Doggy pins!

The wonderfully sweet Jacqueline of Cheapskate Blethering inspired this piece -- her love for her rescued canines is an example to all of us. You know I've said it again and again -- adopt, don't buy, and give an abandoned animal a real chance at a full, happy life. Just look at Buddha and Abby -- aren't they adorable?? Woodgy woodgy woodgy woodge (smooshy dog head cuddling sound most doggy people are familiar with).

Well, a lovely lady in Georgia requested a pin with a Boxer, and after looking at all the sweet doggy faces in my vintage books and magazines, I decided to include custom Dog pins in the shop! They're crazy colourful and fun and unique -- just like our canine chums. I'm currently working on an order for a Schnauzer, which tells me that most of us doggy people really do love our canine friends and having them with us wherever we go (well, almost haha).

As with all my other collage pins, each Doggy pin is a OOAK collage made from recycled heavyweight cut paper and shiny foil elements, mounted on thick illustration board, and protected by several layers of glossy varnish. They are painstakingly hand-cut, sanded and assembled, making every piece a unique work of art!

Every Doggy pin measures approximately 3" round, and features a cute picture of the canine of your choice -- a sweet yet sassy accessory for an environmentally-friendly kid or grown-up! Pin them to your coat, your bag, your favourite beret!

All the pieces featured here -- except the Boxer -- are currently available in the shop; I'm thinking if any of my dear readers here express an interest, I'll give you a 10% discount for a Dog pin of your choice! Just be a follower and the first to leave a comment saying so (valid till June 3rd) -- these teeny giveaway things sure are fun!