Category Archives: arts & crafts

Secret Santa for Joeslines

Posted on November 30, 2014 by icekat

This package is for Joeslines at IllustratedATCs.com. I love doing Secret Santa… and Secret-just-about-anything else they come up with. First up is a set of Star Wars ornaments, painted on wooden ornament shapes I got at Dollarama. I think they’re … Continue reading →

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Tea and ATCs Swap Xmas Edition

Posted on November 25, 2014 by icekat

I’ve been loving tea lately, and I saw–a bit late–a swap for tea and ATCs. Fortunately they let me join because partners weren’t sent out yet! I found some fun winter teas to send to my partner–I’m thoroughly enjoying the … Continue reading →

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More Deco Books

Posted on November 20, 2014 by icekat

I figured since I’d be sending out some packages for Secret Santa and those type swaps, I’d ‘sign’ some deco books to send along at the same time. Works for me! I forgot to note whose books these went into, … Continue reading →

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Just Look at the Flowers…

Posted on November 15, 2014 by icekat

How could I resist a Walking Dead ATC swap? I can’t, that’s how. Sadly, it was poorly attended (few players) but the folks who submitted were great.  Here are my cards I sent in. First up are Penny, the Governor’s … Continue reading →

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When it rains…

Posted on August 9, 2014 by icekat

… it pours. Or so it seems. Amongst other angsty things, my aunt has died of cancer complications. She was only 59, and I’ve always thought of her as a superhero. She always did whatever it took to get by, … Continue reading →

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Paintings Up for Sale!

Posted on June 11, 2014 by icekat

 I went through some of my older paintings I’ve been hanging onto, and decided on a few to let go. These are currently appearing on eBay, if anyone is interested. They include an oil painting and a couple of acrylics, … Continue reading →

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Pocket Cats

Posted on May 1, 2014 by icekat

In honour of the children’s book I’m working on for the Pocket Cats series, Zoe’s Mermaid Tale, I started making some felt kitties. They will eventually each have a pocket to hang around a child’s neck, and a little zine … Continue reading →

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Adorable Minis for Swap

Posted on April 10, 2014 by icekat

So here are some of the 1:12 scale minis I’ve been making to swap with Mrs. Alderman on AFA. There are more bits I’m making, and some I’m getting printed (like cake and cookie boxes). The eggs, breads, mandrake and … Continue reading →

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Song of Creation

Posted on April 3, 2014 by icekat

Song of Creation is a watercolour painting of a tiger cub with butterfly wings, with a reddish-brown henna pattern (Indian celebratory designs usually painted on women’s hands and feet) that spills over onto the black mat as well. The title … Continue reading →

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Art Abandonment Hot Buttons

Posted on March 15, 2014 by icekat

So. Recently I was browsing the abandoned art group on Facebook, because I’ve had fun leaving my Sharing Kitties around Toronto now and then. It’s neat to see what other people leave around, and wish I’d been the one to … Continue reading →

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