5.31.2011

new! mini vintage style tubby pup

mohair dog miniatureeinco tubby style pup dogthere's a new pup on the block! "crackers" is a one-of-a-kind miniature mohair pup, inspired by the vintage character einco tubby dogs. this is my 2nd pup, and i did him in traditional tubby colors of rusty orange and beige. i darkened/aged his face and paws for a time-worn appearance. crackers is just adorable, neutered and ready for a loving home! SOLD

5.30.2011

monday. monkeys. mahem.

sock monkey red heelhappy memorial day! can you guess what fun things i have in store for you?

sock monkey sock stash yes, sock monkeys are coming! i pulled out 12+ pair o' vintage red heel socks from my stash today. first i will be washing/ dying/ ageing the socks to prepare them for their magical transformation into crazy monkeys! then the sewing, stuffing, personality-making, and custom outfits that gives them their uniqueness. it's been a long time between sock monkey updates, and i'm very excited (as i hope you are too) to begin the new group. i will post progress pics here so keep checking back :)





in etsy news, our blu bobo ePattern has landed in 2 more treasuries! i think he takes the prize for being my most featured ePattern. and i'm so flattered since it is one of my most classic "peng peng style" bears. give this pattern a try if you haven't already! my ePatterns are available exclusively through yours truly in my etsy shop.

for meat-free monday (8 days a week here :) we grilled up veggie skewers, tofurkey beer brats w/ all the fixins, fresh organic carrot/parsley/celery juice, and oven baked french fries (i make em spicy served with a decadent dollop of vegenaise and katsup). delish and nutrish!

have fun and stay cool!

5.15.2011

etsy treasury ~ walking on cool stones


this was a nice bit of news on a gray, drizzley, mellow sunday- the perfect kind of day to try out a bear pattern! blu bobo epattern is featured in this beachy-nomadic treasury: walking on cool stones- take the journey, curated by dawn of latouchables. dawn has a natural knack for combining colors and textures.

and speaking of cool stones...i spent way too much time today sniffling over rock and roll hall of fame induction speeches. dare you enter the alphabetical vortex. ☠ ☠ ☠

5.11.2011

presenting peach pup - new design!

tubby mohair dog
einco tubby vintage style doghow delish is this little peachy pup?! he's inspired by my long-time fascination with the vintage einco tubby dogs.. which are similar in style to chiltern's early 1900's master teddy. so a round-headed pup is a natural progression.
i've only made one other round-headed einco inspired bear/pup, "kentaro" way back in 2005 for Abracadabra UK shop:


i love the way peach pup (oh gosh, another PP!) turned out and hope you love him too! btw, peach pup is neutered and very friendly! he's available for adoption today on my web site. bow wow wow! SOLD

5.10.2011

pfatt may bear - heirloom tomato bear!



what do we have here? a vine-ripened, hand picked, little tomato man? yes, indeed it is! this is "romany" an heirloom tomato bear. he's a *new design* that i hinted at back in march, and finally has come to fruition (pun intended :) he's available today at PFATT marketplace. if you'd like to add mr. romany to your veggie basket, send me an email. SOLD

pfatt featured artist peng pengalso, i am very honored to be this month's featured artist on PFATT!

5.06.2011

three wee beans

wee mohair bearsa mother's day treat! three wee beans have been posted on my web site today: kentucky bean (blue dog), azuki bean (red panda) and turtle bean (black). i just love making the wee bears. at 3 3/4" tall they can fit just about anywhere! one-of-a-kinds. to order, email me: peng[at]peng-peng.com.

the special folks on my private mailing list are the first to know when new bears are listed.. so sign up if you haven't already. convenient mailing list sign up box located in right hand column

5.02.2011

happy meat free monday - be a pal to pigs

cool pig"dogs look up to you, cats look down on you and pigs are willing to treat you as an equal" -Winston Churchill

we ♥ organic fakin' bacon smoky tempeh strips!
tempeh strips, 3 slices: cholesterol 0, protein 8g
bacon, 1 slice: cholesterol 9mg, protein 3.1g.

have a fun and healthy MFM!