Archive | October, 2009
Tasty Halloween Treats from Jake & Micah PLUS BONUS GIVEAWAY
Our friends over at Jake & Micah have conjured up some very tasty treats just for Halloween. They have a special trio of Halloween-themed Catnip Fortune Cookies, each with its own special Halloween fortune. Or, for a little more variety, you could try the Kitty Trick or Treat Bag, which comes with one catnip fortune [...]
Continue reading...Hilarious Headgear
29. October 2009
Okay, this is the first time I’ve ever purchased costumes for the cats, but I just couldn’t resist these two. I found the rooster hat at Target and the devil costume came from Petsmart. I think they have both been worn for a total of one and a half minutes, just for the taking of [...]
Continue reading...Sexy Kitty with Vintage Flair
29. October 2009
If you’re still trying to figure out what to be for Halloween, here’s some inspiration! How about a sexy kitty costume with 1950s pin-up style. This outfit sold out on Etsy right away, but you still might be able to hit the vintage stores and put together something similar. I think the glasses make the [...]
Continue reading...Keep Cozy on Halloween Night
29. October 2009
Here’s just the thing to keep you toasty warm as you venture out into the neighborhood on Halloween night. It’s a cozy hat with ears from Etsy seller KittyLove123. Available in both adult and children’s sizes. Pick from a variety of fun fuzzy textures and colors.
Continue reading...Cat-o-lantern DIY Project from Sunset Magazine
29. October 2009
Make a glossy trio of black cats with these DIY instructions from Sunset Magazine. They can keep an eye on your front porch on Saturday night. Thanks to Sarah for the tip!
Continue reading...Two Halloween Kitty Clutches
29. October 2009
Here are some cute handmade clutches to zip-up your Halloween treats in. There’s an orange wristlet with little black cats and a cute zippered pouch featuring two scardey cats trick-or-treating. Each one is under $10.
Continue reading...CZM Custom Cat Portrait Winner
29. October 2009
Congratulations to Kimberly (comment #539)! CZM is going to paint a custom portrait of Kimberly’s three moderncats. I wonder which style she will pick? I know I’d have a hard time choosing!
Continue reading...Just Treats, No Tricks from Oh Boy Cat Toy PLUS BONUS GIVEAWAY
28. October 2009
Since she can’t have chocolate, treat kitty to some of these cute Halloween catnip cat toys from Moderncat Etsy fave Oh Boy Cat Toy. I’m sure your favorite feline friend deserves some of these! Enter to Win a Catnip Jack-o-lantern! One lucky moderncat will get to sink her teeth into a catnip stuffed jack-o-lantern from [...]
Continue reading...Stylish Kitty Neckwear from Whisker Kisses
28. October 2009
I’ve been admiring the hilarious handmade neckware from Etsy seller Whisker Kisses for quite some time now, and since they have special Halloween styles, I figured it was time to share them with you. Their supermodel, Twiggy, obviously enjoys the dress-up and loves showing off the latest fashions. Whisker Kisses offers a variety of kitty [...]
Continue reading...Etsy Find: Tiny Halloween Cat Sculpture
28. October 2009
This quintessential Halloween kitty is handmade by Etsy seller Mamaroots. Made of poplar wood, finished with non-toxic watercolors, and sealed with beeswax, this little sculpture would make a perfect decoration for Halloween — or anytime!
Continue reading...Handprinted Halloween Cards from Oh My Cavalier
28. October 2009
In her artwork, Julianna Swaney of Oh My Cavalier is inspired by many things, including animals with sharp claws, antique ephemera and postcards, and anthropomorphism of all kinds. It definitely shows in these two Halloween illustrations. Both are available from her Etsy shop on hand printed greeting cards, maybe not in time for Halloween this [...]
Continue reading...Doin’ the Spooky Dance
27. October 2009
I’ve shown you the fabulous dancing cats of Jamie Shelman before. Well, here they are in their Halloween finery doing the Spooky Dance. Love it!
Continue reading...Kitty Witches!
27. October 2009
Esty seller To Scarborough Fair, maker of the adorable little felted hats I showed you earlier this year, also has a collection of Halloween witch hats with colorful attached wigs. Each one is handmade, so no two are alike, and they come in a variety of bright colors.
Continue reading...A Halloween Pumpkin Kitty Will Love!
27. October 2009
Yeowww catnip is a favorite in the Moderncat household, so we can’t wait to get our claws into this Halloween pumpkin catnip toy! I see a whole lot of bunny kicking about to happen! Available from MyThreeCats and Amazon
Continue reading...Etsy Find: The Perfect Halloween Accessory
27. October 2009
This cool cat brooch from Etsy seller SaraMakesThings is screen printed by hand on felt and comes in orange, purple, or spooky green. You can choose from the black cat or the outlined cat.
Continue reading...Marvelous Masks from Etsy
27. October 2009
Looking for the perfect Halloween costume to match your moderncat? Check out this collection of handmade cat masks, all found on Etsy. Above (clockwise from top left): Silk and lace black cat mask from Mascherina Gold cat mask sculpted out of recycled materials from Reimagined Musings Felt tiger mask from Lupin Handmade Polymer clay cat [...]
Continue reading...Announcing Kitty Wigs, The Book! BONUS GIVEAWAY
26. October 2009
I first introduced you to the fabulous Kitty Wigs last year, and now, just in time for Halloween, Chronicle Books has released the first ever Kitty Wigs book, Glamourpuss: The Enchanting World of Kitty Wigs. Featuring photographs by Jill Johnson and a foreword by the one and only Heather Armstrong of dooce.com, this book is [...]
Continue reading...Moderncat-worthy Halloween Cat Art
26. October 2009
Not surprisingly, there is a lot of Halloween cat art on Etsy. Out of everything, these paintings by Tascha caught my eye. The style is intriguing and the cats are adorable, without being overly cutesy. I just love those black kitties, and the matching masks are awesome, too! Such a sweet style, but still Moderncat [...]
Continue reading...Halloween Sweets Fit for a Moderncat
26. October 2009
Here’s a sweet treat that kitty can devour this Halloween, a Candy Corn Knit Catnip Mouse from Viva Le Chat’s Etsy shop. Kitty might need a whole bag of these!
Continue reading...Etsy Find: Mini Halloween Cards
26. October 2009
These adorable mini Halloween cards are from Etsy seller ShesBattyDesigns. Measuring 2.5 x 2.25 inches they are the perfect way to send a tiny Halloween greeting with Moderncat style.
Continue reading...The Refined Feline Wants to Hear from You!
26. October 2009
Enter to win a $100 Petco/Petsmart Gift Card and a Designer Litter Box from The Refined Feline! Moderncat sponsor, The Refined Feline, wants to get your input on a new product design called the SlimBox. They have created a survey that will only take you 5 to 10 minutes to complete and you’ll be entered [...]
Continue reading...Neater Feeder Giveaway Winner
26. October 2009
Congratulations to Melissa (comment #500), winner of the Neater Feeder! Now Melissa won’t have to step on kibble bits and spilled water in the middle of the night. It seems there are a lot of messy moderncats out there! I wish we could have given away one hundred of these.
Continue reading...Halloween Cat-o-lanterns
25. October 2009
Here are some of my favorite designs from the awesome collection of cat pumpkin carvings gathered together over at Band Of Cats. Check them out and get creative this Halloween! Or, if you need a little more guidance, you can choose one of their free Halloween cat pumpkin stencils. Thanks to Shawna for the tip.
Continue reading...Humorous Halloween Sweaters to Keep Kitty Cozy
25. October 2009
These polar fleece sweaters can be custom made for your cat by Etsy seller Youth Diaspora. Choose from Kitten Shark, Rocket Kitty, or BatCat. The designs are sleek and simple, yet very entertaining. If your moderncat is the sweater-wearing kind I’m sure she’ll appreciate the fine craftsmanship as much as you will.
Continue reading...A Touch of Halloween for Your Moderncat
25. October 2009
If kitty isn’t up for a whole Halloween costume this year, but you don’t want her to be left out, you could get her one of these cute Halloween-style cat collars from Pattern & Paw.
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29. October 2009
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