Showing posts with label allaboutcats. Show all posts
Showing posts with label allaboutcats. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Update On New Family Member, Sunny
On April 9th, I got a new kitten. He is about 4 1/2 months old, and his name is Sunny. Here is the first post about Sunny: New Family Member, Sunny.
My other cats, Jerry (7 years old) and Brady (4) took almost a week to give Sunny a lukewarm welcome to the family. Maggie (6) still is not impressed with her new brother, but Jerry and Brady have become hospitable. Brady will play with Sunny sometimes, however, Sunny tends to push playing a bit too far for Brady's liking.
About three times a day, Sunny uses our home as a speedway. He zooms from room to room at high speeds. There doesn't seem to be any set travel plan, it looks totally like random, sporadic mad dashes.
One thing Sunny started doing about five days ago, was sleeping on the cat condo. The first time I saw him on it, I wondered what Brady would do to him when he realized that the new guy was on his condo. Brady has always been the only cat to use it since I bought it. But...Brady has been a trooper about it. He doesn't seem to mind at all.
Sunny does have one habit that none of the other cats have ever had, which is to climb up my hanging clothes in the closet to get to the top shelf. I've never seen him do it, and I don't usually realize he is up there until boxes of things begin to land on the closet floor with big thuds.
Before Sunny arrived, I hadn't realized how quiet and peaceful my home had become. Now I am reminded ever day about how quickly things can change, and how nice it can be to change things up a bit.
My other cats, Jerry (7 years old) and Brady (4) took almost a week to give Sunny a lukewarm welcome to the family. Maggie (6) still is not impressed with her new brother, but Jerry and Brady have become hospitable. Brady will play with Sunny sometimes, however, Sunny tends to push playing a bit too far for Brady's liking.
About three times a day, Sunny uses our home as a speedway. He zooms from room to room at high speeds. There doesn't seem to be any set travel plan, it looks totally like random, sporadic mad dashes.
One thing Sunny started doing about five days ago, was sleeping on the cat condo. The first time I saw him on it, I wondered what Brady would do to him when he realized that the new guy was on his condo. Brady has always been the only cat to use it since I bought it. But...Brady has been a trooper about it. He doesn't seem to mind at all.
Sunny does have one habit that none of the other cats have ever had, which is to climb up my hanging clothes in the closet to get to the top shelf. I've never seen him do it, and I don't usually realize he is up there until boxes of things begin to land on the closet floor with big thuds.
Before Sunny arrived, I hadn't realized how quiet and peaceful my home had become. Now I am reminded ever day about how quickly things can change, and how nice it can be to change things up a bit.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
Friday Cat Finds: Fish
Today I searched for "cat" and "fish" on Etsy. Lots and lots of great listings came up, but I managed to narrow my selections down to six to show you.
Maneki Neko Lucky Siamese Cat with Koi Fish ACEO Print
by 3 Cats Graphics
Pet CAT ID Tags - PussKat / Fishy Skeleton - Hand Engraved - Buy 2 get 3rd Tag FREE
by SteksPets
Satisfied Cat - print of mixed media painting
by The Gretchen Show
Kitty Pouch
by Plaid Poni Designs
WHO ME - Limited Edition print 7 by 9 inch - Cats with attitude
by Cat-alogue Cats With Attitude
Pirate Cat Blank Note Card
by Patti Backer
I hope you have enjoyed today's Friday Cat Finds. It was a lot of fun searching for cats and fish :-) Every time I search for cat items to share with you, I am amazed at how many talented artists and crafts people there are on Etsy.
Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Maneki Neko Lucky Siamese Cat with Koi Fish ACEO Print
by 3 Cats Graphics
Pet CAT ID Tags - PussKat / Fishy Skeleton - Hand Engraved - Buy 2 get 3rd Tag FREE
by SteksPets
Satisfied Cat - print of mixed media painting
by The Gretchen Show
Kitty Pouch
by Plaid Poni Designs
WHO ME - Limited Edition print 7 by 9 inch - Cats with attitude
by Cat-alogue Cats With Attitude
Pirate Cat Blank Note Card
by Patti Backer
I hope you have enjoyed today's Friday Cat Finds. It was a lot of fun searching for cats and fish :-) Every time I search for cat items to share with you, I am amazed at how many talented artists and crafts people there are on Etsy.
Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Friday, March 18, 2011
Friday Cat Finds: Sun Catchers
I love sun catchers, and I found some beautiful ones on Etsy today. These sun catchers make me think of bright, sunny, warm, summer days.
by SimplySammi
What did I tell you? Aren't they beautiful?
Designing Cat Toys For My Etsy Shop
It is rewarding to design my own cat toys, especially when I get the design to the point that I can start making and selling them. Sometimes, however, the design process takes a long time. The problem that most often arises is trying to simplify something that usually has a lot of detail, like a witch for Halloween or a Santa for Christmas. I haven't come up with a design for either one of these yet. Each item I design needs to be simple without a lot of detail work so that I can make them fairly quickly and can sell them for a price potential customers would be willing to pay.
A couple of months ago, I decided I wanted to design a duck. This should have been easy, but each time I sat down with a piece of paper and pencil, I couldn't create a duck that I was happy with. So, off and on, for two months, I've been thinking about how to make a duck. Then two days ago it just came to me. I ran to get a piece of paper and pencil, and immediately drew up a duck. A few minutes later I was cutting out the fabric, and then sewing the little duckling together. Dora pictured above, is the result. Darwin, below, is the second duckling I've made.
Now I can challenge myself with figuring out how to make a cute, simple witch :-) After that, I'll try to tackle Santa. It may seem silly to be thinking about witches and Santa in March when spring is about to arrive, but I just never know how long the process is going to take.
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| Dora The Duckling Organic Catnip Bell Cat Toy |
A couple of months ago, I decided I wanted to design a duck. This should have been easy, but each time I sat down with a piece of paper and pencil, I couldn't create a duck that I was happy with. So, off and on, for two months, I've been thinking about how to make a duck. Then two days ago it just came to me. I ran to get a piece of paper and pencil, and immediately drew up a duck. A few minutes later I was cutting out the fabric, and then sewing the little duckling together. Dora pictured above, is the result. Darwin, below, is the second duckling I've made.
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| Darwin The Duckling Organic Catnip Bell Cat Toy |
Now I can challenge myself with figuring out how to make a cute, simple witch :-) After that, I'll try to tackle Santa. It may seem silly to be thinking about witches and Santa in March when spring is about to arrive, but I just never know how long the process is going to take.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Color Of The Day Cat Picks: Blue
Today I searched on Etsy for "blue" and "cat." Here are the items that came up that I've selected to share with you.
By AliceinParis
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Sunday Poem: A Kitten
A Kitten
He's nothing much but fur
And two round eyes of blue,
He has a giant purr
And a midget mew.
He darts and pats the air,
He starts and cocks his ear,
When there is nothing there
For him to see and hear.
He runs around in rings,
But why we cannot tell;
With sideways leaps he springs
At things invisible -
Then half-way through a leap
His startled eyeballs close,
And he drops off to sleep With one paw on his nose.
Eleanor Farjeon
And two round eyes of blue,
He has a giant purr
And a midget mew.
He darts and pats the air,
He starts and cocks his ear,
When there is nothing there
For him to see and hear.
He runs around in rings,
But why we cannot tell;
With sideways leaps he springs
At things invisible -
Then half-way through a leap
His startled eyeballs close,
And he drops off to sleep With one paw on his nose.
Eleanor Farjeon
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Wordless Wednesday: Gimme That Camera Strap
My cats: Morris in the background (who has since passed away) and Brady
Monday, March 07, 2011
Special Order: Fleece Knitting Crocheting Craft Bags
Last week I got a special order through my All About Cats Etsy Shop. Yesterday I completed the order. The order consisted of a lot of cat toys and seven craft bags. Below are the craft bags.
These fleece craft bags are perfect for knitting, crocheting, or sewing projects.. The bags have round bottoms, and drawstring closures at the top. The handles are made out of crocheted yarn. Inside the bags are four large fleece pockets that extend around the entire width of the bags. The craft bags are machine washable and dryable. The bags measure approximately 13 1/2" high and 8" in diameter. Each of the four pockets measure approximately 6" high by 7" wide. The handles are approximately 11" long.
This was the biggest order I've ever had through Etsy :-)
Fleece Knitting Crocheting Craft Bags
These fleece craft bags are perfect for knitting, crocheting, or sewing projects.. The bags have round bottoms, and drawstring closures at the top. The handles are made out of crocheted yarn. Inside the bags are four large fleece pockets that extend around the entire width of the bags. The craft bags are machine washable and dryable. The bags measure approximately 13 1/2" high and 8" in diameter. Each of the four pockets measure approximately 6" high by 7" wide. The handles are approximately 11" long.
This was the biggest order I've ever had through Etsy :-)
Vermont Is Having A Snow Day
Vermont is snowed in today. Almost all schools are canceled, and most work places as well. A lot of people are without power, and one whole town is without water. I am lucky where I live because we rarely lose power. I am also lucky that I don't have to go anywhere today.
It is a great day to stay home and make catnip toys for my Etsy Shop :-) As long as I don't lose power, that is.
Here is a picture of my deck railings.
This is a picture of my back yard over the railings.
And here is a picture of my wind chimes with a large icicle on them.
It is a great day to stay home and make catnip toys for my Etsy Shop :-) As long as I don't lose power, that is.
Sunday, March 06, 2011
Sunday Poem: Cat Hair
Cat hair on the bedspread,
Cat hair on the chair.
Cat hair on the chair.
Cat hair in the casserole,
Cat hair EVERYWHERE
Cat hair on my best coat,
Even on the mouse!
Even on the mouse!
You live and eat and breathe cat hair,
When cats live in your house.
Author Unknown
Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Sunday Poem: Cats Are Wonderful Friends
Gentle eyes that see so much,
paws that have the quiet touch,
Purrs to signal "all is well"
and show more love than words could tell.
Graceful movements touched with pride,
a calming presence by our side
A friendship that takes time to grow
Small wonder why we love them so.
Author Unknown
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