Doodle Designs

I’ve started a new line of designs I call Doodle Dogs. I’ve waited to post about them until I had more than one or two designs to show.

These are a fun, cartoon version of dog breeds… Hopefully they are still recognizable to the dog lovers out there.

I’m still working on filling out dog breeds. If there is a specific breed you would like to see, please let me know. The doodle breeds are available through my Etsy store, CafePress, and Dog Mom Dog Designs.

Can you name all the dogs below?

From left to right: Basset Hound, Bulldog, Old English Sheepdog, Smooth Fox Terrier, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Siberian Husky, Border Terrier, Great Pyrenees

Tuesday’s Toasty Tidbits Contest Starts Again

I am restarting my Tuesday’s Toasty Tidbit contest for you dog lovers. This time it will be run entirely on the Wry Toast Designs Facebook page. It’s easy to win, no purchase is necessary. I will put a quote from a recent Wry Toast Design post and all you have to do is answer with the correct dog breed.

I will be using one of my designated vendors Dog Mom Dog Designs as my supplier for the weekly prizes (so it will be handmade too). You can win one of Wry Toast’s designs on a t-shirt or tote bag. The prizes will be imprinted with a durable vinyl that withstands years of washing. You can view samples of the designs on shirts and totes at my Wry Toast Designs Etsy store.

All of the Wry Toast designs can now be found on the Wry Toast Flickr page. Designs are grouped by type. The dog breed designs are grouped by breed group (Herding, Hound, Non-sporting, Sporting, Terriers, Toys, Working). There are many breeds in the Dogs in Words designs that are not recognized by the AKC, but are recognized by the FCI. If you are looking for a specific breed and can’t find it, please contact me at WryToastDesign [at] gmail [dot] com.

The Prizes

• The t-shirt is a Comfort Colors cotton garment-dyed tee. The sizes are from small to 3XL.
• The Essential Tote by Port & Company. This tote features an outside pocket and is very durable and washable.

The Rules (Updated 7/21/11)

1. The contest will be run on Tuesday’s. I will try to post the contest quote between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. GMT), but it may be posted earlier or later.
2. The post will have the Tuesday’s Toasty Tidbit headline. I will put a quote from a recent Wry Toast Design post. The quote will be from within the previous 4 weeks. Both the question and the answer can be found on the Wry Toast Designs Facebook fan page. If you choose to you can search for the question on a search engine and you will probably come up with the answer.
3. In order to win you must comment on the Facebook post with the correct breed.
4. The first one to comment CORRECTLY is a winner. This may change to a random drawing of all the correct answers, if I get enough responses.
5. You get to choose any WRY TOAST design on a t-shirt or totebag. No designs from any other designer and/or person may be placed on the winning item.
6. While I will use twitter to tweet about the contest the contest winner will only be chosen from the Facebook page. You cannot win from twitter.
7. The prize may take 2-3 weeks to get to you.
8. I can suspend the contest at anytime at my discretion.
9. I may change prize winning items at my discretion.
10. I may change the rules of the contest at my discretion.
11. You may not “redeem” your prize for money.

Final Note

I do not spam, you will only be contacted through Facebook if you win. If you do not claim your prize or notify me that you will claim your prize within 2 weeks, the prize is null and void.

So Much Puppy Love

I’ve been busy adding new illustrations to my Etsy and Cafepress shops. They are also available through CKC Embroidery and Dog Mom Dog Designs.

• The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is a guardian breed that originated in Turkey more than 6,000 years ago. He is well-suited to Turkey’s harsh climate and a nomadic lifestyle, he served shepherds as the frontline defense against predators.
• The Basset Hound was originally developed in France as a trailer of small game that hunters could follow on foot. The Marquis de Lafayette brought Basset Hounds, known for their impeccable sense of smell, to the United States as a gift to President George Washington to use in his hunting expeditions.
• The Bluetick Coonhound gets its name from a coat pattern, which is dark blue in color and covered in a ticking or mottled pattern. Working ability is very important to owners who prize the sturdy and athletic Bluetick for its skill in trailing and treeing raccoons and other small animals.

 

• The Cardigan Welsh Corgi (the corgi with the tail) is the older of the two Corgi breeds. He is low set with moderately heavy bone and a deep chest. Originally used as a drover and farm dog, the breed is small and powerful, capable of great speed and endurance.
• The Chinese Crested is a fine-boned, elegant toy dog that craves human companionship. The crested comes in two varieties; the Hairless and Powderpuff. The hairless has soft, silky hair on its head, tail and feet. Wherever the body is hairless the skin is soft and smooth. The Powderpuff is entirely covered with a double soft, straight coat. The two types often come from the same litter.
• The Dandie Dinmont Terrier has a long, low body and “scimitar” tail, which looks like a curved sword, as well as his large soulful eyes and fluffy head of hair. Though small in stature, the Dandie has the character of a big dog, possessing confidence, intelligence and an independent nature.

 

• The Pumi is an agile Hungarian herding breed. They are versatile stock dogs, equally adept at gathering, driving and keeping the stock under control. The breed has a long head with semi-erect ears, a whimsical expression and a tail that forms a circle over the back.
• The Sussex Spaniel was one of the original nine breeds recognized by the AKC in 1884. It originated in the 18th century in the county of Sussex, England, where it was used as a field dog. At that time, the custom of hunting on foot made the Sussex a popular hunting companion and very useful in flushing and retrieving upland game.
• The (Toy) Manchester Terrier was developed in England and originates from the Black and Tan Terrier, the oldest known terrier breed. They were bred to hunt rats and other small vermin and still retain that ability today. The cuddly house pet quickly turns into an efficient worker whether in the backyard or field when it detects the presence of a rodent.

 

Westminster Dog Show Contest

With the annual Westminster Dog Show is fast approaching and I’ve decided to have a contest.

What you need to do to win…

Go to my Facebook Fan Page and comment on the Westminster Dog Show post with your favorite dog breed or the breed that you think will win Westminster… that is it.

Comments will be accepted from now (February 1, 2012) until February 12, 2012. Once the dog show begins on the 13th, comments will be close. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, February 15, 2012.

What you will win…

You will win a high-quality Comfort Colors garment-dyed t-shirt with any of my Wry Toast designs. You can check out the shirts/designs here.

Who will win?

Anyone can win. You’ll be assigned a number: 1 for comment #1, 2 for #2 etc. A number will be randomly selected through random.org and that will be the winner.

A second bonus prize for the person who correctly guesses the Best in Show Breed. If more then one person picks the correct breed, I’ll return to random.org and select between the correct answers.

Ready, Set, Dog Show…

Oodles and Oodles of Doodles

I recently opened a new Etsy shop featuring apparel with my designs. I am still “stocking” the store with designs… but never fear, if I have the design on my Flickr site, you can order it.

Opening the shop on Etsy allows me to sell directly to you, instead of just CafePress and Zazzle. It also allows me to sell a higher quality of merchandise that is handmade. The designs are hot pressed on the shirt with long-lasting and durable vinyl (by Dog Mom Dog Designs). The apparel is a heavy weight, ring-spun, and garment dyed. A variety of shirt and sweatshirt styles are available. If you have a special request, just let me know.

You can visit my new shop here.

Poodles, Poodles, Poodles

Okay, so just two poodles. I’ve just added poodle heads with “pet cuts” to my CafePress and Etsy sites.

The Poodle, though often equated to the beauty with no brains, is exceptionally smart, active and excels in obedience training. The breed comes in three size varieties, which may contribute to why Poodle is one of the most popular breeds according to AKC. Poodles can be a variety of solid colors.

2011 Handmade Stocking Stuffers for Kids

The last post for the Handmade Holidays…  Wonderful ideas for stocking stuffers for kids. They will, of course, all be handmade and at a reasonable price.

• What child wouldn’t want to bath with these fun Popsicle soaps from KC Soaps and More. From the artisan… “Nothing says summer quite like a nice cool treat. This is a set of 4 mini Popsicle soaps. You get 1 cherry, 1 blueberry,1 watermelon and 1 pineapple. They are perfect for gift giving or keeping for yourself. These would be perfect for a classroom or stocking stuffers-they are the perfect size.”

• For that cutie pie who loves a great hair doodle, a fun hair clip from Details. From the artisan… “This Polka Dot clip is about 1.75″ and is suitable for toddlers, young girls, and those of us who are still young at heart! We use high quality wool felt in yummy bright colors. Each clip in stitched by our hands, so depending on our coffee intake that morning, some minor variations may occur. The initials are painted using fabric paint that will not fade or bleed.”

• These wonderful flashcards from Catherine Osorio provide colorful entertainment wrapped up with education for your little one “I created these illustrated Flash cards for my 1-year-old because she loved when we made animal sounds. We spent hours imitating the animal sounds on the cards, it has been her favorite game for months. It’s also a winner with all the kids at daycare. Educative, great for travelling and a wonderful quality time game for you and your child! And since many of us speak more than one language, I thought it would make the game even more fun if it was multilingual!”

• For the budding artists in the family, milk paints from Pinky Creations. From the artisans… “It is eco-friendly, non-toxic, washable, which is a must in my house (with 2 budding artists) and edible, but I would think twice about that! The colors created are beautiful, and easy to use and will create something beautiful! Just add 1 tbsp of water, mix and enjoy!”

• For the robot enthusiast in your house, a robot coloring book from Sombras Blancas. From the artisan… “Each book includes 10 robots + one more on the cover + two blank pages to draw your own robots = 12 pages. The book you will receive is a printed copy, but every illustration has been originally hand drawn by Sombras Blancas.”

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