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Friday, September 2, 2011

New Felt Dog and Cat Friends

I have been busy creating some felties and thought I would share them! It started with a request from Nicole at Brizel4TheAnimals. She makes gorgeous silk art tapestry boxes and the third photo in each has a prop of some kind. She asked if I could make a little dog and cat face to use with her photos. After some thought, I came up with these two, Elmira and Eddie:

I was happy with the way they turned out so decided to add some felt supplies to my shops.

My friend Diana thought they were brooches, since I had mentioned I was going to make some of those. So as soon as my brooch pins arrived, I sewed two of them onto the backs for her.

While I waited for the pins to come, I made a couple of necklaces using black ribbon.

And then I went on to make three more dog brooches which I gave names to.

Simon

Ben

Eldridge

I had read a wonderful story by an Etsy for Animals teammate about her greyhound fosters, which you will find HERE. That became my inspiration for the greyhound who I named Kenny, after Jane's foster dog.

Kenny

So THAT is what I have up to this week! I also made a few skirts for my shop, The Cat Rack

What did you accomplish? Please share!

If you are interested in any of these felties, just click on the picture. I hope to expand my offerings to include other dog breeds.

Monday, August 15, 2011

Monday MEWsings Picks from the Cat Avis Unite Team!

Over at the Cat Avis Unite Team on Etsy, we share our new listings with one another. After PURRusing this fine feline friend's shop this week, I decided I MUST show it off on Monday MEWsings! So meet Lilybellesjewels! You will love her jewelry and cute works of art, many of them cat themed after her dear kitty, Lily Belle. But you will also see the following at the top her page, which is another reason why I wanted to highlight her shop. It is only a portion of the announcement which is well worth reading in its entirety. It ends with the quote.

Welcome to our shop! Lily Belle and I would like to mention that 10% of all sales will be donated to Mt. Olive TNR Project, a tiny Flanders NJ based group that is doing amazing work on a very small budget, and a small circle of very dedicated volunteers who are making a huge difference in the lives

of feral colonies in their area.

"The smallest feline is a masterpiece".

-- Leonardo da Vinci

All of the pieces in this shop have been pronounced "the cats meow" by Lily Belle herself! Enjoy your PURRusings!

Colors of Halloween Kitty Bottlecap Necklace

Lilybellesjewels

Lavender Eyes Bottlecap Necklace ST3

Lilybellesjewels

It's All About The Cats Bracelet

Lilybellesjewels

Steampunk Fly ACEO

Lilybellesjewels

Remember that your purchase helps improve the lives of kitties!

Monday, August 8, 2011

Monday MEWSings from the Cat Avis Unite Team

Mondays sure do come quickly! At least I have a few things to look forward to, THIS being one of them! Today I am featuring two shops from the Cat Avis Unite team on Etsy. The requirements to be on this team are few. In fact, there's only one! At some point in time you have had a cat as an avatar in your shop! Many of us keep our kitty avis up all the time. And if you are like MABJewelry, the captain, your avi will often sport interesting hair styles from Donald Trump to Farrah Fawcett! Such a fun team! Hope you enjoy my picks today from TheCheekyGirl and CelticCatPhotos!

Handknit Gray Cat Earflap Hat

TheCheekyGirl

Here Kitty Kitty Baby Hat

TheCheekyGirl

Lil' Pumpkin Baby Hat
TheCheekyGirl

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Birthday Cat Tabby Blank Greeting Note Card
Celticcatphotos

Carousel Horse Dapple Gray Vintage No 2 Matted Art Photograph
Celticcatphotos

Zebra Butterfly 5 x 7 Metallic Paper Fine Art Photograph
Celticcatphotos

Happy Monday all you kitty lovers out there!

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Sunday, August 7, 2011

PumpCATS anyone? A cat-lovers handbag!

I admit to having waaay too much fun making these! Confession time. I talk to my creations! Do you do that in the process of making things? "You are so cute! OH - I suppose I should give you a tail. Do you want yellow eyes?" LOL! Anyway, by the time I am finished with many of my projects, they are not just items. They are kitties with purrsonality! And these are no exception. They are both chubby, happy kitties that are sure to draw the same attention a real cat would! What do you think?

They are in my Catcalls shop.

Saturday, July 30, 2011

New Listings This Week from The Cat Rack and Catcalls

I was in a Mermew mindset at the beginning of the week!

Mermew blouse - everything is painted free hand.

Mermew skirt - this sold after a day, so the blouse is all by itself now!

I created my own hand painted fabrics this week, this pocket being one of them. I thought it looked good on the gray fleece, so I made this sweatshirt tank top.

This little jacket is made with a lovely pink linen - cotton blend fabric. I love the color!

And here is the other fabric I created and listed as fabric! One large fat quarter and one smaller piece about 6" x 7". These are made from a white cotton sheet - vintage sheet, I should add. Vintage sheets seem to be thicker.

So that's a little of what I accomplished this week! How did you do?

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Thursday, July 28, 2011

Petsjubilee Christmas in July Sale is Almost Over!

Only a few more days to get some fantastic sale deals from the Petsjubilee Team! If you want unique, quality, handmade goods for your pet and yourself, visit these shops! Collars, clothing, cards, and even cakes await you! Portraits, pouches, pillows, and puppy tree skirts - all discounted anywhere from 10% to 50%! So shop for Christmas, for birthdays, or just for fun! You'll find everything you need for your pet right here...and lots of people goodies, too! Just click on the title below the picture to take you to the listing and many more sale items available in each shop.

Mickey and Minnie Mouse Pajamas Christmas in July 20% off Sale

Paulinesfashions

Summer in Bloom Collar Flower

20% Off everything
(Mention you saw the"Christmas in July" sale on this blog before you purchase and she will, along with the 20% discount, also ship FREE! -be sure to use coupon code: EARLYSANTA20)

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