Etsy Love - Labradors!

One of my readers, Amber, suggested Labradors for this weeks Dog Etsy Love. She pointed out that big dogs don't seem to get so much love on blog posts like this, so as a big dog lover I'm making an effort to include more gorgeous gentle giants in this feature!

Labs are actually one of my fav breeds, I've known some amazingly loyal and lovable labs in the past. Although there weren't so many cutesy, bright Labrador items on Etsy, there were some absolutely beautifully made crafts! So for once I'm doing a neutral colour schemed post to showcase a few of these beautiful Lab themed items.

1. Northfield Primitives / 2. Kat Spreadbury Designs / 3. Napkin Items / 4. Quintessential Hostess / 

5. SHP Designs UK / 6. The Magic Zoo / 7. Little Shop of Clays / 8. What a Novel Idea / 9. Deborah Mix

Etsy Love - Cute Corgis!

I love corgis, they have such cute little lets and big smiley faces and they look so friendly and cuddly. Someone send me an adorable corgi to snuggle right now please??

This Dog Etsy Love post was really hard to do, there are so many quality corgi items on Etsy to choose from. The dog breed this week was suggested by Sam from The Bees Knees. Feel free to suggest your fav breed in the comments below!

1. Miss S Designs / 2. Idamarysl / 3. Mama Runs With Scissors / 4. Back to Zero / 5. Nice Mice For You / 

6. Cuore / 7. Mochas Friends / 8. Kathryn Mcelroy / 9. Ayu Tomikawa Art

Etsy Love - Pugs!

Continuing with my Dog Etsy Love series, here's an adorable pug themed Etsy treasury! I was spoiled for choice with so many amazing pug themed items on Etsy, but here are some of my absolute favs.

1. Ladybird Likes / 2. Yeah Bunny / 3. Kaeselotti / 4. Charm Amulet / 5. Tache Crafts / 6. Napkinitems / 

7. Maustudio / 8. Kiwihen / 9. Appendage Accessories

Do you have a fav breed of dog? Let me know in the comments and I might make an Etsy post about that breed :)

Make Up & Bows Converse

I showed you a preview of these shoes a couple of weeks ago along with the Tokidoki themed converse. These shoes were for a make up artist, I'm really happy with how they turned out. I think make up is one of my favourite themes for shoes.

Check out my make up and donut themed shoes for Doe Deere here.

Etsy Love - What Would Kyary Wear?

This term at uni we've been asked to base our project around music. I chose to base my shoes around the J Pop artist Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, who has the most amazing style and crazy music videos.

Here's my Kyary inspired Etsy finds, I think she'd rock every single one of these pieces.

1. GlacierMilk / 2. Gatumi / 3. Moonshine Baby / 4. Starchild by Saffron / 5. Sew Cool Creation /
6. Cosplay Wig Store / 7. Frilly Pops / 8. LME Masks / 9. Roxie Sweetheart

Check out Kyary being awesome in the video below:

Pink Fox Designs Giveaway!

I have an awesome giveaway for you all today, brought to you by my sponsor Pink Fox Designs. Pink Fox Designs specializes in adorable clocks, mugs, artwork and pillow cases. I went a little crazy when I saw the Disney castle pillow, I think I need that in my bedroom! 

The winner of this giveaway gets to pick one of her Pillow Cases. Good luck guys!

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Etsy Love - Narwhals are Nice

Remember my Finn the Human Etsy Love post? One of the artists I featured, Hayley Cassatt inspired me to create a narwhal themed treasury. Go check out her shop it's full of totally sassy narwhals (and super trippy pugs).

More Etsy Love // More Narwhals

1. Lonely South Paw / 2. Piper Pixie Designs / 3. Brooklyn Owl / 4. Miss Quite Contrary / 5. Unpossible Cuts / 

6. The Bold Banana / 7. Hayley Cassatt / 8. Slippin Southern / 9. The Marmalade Forest

Etsy Love - Bacteria Cuteness

I took a break from my Remake & Remodel project to take a look at some bacteria inspired Etsy goodies. I wasn't disappointed, Etsians certainly know how to make something gross like bacteria totally adorable!

1. Butterfly Love / 2. Alecia Watkins / 3. L'image De Verre / 4. What No Mints / 5. Microbe Art / 6. Butterfly Love / 

7. Riverwalk Designs / 8. Fine Silver Jewellery / 9. Kat Shutler Art

Etsy Love - My Little Pony

The My Little Pony converse I did a couple of weeks ago got me searching etsy for some fun My Little Pony inspiration. There is so much bright and fun MLP love on Etsy, so I thought I'd share a little of it!

Check out more of my Etsy Love here.

1. Ketchupize / 2. Ika Boushi / 3. Captured My Soul / 4. Shnookers / 5. Hungry Panda Supplies / 

6. J Seames Illustration / 7. The Paper Pony Place / 8. Hipster Octopus / 9. Athenas Wink

Maqaroon Giveaway

 

Remember my Meme Gifts giveaway from about a month back? Well the super talented creator, Johanna, also has an adorable kawaii style shop; Maqaroon.

The winner of this adorable sweet giveaway will get:

- Bunny Tote Bag
- 3 Sticker Sets (Harajuku, Lolita, Urban)
- Mini Pistachio Macaron Necklace 
- Koala Lucky Bracelet

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Blogwatch - 6/10/13

Things have been busier than usual since moving to London, and I feel like an awful blogging friend for not keeping up to day with my fav blogs. So it was a nice relief this morning to spend a couple of hours preparing this post and browsing through some lovely blogs.

Diana from Parents and the City took her son on a trip to Brooklyn Bridge and took some beautiful photos.

Mo from Fleur De Moi always posts brilliant Wednesday Wishlists, her blog is bad for my bank account.

SD Photography took some very unusual wedding photos in Malta. I love the dramatic and spooky look of this one.

Jessa from Caked Vintage has a new family member, and he's just too adorable for words.

I think Alex and Paige from Whimsy Darling are so stylish and sweet. I'm very happy I stumbled upon their blog this morning.

Talented illustrator Avo shares her Great Gatsby inspired business card design. I think it's perfect for a vintage shop!

Don't forget to enter the Meme Gifts giveaway! You can click on this link or enter below:

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Etsy Finds - I heart Blythe

I have always loved the creepy cute look of Blythe dolls. I have three myself and one of my New Years resolutions this year was to have a go at redoing my Blythes faces and hair. Naturally, being the Etsy addict that I am I've been surfing Etsy for inspiration and clothes to go with my dolls new looks (when/if I finally get around to making them over!).

Here are my top Blythe items on Etsy:

1. ronmiel / 2. jiajiadoll / 3. 24PM / 4. Bird in a Nest / 5. bubufashion / 6. Penguin Baby Doll / 7. lachicadellunar / 8. Dolly Boutiquee / 9. soraamigurumi

Sugar Cookie Giveaway!!

I am super duper excited today, because I have an awesome Giveaway from Sugar Cookie for you!!

Sugar Cookie is possibly one of the most adorable Etsy shops I've ever come across. It's full of cute little smiley animals and food with faces on, what's not to love??? It's also full of loads of totally rad zines, lots of them include adorable cats!

The lucky winner of this giveaway will get to choose an item from the Sugar Cookie shop! 

All entrants must be following PonyChops the blog via Bloglovin or GFC. 

The giveaway will start on the 13th April and end on the 20th.

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Wednesday Art Feature: Laura Manfre

I first came accross Laura's work when she did a portrait of Kailey from mermaidens. I was so impressed with the portrait that I decided to check out her other work. I was not disappointed!

Laura's work is the perfect combination of cute and kitsch. Her work is skillfully painted in watercolours which I think adds a new and unique take on the previously shiney and in your face kitsch style.

I think the kitsch pattern and the adorable unicorns are my favs!

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Etsy Shop Crush: Fantastic Toys

Fantastic Toys is probably one of my most favorite Etsy shops. They sell affordable and utterly adorable PDF print outs. Their work is perfect to make quick and easy toys, or decorations for celebrations such as birthdays

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Arthur the Frenchie Brogues

I couldn't wait to show you guys these shoes! I did them for Alex from Alex & Arthur. They're based on her little cutie pie dog, Arthur, and they've been such a joy to paint.

Alex pretty much gave me free rein on the colour scheme, so I picked a muted lilac and rich yellowy mustard, I love those colours together!

I have these style brogues available in a load of sizes in black or brown, so send me an email at ponychopsshop@gmail.com if you'd like some customs :)

And here's a picture of Arthur, isn't he adorable?? Check out Alex's blog to see a ton more pictures of this gorgeous little guy.

Etsy Shop Crush: Loopzart

I found Loopz while browsing for Christmas Cards this year. Their work is aimed at mainly kids, however I'm sure all my fellow childish adults and geeks will get a kick out of their adorable animals and game & movie themed work.

Loopz sell Christmas cards, high quality prints, calendars and customised invitations. I'm in love with their adorable take on disney princesses, and their awesome Mario & Luigi prints!

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