September 15, 2018

It's a Cat's Life - by NanaConnie

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It's a Cat's Life!  -  by NanaConnie


I have two sweet fur babies who allow me to share their home (as long as I keep their food and water dishes full and their litter box clean.)  They are both cuddly on crisp fall or cold winter nights, opting for the bed where I (try to) sleep because there's always a warm spot if only they can find the exact right spot (which means 'on top of me!')

They also follow me around the house, perhaps feeling the need to keep an eye on me, either for my protection or theirs.  I've never quite figured that out, but they do tend to be in whichever room I'm occupying at the moment, including long hours spent 'guarding' the craft room.

Above is Honey taking up residence on one of the two matching desks in the craft room.

Honey is the one who is first to detect my absence if I have left one room for another.  Generally, I get about 2 minutes before Honey comes looking for me.  Heaven forbid that I take more time than that in the bathroom.  Even taking a shower requires the attendance of one or both of the fur babies, usually with both of them perched on the closed lid of the throne, waiting for the shower water to stop running.  lol  According to their very loud complaints, it truly must be a federal crime to close the door when taking a shower.  Their presence is required!


The sound of the printer starting up
fascinates Honey and you'll find the white furball
 'stalking' the paper tray, waiting for the paper to arrive.
Pawing at the sheets of paper is often required!

 
Molly can usually be found on the crafting table
(no matter what project might also be there),
guarding the entire room with one, penetrating glance.

If I spend too much time crafting, without taking time out to pay attention to the feline "queens," this is what I find staring at me, with an occasional frustrated "meow" thrown in for good measure!


Ah, yes, I do adore the fur babies.  :-D  -NanaConnie




September 1, 2018

Challenge #18 Sponsored by Ike's Art

     Welcome to our 18th Challenge here at 2 Crafty Critter Crazies.  Please don't forget to check our rules. Thanks!

     OK, let's get right to what you all want to know - our winner of the prize offered by A Day for Daisies for our August, 2018 challenge is:


Vicki #171 
with this fab card
Vicki-WS-blogpostAug25-WesternPony

Congratulations!  Please email us at 2craftycrittercrazies(at)gmail(dot)com so that we can arrange to get your prize to you.

We've also chosen these as our
DT Favorites:

Lori - #84 Janet Hines

I love the beautiful background and the way the image is mounted onto the card, it really stands out. The ladybirds and flowers are colored perfectly and the sparkle on the wings is gorgeous!  Who doesn't love to see ladybirds in the summer!!

CarolG - #30 Jane Willis
A simple, stylish design with delicate touches and 
always great to use a new-to-you technique.

NanaConnie - #20 Janet
I love her fabulous coloring and the CAS design.
The embellies she added to the one corner are 
perfect for a "by the sea" theme.


Donna - #105 Birgit

Beautiful colors and my favorite style of windblown leaves
 with a darling furry friend peering from the bottom 
with the happiest of expressions!  Melts my heart.


Ine - # 28 Shani Thomas (Paperesse)
I really love the colours; they all match so well 
and are so bright.  The digi is also really cute.
Cheryl - 31 Didos
This is sooo cute, I love cute.  The layers are so perfect and 
the colouring and expressions on their faces
 are amazing.  It would make a good valentine too.


Lynn - #130 Heather Mills
I love the great mix of patterned paper, pop of blue, 
and that stunning fox.



Favorites Ladies, please take this badge and add it to your blog.  

    
Now, the September Challenge!


 We're sponsored this month by Ike's Art.

Hi there – I am Ike……a nickname that I got many years ago due to my surname and, in my profession at that time, they just loved to give nicknames.  I live in Greece and have a passion for kitties.  I am a bit crazy or should I say I’m ‘zany.'   I have a very strange sense of humour and I must admit I spend a lot of time talking to myself !  Well, I get more sense out of me!  I reckon in a few years I shall be known as the “crazy cat lady.” 
I am an artist and have a strange mind when it comes to creating my art.  I either go completely true to life… right down to the last hair… or I go totally surreal.  I started my Blog a few years ago and now I run my CATS ONLY Challenge Blog and IKEs WORLD CHALLENGES, too.  Although I love crafting, my real passion is drawing, and I just love making digital images.
My Blog is Ikes World and is at http://suzy-ikesworld.blogspot.com 
My Cats Only Challenge Blog:http://showusyourpussies.blogspot.com/


Finally, here's a little inspiration from our team to encourage you.  

Cheryl using "Rabbit #1 "

CarolG  Ike's Art "Whale"

Helen using "Maltese Dog #1"

Ine using "Luv Kitty"


 Lisa using "Daisy Cat"

Lori using " Whale"

Lynn using "Daisy Cat "

NanaConnie using "Whale"

Sadly, this is Teresa's last month with us.  
She is moving on to bigger and more focused
artistic opportunities which have presented themselves
in her life and we wish her well.
We're going to miss our wonderful co-founder.
     
You have until 8 p.m. (Pacific time) on September 25 to enter your project.

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