Author Archives: icekat

Deco Books

Posted on December 13, 2013 by icekat

I’ve been having fun making deco books, and I’m sending my first one out in the world tomorrow with the trust that it will eventually make its way back to me safe and dazzling! It’s a bit scary and really … Continue reading →

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Snow King and Queens Swap

Posted on December 2, 2013 by icekat

We finally managed to get out for an art break at Tim’s. It’s been so long! I joined the Snow Kings and Queens swap with Phrixy, and I got mine done while we were there. Not so impressed with their … Continue reading →

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Leonie Colouring Book

Posted on November 21, 2013 by icekat

Just a quick heads-up. I love Leonie from LeonieDawson.com (formerly Goddess Guidebook). She just put up a free colouring book for anyone who’d like to download it. The images are inspirational, and sometimes it’s fun just to colour something, isn’t … Continue reading →

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Nooshing Through my Life

Posted on November 10, 2013 by icekat

Okay, finally I’ve started plowing ahead on the Noosh project. It’s a series of picture books for kids about a witch’s cat named Noosh. The first book is Spaghetti is NOT for Nooshes! I’ve got a couple designs up on … Continue reading →

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Cat Tails and Cat Tales

Posted on November 5, 2013 by icekat

I have managed to be sick yet again. I went for my flu shot on Saturday and within an hour I was getting a fever and sick stomach. Ugh! I’m so tired of being sick. I’ve spent the last few … Continue reading →

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Calypso… in third

Posted on October 7, 2013 by icekat

I entered Calypso into the mermaid monthly contest at AFA. She came in third. Was really dreaming of the first prize, but alas! That’s okay. I sent her to go live with our AFA friend, Vicki Z, because she loves … Continue reading →

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Attack of the Yetis!

Posted on September 24, 2013 by icekat

Or the ‘yets’ as we call them around here. We’re in love with all the yetis we’ve made. They’re for sale as a fundraiser for our shop. We’re working on getting a real retail location where we can give lessons … Continue reading →

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Day of the Dead Ornies

Posted on September 15, 2013 by icekat

Sewing has me in its clutches lately. This time I’m making Day of the Dead ornaments from felt and random bits of bling. These ones are supposed to be cat skulls. I also made bunny ones. I think they’re kind … Continue reading →

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Art Journal Obsession

Posted on September 1, 2013 by icekat

So, I don’t know how I found this site, but I’ve been obsessively going through the blog of Ingrid Dijkers. I really like her style, because although it’s informed by Teesha Moore’s zetti stuff, it lacks the parts I’m not … Continue reading →

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Last of the Summer PAT cards

Posted on August 18, 2013 by icekat

So I finally finished the last batch of the Summer Pick-a-Theme cards. I was struggling with the Scary or Dark Carnival theme at first because I really love it, but it’s hard to really convey a sense of terror in … Continue reading →

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