Pet Panache

Winner!

2009-02-01T12:29:00.004-06:00

Thanks to all of you who entered my Bloggy Giveaway. I really enjoyed reading your comments and loved hearing about all your fabulous dogs!

The lucky winner of the dog collar is...

lyndapolston1975

Congrats! I have emailed you about the sizes and fabrics I have available.

If you did not win but would like a collar, leash etc., please leave a comment with your email address or click on the Contact Me button at the top of my blog page to send me an email. I will gladly do custom orders through my Etsy shop.

Again, thanks so much for visiting!

Camera Strap Thingy

2009-01-29T18:33:00.005-06:00

Thanks to my friend Stephanie over at Addie Mae's Closet , I have a potential new product. It's not pet-related but whatever.

See what you think.

This is my ugly camera strap BEFORE...

and this is AFTER...

Sorry about the shadows.

So what do you think? It's a slipcover that just slides over the strap and it also helps pad it so it doesn't rub your shoulder.

Obviously, if I decide to sell these I'm going to need a better name than "Camera Strap Thingy." That's where you can help. Please leave me some comments with possible snazzy names!

Bloggy Giveaway

2009-01-26T20:52:00.007-06:00

This is my first Bloggy Giveaway. I am so excited! Welcome to Pet Panache. Please look around! Also, please take a look at my Etsy shop ...and check back often. I add new items almost daily.

My giveaway is a designer adjustable dog collar handmade by me!

This is an example of the collar I'll be giving away. You get to tell me what size you want and I'll tell you what designs are available in that size.

Just leave me a comment and tell me what kind of dog you have and his/her name. I'll take comments until Jan. 31st at 10:00 pm (Central). I'll randomly choose a winner on Sunday, Feb. 1st and notify you by email and you can tell me what size you need and I'll tell you what designs you can choose from. Please, please make sure your email is viewable in your blog profile or leave it in your comment.

More Party Collars

2009-01-12T20:17:00.004-06:00

Announcing....

Mardi Gras Party Collars!!

No, I don't really celebrate Mardi Gras but I know people who do and being the capitalist pig that I am I must take advantage. If I thought there was a market for Ramadan themed party collars you'd better believe I'd be selling those too.

If you're interested in one, check out my Etsy shop at
http://www.petpanache.etsy.com

Manly Fabric

2008-12-10T14:45:00.002-06:00

I've had several requests for manly dog collars. This is my newest fabric find:

Isn't it fun?! And macho. If you are interested in ordering collars and/or leashes in this fabric please click on the contact image at the top of the page.

Thanks for looking!

Ribbons and Bows

2008-12-07T22:42:00.003-06:00

Amber and I did our first craft show yesterday. It was so fun! I sold some things and got some custom orders that I will work on this week. The best part was meeting all the people...the other vendors were so friendly and the customers were great! I loved finding out what kind of dogs everyone had. There's somthin' special about dog people...

Here's a few pics of our booth.

This is a close up of Amber's jewelry, Nola Mae.

This is a close up of Pet Panache.

This is a shot of the whole booth and much to her dismay, that's Amber in the background!

Some Answers to Good Questions

2008-12-02T20:48:00.003-06:00

It has been brought to my attention that my collars and pillows are kind of girly. This is because all three of my dogs are girls and both of my children are girls and I am a girl. (Poor Wes is SO outnumbered!) I forget that some people have boys. So, I will be on the lookout for some macho, manly type fabric. Camouflage, maybe?!

Also, I am not able at this time to personalize the collars. This is because they are adjustable and the collar must slide smoothly in the adjuster and also it is not possible to center the monogramming on the collar since you can change the size as needed. I am puzzling that one over and hopefully sometime in the future I'll be able to offer a different style of collar that can be monogrammed.

Questions are good! Let me know if you have any more and I'll do my best to answer them.

Cat Collars

2008-12-01T19:00:00.003-06:00

I now have adjustable kitty collars! They are available in the same fabrics as the dog collars with a sweet little gold bell. This collar has a breakaway release buckle for safety. Please never use this collar with a leash. They are $10.

Pillows

2008-12-01T18:38:00.006-06:00

I can make these pillows with Velcro removable (and washable!) slipcovers in two sizes: Small 24"x24" and Large 35"x35". The insert is made of a sturdy off-white ticking and stuffed with either 20 oz (small) or 40 oz (large) washable polyfill. They are available in the same fabrics as the collars plus the pictured zebra print with either hot pink, turquoise or red piping trim.

I was also thinking that not only are these lovely (and comfy) dog beds but they would also make super floor pillows for my kids' playroom. So if you know anyone who doesn't have pets but has kids please let them know that these are available.

The small insert and slipcover is $35 and additional small slipcovers are $20. The large insert and slipcover is $45 and additional large slipcovers are $30.

Leashes

2008-11-26T13:34:00.000-06:00

I also have coordinating leashes available. All leashes are 45" long with a steel snap-hook. Large leash is 1" wide and coordinates with the Large Adjustable Collar, Medium leash is 3/4" wide and coordinates with the Medium Adjustable Collars, and the Small leash is 5/8" wide and coordinates with the Small and Extra Small Adjustable Collars. Look here for fabric choices and collars.

Christmas Ribbon Party Collars

2008-11-26T13:11:00.000-06:00

These are so fun! Please note that the Party Collars are NOT functional collars--they slip over your dog's everyday collar for decorative purposes. Also, please do not leave your pet unsupervised while wearing the Party Collar. They come with or without jingle bells in a variety of different ribbons.

These elastic collars are available in three sizes: Large approx. 18"-22", Medium s approx. 14"-17", and Small approx. 9"-13". Supplies are limited...please let me know your main color preference, whether you prefer grosgrain or sheer ribbon and if you want bells. I can send you pictures of the items I have that most closely match your specifications. Pricng for the Ribbon Collars: Large $16.50, Medium $14.50 and Small $12.50.

Grand Opening!

2008-11-26T11:11:00.000-06:00

Welcome to the Grand Opening of my new blog! Here are some items that I have for sale:

These are samples of the adjustable dog collars. I have them available in 4 sizes: Large fits neck sizes 15"-24", Medium fits neck sizes 12"-19", Small fits neck sizes 10-15", and Extra Small fits neck sizes 7"-11". For reference, the Large fits my German Shepherd and Golden Retriever. The Small fits my 6-month old Sheltie.

They are available in the following fabrics:

Snow Day Lime

Ta Dot Berry

Green Damask

Pop Garden Red

Blue Mosaic
Modern Dot Pink
Zebra

Lotus Paisley Lime

Santa Dots

Chocolate Flowers

The pricing for the adjustable collars: Large and Medium $12.00, Small and Extra Small $10.00