Ruby Red

She's the dog of many nicknames.  She looks especially lovely in her new red faux collar.  She had a pretty blue one she managed to get off and lose so now she's in a dog-harness-for-a-much-smaller-pup-made-collar.  Buying her another real collar is on my get-while-down list.  I'm thinking red is her color.

I just wanted to give a little update on where we stand with the Bring Ruby Home fund.  Thanks to everyone who has participated thus far, whether it be with art work purchases, donations or sponsoring Caleb to read, read, read!  With purchases, outstanding sponsorships, and a few commissioned projects for the girls, we believe we have about half of the needed funds already!  I'm so happy and relieved.  Really love that girl!

The girls are busy with a few more painting and drawing commissions.  After they complete those, they will be busy painting/drawing more things to sell and open to accepting more special orders.  See my previous post for a selection of work they have completed in the past.  Even Lollee is getting in on the painting, so be on the lookout for some Lollee-originals coming up soon!  Caleb has logged 7 hours of his reading so far and they are tracking it on a chart.  He is so excited!

Thanks for following along!

~Abby

B(ring) Around the Ruby

Thanks for all the Ruby love from my last post!  I told her she's not going to have to fight for her life at the cattle post.  I also told her she's gonna love being an American!  She was so excited!  She was wiggling and wagging her tail!  Or maybe that was because I was scratching behind her ears and waving a bone in front of her face.... But, Kyle did giggle joyfully when I told him Ruby is coming with.... and Caleb did look like a ghost from sheer shock and thrill when he found out, so there's that.

To begin the FUNdraising, my siblings have already been busy planning out what kinds of things they can do to make money!  Naturally, the girls gravitate towards drawing and painting, as they have natural talent in that department.  So Maggie is offering hand painted landscapes and hand painted decorative rocks!  Holly is keen to pencil sketch your pet or house.  Below are some examples of art work the girls have previously done.

Hand-painted by Maggie ~ Available for $15 

Hand Painted by Maggie ~ SOLD

Hand Painted by Maggie ~ SOLD

Hand Painted by Maggie ~ SOLD

Dual Color Sketch by Holly ~ $40/pet

Color Sketch by Holly ~ $40

Colored Pencil Sketch by Holly ~ $40

Small Hand Painted (acyclic & sealed) Rock ~ $7

Large Hand Painted (acrylic & sealed) Rock ~ $15

Small ($7)/Medium ($10) Hand Painted Rocks 

Small Hand Painted Rocks (acrylic & sealed) ~ $7

Small Hand Painted Rocks (acrylic & sealed) ~ $7

Pencil Home Sketch ~ $45

Medium Painted Rock (acrylic & sealed) ~ $10

Painted Rock Village (Three Houses, two cars, acrylic & sealed) ~ 25

Caleb has a wood burner.  He and Holly are teaming up to create things like the ornaments and plaques below.  I have just taken a few photos from Google, but he can do any kind of simple design.  Clemson paws, Gamecock birds, Georgia bulldogs, state outlines, etc.  Let me know what you want!

Large Welcome Sign ~ $15

Medium Kitchen Decoration ~ $10 

Wooden Ornaments w/ various designs ~ $7 each

If you are interested in making a purchase, please contact me on FB or leave a comment on the blog.  Any shipping required will be exact cost.  Thanks for your support and for helping bring Ruby to America!

~Abby