Artist, writer, and comedian Christopher Rozzi creates these hilarious illustrations that reveal kitty’s secret thoughts. Too funny! Available as 5×7 or 8×10 prints from the Tiny Confessions Etsy shop. Thanks to Moderncat reader Rebekkah for the find.
Continue reading...Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Looking for an all natural alternative for kitty’s bed? Check out these comfy looking options from Deb Beds Organics. These beds are made with all organic hemp, cotton, and kapoc. The outer covering is a combination of hemp canvas and hemp/cotton denim. Hemp is a “super fiber” that has zero bio-toxins and is naturally fire [...]
Continue reading...Sunday, July 10, 2011
Get ready to blast off into space when you see this! It’s a new modern cat hideaway from London-based cat furniture design studio Cats&Pods. This is the first piece in their line of modern cat furniture. Made of birch plywood and lined with soft felt, The Crash Pad looks like a futuristic kitty dream house. [...]
Continue reading...Saturday, July 9, 2011
Metalsmith and enamel artist Mark Poulin has been a longtime favorite of mine. His whimsical creatures translate beautiful into these fun jewelry pieces. All made with sterling silver and available as charms, necklaces, bracelets and earrings, these reasonably priced pieces would make great gifts. Check out the complete collection at MarkPoulin.com or on his Etsy [...]
Continue reading...Friday, July 8, 2011
Handcrafted in Alaska by Etsy seller Penelope Porkchop, these cozy and colorful felted pet pockets look like a dream bed for kitty. The large soft forms can be rolled over to create different shapes with snuggly edges. Hand knit and felted, these beds can go back in the washing machine when they need to be [...]
Continue reading...Sunday, June 26, 2011
Looking for some hip bling for the cat-loving guy in your life? Check out these awesome handmade finds (clockwise from top left): Metal Outlaw Kitty Charm on Gunmetal Chain by WATTO Distinctive Metal Wear Antiqued Brass Cheshire Cat Head Necklace by Andy’s House of Design Bronze Leopard Pendant by Linnea’s Silver Arrays Stainless Steel Etched [...]
Continue reading...Saturday, June 25, 2011
I know a good cat toy when I see one, and these are guaranteed to be a big hit with the kitties! Etsy seller Curly Girl Crochet makes these beautiful crocheted ring toys using recycled plastic rings and gorgeous cotton yarn. They look like they would be perfect for tossing and chasing, plus they have [...]
Continue reading...Monday, June 20, 2011
Kitty can’t get enough summer fun with these cute handmade cat toys from Cattitude Creations! These special patriotic creatures are all ready for the 4th of July. Each one is made from felted wool and stuffed with organic catnip. Choose from Sslappy Snake, Wooly Mouse, Cat Toy Balls, and the Cattitude Creations signature Chipper-munk with [...]
Continue reading...Sunday, June 19, 2011
Some kitties like to make a little noise when they play, so we created ModShakers, catnip rattle toys for cats. These little toys make a soft rattling sound when kitty tosses them in the air or bats them across the floor. Plus, they’re stuffed with organic catnip for extra punch. Choose from a variety of [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, June 16, 2011
Apparently we were onto something with our cat hairball jewelry! It turns out that others are doing it, too. Jewelry designer Flora Davis has created some pieces using fur from her gorgeous flame point Ragamuffin, Gaia, whose super soft white fur looks just like cotton. Read an interview with Flora over at Catsparella and check [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, June 15, 2011
This may be one of the most inventive new things I’ve seen on Etsy! We all know how much cats like to crawl into soft cozy spaces, and these “Cat Balls” by Red Rhino look like the ultimate kitty hideaway. There are two styles, the half-sphere with a small opening on top and the sphere [...]
Continue reading...Friday, June 10, 2011
I’m a huge fan of Matte Stephens and have his Krasner Kitty print hanging over my desk. I just love these new retro cat portraits all done in a gorgeous earth tone color palette. There’s a Family Portrait, shown above, plus portraits of Isabelle and the very dapper Jean-Paul. All are available in Matte’s Etsy [...]
Continue reading...Sunday, May 29, 2011
A graphic designer with a passion for illustration and crafts, Ana at PinkNounou creates adorable original characters like Reinaldo the Cat. She turns her art into softies, dresses, baby blankets and other fun things. Check out the complete selection in the PinkNounou Etsy Shop or at www.PinkNounou.com.
Continue reading...Wednesday, April 13, 2011
If you’re looking for the perfect treat for kitty’s Easter basket, here it is! Moderncat Studio created a special limited edition set of Spring Fling ModKicker catnip kicker toys. This combo includes one large and two small ModKickers in a hip springtime color scheme. Order a set today from the Moderncat Studio Etsy shop for [...]
Continue reading...Sunday, March 20, 2011
These cute plush kitties are ready to celebrate Earth Day! Each one is handmade in Toronto, Ontario by Stitchface, using upcycled fabrics and polyester stuffing from recycled plastic water bottles. No two are alike, so if you see one you love, snatch it up! Available in the Stitchface Etsy shop. Thanks to Terrie for the [...]
Continue reading...Saturday, March 19, 2011
Etsy seller Mouse Tail Embroidery makes these cute and colorful little mice for kitty to enjoy. Each one has a little bell inside to keep kitty’s attention. Made with felt and embroidered with fun little details. You can see how much Daphne loves her little mouse! $5 for a set of four mice in the [...]
Continue reading...Sunday, March 13, 2011
These unique cat illustrations are from Etsy seller Collage-o-rama, who takes old dictionary pages and upcycles them into one-of-a-kind art prints. The image is printed directly on the dictionary page so no two are alike. Check out the variety of whimsical images of Dandy Cat and his friends in the Collage-o-rama Etsy shop. Just $6.99 [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Etsy seller Wags and Wiggles makes a wonderful variety of cute kitty toys using sturdy home decor fabrics and felt trim. Each one is stuffed with organic catnip. Choose from hip little birdies and mice, dangly fish, or an assortment of fresh veggies. Just $3 and $4 in the Wags and Wiggles Etsy shop.
Continue reading...Monday, February 14, 2011
This is what I’m wearing for Valentine’s Day today! I bought one at the Coffee, Cookies & Crafts indie craft fair last weekend from my friend Astrid of Safety Third. This is Astrid’s original screen print, each one is hand pulled and no two are alike. Astrid’s kitty crossbones are available on a variety of [...]
Continue reading...Saturday, February 12, 2011
Attention all you green kitties! We found some adorable little eco-friendly cat toys that you are going to love! Etsy seller Three Sassy Sisters makes these cute bird toys using upcycled felted wool sweaters, eco-felt for the beak, and all natural bamboo fiber for stuffing. The eyes are needle felted and each toy contains organic [...]
Continue reading...Friday, February 4, 2011
Etsy seller Cattitude Creations has made some of the cutest Valentine cat toys, including Melt My Heart Wooly Mice, Be Mine Hedgehogs, Sweet Talk Snakes, and True Love Chipmunks. These special little toys are all made from red and pink wool that’s felted for extra durability. The hedgehogs and the chipmunks have fuzzy acrylic yarn [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, February 3, 2011
I just love the expression on the faces of these adorable little paper doll cats by artist and illustrator Jordan Grace Owens. Each one measures 3 inches long and has movable parts. They are printed from an original illustration, handcut and assembled by Jordan. What a perfect little gift enclosure for a cat loving friend. [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, January 20, 2011
I’ve been eying these gorgeous hand knit cat beds and mats from Etsy seller WraptCats for quite some time. They are made with 100% Peruvian Highland wool in luscious colors with coordinating trim. Each bed is felted for extra durability and to make it anti-snag. It’s like giving kitty her very own wool sweater where [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, January 20, 2011
What kitty doesn’t love a giant sea of cardboard? That’s exactly what inspired the Wave Lounge from Moderncat Studio. Using the same wavy cardboard shapes as the Wave Door-hanging Cardboard Scratcher, the Wave Lounge is a floor scratcher that doubles as a lounge, providing kitty with a large textured surface made from the highest quality [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Dorothy (aka ‘Dots’), who makes these beautiful and very unique handmade cat toys, obviously has an eye for detail and a passion for beautiful fabrics. The Dots cat toys are each hand-sewn using 100% cotton fabrics with color coordinated edging that makes the toys both sturdy and attractive. The disks and drops measure about 3 [...]
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Wednesday, July 13, 2011
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