Happy New Year

Well, here we are again, the end of another year! I don't know about you, but I can't believe how fast 2009 flew by!

2009 was such an amazing year for Furry Twang. I never thought I'd snag so many wholesale accounts, certainly didn't expect to get a magazine mention, and had no idea I'd have so much fun at events.

Furry Twang grew in many ways this year. It all started with an idea and dog! We've gone from printing on just dog t-shirts to now printing on collars, bandanas, totes, & tanks. The phrase list went from a handful to a slew of new ones! We've popped up on blogs, in magazines, and now I'm even doing $10 ribbon collars!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37215239

My hopes are set high for 2010. I have no idea where it will all go next year, but I'm preparing for anything that comes my way!

Stay tuned for the event schedule for 2010. We'll be going here, there, and everywhere! We may become regulars at the Charleston City Market 2 weekends a month (Fri./Sat. evenings).

I hope you'll tag along and follow the fun on this blog and my twitter page as we tackle 2010.
www.twitter.com/furrytwangdogts

Let the fun begin!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Well I sure am up early on this lovely Thanksgiving! Cooper is surrounded by his uncle Jake(yorkie), cousins Sonny(chihuahua) and Walsh(english bulldog), grandma and grandpa hunter, and aunt and uncle stacey! He woke me up at 5am, but I managed to keep him asleep until 6!
Anywho, during that 5-6am hour, I got this great idea to do something good today!

Today, I'll be donating 10% of all sales to the lowcountry food bank in Charleston, SC!! So many of us get to feast on so many delicious foods, but there are many who don't get that chance. The lowcountry food bank helps those unfortunate folks, who without them, may not have a Thanksgiving or any food at all! I thought today is the perfect day to help out such a great organization and feed the hungry!
Now you can help too just by shopping!
Shop either www.furrytwang.com or www.furrytwang.etsy.com

In addition to that, today only, dog collars are only $13 in my etsy shop!! Discount will be given as a refund once transaction is complete. www.FurryTwang.etsy.com

In other news....
Furry Twang was picked up by another pet store! I'm pleased to say Furry Twang items will soon be sold at Soggy Paws in Rock Hill, SC (just a hop, skip, and a jump from where I'm from!!)!! Their grand opening will be Saturday, Dec. 5th. Be sure to check them out if you're in the area and snag some cute Furry Twang gear for your pet!

We'll also be setting up a booth at the Mount Pleasant Holiday Market on Saturday, Dec. 12th! Come out and see us! I'll have some pretty neat gift packs already put together to give your furry pal this Christmas!

A Dog's Christmas List

We all get to create a Christmas list for the holidays so why shouldn't your furry pal?

Well, now they can! AND they can wear it all month on a t-shirt!!

I had the idea this morning to expand on the year old 'Christmas List' Dog T-shirt from last year and make it customizable for you and your pooch.

While it use to be just 'Bones bones bones bones', it can now be ANYTHING!!

Cooper's currently says 'Bones Squirrels Bones Squirrels'.

Use this etsy listing and send me the top 4 things on your furry friends list and I'll make the shirt for you. It's that easy and that fun!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34911446

Southern Belle Dog Collar

Just listed this precious Southern Belle hot pink with polka dots dog collar.

Shop early this season and save 30% on my etsy site!

Check it out!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34353078

DEALS!

The countdown is ON! Ready or not, Christmas is coming!

We've got FOUR nifty deals on our etsy site to tickle your fancy!

www.FurryTwang.etsy.com

You don't want to miss it!!

DEAL 1--HOLIDAY SALEHoliday Items are over 30% off!! Thanksgiving & Christmas!! **Holiday Items are already marked down. See HOLIDAY section for listings.
****Thanksgiving orders must be placed by Saturday, Nov. 21st to receive on time


**DEAL 2-Halloween has come and gone! Stock up for next year now.
50% off all Halloween gear! Discounts already marked.
See Halloween SALE section for listings.


DEAL 3--November BOGO sale.
Buy one dog t-shirt at regular price ($15.95) and get the second half off. Simply state your second t-shirt preference at checkout. Listing has already been created under November BOGO sale section. Use Keyword BOGO for this DEAL
**Can not be used with other deals or already discounted items***


DEAL 4--Christmas is not just for humans anymore! Don't leave out the doggies! Shop early and SAVE!
Shop in November and receive 30% off anything in my shop!
Shop in December and receive 20% off everything!
**Use keyword EARLY for this DEAL at checkout and you'll receive your discount as a refund once the transaction is complete.**

Happy Birthday Furry Twang Southern Dog Wear

Wow! Can you believe Furry Twang has been around for a year already!
It's amazing to me how fast it has all gone by. Sometimes I think I forget how much has been done and what I've actually accomplished with Furry Twang so I thought I'd do a little timeline to remember.

The Beginning!
August/September: The idea was born/researched/and ready to launch!
October 2008: Furry Twang Southern Dog T-shirts was launched! We started with the 'Tickled Pink' Dog T-shirt to raise awareness for Breast Cancer Month. Our only product to begin with was the Dog T-shirt.

March 2009: We must've gotten spring fever, b/c we did A LOT this month!!
-Attended our first event! Paws For A Cause right here in Charleston, SC. People fell in love with the t-shirts and had to have them!
-Shipped out our first wholesale order to Dogadillo in Austin, TX.
-Launched our Etsy shop
-Added the Love Your State Collection with phrases such as 'Texas Sized', 'Georgia Peach', and 'My Tide Rolls In Alabama'.

April 2009:
-Attended Bark To The Park in Columbia, SC. Tees were an even bigger hit!
-Expanded the line and added Dog Bandanas and Dog Park Totes

May 2009:
-Expanded even more and added Dog Collars.
-Attended Pet Palooza in Charlotte, NC. Had an awesome turnout and came home with a big pile of orders to fill.

June 2009:
Launched our Chicky Twang line on Etsy! Chicky Twang offers items such as baby one-pieces, greeting cards, key chains, toddler tanks, and now Ladies Organic T-shirts!
www.ChickyTwang.etsy.com

July 2009:
-Furry Twang items were picked up by 2 more dog boutiques!
--Pupcakes just up the road in Columbia, SC
--Tailwaggers all the way in D'Iberville, MS
-New Doodles were added this month. We welcomed the Doodle Bug, Crab, Turtle, Paw Dots, & Polka Dots!!
September 2009:
We teamed up with a local adoption center and spay/neuter clinic in Charleston, SC called Pet Helpers. Once a quarter, we'll be donating bandanas to them to give to their furry little guys when they get adopted.

Along the way we were featured in many different blogs, websites, and publications such as Dog Tipper & Barkability.
The biggest of all happened this very month! We managed to snag an awesome feature spot in the Buzz section of CHARLESTON MAGAZINE!! It's a great way to celebrate a 1 year anniversary! Check us out on page 52 of the October 2009 issue!

It's amazing to me that this tiny little idea in my head has become this big thing that has consumed my life for the past year. I can honestly say I've enjoyed every single minute of it and I can't wait to see where things go in year 2!! Possibilities are endless and there's NO LIMITS!! Stay Tuned!

What's Happening

Well it sure has been quite a while since I've updated. Don't worry, it's certainly NOT because I've been lazy. I've been super duper busy!
Here's what's going on:

--CHARLESTON MAGAZINE! We're getting mentioned in the Buzz section of their October issue. We're STOKED! This will be great exposure in the Charleston area!

--We're partnering with Pet Helpers! Pet Helpers is a no kill animal shelter in Charleston, SC. They also have a spay and neuter clinic and have all sorts of furry pals up for adoption. Details are still in the works, but we had a meeting last week that went very well and I can't wait to get started working with them and supporting such a great organization!

--Furry Twang items are now available in 3 stores in 3 states! PEACHY! You can find us at:
Pupcakes: Columbia, SC www.pupcakespetboutique.com
Tailwaggers: D'Iberville, MS
Dogadillo: Austin, TX www.Dogadillo.com
Check em' out!!

--Our website was recently renovated with a brand spankin' new shopping cart among other things and we can now offer coupon codes!
Right now you can take 30% off all Halloween gear until Oct. 28th! Use coupon code TRICKorTREAT1

--We recently did an interview with Dogtipper and it was posted on their site. It turned out great. Check it out to learn more about Furry Twang, our products, where we've been, where we're going and much more!
http://www.dogtipper.com/profiles/jodi-plyler-furry-twang.html

Thanks for reading and check back soon for more updates and excitement from Furry Twang!

Modern Dog

Grab the fall issue of modern dog on stands now!! Look for a our ad!

We Need Your Vote

Vote For Cooper!
http://www.cutestdogcompetition.com/vote.cfm?h=C4FC0FC1DC3FFB32FE0C987AA452689C

Want a coupon?

Hey Y'all!
Cooper here, the new marketing coordinator! I might be 10 lbs & covered in fur, but I love my new position! I'm here to let you know that if you send your email to Cooper@FurryTwang.com, you'll receive special coupon codes & offers only available to those on MY email list. Get Busy!

Featured!!

Chicky Twang's Southern Belle Key Fob (key chain) was featured in TBScreations 'It's a southern thang' treasury on etsy! It's our first one so I'm pretty excited! Hope it makes the front page!
See it here:
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=62597

Martha Stewart Dreamers Into Doers

I've nominated myself for Martha Stewart's Doer of the week!
Check it out:
Doer of the Week Forum
I have high apple pie in the sky hopes that I'll get chosen!!!

Newness!!

You know by now that I pretty much always have SOMETHING up my sleeve, right? Well, now here's something new!!......

After 3 cups of coffee this morning, I had a great idea to start printing my doodles onto greeting cards.
I was telling my mom yesterday that I needed to go buy a bunch of blank cards to just have on hand for times when I want to send someone a card on a whim. I usually have great intentions to send cards to people but I usually don't follow through b/c I hate the hassle of going to cvs to pick one out and paying a fortune for just one card.

I was making my to-do list this morning and had already written, 'blank greeting cards' when the idea came to mind. I could make my OWN cards using my OWN doodles. I could post them on etsy and give everybody that convenience of having blank cards on hand!

I was so excited about the idea, that I made it happen this afternoon!
Below are some photos of the very first one!
I'll be selling the cards on my Chicky Twang etsy page at the following rates:
www.ChickyTwang.etsy.com
1 card: $3
2 cards: $5
4 cards: $10
6 cards: $15
8 or more at a discounted rate!!
I hope you're as excited as I am!!
Stay tuned for my next big idea..LOL!!:)

Doodle Alert Doodle Alert

Can you believe it's already July?? I sure can't. It amazes me how fast time flies by! Maybe it's because I've been so hard at work!
There are so many things to share so I had to take a minute to update the ol' blog!
I've got several new doodles in the works and I'm ready to unveil another one!!
don don don.... The Doodle Bug!!!
It goes perfectly with the 'doodle bug' phrase since it is a doodle bug and all but will also look wonderful with many of the other phrases including any of the baby wear! Hope you like it!!





My website is undergoing a pretty major update and I can't wait until it's finished. The cart will be majorly simplified, new doodles added, new phrases, updated photos, new tabs including an events tab, stores tab, and much much more. Check it out soon!

Ta Ta for now!

Look-a-like Contest

ok, so, as funny as it sounds, I've actually been told before that I look like my yorkie Cooper. Yes, it's really true. While I don't think he and I look alike, I know there are people out there who look like their furry friends. If you fit the bill, send me a photo and you'll have a chance to win a FREE dog collar!
The dog collars, as you know, are the newest product in the Furry Twang line and now you can own one for free by simply sending me a photo of you and your pet. Easy right?

All entries must be received by Friday, June 26th. Winner will be announced on Monday, June 29th. Good Luck!!

Pet Palooza Wrap Up

Pet Palooza came and went and we had a BLAST. The weather was perfect, just a tad hot, but I'm not complainin'.
I was so impressed with the turnout and loved seeing folks smile as they stopped by our booth.
We sold dog t-shirts, bandanas, and even our newest product, dog collars. Lots of Palooza goers were happy to know that if we didn't have the phrase in their size, we could customize it for them and ship for FREE! Visit us at our next event to take advantage of free shipping on your custom order!
Here are some photos from the event.

Dog Collars

I'm so excited to show off my latest product!
The dog collars are officially here! Right now they are only listed on my etsy page: www.FurryTwang.etsy.com, but will soon be added to the regular website. Here are some photos!

Why Furry Twang Dog Collars?

--Furry Twang Dog Collars are different than your average collars. They're not just a pretty pattern. They're unique and fresh and can be printed with any of the Furry Twang southern phrases.
--Customization is also available for this product. Your pooch can wear anything around their neck. You name, we can print it!
--Each collar can be printed with your choice of any of our 10 color combos & any of our doodles!

How Are They Made?

--Phrases, doodles, and color combos are first hand printed onto 100% organic cotton ribbon. They are then sewn onto durable black nylon webbing. I use metal D-rings and plastic heavy duty snaps. Collars are double and event triple stitched in several places for extra durability. This collar will truly stand the test of time. See for yourself!

The best part about these collars is that I'm offering them for the low rate of $10 until mid-june.

In addition to that great deal, I'm also doing a 2FER deal where you can get a matching dog collar and t-shirt combo for only $20. Your pooch can be countrified from head to toe!

Excitement

There are many new and exciting things going on at Furry Twang.
We've got numerous new doodles that we are gradually debuting on etsy and will soon have available on our website. For now, keep checking etsy for cute and fun doodles. http://www.furrytwang.etsy.com/
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In addition to new doodles, our newest product has been added to etsy as well! I'm very excited to introduce and add dog collars and leashes to the Furry Twang line! How Exciting! Each collar will be hand sewn in Charleston, SC by none other than me!!:)
For now, there is only one listed on etsy (see below photo) BUT, you will soon and very soon be able to add your favorite southern phrase to a dog collar or leash. I'll post a photo soon of how these will look.
I made the decision to add dog collars to the growing product line for the simple fact that dog collars are almsot a necessity for almost every canine. Leashes are where a dogs identity is held & where their leashes are hooked. Let's face it, you need a dog collar, BUT not just any old collar. You need a dog collar with some pizazz or some TWANG!! Any of our charming southern phrases can be added to a dog collar or a leash and I'm certain your pet will look super duper cute in any of them.
Each collar I make will be adjustable and will come in several sizes and neck lengths. Leashes will be 6 feet. Longer leashes can be made upon request.

Check out some new photos I've taken. You'll soon see these added to the homepage of the website.

Pet Palooza

Bark to the Park and Paws for A Cause were such great events for us that we've decided to also attend PET PALOOZA at independence park in Charlotte NC.
Click here for Details:
http://humanecharlotte.donorpages.com/PetPalooza2009/

The event is scheduled for May 30th from 9am-1pm. There is a canine walk until 10:30 and then the fun begins. I hope to see you all there!

We'll debut a brand new product at this event so be sure to make a stop at our booth to see whats up our sleeves!

FREE BANDANA

If you've never seen our etsy shop, you should check it out!
Right now we are offering a free dog bandana to anyone who purchases one of our snazzy dog t-shirts! How about that!:)
Check out the shop announcement for details and get your free dog bandana today!
www.furrytwang.etsy.com

Check etsy often! We use Etsy to introduce new products that haven't made the site yet such as our yellow dog tanks! Several available now!

We have several new graphics coming soon to make our selection even broader. I'm so excited to introduce them. I'll probably debut them on etsy so check em' out soon!!

Not only are there new graphics coming soon but also a brand new idea that I'm working on. Can't wait to share it with you!! It's in the works still and hopefully the details will be worked out in the next month or so! Stay tuned.....

Blog Feature

We've been featured in another blog! I'm so excited. I was approached by a lady in the lovely land of twitter to feature me in her blog. She's pregnant and looked tirelessly for big sister/big brother tees for her doggies and just wasn't satisfied until she found my site! I customized 3 t-shirts for her darling chihuahua's and now there's a blog post about them!
Check it out here:
http://agoutloud.com/dog-fashion/practicing-being-big-sisters-and-big-brother/

Free T-shirt Contest Winner Is...

Reese!!

Congratulations Karrie! Your cutie Reese has won our first cutest pet photo contest and gets her very own Furry Twang dog t-shirt!!

A little about Reese: 10 years ago he was rescued from the pound by her loving owners. He lives at home with them and keeps up with their 4 year old.

What drew us to him? His gorgeous smile and sweet eyes.

Runner Up...IZZY!

Congratulation Amber, Izzy has won runner up in our cutest pet photo contest and gets a free dog bandana. Izzy was a fighter from her start. Her mother was shot while still carrying Izzy and her siblings but survived and had all healthy babies including Izzy. Her owners got her from the shelter when she was old enough and are enjoying taking her on long walks and playing with her outside.

Congratulations to you both and I hope you enjoy your Furry Twang products!!

Bark To The Park

Bark to the Park last Saturday was a huge success. I had the best time meeting all of the cute furry animals..and their owners too:)
We sold lots of t-shirts and bandanas and folks went nuts over our phrases.

My sister found some pics on the State's website so check em' out if you get a chance:
http://www.thestate.com/slideshows/gallery/755153.html#http://media.thestate.com/smedia/2009/04/18/21/255-SpottedBarkPark041809_0368.standalone.prod_affiliate.74.JPGHere's one of me checking out all the fun to be had. I don't remember anyone taking pics of me, but somebody snagged one :o

We had lots of entries for the free t-shirt and a winner will be announced tomorrow via email and this blog. Good luck! If you still need to enter send your entry to contest@furrytwang.com before 5pm today!

CONTEST TIME

As you know, we've started tweeting! Look us up: twitter.com/furrytwangdogts.
We've decided to use twitter as a means of doing contests along with lots of other fun updates!! Who doesn't like a good freebie, right?
We're starting off the contest fun with a cutest pet photo contest.
Winner will be announced here and on twitter by April 30th.
All entries should be sent to contest@furrytwang.com.
Get yours in today to win a 'Cute As A Button' Dog Tee.
Please send pets name/photo/and why you think your pet should win this contest.
All entries will be featured on our website so its sort of a win/win!!

Thanks Y'all and I can't wait to see all the cute pets out there!!

Hit The Road Jack

We've decided there's no better way to get the FurryTwang buzz out there than to meet you face to face.
We've decided to hit the road and our first stop is...don don don:
Bark to the Park in Columbia SC. http://barktothepark.com/
The event is held to support sheltered pets across the midlands.
There will be a 1-mile fun walk starting at Finlay park followed by activities and vendors such as myself!
I hope to see you there!
Stay tuned for more events!

Also Please check out the site right now for new updates!!
New products, new phrases, new graphics and more!
www.Furrytwang.com

Thanks Y'all!!

Polka Dots, Checks, & Stripes..that's what she's wearin'

Polka Dots, Checks, and Stripes, Yikes!

I'm excited to tell you about the newest graphic to hit the Furry Twang scene...

Cutsie Fun Lovin' Polka Dots!!

For now, fun dots products are available on our etsy site:

check it out: http://www.furrytwang.etsy.com/

The website is in the process of being updated with phrases, photos, graphics, products, and more.

Check it out soon for some very cool new phrases that I know you'll love.

We still need photos of your pets in the tees!! Send em' on over to us to have your pet featured in our photos section! bark@furrytwang.com

Brand Spankin' New

Happy Wednesday!

I am so excited about all of the new things going on at Furry Twang. There are several new things I am bursting to share with the Furry Twang fans.

1. Not only will we have totes this summer(maybe sooner), but also doggie bandannas!
Totes will most likely be our most customized product so we welcome anything you want to have printed on your tote. Tote photos will be added soon so keep checking the photos section of our website.

2. As if the new spring phrases weren't enough, there will be another slew of new phrases added in the next few weeks. Stay tuned for those.

3. Love Your State Collection! Don't you just love your state! You often see folks walking around with a t-shirt or sweatshirt that says something about the state they live in, or the state they wish they lived in. Well, now your pooch can too!! The love your state collection will boast phrases such as 'Texas Sized', 'Carolina on my mind', 'Carolina Girl', 'Georgia Peach', 'Tennessee River Rat', etc.
I hope it will be a huge hit and folks will flock to get one of their own.

4. Photos...I will be adding new photos to the Furry Twang samples album for folks to see what the tees look like on the dogs. While Cooper is a fantastic model, he can't do it all alone. He'd love to share the spotlight with your furry friends so if you've ordered a tee, don't be shy, send it on over to bark@furrytwang.com and your pooch will be a star...well, sort of.

5. Newsletter Central! Furry Twang has its very own bi-monthly newsletter that will be sent via email. Sign up on the website and you will always stay in the know.

6. We are so pleased to announce that some of our tees can now be found at Dogadillo in Austin, TX. It's a super cute boutique offering a vast variety of nifty pet things.
If you didn't know, our dog tees are available at wholesale to retailers all over the US. Jsut email me to get a copy of the list and available phrases.


Well I think that's enough to jumble your mind for now. Check back soon for more udates!

MyPets.net

Eager to get the Furry Twang buzz out there, we are actively seeking interesting sites to link to us. We've found yet another....
www.mypets.net.au --My Pets is The complete guide to Pets, with pet types, breed information, pet health and care and an online community.

Check out our ad on their site:
http://www.mypets.net.au/clf_business_listings/business/1098/furry-twang-southern-dog-tees.cfm


More exciting links to come soon.
BUZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!

Furry Friends Web Design

Check it out!

We've found this really cool pet web design website that does a link exchange and we've submitted Furry Twang! You will soon see this link on our website but until then, you can check it out on our exciting blog!

They have unique and eye catching pet sites sure to suit your fancy.
http://www.furryfriendswebdesign.com/pet-business-resources/
http://www.furryfriendswebdesign.com

Barkability

In addition to being featured on the pampered puppy site, we've managed to make it on another really cool site.
Check us out at: http://www.barkability.com/2009/02/pucker-up-dog-tshirt.html

They've featured our "Pucker Up" tee that Cooper is so graciously flaunting. Just in time for Valentine's day too.

Barkability is actually a blog where they feature new and exciting pet products daily. It's pretty nifty and worth checking out.

Spread the Word

We are pleased to announce our listing on Pampered Puppy has been accepted!!
What's the big deal you ask?
Well, according to Pampered Puppy, they typically only accept 20% of all sites submitted for a free listing. Looks like we made the cut. FANTASTIC!!
See for yourself:
http://www.pamperedpuppy.com/directory/products/clothing/index.php

We are excited about the traffic generated to the site just from this free listing alone. Pampered puppy is a pretty cool pet site with some dog gone neat things so check it out today!

We are very eager to get Furry Twang buzzing in everyones ear so if you know of a boppin' blog, wonderful website, or dapper directory we should check out, please let us know.
bark@furrytwang.com

Hello 2009

Hello 2009! This is the year to shine!!!
I have high hopes for Furry Twang Southern Dog Tees this year and hope my ideas will come to life as planned.

What's New You Ask?

-SEVEN new phrases to start the year off right.
How cute will your furry friend look sporting "Prissy Pants", "Sweet Pea", and my personal favorite, "I'm not fat, I'm big boned"! :)

-In addition to those phrases, new holiday phrases have also been added. Valentines day is coming up and dressing your pet for the occasion is an absolute must:
"pucker up" and "give me some sugar" are just a few on the "love day" list.

Other holidays on the list:
St. Patrick's Day
Easter
Independence Day
Halloween
Thanksgiving
and of course Christmas

-By Summer of 09, I hope to add a new product:

COTTON TOTES!!

Totes are great for carrying "fetch" or "fido's" goodies. They make great dog park totes or "going to grandma's" bags.

Check us out on the web today:
www.furrytwang.com