Get Creative This Holiday with PicMonkey Royale FREE 30 Day Trial!

December 9, 2014
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I’m often asked what I program use to create my blog graphics, Facebook images and for editing photos. The answer is PicMonkey Royale!

While I do know how to use PhotoShop and Illustrator, and own them both as well, I’ve been using PicMonkey for a couple of years now and find it fast, easy and fun…plus it’s the least expensive quality graphic design and photo editing tool I’ve found! It’s web-based and works in your browser, so there’s nothing to download or install. You just login and use all the fabulous fonts, overlays, backgrounds, filters, frames, textures, touch ups, special effects and more.

While the free version of PicMonkey is ok, here’s all the extras you get with the Royale version:

  • 50% more Frames, Fonts, Overlays, Textures and Effects
  • Twice the Touch Up tools
  • Extra layouts and customization in Collage
  • Absolutely, positively, not a single ad

Whether you need to edit some family and pet photos, make a photo collage, or want to create your own original holiday cards, invites, menus, signs, newsletters and decor, PicMonkey Royale is the way to go! It’s also great for creating gift tags and labels for DIY holiday gifts, cookie exchanges, dog treats, and any other homemade gifts you’re proudly giving to friends, family and neighbors this year.

Be sure to snag this rare FREE 30-Day Trial Membership. With PicMonkey Royale, there is no obligation. You can cancel anytime…but I don’t think you’ll want to once you try it. If anything, it’s super addictive and you’ll keep finding new ways to use it every day!

The best photo editing features for free.

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Most Popular Posts and Pins from Pinterest for Pet Lovers

August 13, 2014
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Are you on Pinterest? We are! You can check out our Pinterest boards and follow us if you like Pet DIY, Crafts, Recipes, Fun Finds for Pet Lovers and more cool stuff.

Every so often, I like to check out our analytic reports to see what photos and blog posts everyone is repinning and clicking on the most. That way, I know what kinds of stuff our readers want to see more of! In case you are curious, here is a list of our most popular recent Pins and Posts from our Pinterest Boards. Read them now, or pin them for later:

Popular Pet Photos, Recipes and Posts from Pinterest

home organizing pets

7 Helpful Organizing Ideas for Homes with Pets

gelatin dog treats

Blueberry Venison & Sweet Potato Gelatin Gummy Paws Dog Treat Recipe

DIY pet projects

7 DIY Pet Projects, Crafts and Recipes

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50% OFF Online Craft, DIY, Food and Photography Classes

August 8, 2014
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craftsy sale

Want to learn or improve a new skill, craft, hobby or technique? Don’t miss this chance to save up to 50% on Craftsy classes  for a limited time only. Online classes include knitting, cake decorating, photography, creating food gifts, pasta making, creative die cutting with your Cricut, dog photography, how to paint pet portraits and lots more here!

fun online classes

I love Craftsy classes, and how well designed and produced they are. You can take them on your own schedule using your tablet, iPad, PC, laptop or other device, and repeat the lessons as often as you want.

dog photo class

They offer a 100% satisfaction money back guarantee within 30 days, so there’s nothing to lose by trying one or more. Feel free to read about my experience taking a Craftsy knitting class online, then check out all the classes on sale now!

Hurry, offer expires August 11th at 11:59pm MT. Shop the Craftsy Dog Days of Summer SALE. And be sure to click below to check out all their FREE mini classes for a sample of what to expect!

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Tips, Kits and Tools To Make Your Own Dog Treats

April 24, 2014
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Tips, Tricks and Tools for DIY Dog Treats

Every want to learn how to make your own dog treats? Whether you are concerned about controlling the ingredients, looking for more frugal alternatives to store-bought treats, or just like to make stuff, here are several fun deals on cookbooks, tools and kits we’ve rounded up to help you get started on making your own DIY dog treats:

Make Your Own Dog Treats:

Be sure to visit Coupaw.com for more great Pet DIY plus Home Goods and Gifts for Pet Lovers!

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Learn How To Paint a Portrait of Your Cat or Dog

March 26, 2014
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learn to paint pet portraits

I’m a big fan of web-based and self-paced learning, and it’s amazing what you can find online these days! I love watching YouTube How-To videos, but what’s even better are the FREE and low-cost classes that you can find over at Craftsy.com. I’ve mentioned before that I’ve taken their Online Knitting Class using my iPad in my spare time, and found it super fun and easy to follow. Their special software makes it really straightforward and organized to follow, and you can use a PC, laptop, tablet, or even your SmartPhone to take online lessons on your own schedule.

I was looking to see what’s new over in their course offerings and spotted a GREAT new class especially for Pet Lovers! It’s Pet Portraits taught by Pat Weaver, and it’s on sale for $19.99. That’s 33% OFF the regular price of $29.99 and you get:

  • 6 HD video lessons with anytime, anywhere access
  • Downloadable class materials, including supplies and a color wheel
  • Over 2.5 hours of close-up instruction
  • Answers from Weaver in Craftsy’s virtual classroom

learn to paint a pet portrait

One really cool thing about Craftsy classes is that once you buy one, it’s yours to keep and take over and over again anytime you want. You can skip around in the lessons, or do them in order from start to finish. When you have questions or need help, you can post messages for the instructor and other students. You can also see photos that other students post of their finished projects, which I find great inspiration. They also offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee!

Class Description

Capture your darling dog or cat in a lovable, lifelike work of art! Join renowned animal artist Pat Weaver and discover how easy it is to photograph, sketch and paint your pet. Find out how to select the best source photo for your piece, and discover Pat’s easy process for quickly and accurately sketching any dog or cat. Use a simple template and transfer method to translate your sketch to canvas, and then explore value and color. Work with acrylic paint to mix lovely grays and neutral hues that are ideal for animal features and fur, and practice painting expressive eyes with realistic warmth. Follow Pat through three demonstrations as you create your own pet portrait, using loose, fluid brushstrokes to develop fur and whiskers and layer colors for a dimensional effect.

Keep in mind that you will need to buy a few art supplies locally, but the instructor has a downloadable list of everything you’ll need. You can also read reviews posted by other students. One review I read says that this was “the best class I’ve ever taken” which is pretty high praise, indeed! Head on over to Craftsy and check out the Pet Portrait Class while it’s on sale!

Not ready to buy a class yet? Check out the FREE Mini-Courses available to everyone at NO cost. It’s a great way to see what Craftsy is all about and how it works.

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