STJ update tonight!

The other two pieces in my Halloween Circus animal trio will be available tonight at midnight for the Spookytime Jingles update. I am thrilled that the giraffe and owl piece sold this weekend, so that is great news for the auto body shop cats! 100% of the sales of the pig and elephant will also go toward feral villas and feeding stations for them. (See previous post for more details.)

Halloween SnipPets to help cats in need!

Last January, some friends of mine and I started TNRing a colony of feral cats at an auto body shop nearby. This colony has really captured my heart (as they always do!), and I am now feeding them on the weekends since the shop is closed and the weekday caretakers aren't there. As winter approaches, I am already feeling anxiety about keeping them as warm and comfortable as possible. Right now, they only have one small shelter and that just isn't adequate for 11 cats. They also don't have a covered area for food and water. So, I want to purchase 2 insulated feral cat villas and 2 feeding stations from www.feralvilla.com. I have two of their villas at my house for our stray crew and they really love them. I also want to get several bales of straw and a few more small shelters to put under a big pine tree that the body shop kitties stay under. Once I get everything purchased, I will spend a day over there cleaning up and creating the coziest, driest environment possible. These kitties are most likely FIV+ (3 have sadly died over the past few months and one tested positive), so it is imperative that they get as much care and comfort as possible. The group of 11 is doing well right now (no sniffling noses or runny eyes) and they have huge appetites.

The sales (100%) of my newest Halloween circus dolls will fund this project. I have completed the giraffe and owl piece and it will be available during the Pfatt Marketplace update this Saturday. I am finishing up the other two and they will be up for grabs for the Spookytime Jingles update at midnight on the 12th.

Jimmy, Calvin, Diesel, Webster, Sarah, Emily, Jenny, Wendy, Speedy, Pete and Lisa thank you for reading about their needs :).

Halloween Giraffe and Owl





Diesel



Speedy



Calvin



Eating in the snow last winter....they now have bowls but they REALLY need the covered feeding stations.



Once I get this project underway, I will post lots of "before" and "after" photos!

Sugar Skullcat painting for STJ update!

I have been wanting to create a painting in honor of the millions of cats killed in shelters every year. I didn't want it to be morbid or dark, so I decided to use the bright, colorful style of the Mexican Day of the Dead celebration. Those precious lives are lost, but they are not forgotten by me or any of the rescuers who do their best every day to change the reality of pet overpopulation and abandonment. Our hearts ache for each and every kitty, and we will continue to give them voices and fight for change.

This painting will be available tonight at midnight for the Spookytime Jingles update! It was done on a 16 x 20 gallery wrap canvas with mixed media accents...i.e. glittery cardstock leaves and hearts. 15% will be donated to spaying/neutering/vaccinating 2 feral cats through the TNR program in Lexington. Preventing unwanted births is the only way to end pet overpopulation and the deaths of so many adoptable, loving animals.

Spookytime Jingles update tonight!

This month STJ is celebrating a trio of holidays...Halloween, Christmas and July 4th! So, I created a little trio of critters for the update. These ornaments will be up for grabs tonight at midnight.

Spookytime Jingles Sneak Peek!

When the clock strikes midnight tonight, new spooky and sweet holiday treasures will magically appear on the STJ website! I am anxious to see what everyone has to offer this month. Two of my hot air balloon sculptures will be up for grabs....

A frog witch hitches a moonlit ride with a jolly jack o' lantern!



and a little cat 'n' mouse for the holidays....

Spring forward with the STJ update!

Devil Cat and Spring Bunny will be making their debut during the Spookytime Jingles' update tonight!

Farm Critters for the Spookytime Jingles Update tonight!

It's time for the Spookytime Jingles' Easter Holiday Hootenanny!! So exciting to think that spring is just around the corner. I am anxious to see all the yummy spring creations from my fellow STJers!

My offering is my third and final pull toy (for awhile). Here is my happy stack of farm critters all decked out in their pastel stripes and dots!

Sneak Peek for Spookytime Jingles update

It's ALL about the frogs for this month's STJ update tonight at midnight! These little guys are all around 5" tall. Their hands are the tiniest ones I have ever sculpted before. I hope you like these happy itty bitty cuties!

Meet Otto the Wizard....



and the Frog Princes, Jean-Claude and Jean-Paul. Doesn't everyone need a French Frog??!! Oui Oui!

Little Red Bird for the STJ update tonight!

Here is my one offering for the Spookytime Jingles update tonight! One lone little red bird. She is ushering in Christmas in her own quiet way. I sculpted her with paperclay, wood and wire and attached to 4 vintage wooden blocks. She is about 6" tall.

Last minute addition...Snowmice SnipPets!

Shoowee...I just finished up a few more goodies for the STJ update in the nick of time....a little crew of snowmice!

Meet Basil, Holly, Ruby and Clover....
I scored a box of vintage wooden blocks this summer and have been waiting for the perfect use for them. They make perfect little pedestals for these Christmas critters.

Another Halloween Trio and an Angel Cat!

Here is a little trio of rascally raccoons in their snazzy Halloween costumes! They are dressed and ready for the Spookytime Jingles update tomorrow night at midnight.



This happy holiday angel kitty will also be up for grabs.


This happy holiday angel kitty will also be up for grabs.

Hoot! Hoot! STJ Update tonight!

The Spookytime Jingles monthly update is at midnight tonight! Halloween is quickly approaching, so I made a very festive little owl for my STJ offering.

Meet Tricky!



If you haven't entered my AHA giveaway, please leave a comment on the AHA post from a few weeks ago. I will be drawing a name at 5pm today!

Friday the 13th Spookytime Jingles Update!

Hope everyone has a very lucky Friday the 13th! It's the perfect day for the STJ update. Head on over there for the spooky cute and hip holiday array of art. I just perused everyone's offerings and as always, there are some fantastic treasures!

Here are my STJ Snippets....

Bat Cat in the Moon Ornament/Wall Hanging



Santa Frog Grinch Ornament



Santa Frog Grinch Ornament

Sugar Skullcat and Snowcat

Hello everyone! I feel like I have been away from blogland FOREVER!! We went to the beach for a week and returned last Tuesday. It took me the rest of the week to get back into the groove of things. We also had something very sad happen, so I was moving very slowly. I will write about that soon...have just needed time to let things absorb.

I made a few grinning kitties over the past few days...that always helps soothe my soul :). I created the Sugar Skullcat for the Spookytime Jingles' Day of the Dead auction tree and the Snowcat for the Snowman auction tree. I decided to make second similar versions of both, so those are available in my Etsy shop right now.

Theater of Spooks for STJ update!

It is a BIG month for the Spookytime Jingles crew....we are turning TWO! I have been a member of this wonderful group for a little over a year, and it has been such a great experience. I am so honored to be surrounded by such talent and inspiration!
Please make sure to head over to the STJ site at midnight tonight for our spooky and sweet anniversary celebration!

My Theater of Spooks will be up for grabs. I had hoped to finish two other pieces, but this project took a bit longer than I had anticipated. I am so glad I finished it just in time! It is full of sculpted details...the weathered tree, spiffy owl, hanging bat, costumed raccoons, kitty ghost and jack o' lanterns were all sculpted with paperclay and painted with many layers of acrylic washes and pastels.

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!

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.

Smiling Cats Galore for the STJ update!

I went a bit crazy with my grinning kitties this month! I will have four of them available for the Spookytime Jingles update tonight at midnight. I've seen some wonderful sneak peeks from the other STJ artists! I am always so humbled and proud to be a part of this fabulous group. I hope you take the time to peruse all of the special Christmas and Halloween offerings for May.

Presenting Santa Grinch Kitty, Blue Cat Angel, Witch Kitty and Not So Scaredy Cat! They all look like they are up to some serious holiday mischief.

Mad Hatter Madness for the Spookytime Jingles Update!

When the clock strikes midnight tonight, new art will magically appear on the STJ website! Here are my offerings for this month.

Mad Hatter and Friends! This piece was the most fun I've had in awhile...especially creating that wild orange mohair wig! It seemed to take forever to finish because I was definitely caught up in the details and was nitpicking everything. And when I finally determined that it was completed, I realized that I had forgotten the Hatter's eyebrows!! Tee hee. I sort of felt like Alice getting my friends all spiffed up and ready for the tea party.







This is an ornament version of the Mad Hatter. I decided to change it up and give green hair. It seems to suit him well :).

Kitty road trip and an STJ sneak peek.....

The Spookytime Jingles update is almost upon us again! I am offering up two Cheshire Cat inspired Halloween ornaments. They will be available tomorrow at midnight.

Meet Bat Cat....a sneaky boy who is up to no good at all!



...and Ghost Kitty...this grinning haunt is quite pleased with his costume. Does he really think his disguise is working???



The orange boys and I are hitting the road and heading to Good Mews in Atlanta tomorrow morning. It has been wonderful to have them in my life for a week of furry fun! Their future parents will be VERY lucky indeed! Archie, Barley and Chili (Willie) are purrfect little boys....loving, purring and playful and their faces melt my heart.

I helped a friend TNR (trap, neuter, return) 3 cats this week so I will report on that when I return from my quick trip.

Archie and Chili enjoying a catnap in my art studio....