If You’re Not Part of the Solution…

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Octopus Gallery

Sold one of my nerdier shirts today. I hope they love it!

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Obey the Dog

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Octopus Gallery

Once again Greta graces a new product. What can I say? She’s just so darn cute. And must be obeyed. Save 30% of these premium keychains with code NEWKEYCHAINS

Obey the Dog keychain
Obey the Dog by OctopusPhotography
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You can also now follow Greta Splendens on Facebook. She has a lot to say on art and the unfairness of roommates.

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Zazzle Coupon Codes

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Octopus Gallery

New Zazzle Coupon Codes

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15% off Mugs!
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15% off Business Cards
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30% off Keychains
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Through 1-13-2011

Free shipping on orders of $50 or more with code FREESHIPFORU.

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Aw, thank you!

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Octopus Gallery

The Octopus Gallery was featured today along with Julie Farrell on Fancy Designs. Be sure to check out their shops! They’ve got some amazing stuff.

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Delicious Blueberry Shirt

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Octopus Gallery

My husband, when I first created this shirt, thought it was very silly and wondered why anyone would buy it. I said to him, “How could anyone resist this luscious and beautiful blueberry? It’s just so awesome!” And, mostly, I was agreeing with him. However, it’s actually one of my best sellers.

There’s just something about this great fruit that people can’t resist.

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Year of the Dog Card

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Octopus Gallery

Holy crap this is cute!

I was browsing through the bull breed cards and found this fabulous bull terrier card. I love the color and the flower outlines around that smiling bully face.

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Adore-a-bull!

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Octopus Gallery

At lunch, I was playing around with some photos and Paint (because my work computer doesn’t have anything more sophisticated) and came up with this fun little card.

I think it’s adore-a-bull!

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Presents!

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Octopus Gallery

Decided to buy myself a present today with my Zazzle earnings. Since there’s free shipping today, I bought myself a calendar and an embroidered sweatshirt. I needed another sweatshirt and I just love this.

In these days of stress and uncertainty, you can be reasonably certain that grass will grow and flowers will bloom. So we say to you: Keep calm and garden on. The country needs your marigolds, pitcher plants and squash.

As a present to you, I’ve marked this shirt down by 10%! (I would have marked it down further, but Zazzle wouldn’t let me.)

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Adopt-a-Bull!

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Octopus Gallery

I’ve posted about my dog a couple of times here. Greta Splendens, née Dolce, was adopted from The Washington Animal Rescue League this summer. She is, we think, a bullmastiff mix, although no idea what the other half is as she really just looks like a mini mastiff, with a slightly less smooshed nose. She has been a joy and a half and even when she’s loudly protesting the presence of the garbage truck, I love that she’s in my life. I hope that if you’re looking for a dog, you consider looking past the hype and check out the thousands of bull breed dogs in shelters. Pitbulls, bulldogs, boxers and their mixes make fabulous pets.

If you already have a bull breed, how about helping convince other people? I’m sure your dog is a fabulous breed ambassador, so here are some stamps to help spread the word.

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Freak Out and Buy Milk and Bread

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Octopus Gallery

The DC metro area is supposed to get 1-3 inches of snow today. Rural counties were already closing school in anticipation of the snow this morning. The parking lot at the Metro station I ride in from was relatively empty.

It hasn’t even started snowing yet.

Sad thing is that I really can’t mock the area for it any more (which as a former Michigander I used to do) because after almost 8 years of living here, I know how badly the area handles snow. It’s hilly, it’s not plowed well, they don’t salt and no one knows how to drive in it. All I can do is get the hell out of the way of the morons on the road and hope it melts soon and cleanly. One of these days, I’m going to buy this shirt to wear on snowy days.

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