As you can see, Toby makes taking a nice picture of him soooo easy.
No one told me my job was making your life easy.
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Full Length Black Cape with Red Lining will allow you to make a dramatic entrance anywhere. Whether you are going for a night on the town, a theme wedding, a theater production, Cosplay or a party, this cape is sure to make a bold statement.
This cape and many other fine gifts are available from my shop L Bowman Studios.
This week I spent time making Memory Bears from the shirts of a neighbor’s family member who passed away.
I tried to incorporate those things which made the shirts unique like embroidered patches and special tags. When possible, I use the shirt’s buttons as the bears’ eyes.
Fortunately I was almost done before a certain stinkymonster noticed what I was doing and wanted to play with the bears.
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If you are looking for a gift for that special man in your life, consider this classic tweed cardigan so you can show your love for him for years to come.
This cardigan and many other fine gifts are available in my shop.
I don’t see no stinking sock.
I have no idea how that got there.
It wasn’t us.
Must have been a ghost.
Um…Achoo?
Toby’s toys have been busy getting into trouble while Toby remains an innocent little angel.
My toys are the bad actors, not me.
I would never steal anything
(and then trade it back to you for food).
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Tell someone you love them without saying a word! Too shy to tell that special someone how you feel? Then send them this playful Alien Hand Pillow that will tell them “I Love You” on your behalf.
Alien Hand Pillow and other great gifts are available from my shop at L Bowman Studios.
It may not be a misshapen tomato, but it is still sweet!
Don’t be fooled. I am the sweetest of them all!
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Add a few hearts to your day with these cross stitched coasters. These and other great gifts are available from my shop L Bowman Studios.
Now is the twilight of the garden. The last of the veggies have been gathered and the plants uprooted. Tiny Toby has appointed himself my assistant in bringing the harvest down to a more manageable size.
After eating far too many green beans for such a small body, Toby whined for me to take him out. Fearing the potential consistency of such a bean-fueled accident, I rushed my boy outside. Under the watchful light of the moon, I was serenaded by the hindquarters of my puppy with the eternal refrain, “Toot, toot, toot”.
Ahh, the joys of a late summer’s night with a gassy terrier.
I will get those green beans.
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If you would like to spend even more time with my boys, pick up a copy of Dream Our World. Inside Bitey and Toby visit the museum of their dreams and view the world of art from a canine perspective.
Dream Our World is available through inter-library loan or at my shop!
When Toby doesn’t feel well, he likes to go under the furniture to get sick. Last time he had an upset tummy, he went under the bed where I tuck an extension cord power strip for when I need to charge things. Little stinky monster decided to puke into all of the little plug holes in my power strip. I didn’t notice it until it had dried. Honestly, I don’t know how this puppy hasn’t managed to kill himself the way he finds dangerous trouble to get into.
What? I’m not dead.
I don’t know what you are complaining about.
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To find out what other trouble my boys have been into, pick up a copy of Dream Our World. Inside Bitey and Toby view the world of art from a canine perspective and enjoy a day of unsupervised fun! Dream Our World is available from my shop.
Meet Mr. Pickles. This sad fellow ran away from an unhappy home and ended up inspiring an entire pig rescue project called Oasis Acres Potbelly Pig Foster Home. Sadly Mr. Pickles passed away last week from a bowel obstruction. People in his home town of Hannibal Missouri are still mourning his passing. During his short life, this humble pig has brought much awareness to the plight of domestic pigs and and all that is involved in caring for them and finding them loving homes.
Say “Hello” to Rose, another domestic piggie. Her happy smile inspired me.
Frankly, I do not see the resemblance.
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If you would like to add either of these adorable pig-themed items to your household, then visit Oasis Acres for their raffle! All proceeds go to the care and maintenance of the foster piggies.
I ain’t ‘fraid of no ghosts.
(But I think I’ll sleep sitting up with the lights on anyway.)
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If you enjoy the idea of having a starry sky in your house, consider adding this fun accent pillow! Across the background of the cosmos a friendly alien hand signs “I love you” in American Sign Language. (Hollywood has taught us that most aliens look humanoid and speak English, so this shouldn’t come as a surprise.)
Alien Hand ASL “I Love You” Pillow is available from my shop L Bowman Studios.
Did you know that pistachios, cashews and mangoes are in the same plant family as poison ivy? Guess why I know this.
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If you haven’t had a chance yet, check out Dream Our World. Literally. You can check it out through inter-library loan at your local library! If you would prefer to have your own copy of Dream Our World, you can order one through my shop, L Bowman Studios.
Never mind finding Waldo…find Toby!
Bitey and Toby are part of the Dog Days of Summer display at the Glendale Public Library in Arizona! If you happen to be in the area, stop by to Find Bitey & Toby, read a good book or do a fun craft project related to well-known literature
Toby and I are so honored to be part of this display. A big thank you to the wonderful librarians at the library!
Dream Our World can be borrowed through the inter-library-loan system or purchased through my shop, L Bowman Studios.
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You are being boring so I am going to steal this sock.
The Adventures of Bitey Dog 