Tag Archives: handmade

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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More ATC Swaps Completed

Posted on March 19, 2014 by icekat

I’ve finished several more ATC swaps through March, so I thought I’d share. First up are the cards I did for my Magical Standing Stones swap. The first is the Callanish in Scotland, then the Marayoor Dolmen, and the Circle … 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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Sweet Merkitten

Posted on February 28, 2014 by icekat

I will sooooo miss this sweety. She’s one of my favourites. This Siamese  merkitten is 8×8″ and she’s trying to nap in the tidal pool. I used watercolour, Micron pens, gel pens, and coloured pencils on this. I’m particularly proud … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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