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#tbt to this little cutie! #opttoadopt #adoptdontshop #rescuecats #rescuekitten #crittercrafting In mid-March, I posted about a baby kitten my supervisor is fostering. Atticus, the kitten, is now almost two whole pounds and oh so playful! 67 more words

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March Birthstone Cat Mat

Check out the latest in our Birthstone Cat Mat Collection: Aquamarine for March!

It’s time for our third Birthstone Cat Mat Collection reveal! 

March has started with some nice cat TV and snacks for the kitties. They have been dutifully helping with Cat Mat production for our Birthstone Cat Mat Collection. The kitties are super are excited to reveal our March Birthstone Cat Mat, based on Aquamarine. 

March: Aquamarine

Meaning “sea-water,” Aquamarine symbolizing…

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#tbt to this little cutie! #opttoadopt #adoptdontshop #rescuecats #rescuekitten #crittercrafting In mid-March, I posted about a baby kitten my supervisor is fostering. Atticus, the kitten, is now almost two whole pounds and oh so playful!

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New in the Store! Oversized Cat Mats

Have you seen our oversized Critter Crafting Cat Mats? #crittercrafting #opttoadopt #adoptdontshop #etsyseller

You may have noticed that I am working to standardize my Critter Crafting crochet Cat Mats. With some exceptions, the new listings to the shop are 15 inch by 15 inch granny squares. Hopefully, this way, I can begin to make more than one of each color/style, like this one! I plan to make more “patchwork” style Cat Mats in the future, as well, since the one I had listed a few months ago seemed…

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All About Olivia

A squirmy little Princess A Brief History

Olivia was originally from an animal shelter in Levy County, Florida. The shelter in Levy worked with the rescue I worked with in Gainesville, Helping Hands Pet Rescue (now Faithful Friends Pet Rescue and Rehoming and the Humane Society of North Central Florida). Helping Hands would often accept animals from nearby rescues and shelters to help…

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Continuing with the Birthstone Theme…

Are you ready for our second Collection reveal!?

We made it through January!

The kitties all agree that January felt like a crazy long month, especially with the chilly weather (even here in sunny South Florida!).

Now that we’re into February, it’s time to reveal our second Cat Mat in the Birthstone Cat Mat collection. We’re happy to show off our February Birthstone Cat Mat, inspired by the lovely purple Amethyst.

February: the Amethyst

Amethyst is a variety of quartz with a lengthy history. Neolithic peoples in what is now Europe used amethysts as decorative emblems as early as 4000 BC. Amethyst was favored by ancient Greeks and Romans, who believed the stone warded off Bacchus’ allure, keeping people “clear headed and quick-witted.” In the Middle Ages, Amethysts were used to symbolize royalty – unsurprising based on the reservation of purple dye for royalty as well.

The stone is associated with aspirational qualities such as peace, courage, and stability.

Very Important: the Cat Mat Details

The Amethyst Cat Mat is our standard size Cat Mat. It is a medium size square that is purrfect for kittens or adult cats. For reference, the Cat Mat measures roughly 16 inches by 16 inches. It will likely stretch out with use, wash, and wear, though. The largely square shape makes it ideal for cat trees, beds, and carriers.

This Cat Mat, like all of the pet blankets in our shop, is machine washable. You can throw it right into the dryer, too! It’s just get softer with washes, so don’t be shy.

Here, Olivia meowdels how the Cat Mat can be worn as a cape! Very stylish. Super cozy.

Olivia was actually the more cooperative meowdel today. This is kind of unusual. Olivia is my squirmy girl. She loves to help out with everything, but really doesn’t like to sit still. On the other hand, Louis really loves to pose. Also, Louis likes to nap and does not like being woken up from a nap to meowdel. Usually, Louis is more patient…and less derpy. But we’ll give him a pass because he’s still pretty stinking cute.

The Amethyst Cat Mat is $20 + shipping. All of our orders ship super quickly — generally within 24 hours, definitely within 36. We use recyclable mailers and pre-nip all of the Cat Mats with the kitties’ favorite Cat Nip Spray!

We currently have one of these beautifully unique blankets available, so don’t delay!

As always, you can check out our other lovely Cat Mats in the shop.

Keep up with the latest from Critter Crafting! Instagram: @kinglouisthexvii and #crittercrafting www.crittercrafting.blog www.crittercrafting.com

Birthstone Cat Mat Collection: Amethyst

Continuing with the Birthstone Theme… Are you ready for our second Collection reveal!? We made it through January!

Birthstone Cat Mat Collection: Amethyst Continuing with the Birthstone Theme... Are you ready for our second Collection reveal!? We made it through January!

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Litter Robot: Spaceship, Litter Box, or Both?

Litter Robot: Spaceship, Litter Box, or Both?

The Kitties were spoiled this holiday season with a brand new Litter Robot!

Our little household received a nifty new Litter Robot from the kitties’ awesome auntie Jennay for Christmas/humom’s birthday about a month ago. I was SO SURPRISED when I realized this was what came in a giant box to the apartment complex’s front desk. These seriously look like space ship litter boxes! It’s great!

The Set…

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Meow Monday, everyone!

We Have Some Fun Creative News!

Louis helped me test out one of our newest Critter Crafting Cat Mats a few days ago. He’s a good little meowdel when he wants to be. Luckily, our new Garnet Crochet Cat Mat passed his test and met his high standards!

What We Plan to Do

I made the Garnet Cat Mat before I came up with a new collection idea for my shop – birthstone-themed Cat Mats! Each month, I plan to list at least one dedicated Cat Mat corresponding with that month’s birthstone. (Someone, hold me to this, please!)

I can’t take all the credit – my super creative friend/the kitties’ auntie, Lauren, suggested the idea and I absolutely loved it.

January: the Garnet

January’s birthstone is the garnet. Garnets used to be called “carbuncles” and are referenced throughout Biblical stories and Ancient Rome, where they were commonly used in trade. In Ancient Egypt, garnets were considered prized possessions for the afterlife.

I’m partial to this stone because my birthday is in January, but I genuinely like the color independent of that fact. I used to wish I had a different one because, oftentimes, garnets are portrayed rather dimly or darkly. However, real garnets are bright and beautiful, just like this lovely red-hue!

Now, technically, the color yarn I used is called “burgundy,” but I think it is more of a garnet anyway.

Very Important: the Cat Mat Details

The Garnet Cat Mat measures about 16 inches by 16 inches. It will likely stretch out with use, wash, and wear. The largely square shape makes it ideal for cat trees or beds.I’m partial to putting our Cat Mat on the cat trees and letting the kitties move them around as they wish. Sometimes, they wind up in the funniest places! We found a bunch under the bed when we replaced our box spring with a new Ikea storage bed.

The Garnet Cat Mat is $20 + shipping. We have two of these beautiful blankets available right meow! Click here to check it out.

Do you love your birthstone? If you ordered a Cat Mat from our Birthstone Collection, would you purchase your birthstone or your furbabies?

Keep up with the latest from Critter Crafting! Instagram: @kinglouisthexvii and #crittercrafting www.crittercrafting.blog www.crittercrafting.com

We’re crocheting up something new and exciting over here for the Critter Crafting shop! Check out our post about it to learn more.

Meow Monday, everyone! We Have Some Fun Creative News! Louis helped me test out one of our newest Critter Crafting Cat Mats a few days ago.

We're crocheting up something new and exciting over here for the Critter Crafting shop! Check out our post about it to learn more. Meow Monday, everyone! We Have Some Fun Creative News! Louis helped me test out one of our newest Critter Crafting Cat Mats a few days ago.

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Meow Monday, everyone!

Louis helped me test out one of our newest Critter Crafting Cat Mats a few days ago. He’s a good little meowdel when he wants to be. Luckily, our new Garnet Crochet Cat Mat passed his test and met his high standards!

I made the Garnet Cat Mat before I came up with a new collection idea for my shop – birthstone-themed Cat Mats! Each month, I plan to list at least one dedicated Cat Mat corresponding with that month’s birthstone. (Someone, hold me to this, please!)

I can’t take all the credit – my super creative friend/the kitties’ auntie, Lauren, suggested the idea and I absolutely loved it.

January’s birthstone is the garnet. Garnets used to be called “carbuncles” and are referenced throughout Biblical stories and Ancient Rome, where they were commonly used in trade. In Ancient Egypt, garnets were considered prized possessions for the afterlife.

I’m partial to this stone because my birthday is in January, but I genuinely like the color independent of that fact. I used to wish I had a different one because, oftentimes, garnets are portrayed rather dimly or darkly. However, real garnets are bright and beautiful, just like this lovely red-hue!

Now, technically, the color yarn I used is called “burgundy,” but I think it is more of a garnet anyway.

The Garnet Cat Mat measures about 16 inches by 16 inches. It will likely stretch out with use, wash, and wear. The largely square shape makes it ideal for cat trees or beds.I’m partial to putting our Cat Mat on the cat trees and letting the kitties move them around as they wish. Sometimes, they wind up in the funniest places! We found a bunch under the bed when we replaced our box spring with a new Ikea storage bed.

The Garnet Cat Mat is $20 + shipping. We have two of these beautiful blankets available right meow! Click here to check it out.

  Do you love your birthstone? If you ordered a Cat Mat from our Birthstone Collection, would you purchase your birthstone or your furbabies?

  Keep up with the latest from Critter Crafting! Instagram: @kinglouisthexvii and #crittercrafting www.crittercrafting.blog www.crittercrafting.com

  Birthstone Cat Mat Collection

Meow Monday, everyone! Louis helped me test out one of our newest Critter Crafting Cat Mats a few days ago.

Birthstone Cat Mat Collection Meow Monday, everyone! Louis helped me test out one of our newest Critter Crafting Cat Mats a few days ago.

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#tbt to this little cutie! #opttoadopt #adoptdontshop #rescuecats #rescuekitten #crittercrafting In mid-March, I posted about a baby kitten my supervisor is fostering. Atticus, the kitten, is now almost two whole pounds and oh so playful!

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It's been a busy couple months...

It’s been a busy couple months…

I don’t know about you, but the end of 2018 was a total whirlwind for us and the kitties. Louis and Olivia are quite disgusted with how much I have slacked on their blog here. I hope to get back to my regular posting soon.

In the meantime, we have a couple Critter Crafting Updates:

  First, check out our latest Modern Cat feature. The magazine has chosen Critter Crafting as one of their Fave…

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New in the Store! Oversized Cat Mats

Have you seen our oversized Critter Crafting Cat Mats? #crittercrafting #opttoadopt #adoptdontshop #etsyseller

You may have noticed that I am working to standardize my Critter Crafting crochet Cat Mats. With some exceptions, the new listings to the shop are 15 inch by 15 inch granny squares. Hopefully, this way, I can begin to make more than one of each color/style, like this one! I plan to make more “patchwork” style Cat Mats in the future, as well, since the one I had listed a few months ago seemed…

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#tbt to this little cutie! #opttoadopt #adoptdontshop #rescuecats #rescuekitten #crittercrafting In mid-March, I posted about a baby kitten my supervisor is fostering. Atticus, the kitten, is now almost two whole pounds and oh so playful!

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Chewy Influencer: I and Love and You Variety Pack

Have you tried this awesome cat food? My guys loved it! #iandloveandyou #chewyinfluencer #ontheblog #treatyoself #crittercrafting

This month, the kitties tried the I and Love and You wet food variety pack. Spoiler alert, it was a total hit!

The variety pack we got from Chewy had three varieties: beef pate (“beef, right meow!”), salmon pate (“savory salmon”), and turkey pate (“purple turkey”). I chose the salmon flavor, since the kitties tend to love fish flavors. They devoured it! I even gave them seconds! They give this…

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The other night, the kitties tried Tiki Pets Aloha Friends Variety Pack Grain-Free Wet Cat Food pouches for dinner!

Louis picked the flavor he, Olivia, and Emory would share and it was an all around hit. Lou devoured his right away. Olivia was a little hesitant, but I added some water and then she decided she liked it. Emory, who has recently decided that she does like fish, ate her whole bowl! There’s a lot of wet food in each pouch so there was plenty for the three kitties to split. Plus, each pouch has pumpkin in it, too, which mixes things up for the kitties and is good for their general health!

We received these pouches for free from Chewy as a part of their Chewy Influencer program in exchange for our honest review 🐾

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Is your fur baby a picky eater? Check out Tiki Pets for some healthy variety! #catsofinsta #happycat #kinglouis #crittercrafting The other night, the kitties tried Tiki Pets Aloha Friends Variety Pack Grain-Free Wet Cat Food pouches…

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New in the Store! Oversized Cat Mats

Have you seen our oversized Critter Crafting Cat Mats? #crittercrafting #opttoadopt #adoptdontshop #etsyseller

You may have noticed that I am working to standardize my Critter Crafting crochet Cat Mats. With some exceptions, the new listings to the shop are 15 inch by 15 inch granny squares. Hopefully, this way, I can begin to make more than one of each color/style, like this one! I plan to make more “patchwork” style Cat Mats in the future, as well, since the one I had listed a few months ago seemed…

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Chewy Influencer: I and Love and You Variety Pack

Have you tried this awesome cat food? My guys loved it! #iandloveandyou #chewyinfluencer #ontheblog #treatyoself #crittercrafting

This month, the kitties tried the I and Love and You wet food variety pack. Spoiler alert, it was a total hit!

The variety pack we got from Chewy had three varieties: beef pate (“beef, right meow!”), salmon pate (“savory salmon”), and turkey pate (“purple turkey”). I chose the salmon flavor, since the kitties tend to love fish flavors. They devoured it! I even gave them seconds! They give this…