Plushie with a Purpose...

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

In the shop now!

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

Big Shop UPDATE...

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

SALE on Owls

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

www.windyothd.etsy.com

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

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

William Guinea Pig/Hamster

William
Originally uploaded by the petticoat pirate

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

Two more Owls

Sissy

K.C.

Are yall likin' my Owls? Any suggestions?

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

The OWLS have evolved

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

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!

More Guinea Pigs/Hamsters

All the gang, so far...

The twins...Frances & Phillip.

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

Hamsters or Guinea Pigs?

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!

New Cats

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 ;)

The nicest compliment and MY sock monkey story...

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!

Tree Hugger Sock Monkey

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.