Tuesday, January 22

A Pug for a Pug Lover

I have a friend who really likes pugs.  She actually has a wall in her home devoted to them.  Yesterday was her birthday, and I knew this was the perfect opportunity to make her something special... so I did.  I always get REALLY nervous before I give a handmade gift-- what if it's dumb?  What if they won't like it?-- This happens every time for me. 

I'm happy to report that she did (seem to) love it.  AND, now I've made my first pug.  That took me long enough.  ;)


48 comments:

  1. Calita HinJanuary 22, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    this is so cute! u are such a good friend :)

    http://calitahin.blogspot.com/

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  2. UnknownJanuary 22, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    That is seriously the cutest thing ever! My sister would love that, she is dog obsessed.

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  3. Aimie VictoriaJanuary 22, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    Omg. I love it sooo much. Wish i had one!!! Love Aimie xxx

    Www.aimievictoriassecrets.blogspot.co.uk

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  4. tinajoJanuary 22, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    It´s so cute, I´d have loved it - lucky friend you have!

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  5. SamanthaJanuary 22, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    That is adorable, I'm sure your friend did truly love it! I adore homemade gifts, there's something extra special about them :)

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  6. BethanyJanuary 22, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    :) That's very kind of you. I'm glad to know that other people get nervous about giving handmade gifts! I'm sure yours are always awesome.

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  7. King HuckleberryJanuary 22, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    That is a really sweet idea! Great job, this is really cute

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  8. CaitlinJanuary 22, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    Oh my gosh! I feel like I need a pug wall now too! That is just the cutest thing! And I get so nervous with homemade gifts too! To the point that I usually buy a gift card to go with my homemade gifts. haha! I've never had anyone hate anything I've made them! But that fear will always be there! haha! I feel ya! Awesome pug! I'm dying of its adorableness!

    http://collectivelycaitlin.blogspot.com/

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  9. alivegurlJanuary 22, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    I know what you're talking about! It happens to me everytime too!

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  10. KaleighJanuary 22, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    Sooooo cute. Love it. <3

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  11. StellaJanuary 22, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    it's sooo cute! I love the little tongue sticking out :) <3

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  12. UnknownJanuary 22, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    That is just too cute & I know that she just loves it!
    I get the same feelings every time I give homemade gifts! This Christmas, I was just sweating bullets I was so nervous!

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  13. Megan ElizabethJanuary 22, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    Ah! So cute!

    M.

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  14. SuzanneJanuary 22, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    OMG!!! I want one! Are you going to have these for sale? Let me know.

    You can see my latest pug card here. http://bisous.typepad.com/bisous/2013/01/quirks-and-all-pug-valentine.html

    I am obsessed with pugs obviously.

    bisous
    Suzanne

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  15. UnknownJanuary 22, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    This is adorable. I get nervous about homemade gifts every time, but mine are not nearly as precious as yours!

    http://realworldplans.blogspot.com/

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  16. MelanieJanuary 22, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    Happy Birthday to your friend and Oh this is so cute!! She must have gone crazy over it!

    Ergo - Blog

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  17. Caroline BJanuary 22, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    That is so sweet , especially his little nose and tongue!
    I worry about giving hand-made gifts too - will they appreciate the thought & effort, will they like it as much as I thought they might...so far so good though!

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  18. Vintage Love & PhotographsJanuary 22, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    So cute!!

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  19. UnknownJanuary 22, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    This is so cute, I love it. I get really nervous about handmade gifts. I spend way too much time during the making stages worrying about if they are going to like it or not.

    -Jess
    http://www.Jessicas-Wonderland.com

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  20. Arielle @ Klutzy HandsJanuary 22, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    This is fantastic! Could you a post a tutorial, i have a friend who would love this.

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  21. mariaamelitaJanuary 22, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    This is so cute! :) I like how you make hand made gifts to your friends. I feel like it´s more personal that way!

    http://marilovescupcakes.blogspot.com.ar

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  22. KatieJanuary 22, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    I saw this on Instagram - It's amazing! The little tongue is just SO cute!

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  23. Carlee, Little SlothJanuary 22, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    This is so cute!!! It is awesome when you can make homemade things for your friends.
    Carlee
    Almost Endearing

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  24. UnknownJanuary 22, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    That is too cute! Giving handmade gifts always make me a little nervous too...

    Christen
    an unordinary hello

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  25. CourtneyJanuary 22, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    I saw this on Instagram, seriously, how are you so talented??

    xoxo
    www.prettylittlefawn.blogspot.com

    PS: Stop by my blog if you like vintage dresses, things with cats on them, thrift stores, flower crowns, and crocheted bows. Giveaway happening now!

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  26. vintage honeybeeJanuary 22, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    Thats histerical. Who wouldnt love that?

    Vintagehoneybee.blogspot.com

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  27. kaisamaisaJanuary 22, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    Love the pug!!
    Btw, I have the same thing with giving handmade gifts. Even though usually ppl seem to love them, but still... I worry every time.

    xx

    http://reindeertrails.blogspot.com.es

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  28. LARY @InspirationNookJanuary 22, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    Love this Katie. It does say Emma all over it :) Wish I had creative friends like you guys too.

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  29. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    How could she not love it?! It's so cute! <3

    I feel the same when giving handmade presents though, the 'will they like it' pressure is definitely always there!

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  30. ClaireJanuary 22, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    It's so perfect!!!

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  31. Clare LanusseJanuary 22, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    it is so cute! And I love reading that you still get nervous about giving handmade gifts--I thought this was something that just happened to me because I am fairly new at it. It's a weird vulnerability, but how could someone not love what you put time and effort and love into? Especially your stuff, lady.

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  32. VictoriaJanuary 22, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    I've got Pugs and this would go down a TREAT if someone made this for me :)

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  33. EmmaJanuary 22, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    Are you crazy? I LOVED it!

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  34. CarinaJanuary 22, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    That is so cute! I have two pugs of my own.

    Carina http://carstina.blogspot.co.nz/

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  35. Ms. DeeJanuary 22, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    I totally know what you mean about that feeling... but I know for sure that anyone receiving a gift from *you* will absolutely adore whatever you make them! Sooo cute!

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  36. TayganJanuary 23, 2013 at 1:16 AM

    adorable. I love its tongue poking out :)

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  37. UnknownJanuary 23, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    There is a woman who makes all sorts of animals just like this her site and store name is called Stitch of Whimsy, if you google her you'll see many different kinds!

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  38. jennycuteJanuary 23, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    Gorgeous! I always have that same worry. But you have nothing to worry about :) such a cute gift x

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  39. Circa StyleJanuary 24, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    This is one of the cutest things I've ever seen! My fiance and I plan to get a pug after our wedding this June! Will you be selling them in your shop? I'd love to own one!

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  40. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    I saw this little guy appear on Emma's blog - I'm obsessed! He is so adorable!

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  41. Lindsay WrightJanuary 26, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    I am pug obsessed and if you made another I would absolutely buy this! I have fallen completely in love with it

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  42. Lindsay WrightJanuary 26, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    I am pug obsessed and if you made another I would absolutely buy this! I have fallen completely in love with it

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  43. UnknownJanuary 26, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    Great job! You have interpreted the whiskers really well, and I really like the way you set your little creatures eyes low; It makes them look really soulful.
    http://craftycakecreative.blogspot.com

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  44. UnknownJanuary 27, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    This is sooo adorable!

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  45. Savage SeedsFebruary 2, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    OH My! So adorable!!!

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  46. MakiMaki VintageFebruary 3, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    I WANT! But really, how adorable and impressive.

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  47. UnknownFebruary 5, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    That's ace! I too have a little pug (and pug obsession) called Betty. I seem to have accifdentally collected lots o pug paraphinalia over the last few years. This would fit in perfectly :)

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  48. AnonymousApril 10, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    How could she not love it?? It's personal, handmade by someone she loves, and fits into what she likes. The very best gifts. Good job. I love it.

    www.sweetlifeblog.net

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