My dogs made me something special for Valentine's Day
I was so surprised by my Valentine gift from my French bulldogs, Francesca and Sharkey. Apparently, they thought my ears aren’t in the right place and that they should be growing out of the top of my head as theirs do. Those little darling girls were so crafty and made me a very fancy headband.
Picture 2 of 17: Upstairs in Martha's craft room, we found the necessary craft supplies. And guess what? - all from the Martha Stewart craft line, which can be found at Michael's Crafts and even at Walmart! We chose heavy craft paper, glitter glue, glitter, a heart punch, scissors, and a bone folding tool.
This is just too precious Martha! Do I see Franny and Sharkey adventure stories in the future? I could never get my two dogs to go through any of those motions. Awww, and they made you the cutest gift! This blog really made my day! Trish
Posted by: Trish | February 13th, 2009 at 10:42 am
How cute! Sharkey looks so patient... Francesca is really quite the model. They are good-hearted dogs!
Posted by: Sherry | February 13th, 2009 at 11:10 am
You silly and playful woman! Thanks for the laugh and Happy Valentine's Day <3
Posted by: Clara | February 13th, 2009 at 11:30 am
Hi, Martha---and Francesca and Sharkey,
The headband is so cute and so are you two lovely little girls! They made you quite a gift, Martha. I love to see their adventures.
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy | February 13th, 2009 at 11:48 am
That is great. What great furry children you have. If my dogs were to get into my craft room they would probably eat the glue and have glitter all over themselves. What great little crafters you have on your hands. Have a wonderful Valentines Weekend!
Posted by: Ashley Cornewell | February 13th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
fantastic-my 3 and 5 yr old loved this
Posted by: tami | February 13th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
That is just adorable!
Posted by: Karen | February 13th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Awww, too cute for words!
Happy Valentine's Day to all my fellow Martha bloggers.
Posted by: Maureem | February 13th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
This blog never fails to make me grin!
Posted by: Ginger | February 13th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
Martha
You are so lucky to have Francesca and Sharkey.
What talented pooches!
Posted by: Miss A | February 13th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
That is hilarious! We are looking at getting another dog...how is that breed with kids?
I had a funny post a week or so ago about making a dog fur sweater and I got some confused feedback.
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Posted by: kerry macLeod | February 13th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
What sweet little girls you have
Maybe my boy will make me something special for V-day with his playful little paws. Happy Valentine's Day Martha, Francesca and Sharkey from Kari and Murphy!
Posted by: Kari | February 13th, 2009 at 5:15 pm
This is my favorite blog post to date. I just love love dogs!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Jane mq | February 13th, 2009 at 5:34 pm
Hi Martha, Ah! This is the cutest and most precious blog about your charming Frenchies that you have ever done! How on earth did you ever get these rambunctious little girls to sit still long enough to get these very special photos?! Not only are the photos great, but the comments are outstanding! I'm still laughting about the cute way they were talking to each other while making your beautiful Valentine's Day gift. Their expressions are priceless! I can't wait to see you on Letterman tonight. Have a fabulous dinner party tomorrow and a love filled Valentine's Day. Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | February 13th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
THE BEST PRE VALENTINE'S DAY POST EVAHHH!!
Posted by: Norbie Kamantigue | February 13th, 2009 at 6:47 pm
Hi Martha, I want to send you two cute boutique dogbows for Sharkey & Francesca. It appears they are well deserving of a little treat;-) I design doggie hairbows in my "spare" time... I hope they get to you. You are the best.
Posted by: Lauren | February 13th, 2009 at 7:39 pm
Tooo cuuuuuute! They did a great job, you must be so pleased
Posted by: Benita | February 13th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
You are so funny and cute.
The more I see of your goofiness, the more I love ya, Martha! Keep playing and finding the fun in life.
Posted by: Marie | February 13th, 2009 at 10:25 pm
This post made me really laugh! The dogs crafting is such a cute sight. I always knew that Martha is a great inspiration for all of us, but I never knew she had such a huge impact that dogs would start to craft too! Thank You Martha, Sharkey and Francesca for this post and Happy Valentines Day!
Posted by: Maija Salonen | February 13th, 2009 at 10:55 pm
Happy Valentine's Day, Martha---and all bloggers who post here!
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy | February 14th, 2009 at 2:01 am
Martha,
Wow, your girls are amazing! Can they teach my Yorkshire's how to go on the computer too? LOL
Too cute! Nice craft!
I laughed through all of the photos!
Happy Valentine's Day Martha! I wish you much love and happiness.
It must be your Body and Soul Challenge or the Martha way to do it but you look fantastic!
Caught you on Letterman last night! You looked great in your black dress and Dave was a riot flirting with you. Did he really drink the vodka or was that a water replacement? Who cares, the segment was hilarious!!
Enjoy the weekend and again, Happy Valentine's Day!
Love,
Paula M.
Posted by: Paula Moses | February 14th, 2009 at 2:44 am
Too funny and too cute. Always love seeing your animals!
Posted by: Dawn | February 14th, 2009 at 4:24 am
martha, this is the best blog yet ever!
Posted by: cee | February 14th, 2009 at 6:10 am
I just love it! Best ever!
Have a great Valentine's Day!
Susie, Vancouver Canada
Posted by: Susie | February 14th, 2009 at 6:35 am
Happy Valentine's Day Martha and to the cutest most talented, craftiest dogs in the world... Francesca and Sharkey. Francesca and Sharkey are just so adorable they made you the cutest heart headband anywhere. Kisses to Francesca and Sharkey.
Happy Valentine's Day to all my fellow bloggers.
Linda
Phila, PA
Ha
Posted by: Linda | February 14th, 2009 at 6:35 am
Too cute! I love your little Frenchies!!! Happy Valentine's Day to you, dear Martha!
Posted by: Bill | February 14th, 2009 at 6:53 am
My own sweet bully recently passed away. This cute series of photos was just what I needed!
Posted by: Diane | February 14th, 2009 at 7:40 am
This is one of the cutest things I've ever seen. I hope Francesca and Sharkey do more crafts for some of the other holidays!! Happy Valentine's Day everyone.
Posted by: Linda | February 14th, 2009 at 10:51 am
Hello Martha and Martha People!
I don't know if you are able to help - but maybe you can. As you know, last weekend fires swept through the Victorian Bush, killing hundreds and destroying thousands of homes. It's been a terrible tragedy, and the whole state is still covered in smoke and sadness.
We started an appeal last monday to assist the long-term recovery of those that survived and lost their homes. We are also raising fund to benefit The Red Cross - via craft auctions and etsy sales.
We are calling on people to help in a number of ways -
submit a recipe for the recipe book which will be printed to distribute to those that lost everything (Once they resettle),
donate handmade items which might become the new 'heirlooms' of those that now have none.
Donate craft supplies so that we can 're-stash a crafter' and get people knitting and sewing again.
Join Handmade Horticulture - and start growing plants that can be distributed to those that rebuild.
You can find out more at http://www.handmadehelpsout.blogspot.com
Thank you and thanks for ace show and blog and mag et al!
You can email me with any queries, if you would like to.
xx Pip
Posted by: pip lincolne - meet me at mikes | February 14th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Adorable! I really laughed, it was just so cute. Happy v-tines day!
Posted by: bethie | February 14th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
that post was just too funny! lol
Happy Valentines Day!
..and btw I don't think poor Joey is a wimp
Posted by: susan | February 14th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
Martha - that was great. One of the cutest blogs your've done so far. I just love those dogs. I had my little Zoe on my lap as we viewed the pictures. She sits with me every morning when we log onto your website.
Why don't you have another BYOB show, I would love to bring Zoe back. She was only 6 months old when you had the first show.
Have a great weekend.
Ann
Posted by: Ann | February 15th, 2009 at 2:36 am
This is the cutest thing I've seen in ages. I love it so much!!! Thank you Martha. Please tell Francesca and Sharkey they made my day! Love!
Posted by: Lin Valentine | February 15th, 2009 at 4:51 am
Happy Valentine's day to you dear Martha
God bless you and protect you always
Best Regards,
Rowaida Flayhan
Posted by: Rowaida Flayhan | February 15th, 2009 at 4:55 am
this is so cute!!
Posted by: melleanterieur | February 15th, 2009 at 6:12 am
That may be the cutest/funniest thing i've ever seen! I was cracking up!
Posted by: Tom | February 15th, 2009 at 6:39 am
Martha I'm a grandma of seven and great grandma of five any suggestions for a family cooking afternoon; choosing a theme and simple menu for us all to partake in. Ages of the grandchildren 5 to 27 and babies (great grandchildren) two and newborn. We love family eating cooking and sharing each other and time together.
Dorothy from grammology (the grandma blog)
http://grammology.com
Thanks in advance....
Posted by: Dorothy Stahlnecker | February 15th, 2009 at 10:32 am
Those pups are TOO CUTE! How patient and well behaved they are too
Posted by: Katie Flanagan | February 16th, 2009 at 3:46 am
Aaahh bless. Hope you had a lovely Valentines Day.
love
Alison
x
Posted by: Alison | February 16th, 2009 at 7:07 am
Martha,
Those dogs of yours are funny when they're just being dogs! I suppose they got to work with the "beautiful glue gun, too!" Ha! You AND the dogs get me every time. Your creative comedy skits are hilarious but your un-staged bloopers are EVER so funny to me!
P.S. And THANKS, I really need a smile this morning after waking up to my neighbors having removed (completely to the ground )two of MY (on my property) 50 year old Florida Pines with owls nests! I'm taking rescue remedy...where's a "back-woods Southern lawyer."? I'd like to think that the spirit of those beautiful glue gun trees know our hearts, and will act accordingly. Agreed?
Posted by: tinay | February 16th, 2009 at 7:40 am
Eeeek!! This is so coo-worthy I just might faint!
Posted by: Cakespy | February 16th, 2009 at 8:39 am
Oh, Martha, it does a body good to see how silly you can get with your canines! From someone who has a coloring Corgi!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/beastbunny/2327214431/in/set-72157594335078253/
Posted by: Jenna Z | February 16th, 2009 at 9:15 am
Hi Martha - Thanks so much again for sharing your adorable Frenchies (and their sweet Valentine craft) with all of us! You look very fetching - quite the lovely lady - wearing your chic Valentines. What a good sport you are too with a terrific sense of humor!!! Happy Heart Day!
Posted by: Brenda Reichert | February 16th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Dear Martha: What fun to read all about your
day with St.Valentine and sharing your spirit
with friends. Thank you for all the creative
shows.
angela
Posted by: angela sykes | February 17th, 2009 at 4:30 am
What good girls you have, Martha! They did a splendid job! (I'm) Glad to see you're wearing their creation proudly! As I was nearing the end of today's photo gallery, I muttered to myself that you HAD to have a picture wearing what they made for you, (and you did!) It is v-e-r-y becoming! [giggle] Your girls adore you - no doubt about it!
Look at all the posts before mine! - it goes to show that manymany others adore you, too!
I know I do! [BIG hug!]
=^..^=
Posted by: Cindy Bricker | February 17th, 2009 at 4:34 am
Very cute, I hope you do more of these fun photos with your adorable pets
Posted by: sushi2 | February 17th, 2009 at 7:00 am
That is hilarious! I wish my dogs were that thoughtful.
Posted by: Jenna Lang | February 18th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
Martha, you're hilarious!
Posted by: Marilou Frias | February 28th, 2009 at 6:33 pm
Dear Ms. Stewart,
I am writing because I've received numerous emails from longtime friends about the names of your French bulldogs. My maiden name (for real) was Francesca Sharkey, a creation of my mom (who was Sicilian) and my dad (who was Irish.) It was too much of an unusual coincidence for me to resist sending you a note, reading about their escapades has made me smile.
Aside from being strategically named, I have been a fan of your efforts since the 1980's, and my 10 year old daughter (who encouraged me to write) would like you to know that she's a fan too!
Warm regards,
Francesca Sharkey Moum
Westfield, NJ
Posted by: Francesca Sharkey Moum | March 9th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
My little guy is very spoiled hes now 2 yrs old and i have had him sence he was just 4 weeks old,Hes the love of my life and i go no where with out him.hes a Chihuahua he plays, minds kind of ok,but he won't let me put a collor on him or a harness of any kind i'd love to walk him,but everytime i try to put one on him he bites me or anyone who trys, can you or anyone advise me? Thank you
Posted by: Alice | March 12th, 2009 at 8:19 am
Martha: Those babies are precious. I love French Bulldogs. I know someone here who has two and occasionally I am lucky to see them. So smart and entertaining.
Sue
Posted by: Sue Gardiner | March 15th, 2009 at 4:35 am
Very cute page about you pet dogs. Now how about one about your cats.
Posted by: Jeanette Wyatt | March 20th, 2009 at 3:01 am
I'm a few months too late, but I completely love this story. So adorable! And I'm so sorry about your new dog. So tragic.
Posted by: K @ Blog Goggles | April 8th, 2009 at 9:18 am
Martha, your cute antics with your dogs are like chicken soup for the soul. Please post more of these!
Posted by: Andrea | April 22nd, 2009 at 7:16 am