Tag Archives: Cats

Apr20

Creative Juice #90

Posted on April 20, 2018 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Imaginative creations by artistic people:

You may never have seen some of these animals before, and there is a reason why—they’re on the brink of extinction.
Altered cats.
Pretty tangles.
Venice or Shanghai?
Traditional quilts you can make—six free patterns!
Common phrases that have nautical origins.
I love the work of illustrator Helen Cann. What an interesting life she’s led!
If I’m understanding this correctly, these mylar balloons are not balloons but flat paintings.
How graphic design shapes/reflects Canadian identity.
Prize-winning short story. It’s not what you think.
New directions in stained glass.
These photographs would be beautiful if they weren’t garbage.

Jan27

Dogs Would be Better Off if They were More Like Us Cats

Posted on January 27, 2018 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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In response to the Daily Post prompt: inscrutable.

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Why do you beg? Have you no dignity?
If the humans forget to feed you, scold.
And when they do feed you, don’t be in such a hurry to eat.
Turn up your nose. Walk away.
Come back later when no one’s around to watch.
Otherwise they think they’re doing you a favor.

And when they tell you to fetch or roll over or shake
Turn up your nose. Walk away.
Why work so hard to earn their approval?
Humans are inscrutable. Always making demands. Ignore them.

Don’t make such a big deal when they come home.
Turn up your nose. Walk away.
Why weren’t they here waiting on you?
Whose special—them or you?

You have to go out in all kinds of weather.
Why don’t you use the litter box?
Outdoors is best viewed from the windowsill.

Sep1

Creative Juice #57

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Just in time for the weekend—thirteen articles to tickle your creative impulses:

Jersey City has amazing street art.
For the cat lovers.
Another use for a book.
Are you on Instagram? Then you can see this video animation made from tattoos.
Ask Paul Gaugin what happened the night Vincent van Gogh cut off his ear.
How to make something happen.
A different kind of shadow art.
Spiff up your wheelchair.
Beautiful quilts from the Springville, UT show.
Summer camp in watercolor here and here.
Award-winning bird photographs.
Cubist houses?

Aug26

The Cat’s Meow

Posted on August 26, 2017 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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We’re visiting Etsy today, that great online marketplace where you can find something for anyone, even the crazy cat lady in your life. Today’s focus is cat jewelry. I selected only items that I would be happy to wear. (By the way, feel free to buy me any or all.)

No feline-loving female should have to live without a cat necklace. (Click the description for more information. Click the images to see enlargements and captions.)

Stylized cat

Seated cat

Origami cat face

Stylized cat. Seated cat. Origami cat face.

Gold cat

Hanging-by-tail cat

Pick-a-stone cat

Gold cat. Hanging-by-tail cat. Pick-a-stone cat.

Folded cat

Teeny cat

Art cat

Folded cat. Teeny cat. Art cat.

Stretching cat

Hanging-by-paws cat

Sleeping cat

2D cat

Stretching cat. Hanging-by-paws cat. Sleeping cat. 2D cat.

No self-respecting cat lady is happy unless her earlobes are decorated with cats.

Ceramic studs

Mismatched cats

Ceramic dangles

Ceramic studs. Mismatched cats. Ceramic dangles.

Bracelets for cat lady wrists:

Basket cats

Denim cat

Basket cats. Denim cat.

And I don’t know why, but this one reminds me of the Deathly Hallows symbol:

This one

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And finally, a ring that can be made to your catty specifications:

As I said earlier, I like ALL of these pieces, but my very favorites are the origami cat face and the art cat necklaces.

What about you? Do you like cats, or live with some? (We currently have two, but have owned as many as four at one time. Five of our former kitties have passed on.) Does any of this jewelry particularly appeal to you? Share in the comments below.

Feb10

Creative Juice #28

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Fifteen articles to ignite the spark.

How to make more time for painting.
Leaving your comfort zone is crucial to growth.
At the intersection of mathematics, science, and art.
Museum of Pre-Columbian Art.
Maybe words need exercise? Use them or lose them…
Writers can use improv techniques.
How to create a still life.
Designs that make good use of small spaces.
I love peeking at Suhita’s sketchbook.
What one man did with a propane tank.
Help for those who want to succeed.
You want to draw every day? Here are some ideas.
Dog and cat quilts—free patterns.
Bloggers–here’s a fun photography challenge to try.
Happy Valentine’s Day.

Dec23

Creative Juice #21

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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It’s hard to be creative with the holidays looming, right? Here are a dozen articles to get you in the mood:

Things to do daily that will ramp up your creativity.
Gorgeous plates.
Writers need heroes.
Would you devote ten years of your life to making a hexagon quilt?
A creative look at New Year’s resolutions.
I love this artist’s yearly tradition with her children.
I am dying to sit in this chair. Doesn’t it look comfy?
What? All out of gift tags? Well, print some out.
Yessss…cats and tattoos together at last!
The pitfalls of rushing through your pre-Christmas housecleaning.
Beautiful photographs.
How to get smarter.

Oct7

Creative Juice #10

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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A dozen articles to kickstart your muse:

Great ideas for your next family portraits. (Scroll past the advertisements. It’ll be worth it.)
Amazing NASA photographs.
Lovely watercolors.
Stroll through the Guggenheim Museum.
Cats in the subway.
Reasons why you ought to be dancing right now.
Bees are not pests—they are vital to life as we know it. Can art raise awareness to save them?
Fall paintings by Robert J. O’Brien.
Scary storm photography.
Utah Quilt Show.
Taking cross stitch to the next level.
How to become more creative. I’m going to try the circle thing.