Barking Mad Boutique

Well I finally done it - I opened an Etsy! It looks very plain and empty just now but I've made a lot of stock so I'm going to add it slowly rather than filling it up too soon. I may start a blog specifically for updates on it or I might just continue it in here.

If you have a moment please take a look and let me know what you think, feedback is very much appreciated. Or let me know what type of accessories you yourself would use most, I've still to add bows and collars from my stock.

watching the days go by

Can you believe that after downloading both Photoshop and Picasa, I used paint to make my new header? It barely even took 10 minutes as well, just shows you should stick to what you know!

So everyone's slowly been pulling ourselves out of the gutter after Trixie past and trying to get on with things. I've spent the last couple of weeks at home, with some nights in at friends, and catching up on TV series. I've been looking for a hobby, something (other than my agility, preferably something slightly cheaper and warmer in the winter months) which will keep me occupied on long days like this when I'm off of uni with nothing to do.
So I decided on Soap Making. I'm going to give it a bash and see if I could make some nice handmade Christmas presents, since as always we're pinching pennies this year.


I also purchased a 120 palette from eBay. I have never been a big colour person with makeup, usually it's neutrals or a black/brown smokey eye. But this palette is just so inspiring. It's occupied me for days just trying out different colours and seeing what suits me. I'm hoping to build my confidence just a bit to be able to go out in some colours. Not to mention for only £10, it was seriously good value for money. Although the shades are seriously soft (I'm a bit frightened of pressing too hard in case I break them), they are totally pigmented.
My Mum also got me this cute little nail art set. I've never been one for sparkly things on my nails, but then again up until last year I wasn't one for nail polish at all, so I'm not knocking it until I've tried it.

Happy Easter!

Well what a relaxing 2 weeks I've had. The plan when finishing uni for Easter was to study, do essays, start presentations and other miscellaneous student tasks. But upon realising this is my last holidays until 2nd year (ie, August) - I decided to be a true student, and do nothing.

I've spent the days lazing around the house, playing with the dogs, catching up on blogs and neglecting my own. We were blessed with beautiful weather too, which made for great photo opportunities. I also thought up some ideas for a shop and I'm now in the process of looking for fabrics and supplies to get me started.

Isn't George turning into a stunning boy?

off camping

Small little holiday over the weekend - Liam and me have spent the day packing camping equipment (I honestly don't know if my poor little C2 will carry it all, or if I'll even be able to see out of the back window), and we're ready to go. Hoping we have nice weather and some good agility runs with Izzie, though it's some difficult competition this weekend!

Had some lovely comments on my last post, so I think when I get home I'm going to go fabric and supply shopping and hopefully get started on making a little etsy shop - exciting!

collar crafting

I've had a sewing machine sitting in the box gathering dust for god knows how many months now. My partner got me it late last year after I spent way too many hours on etsy and decided that I had to summon my inner craft. I did take it out of the box and had a small shot, but after not even knowing how to thread the thing - I took a huff and under the bed it went.
However after having nearly a week off of uni I thought I'd finally sit down and have a proper shot in making dog collars. No point in lots of supplies going to waste!
Thinking if I get any good at making them I might set up an etsy of my own, really happy with the outcome.