Thankful Paws to the Rescue
(ContentDesk) November 16, 2005 -- Thankful Paws, a Maryland-based company, specializes in making DonationWare apparel for animals, adults, and children. Owners, Jody Cohen and Terry Lanphear, have just one wish in mind for the recipients of their new products that are specifically designed to help non-profit groups increase their donations, May your pockets always be full! Their wish is coming true for the animal rescue groups that have put the DonationWare to work for their organizations&&.. We all had a wonderful time today at the Oriole Park event. Thanks to the Donation Dog coats we brought in $556.17 in donations! It was incredible how fast the pockets on the coats filled up." -Christina K. Our efforts were greatly enhanced by using your Donation Team vests. We were thrilled to have a donation team uniform to wear out into the crowds while passing out flyers, and raised over $500 for the dogs! Kathy S. Those Donation Dog coats make such a hit! We put one on my guy Zeke and couldn't believe the $20 bills people put in the pockets. -Cathy G.
The uniquely styled apparel is handmade from sturdy cotton-poly fabric, then screen printed with the name of the organization, if desired. The body of the apparel is bright red with a safety yellow detachable section that features two clear plastic donation pockets, sending the message loud and clear, "We need your donations! Recently, in an effort to benefit our nations largest population of animals in distress, Thankful Paws donated a trio of Donation Dog coats to shelters in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Custom graphics, Katrinas K-9 Survivors , were added to the coats in hopes of giving an extra boost to the much needed donations. A New Orleans area resident remarked recently in an interview about Thankful Paws efforts to help Katrinas canine survivors, With thousands of homeless animals needing the basics of life and with so many in dire need of medical care, literally every dollar helps. Thankful Paws owners, Jody Cohen and Terry Lanphear, are also deeply committed to helping hearing and vision impaired dogs with their Deaf and Blind Dog Collar Covers/Bandanas. Cohens Great Dane, Aspen, is deaf as well as vision impaired.
She feels that, Should a deaf & blind dog find themselves on the run, the collar cover alerts the public that calling the dog to them, or "motioning" to them, may not work. It is also a wonderful educational tool which allows owners of dogs who are deaf or blind to discuss canine deafness and blindness with the public. Deaf and blind dogs can learn commands via hand and touch signals and many people are amazed to learn that deaf and blind dogs can adapt well to their environment. Thankful Paws manufactures Donation Dog coats, "Adopt Me Please" coats, Donation and Adoption Team Vests, Deaf Dog & Blind Dog Apparel (Collar Covers and Bandanas), "Adopt Me Please" bandanas, and recently added a line of luxuriously styled made-to-measure double fleece winter coats for dogs. As volunteers for the Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League, Cohen and Lanphear donate a percentage of each purchase of Thankful Paws DonationWare to the organization for the care of the Danes that come into rescue. For more detailed information about Thankful Paws successful fundraising tools please visit their website at: http://www.thankfulpaws.com..
Creating Music Boxes, Part V
Copyright 2006 Monique Hawkins
Creating carousel music boxes, ballerina music boxes, wooden keepsake boxes, musical jewelry boxes, and other types of music boxes is a relaxing and creative activity. Here a few general directions for those who are ready to begin or are in the process of creating their own music box.
Antiquing
When antiquing the flat surface of a music box, use an old paintbrush or a clean rag. Brush in the same direction and cover as much of the music box as desired. Make sure the surface thoroughly dries and do not go back over areas one the drying process begins.
If antiquing a textured surface, an old paintbrush works well. Be sure that the antiquing gel covers all the surface and work on small sections at a time; allow to dry.
Dry Brushing
Dry brushing causes a carousel music box, ballerina music box, and other types of music boxes to look as if they have more depth.
A stiff, round...
Creating Music Boxes, Part V
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Creating Music Boxes, Part V
Copyright 2006 Monique Hawkins
Creating carousel music boxes, ballerina music boxes, wooden keepsake boxes, musical jewelry boxes, and other types of music boxes is a relaxing and creative activity. Here a few general directions for those who are ready to begin or are in the process of creating their own music box.
Antiquing
When antiquing the flat surface of a music box, use an old paintbrush or a clean rag. Brush in the same direction and cover as much of the music box as desired. Make sure the surface thoroughly dries and do not go back over areas one the drying process begins.
If antiquing a textured surface, an old paintbrush works well. Be sure that the antiquing gel covers all the surface and work on small sections at a time; allow to dry.
Dry Brushing
Dry brushing causes a carousel music box, ballerina music box, and other types of music boxes to look as if they have more depth.
A stiff, round...
Creating Music Boxes, Part V
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Alaskan Husky - The facts every owner of this dog breed should know
The Alaskan Husky is not truly a 'breed' of dog in the traditional sense. The name is actually a classification for this working and sled dog. There is no written breed standard for Alaskan Huskies and it is not a registered breed or show dog. Alaskan Huskies are the descendants of several dogs: Siberian Husky, Alaskan Malamute, Border Collie, German Shepard and possibly a few others.
Most Alaskan Huskies have brown eyes, but can also have blue or blue-brown combinations.
They are about 20 to 24 inches high and average about 35 to 65 pounds, giving them a slim build. Since this dog is used primarily for work, colors and markings are unimportant in breeding and vary widely from dog to dog. Alaskan Huskies can be pure black, totally white and everything in between. Tails can be long and curly or barely there. The ears are often times prick ears, but some Alaskan Huskies have ears that droop.
They do not need a lot of maintenance, as their coats...
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How to Paint a Design on Leather Goods
Sometimes your leather goods need a little help and you've got the urge to dye or paint it. With dye it's pretty straight forward, but if you want to paint it there's a little more involved to make it look good. Whenever you are attempting a project like this, always test it out on a scrap piece first. When using different pigments, be sure to let one dry before adding the next color. What to UseUse water-based acrylic paints designed for leather because they are more flexible than ordinary acrylics.
If painting the entire surface of the leather, check to see if your leather goods are vegetable-dyed, as they absorb the paint better than leather goods tanned by other methods. Not sure if the leather goods are vegetable-dyed? Test a scrap piece to see how well it absorbs the paint.What to DoBegin by cleaning the leather goods, using a solution of one ounce of leather bleach to one pint of water, applying the solution with a soft brush or wool dauber. You can also lightly sponge...
How to Paint a Design on Leather Goods
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