Itty Bitty Backyard and a little bit of cat chat...

It feels like I haven't done any cat chatting at all lately!!! I need to be better about blogging in general! I have lots to share....just haven't been able to find the time lately. So, this week I will be putting my blog at the top of the list.

I trapped two male cats a few weeks ago at my house. They both had been showing up for meals daily and were very easy to trap. I wish I had taken photos of them, but totally forgot. I have 2 new foster kittens...their photos and story will be shared this week. And last night, I had some MAJOR good luck on feral kitty trapping for the spay/neuter clinic today. I will take pictures and divulge that adventure soon too!

For now, I just thought I'd share some fun phots of our little backyard. It is tiny, but we love it. When we moved in 2 years ago, it was nothing but grass. It has been amazing to play and experiment and watch it evolve. I am clueless about gardening so I just jumped right in and figured I would learn from experience. I have a few more whimsical touches to add, but here is its current state....




The first morning glory bloom!

Chocolate mint and violas growing in an antique milk strainer...

Parsley in an old teapot...


love this one...Ramsey, one of our feral kitties is peeking under the gate...

I found a vintage bowling ball and asked my mom to make a mosaic gazing ball with it.

The Tweedles

I finished up this pair of tiny Tweedles this weekend. I have to admit that I thoroughly enjoyed creating them! If they weren't commissioned by a special customer, I never would have attempted them. I am grateful that I had some gentle prodding to push me outside of my comfort zone. They are 3 1/2" tall and will go into a miniature Tweedledee and Tweedledum inspired room. Bon Voyage, boys!!

Spookytime Jingles updates at Noon tomorrow!

A little change for the STJ update....instead of the usual monthly midnight time, Spookytime Jingles will be updating at Noon tomorrow. Dani Nelson, our fearless and tireless leader, has a son who has been in the hospital undergoing tests for an illness. Please keep them in your thoughts!! Despite this challenge, she is still managing to update our work as scheduled on the 13th...just a teensy bit later in the day. So, that means you all can sleep in and enjoy the spooky new creations at lunchtime :).

Here is a peek at my Halloween offerings....

Juggling Jack O' Lantern



Mr. Eckelworth the Owl



...and we are also celebrating Americana this month, so I created another Americat ornament.



How cute and fun is this badge for the Americana Hootenanny?? Love it!

Americat for the Pfatt update!

The Pfatt Marketplace June update will take place at midnight tonight. Americana is the theme, so I pondered how to put a SnipPet spin on that and came up with Americat! He is one gleeful and patriotic kitty...very proud of his stars and stripes! The Kitty in Bloom ornament that I posted about a few days ago will also be available. Smiling summer SnipPets are definitely here!

Calling all cat lovers...Fritz needs our help!

Another blog, Parade of Second Chances, has posted an urgent need for donations to cover surgery for a badly abused cat. I know you people out there reading are the best of the best. If you can come up with any dough, even a tiny bit, send it their way, would you? Thanks so much!!!

Crazy Cats!!

These two grinning kitties are in my Etsy shop right now.

Skelly Cat!


Owl Kitty! Hoot! Hoot!


and this Kitty in Bloom will be available next week for the Pfatt update...


...last but not least, a special ornament for the Halloween Fanatic, Robert Brawley. Be sure to check out his blog and collection of "Twinkle" inspired artwork. He is a wonderful artist and collector of holiday inspired treasures! I am honored to have a SnipPet among his amazing array of art. Thanks so much, Robert!!

WIPs SnipPet Spooks for STJ

A peek at two Halloween WIPs for this month's STJ update.

I realized that I really needed to attempt a pumpkin head doll for a change. I had a vision of him juggling and thought, why not let him juggle a cat's head and a frog's head??! A sort of spooky idea, but the entire piece will still have a silly and happy vibe!


I haven't made any owls in WAY too long, so this little guy was a hoot to sculpt. (sorry, couldn't resist :)!) He will be holding a pumpkin lantern on his pole.