-04-23T08:50:00.000-04:00

These cuties are my latest addition to the "Sugars". Today I will be working on a Girlie Sugar and a BeBe Sugar. I have not listed these on etsy yet but will by the end of the week. If you'd like to know when I list them, you can leave me your email here and I will let you know when I do :)

This is Gracie Sugar

This is Tabitha Sugar
Have a great Wednesday! It's PowerBall night, don't forget to pick up a ticket ;)

Pine Tree Crosses

2008-04-17T09:17:00.000-04:00

Have you noticed the pine tree crosses? It's quite amazing. Here are some that are in our yard right now...

Amy Steinberg is Coming to Greenville, NC!

2008-04-16T16:31:00.000-04:00

Attention Eastern NC...

You must come out THIS Friday to see Amy.

She will be at the Tipsy Teapot on Evans St in Uptown at 7pm, there will be a $10 - $15 suggested donation.

Please learn more about her at www.amysteinberg.net and also at www.myspace.com/amysteinberg. She is a fabulous singer but also extremely funny, so seeing her live is NEVER a disappointment!

Hope to see you there!

PirateFest '08

2008-04-13T10:50:00.000-04:00

Lookie, real pirates with my sock monkeys...that's me in the middle.

Super cool pirate statues that will be placed all around Greenville,NC.

Lil Pirate, Me Pirate, and RippleChristy Pirate.

Two of my sweet Teddy Bears got new homes with two sweet Pirates!

C.Hikn Bone' was cookin up some yummies and selling his sauce!

I was serenaded by a bunch of cuties!

We had a great time, even during and after the rain! Two of the Pirate sock monkeys I made for the fest did not sell, so lucky you...I've listed them on etsy !

Happy Sunday!

Marley has a home :)

2008-04-06T14:00:00.001-04:00

Rabiah took Marley home to Kill Devil Hills after our time at the ECU Youth Arts Festival yesterday. You MUST check out her clogs, she is a Master Weaver and is making clogs and boots that are delicious! www.myspace.com/uncommon_threads and http://www.rabiahhodges.etsy.com/

Check out this sweetie that shared some love with my new sock bunny (he doesn't have a name yet)...

The fest was a great time, wish it hadn't rained, thanks to everyone who came out!

My next stop out and about will be this Friday for the PirateFest ArtWalk Uptown Greenville. I will be set up out front of Ripple City Artworks from 6-9pm. Then again on Saturday for PirateFest from 11am-8pm. Should be Big Fun!

Off to watch NASCAR now...happy Sunday!

A Custom Order I just finished

2008-04-03T09:18:00.000-04:00

Mike sent me a pic of his tattoo and a request to put it on a sock monkey for his wife. I think she turned out cool. She is in the mail and on her way to Burlington, WI.

2008-04-01T09:06:00.000-04:00

While in Charlotte, NC this weekend we were FINALLY able to visit The Penguin Drive In (though it is no longer a drive in). It was featured on the Food Network, did ya see it? I had fried pickles, sweet potato fries, and The Plaza Pimento sandwich. It was all fabulous, but the atmosphere was better :) The hostess, bartender, cooks, and waitresses were all deliciously tatooed and pierced. The crowd was such a mix that it was extremely entertaining, punks, preps, families, senoirs, strollers. Please go visit them!

The nicest compliment and MY sock monkey story...

2008-03-28T09:26:00.000-04:00

I just received a convo on etsy that is so nice I'm gonna have to share...

"...My wife loves sock monkey's, she had always wanted one since she was a child, and looking at all the others I really am impressed with your design, I think they are great..."

I too have "looked at all the others" and it truely touches my heart when someone chooses one of my creations over all that is on etsy. I think this is the perfect time for me to share MY sock monkey story......

I had only been making sock monkeys for about a month and hadn't seen one in person for years. It was this past December, I was out shopping and from across the room I saw a sock monkey, the traditional red heel type and I practically ran to it chanting "sock monkey - sock monkey - sock monkey" When I arrived to the display, there was only one left, I lifted it with so much excitement I was ready to burst. I couldn't wait to feel it and see the label, who made it, what was their story, where were they from? Then, gradually, all of my excitement drained...right out of me...I felt it, puddling on the floor around me. As I inspected this poor "thing" that was SOOO manufactured that it wasn't even a real sock, it was printed fabric, cut out into two pieces and sewn together, I seriously almost cried. You see, it had no soul. You could feel it, it's nothing-ness, totally empty. I felt so sorry for it I wanted to buy it and give it a home.
So I learned that day, just how special my sock monkeys are. Even though I like to keep them simple and traditional they are full of heart, soul, and personality. You can see it in them and you can definitely FEEL it in them. I am proud to be creating something that "comes to life" and spreads joy.

Thank you, to all of you, who have given them homes!

LOA...Law Of Attraction

2008-03-27T13:34:00.000-04:00

I just got the bestest news ever! I can't go into details, but I'm sorta in shock that something so out of the blue could happen. Thoughts become things...choose the good ones! If you have no idea what I'm talking about, please watch "The Secret" and learn more about the many Laws of the Universe.

WOW!

Tree Hugger Sock Monkey

2008-03-26T09:44:00.000-04:00

This is Marley, the tree hugger sock monkey. He is a gentle and caring soul with a spirit that is as free as the wind. He has never met a stranger, and though he is a bit quiet...he can talk your arm off...especially if the conversation turns to global warming or his vegan lifestyle.

I had the best time bringing this guy to life. I really love making my sock monkeys the traditional way then adding something to make them new and different. He is listed in my etsy shop if you'd like to see more pics...www.thepetticoatpirate.com

Thanks for looking, have a great Wed...don't forget to pick up your powerball tic.

The Sugar's

2008-03-12T17:36:00.000-04:00

I've been working on the "Sugar's"...

This is the first one I made back when I was learning how to make sock monkeys, so he has a sock body. He was bought by an artist during the ArtWalk and now lives with an artsy fartsy family!

His name is Seymore -

After doin some sketches I came up with a new version and sewed it up yesterday. It is made out of canvas and is more of an art doll than a lovey, it is not snugglie.

His name is Mr. Sugar -

Then today I thought I'd try out something soft and snugglie...

This is Petuna Luna Sugar -

Off now to sew up some more fun-ness...

Check my etsy at http://www.thepetticoatpirate.com/ for items being added.

SkullShie spotted on dash...

2008-02-28T13:28:00.000-05:00

Today my husband spotted one of my full size SkullShie's sitting upright on someones dash. Isn't that so cool? I'd love a pic of that, cause they aren't small, what a statement that person is making! Whoever you are...thanks for the love...

Bestest Commercial EVER!

2008-02-28T09:20:00.000-05:00

Attention Plushie People!!!

Have you seen...really watched this awesome commercial?

I love it so so much, it touches my "inner child".....

I guess because I have few "father/daughter" memories and this would be one I'd like to have.

Other than that, the plush-ness of it makes me very happy too :)

Breast Cancer Awareness Sock Monkey

2008-02-26T10:23:00.001-05:00

Breast Cancer Awareness
Originally uploaded by the petticoat pirate

This is my latest...totally inspired by barefootartist.etsy.com. To learn more check it out at www.thepetticoatpirate.com.

OK,blogging has begun...

2008-02-26T09:08:00.000-05:00

I'm just gonna start, no need to blah blah blah about why I have a blog...

I am best known as an artist/designer for the SkullShie's I have been making for about 2 yrs now. So when I recently started making sock monkeys and vintage inspired teddy bears it was weird for everyone involved. Why?

A couple months ago when my Mom was visiting I was showing her my etsy shop and she asked why my SkullShie's were listed as "toys". Aaaah, good question, especially from a Mom who doesn't know about Plush, DIY, indie, etc. My Skulls are Plush, but can you play with them and snuggle with them like a "toy"? Well, yes, my 6 yr old does. However, they do fall more toward the art on the wall side. This kinda made me sad to realize cause I consider myself a toymaker, a Plush Designer...I LOVE Plush. So am I really a plush designer?

HELL YEAH!

But I knew that I wanted to make more hands on, lovey creatures like the stuffed animals I have obsessed over
all of my entire life. That is where I am right now, learning and experimenting so that I can create more wonderfulness... i mean "fun-ness" :)

I am hoping that my "people", especially my collectors, understand that I will always be their SkullShie girl, and there will be many more SkullShie's made.

Now, I am off to make the cutest teddy, Lil has already named her "Cookie", I should have her posted on etsy tonight.

Thanks "Yall" for listening... reading.

love