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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
TheAmethyst 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.
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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!
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…
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
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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.
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.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
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.
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…
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…
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…
King Louis XV
at the time of king Louis hygiene was complicated
