Featured Etsy Artist Janice Cordeiro "

Taking a journey  through Janice Cordeiro's Wool Fiber Creations 

I think the first time anyone picks up a barbed needle and pokes at the wool they are hooked. And the adventure begins. It almost seems magical to take a flat piece of wool and poke it into the shape you want. I especially like to create baby animals. Something about the innocence in their expression.

I've been involved in some area of art for a very long time. I think, however, that needle felting is the direction I will continue. I also have a web site, woolcreations.net however I am shamefully behind on my blog. I can't seem to find the time for everything so far.

My Etsy shop has been opened a year last Fall. I find it hard to let some of them go as they are my creations. From idea to finished sculpture . . . it brings me closer. I started selling because you can keep just so many. I do pop them here and there around the house. Never know what will be peeking out at you. If I had to pick one that I might not let go it would be my "Sleeping Kitten". I still don't know if I will let it go. it always brings a smile to my face.

I have had some exciting things happen since I've been on Etsy. I was contacted by a new art gallery in Silver Springs, Maryland - Artspring. They have some of my pieces included in their gallery. I was also contacted by Better Homes and Gardens Holiday Craft Magazine to have one of my ornaments featured. That will come out this August I think. It has been a joy.

Sales are nice, but it's not always about the sale, it's about the journey.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/JaniceCordeiro

Helping Haiti Pet Style

Princess Pink....Dog Collar Fabric Flower

http://www.etsy.com/shop/HeartsforHaiti

Brown Stripe Executive Bowtie Bandana

http://www.etsy.com/shop/HeartsforHaiti

Drama Queen Dog Tank

http://www.etsy.com/shop/HeartsforHaiti

Red Carpet Doggie Style

For doggies lovers here are a selection of bags made by talented Etsy artists

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Cheryland

http://www.etsy.com/shop/AWoofAndAWagDesigns

http://www.etsy.com/shop/formydarling

http://www.etsy.com/shop/DemureArtisticDesign

http://www.etsy.com/shop/junkyarddogart

http://www.etsy.com/shop/HillaryMDesigns

http://www.etsy.com/shop/crafttreasures

http://www.etsy.com/shop/brandywinequilting

http://www.etsy.com/shop/tsurubride

http://www.etsy.com/shop/onewomanstudio

The Cutest Fashion Trends In The Pet World

For many of us a pet is a family member. They are so special and they love us unconditionally. For some people having a pet well dressed is very important too. I think they are cute even in their own skin but having them dressed is the cutest thing ever. Today I want to show you exclusive pet fashion handmade by talented independent artists from Etsy.

Heavenly Emperor Dog Coat SM

http://www.etsy.com/shop/shopKCQ

Love Bug Valentine Dress

http://www.etsy.com/shop/gilesk

Shades Of Pink Princess Bling Dog Tutu and Matching Hair Bow

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ProperPuppy

Valentine Hollywood Glamour Mini Hat

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ToScarboroughFair

Eco Dog Coat - Pink Cocoa Brown

http://www.etsy.com/shop/anniessweatshop

Polar Fleece Dobersnood

http://www.etsy.com/shop/COZYHORSE

Dog Hoodie with Zipper with your choice of Crystal Designs

http://www.etsy.com/shop/miascloset

Funky Tie Dye Pet Tee Size Small

http://www.etsy.com/shop/HiddenEnigma

Pet Hat - Monster

http://www.etsy.com/shop/xmoonbloom

Turquoise and Chartreuse Clover Dog Trenchcoat with Matching Headband

http://www.etsy.com/shop/YoungUrbanPuppy

Happy Halloween!!!!!!!!!!!

I found some pics of my dogs wearing cute costume for a photo shoot. I want to share with you to wish you a very happy Halloween Day!

Happy Halloween!!!

Raising money to bring my dog from Cuba

I made more fabulous headpieces to raise money to bring my doggy from Cuba.

You can find them in my Etsy store;

www.chuletindesigns.etsy.com

Pirata will be forever in my heart.

This is the story of a mixed breed Cuban dog named Pirata, or Pirate.
He was born on March 21, 2003, along with five other beautiful dogs. His parents were Blanquita and Negrito, two street dogs who lived in our neighborhood in Tarara, east of Havana. They enjoyed the kindness of those who lived and worked there. They ate good food (for Cuban dogs) and slept on the porches of the houses occupied by foreigners.
Blanquita was nicest, most friendly and most cheerful of all the members of the dog clan. The expression on her face always looked like a smile and she’d wag her tail, telling you she was happy to see you. When we noticed that she was pregnant, we tried to keep her at home to look after her, but all was in vain. Even with her big belly and just days from giving birth to puppies, her free spirit didn’t hold her back and she jumped our fence and escaped.
When she finally decided to have her dogs, she found a hiding place in our yard. We didn’t know where she was. After searching all day throughout the neighborhood, we heard some sounds coming from the bushes in the yard. What a surprise! They were Blanquita’s new pups. The six puppies were beautiful, so tiny !!!!!!

We took the dogs into our house so nothing would happen to them outside, and Blanquita later joined them. They grew into beautiful and healthy dogs. Soon many people approached us to ask about the dogs and we gave away four of them to friends. We were left Pirata and a second dog we called Rosita.
Pirata became a beautiful and big dog, weighing 55 pounds. Rosita was a bit smaller, but she was beautiful, too.

Pirata was the boss of the pair and whenever someone came to the house he had to go and say hello and he always wanted to get all the attention. Rosita is a smart and sweet dog. The two dogs were very playful and always together. They shared thousands of moments of joy together. They gave me so much joy and unforgettable moments. In 2005 I moved to the U.S. and left them temporarily with my parents, hoping that some day we could be together. My plan was about to become reality, that was my goal.
A few days ago, Pirata suddenly died. Knowing this has caused me deep pain. He was like a child to me, and so was Rosita. My plan remains the same, but now only Rosita will be coming to live with me and my husband.
To achieve this dream, all the money from the sales at my three shops will be assigned to a fund to pay travel and other expenses for Rosita.

Here are my stores:

http://www.chuletindesigns.etsy.com/

http://www.muapurses.etsy.com/

http://www.patternparadise.etsy.com/

Esta es la historia de un perro sato cubano, llamado Pirata.
Nacio un dia 21 de marzo del 2003 junto con otros 5 bellos perritos. Sus padres Negrito y Blanquita, perros de la calle, que vivian en nuestro vecindario (Tarara, al este de la Habana), gozaban de la bondad de los que vivian y trabajaban ahi. Comian buenas comidas (para ser perros cubanos) y dormian en los portales de las casas habitadas por extranjeros.
Blanquita era la perra mas simpatica, amistosa y alegre de todo el clan perruno. Tenia la exprsion de estar siempre sonriendo y con solo ver su cola sabias que estaba feliz de verte. Cuando notamos que estba embarazada tatamos de retenerla en la casa para cuidarla, pero todo fue en vano, incluso con la barriga grande y casi al parir su espiritu de perra libre la hacia saltar la cerca para escapar.
Cuando ella decidio tener sus perritos busco un lugar apropiado y escondido en nuestro jardin. Despues de buscarla por todo el dia por el barrio, oimos unos sonidos que venia del jardin. Que sorpresa!!!! Eran los nuevos cachorros que habian nacido. Eran 6 hermosos cachorritos, tan chiquitos!!!!!!
En un descuido de Blanquita mudamos los perritos para dentro de la casa y ella mas tarde se les unio. Desde muy pequenitos estabamos al tanto de su salud y crecieron unos bellos y saludables perritos. Pronto mucha gente se nos acerco para pedirnos los perritos y asi fue como los fuimos regalando a amigos y nos quedamos solo con Pirata y Rosita.
Pirata se convirtio en un perro hermoso y grande que llego a pesar 55lb y Rosita un poco mas pequena.
Pirata de los dos se creia el jefe y siempre que venia alguien a la casa tenia que ir a saludar y siempre queria recibir toda la atencion. Rosita es una perra mas inteligente y dulce. Los dos eran perros muy juguetones y siempre estan juntos. Compartieron miles de experiencias y alegrias juntos. Me dieron tantas alegrias y momentos inolvidables. En 2005 yo me mude para E.U y los deje a ellos temporalmente con mis padres, esperando que algun dia pudieramos estar juntos. Mi plan de traerlos estaba casi haciendose realidad, ese era mi objetivo.
Hace unos dias Pirata de repente murio, saberlo me ha causado un profundo dolor, el era para mi como un hijo, al igual que Rosita. Mi plan sigue en pie, solo que ahora vendra solo Rosita.
Para lograr mi objetivo todo el dinero de las ventas de mis tres tiendas sera destinado a un fondo para pagar los gastos para poder hacer realidad este sueno.

Aqui estan mis tiendas:

www.chuletindesigns.etsy.com

www.muapurses.etsy.com

www.patternparadise.etsy.com

My adorables children

I want to introduce today my two adorable children, Pirata and Rosita. They are the result of many mixture of breeds, their parents were street dogs. Pirate and Rosita are living with my parents in Cuba. My house is filled with pictures of them everywhere. There is one day that they do not remember. I miss them a lot!!!!

Hoy quiereo presentarles a mis dos adorables hijos, Pirata y Rosita. Ellos son el resultado de muchas mezclas de razas. Sus padres era perros que vivian en la calle. Pirata y Rosita viven ahora con mis padres en Cuba. Mi casa esta llena de fotos de ellos por dondequiera. No hay un dia que nos los recuerde. Los extrano tanto!!!!