This is just a quick post to say that I'll be moving the Crankbunny "blog" over to the main Crankbunny tumblr website that gets updated more frequently (and is also easier to use for everyone it seems).
NEW CRANKBUNNY BLOG NOW HERE
This blog will remain though to keep record of the last 3 years of shop stuff!
Wednesday
Summer Travel
Both the Crankbunny shops will be closed from July 6 to August 30 for the summer.
No orders will be taken during that time because I will be out of town that entire time traveling, working on a film, listening to tons of heavy metal and fishing. It is absolutely impossible for me to sell, produce and ship anything while traveling.
All orders taken before the shop closed will be shipped by July 7th.
Come September there will be tons of new puppets, paper goodies, and pop up cards for sale!
March, April, May - Pushing Up Daisies donations!
Each month the Crankbunny shop has been making monthly donations to the FBRN (French Bulldog Rescue Network) and the BTRN (Boston Terrier Rescue Network) from the sales of the Pushing Up Daisies pop up card. Below at the monthly figures just to catch up!
May 2011
French Bulldog Rescue Network received $56.00
Boston Terrier Rescue Network received $77.00
April 2011
French Bulldog Rescue Network received $37.00
Boston Terrier Rescue Network received $47.00
March 2011
French Bulldog Rescue Network received $68.00
Boston Terrier Rescue Network received $55.00
100% of the cards profits go to the matching dog breed's rescue - none of that 50%, 25% partial stuff! That money goes to help doggies in need - mostly with their huge medical bills from neglect, abuse, and surrendering.
Purchase a Pushing Up Daisies pop up card! Click here!
Saturday
Dame Miss Suzzette!
That's right! Behold a new paper puppet! A Victorian tattooed lady paper puppet doll to be exact.
Dame Miss Suzzette is a special lady of Victorian times long ago. With a fondness for the sea and the sands of travel, Suzy knows the best way to show off her tattoos is in her favorite nautical sailor bathing suit!
This paper doll is part of a larger series that includes other Victorian tattoo ladies (and men too!) that I will be making. Suzy is the first of many and pretty much inspired by the photograph below.
The wonderful lady above was a woman called Maud Stevens Wagner. She was one of the first 'tattooed ladies' of her day - basically making a living by being tattooed. These women of their day would show their tattoos off in traveling circuses and curiosity museums (aka dime museums) that were considered entertainment at the time.
Remember, we are talking pre-radio, pre-movies, pre-ladies being able to show their ankles in public. This was also a time were women didn't make their own wage either (let alone vote!). So considering the circumstances of the day, Maud Steven Wagner was one of many few progressive ladies out there! It's a bet most people see photographs of these victorian/early 1900s ladies and the assumption is they were prob just prostitutes! Far from that.
If you'd like to know more about the history of women's tattoos - there is a lovely book called 'The Tattooed Lady' by Amelia Klem Osterud. This book really digs into these women's lives, the roles they countered, and is also filled with some lovely archival photographs / prints too.
Another wonderful book on vintage early 1900s tattoos (mostly for dudes) is "Vintage Tattoos : The Book of Old-School Skin Art" by Carol Clerk.
Anyway, this paper puppet doll has many moving joints and adjustable parts! It can be propped up against other obviously less memorable things, or easily framed. The puppet is approximately 9 x15 inches in size. She is available for sale in both the Etsy Crankbunny shop & the regular Crankbunny store.
Look out also for more ladies! I'm just finishing up all their tattoo work (who would have guessed its so time consuming to tattoo paper dolls!)
Shop is back open! May Sale!
Good news is both the Crankbunny shops are now open! The shops are fully stocked with pop up cards AND paper puppets. 
Its been awhile since paper puppets have been offered up for sale so its great they are available again.
DOUBLE good news is also that certain pop up cards are on sale in the Crankbunny shop. The cards that are on sale are labeled in the regular Crankbunny shop (the cards on sale are not available through the Etsy shop).
Especially cool is the Decoder card which is usually $11.70 USD is now priced $9.70 USD for the rest of the month of May!
Monday
Shops closed April 6 to April 30
The Etsy Crankbunny Shop will be closed from April 6 to April 30. All orders placed before April 6 will have gone out in the mail by April 30th - they will NOT ship out AFTER the 30th (a few people always ask/get confused!. No exceptions - I will be out of time and not have any of my papers, tools, etc with me.The regular Crankbunny store will still be taking orders from April 6 to April 30th - but all orders submitted between that April 6 - April 30th period will ship out May 1st. No exceptions - I will be out of time and not have any of my papers, tools, etc with me.
Work is again taking me prisoner (ok, not really) and taking me away from my home for a job during that time in April. You can read all about my 'work' here.
Apologies!
Big apologies and clearing off of dust is in order for this dainty little Crankbunny blog.
Since last "blogged" - my shop closed abruptly (was called suddenly to work on a large animation project), Valentines Day passed, I moved, set up a brand new work space in a new location and eventually my shops did open softly for the month of March. Sadly my shop was unable to participate in Valentines Day - which made me sad. It's my favorite holiday for the shop (insert sad clown face...... now).
With the "March Soft Opening" - most of the Crankbunny pop up cards were available for sale in both the Crankbunny Etsy shop & the Crankbunny store. My paper puppets are still unavailable for sale because of time & my troubled relationships with the large printer that sits in a cabinet making friends with some large dust bunnies.
Also each month the Crankbunny shop has been making monthly donations to the FBRN (French Bulldog Rescue Network) and the BTRN (Boston Terrier Rescue Network). Below at the monthly figures just to catch up!
Jan 2011
FBRN $75.00
BTRN $77.00
Feb 2011
FBRN $50.00
BTRN $50.00
March should be up soon as we are not yet done with the month at the time of this post!
Since last "blogged" - my shop closed abruptly (was called suddenly to work on a large animation project), Valentines Day passed, I moved, set up a brand new work space in a new location and eventually my shops did open softly for the month of March. Sadly my shop was unable to participate in Valentines Day - which made me sad. It's my favorite holiday for the shop (insert sad clown face...... now).
With the "March Soft Opening" - most of the Crankbunny pop up cards were available for sale in both the Crankbunny Etsy shop & the Crankbunny store. My paper puppets are still unavailable for sale because of time & my troubled relationships with the large printer that sits in a cabinet making friends with some large dust bunnies.
Also each month the Crankbunny shop has been making monthly donations to the FBRN (French Bulldog Rescue Network) and the BTRN (Boston Terrier Rescue Network). Below at the monthly figures just to catch up!
Jan 2011
FBRN $75.00
BTRN $77.00
Feb 2011
FBRN $50.00
BTRN $50.00
March should be up soon as we are not yet done with the month at the time of this post!
Wednesday
Coming Soon - Get Lucky Slot Machine Valentine Card!
Within a couple of days I'll be posting the new valentine card for 2011 in both the shops!
See, every year I get really excited about rolling out a valentine pop up card that tops last years valentine cards. This 2011 card has been in the works since summer of last year - and it kicks last years cards BUTT. YAH!
This working slot machine pop up card has a level that one pulls. If you hit jackpot with a winning combination, a personal custom message appears in the prize slot! Play to WIN baby!
Below are some pics of the card!
Sadly, this card will be made-to-order so it will not be able to rush.
See, every year I get really excited about rolling out a valentine pop up card that tops last years valentine cards. This 2011 card has been in the works since summer of last year - and it kicks last years cards BUTT. YAH!
This working slot machine pop up card has a level that one pulls. If you hit jackpot with a winning combination, a personal custom message appears in the prize slot! Play to WIN baby!
Below are some pics of the card!
Sadly, this card will be made-to-order so it will not be able to rush.
December 2010 Pushing Up Daisies
Happy New Year everyone!
Time to tally up the proceeds made from the Pushing Up Daisies pop up card because its the end of another month.... well, actually this post is a little late! Here at Casa del Crankbunny, we are still catching up with the new year! (Mentally most of us are still in 2010 somehow..)
Remember that 100% of the sales of the Pushing Up Daisies pop up card go directly accordingly to the FBRN (French Bulldog Rescue Network) and the BTRN (Boston Terrier Rescue Network). Both these rescue groups are wonderful rescue groups helping abandoned, rescued doggies and surrendered ones by owners who can't afford even to feed them anymore. Through this huge network of volunteers and donors doggies live better, healthier lives and get their forever homes.
Boston Terrier Pop Up Card raised 62 dollars.
French Bulldog Pop Up Card raised 62 dollars.
Time to tally up the proceeds made from the Pushing Up Daisies pop up card because its the end of another month.... well, actually this post is a little late! Here at Casa del Crankbunny, we are still catching up with the new year! (Mentally most of us are still in 2010 somehow..)
Remember that 100% of the sales of the Pushing Up Daisies pop up card go directly accordingly to the FBRN (French Bulldog Rescue Network) and the BTRN (Boston Terrier Rescue Network). Both these rescue groups are wonderful rescue groups helping abandoned, rescued doggies and surrendered ones by owners who can't afford even to feed them anymore. Through this huge network of volunteers and donors doggies live better, healthier lives and get their forever homes.
Boston Terrier Pop Up Card raised 62 dollars.
French Bulldog Pop Up Card raised 62 dollars.
Thursday
November 2010 Pushing Up Daisies!
Time to post the donations made for the Pushing Up Daisies card for November ! Remember that all the sales of the Pushing Up Daisies pop up card go directly to help doggies in need (none of that 15%, 35% nonsense... 100% baby!)... and this month they do so much more!
French Bulldog Pop Up Card raised 35 dollars.
Boston Terrier Pop Up Card raised 59 dollars.
This month also had a special food donation to 3 foster french bulldog doggies in CA called Gunnar, Pippin, Bunnie who are a part of French Bulldog Village - another great French Bulldog rescue in the US and Canada. 48 patties of Lamb BARF raw food was shipped to them (proceeds from the cards will go towards the 2Day shipping in the coming months - but the food came from me as a personal donation to FBVillage). The food will especially benefit Gunnar who is missing a third of his intestine.
Gunnar!
Bunnie!
Pippen!
If you don't know what BARF is... its not puke, its an acronym for Biologically Appropriate Dog Food -- which is a fancy term for raw meat & veggies that one might feed their dog or cats. BARF is also the name of a company who puts together raw food together (so you don't have to) and there are a few different companies who do this. There are also different raw food models for pets (cats have their own dealio). I'm not gonna get into why one feed their pet raw meat (I do and am way too nerdy about it). It's a touchie subject between vets, owners, breeders, pet food companies who sponsor nutritional pet education, and general public misconceptions (someone once asked me if it was some sort of 'hippie' thing). You can read more about it by click the following links below.
What is a Raw diet?
Dog Eat Dog - What's Inside the Dog Foods We Feed
Raw Feeding - Wikipedia
Difference between RPM (Prey-Model) & BARF & Raw?
The BARF diet
In any case, many dogs sometimes benefit from raw - especially french bulldogs - who are very prone to allergies, farts, sensitive stomachs, skin issues, immune problems and other odd genetic stuff. So, Gunnar will definitely benefit from raw!
Again, remember that the sales of this card go directly accordingly to the FBRN (French Bulldog Rescue Network) and the BTRN (Boston Terrier Rescue Network).
French Bulldog Pop Up Card raised 35 dollars.
Boston Terrier Pop Up Card raised 59 dollars.
This month also had a special food donation to 3 foster french bulldog doggies in CA called Gunnar, Pippin, Bunnie who are a part of French Bulldog Village - another great French Bulldog rescue in the US and Canada. 48 patties of Lamb BARF raw food was shipped to them (proceeds from the cards will go towards the 2Day shipping in the coming months - but the food came from me as a personal donation to FBVillage). The food will especially benefit Gunnar who is missing a third of his intestine.
Gunnar!
Bunnie!
Pippen!
If you don't know what BARF is... its not puke, its an acronym for Biologically Appropriate Dog Food -- which is a fancy term for raw meat & veggies that one might feed their dog or cats. BARF is also the name of a company who puts together raw food together (so you don't have to) and there are a few different companies who do this. There are also different raw food models for pets (cats have their own dealio). I'm not gonna get into why one feed their pet raw meat (I do and am way too nerdy about it). It's a touchie subject between vets, owners, breeders, pet food companies who sponsor nutritional pet education, and general public misconceptions (someone once asked me if it was some sort of 'hippie' thing). You can read more about it by click the following links below.
What is a Raw diet?
Dog Eat Dog - What's Inside the Dog Foods We Feed
Raw Feeding - Wikipedia
Difference between RPM (Prey-Model) & BARF & Raw?
The BARF diet
In any case, many dogs sometimes benefit from raw - especially french bulldogs - who are very prone to allergies, farts, sensitive stomachs, skin issues, immune problems and other odd genetic stuff. So, Gunnar will definitely benefit from raw!
Again, remember that the sales of this card go directly accordingly to the FBRN (French Bulldog Rescue Network) and the BTRN (Boston Terrier Rescue Network).
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