Don't forget to link over to Krissi's blog and enter her "How do you break the rules?" contest! You could win a set of six embellished cards - contest ends next week!
That is all.
The adventures of a feisty skeleton cat in arts, crafts and life!
Friday, May 1, 2009
Sneak Peek!
Don't forget to link over to Krissi's blog and enter her "How do you break the rules?" contest! You could win a set of six embellished cards - contest ends next week!
That is all.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
New SKSoA Recipients!
Every now and then while I'm perusing the interwebs, something sparkly catches my little Skelekitty-eye and I purr with delight. Whenever this happens, I try to give recognition in the form of a link to said shiny thing and award the creator with the Skelekitty Stamp of Approval. Any blog or company who receives this ... err ... "award" is entitled to add the stamp to their website and they are added to my list of favorite sites.(actual cash value of SKSoA equal to less than 1/100th of a cent).
Today's inductees include Patrick Murillo, someone whose Day of the Dead paintings I've long admired and whom I was able to meet about a year ago. Since then, I am (and Krissi is too) proud to have him listed among our friends. Patrick just started an awesome new site called Mantastic Crafts which he describes as McGuyer-meets-Batman-meets-Survivor Man with a shot of Inspector Gadget. And yeah, even Gilligan pops up every now and then. Be sure to link over and bookmark it!
I was looking through my links to make sure my favorites were listed and realized today that, while I awarded an SKSoA to the Santa Clarita Craft Lab recently, I hadn't added them to my list. BAD KITTY! I'm fixing that today.
So, what I'm saying is .... stalk my friends (but do it nicely).
Skele-rubs,
SK
Today's inductees include Patrick Murillo, someone whose Day of the Dead paintings I've long admired and whom I was able to meet about a year ago. Since then, I am (and Krissi is too) proud to have him listed among our friends. Patrick just started an awesome new site called Mantastic Crafts which he describes as McGuyer-meets-Batman-meets-Survivor Man with a shot of Inspector Gadget. And yeah, even Gilligan pops up every now and then. Be sure to link over and bookmark it!
I was looking through my links to make sure my favorites were listed and realized today that, while I awarded an SKSoA to the Santa Clarita Craft Lab recently, I hadn't added them to my list. BAD KITTY! I'm fixing that today.
So, what I'm saying is .... stalk my friends (but do it nicely).
Skele-rubs,
SK
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
SK at the Santa Clarita Craft Lab Marketplace!
Sorry it's been so long since I blogged.
As you know, Krissi took me along with her on the 2009 Crafty Chica creativity cruise and we had a blast! She officially sold out of the supply of rubber stamps she had featuring yours truly, so I'm hoping she'll be reordering soon.... She also premiered her new line of Loteria cards (embellished with glitter and plain), which were a HUGE hit!
After the cruise, we stayed three extra days in beautiful San Diego with Fearless and Shuka and their people, Alisa and Ann, where, thanks mostly to the prodding of Ann and Alisa, Krissi pimped out my stamps to a few cool scrapbooking stores. She even carried on with the retail store pimpage once she got home, and we shall see what comes of it....
Then just the other day, she heard from our pal Cyndi of the Santa Clarita Craft Lab asking about carrying the Skelekitty stamps in her new "Market Place!" She wants to start bringing in some unique kits and supplies from indie crafters (no finished projects at this point) and I jumped all over it like ... well, like a skelecat on a skelemouse! Besides, we certainly fit the bill - you don't get much more "indie" than a girl with a sewing machine, a laptop and a skeleton cat.
For those of you who don't know about the Santa Clarita Craft Lab, it's an AWESOME place! They offer some fun mixed media classes that you just can't really find anywhere else. Take, for example, this class on embellishments called Counting Crows:
All of the classes there are taught by seriously creative and fun folks and it's amazing to see what the students create. Check out their current classes here.
So maybe you aren't into group classes and just need some time away from the house? You can rent some space and craft a Wednesday or Thursday away for only $15 (and that includes use of their ample collection of tools)! Here's a sampling of just some of what they have on hand:
Just look at all that hot pink.... Yummy.
Here's another idea: why not let Santa Clarita Craft Lab host your next birthday, mothers' (or fathers') day, graduation or office party? You bring the cake and the guests, and they take care of the private studio space & instruction, all crafting supplies, plates/forks/napkins, and soft drinks/juice/water.
If you're like me and live too far away for a regular visit, you can drop by the official blog and keep up to date on all the crafty news that's fit to print.
Of course, I'll let you know the very SECOND that Cyndi has the shelves stocked with the red rubber representations of my cute image. Until then, stay cool and skele-crafty!
SK
Oh, and YES, Cyndi and the Santa Clarita Craft Lab have DEFINITELY earned a Skelekitty Stamp of Approval for this one!
As you know, Krissi took me along with her on the 2009 Crafty Chica creativity cruise and we had a blast! She officially sold out of the supply of rubber stamps she had featuring yours truly, so I'm hoping she'll be reordering soon.... She also premiered her new line of Loteria cards (embellished with glitter and plain), which were a HUGE hit!
After the cruise, we stayed three extra days in beautiful San Diego with Fearless and Shuka and their people, Alisa and Ann, where, thanks mostly to the prodding of Ann and Alisa, Krissi pimped out my stamps to a few cool scrapbooking stores. She even carried on with the retail store pimpage once she got home, and we shall see what comes of it....
Then just the other day, she heard from our pal Cyndi of the Santa Clarita Craft Lab asking about carrying the Skelekitty stamps in her new "Market Place!" She wants to start bringing in some unique kits and supplies from indie crafters (no finished projects at this point) and I jumped all over it like ... well, like a skelecat on a skelemouse! Besides, we certainly fit the bill - you don't get much more "indie" than a girl with a sewing machine, a laptop and a skeleton cat.
For those of you who don't know about the Santa Clarita Craft Lab, it's an AWESOME place! They offer some fun mixed media classes that you just can't really find anywhere else. Take, for example, this class on embellishments called Counting Crows:
All of the classes there are taught by seriously creative and fun folks and it's amazing to see what the students create. Check out their current classes here.
So maybe you aren't into group classes and just need some time away from the house? You can rent some space and craft a Wednesday or Thursday away for only $15 (and that includes use of their ample collection of tools)! Here's a sampling of just some of what they have on hand:
- Cricut Expression Die Cut Machine
- Cuttlebug Die Cut Machine
- Sizzix Sidekick Die Cut Machine
- An Assortment of Dies
- 2 Sewing Machines
- Sewing Notions, Iron & Board
- Pasta Machine
- PolyClay/Craft Oven & Tools
- Xyron Sticker Maker
- Zutter "Bind-It-All" Binding System
- Heat Gun, Glue Guns, Fiskar Hand Drill
- Woodburning Tool
- Soldering Tools & Temp Control
- Paper Trimmers with Designer Blades
- An Assortment of Other Hand Held Tools
- Assortment of Punches
- The "Power Punch" Tool
- PLUS adhesives, papers, doo dads, embellishments, buttons, brads, eyelets, beads, ribbons, fibers, yarns, lace, trims, card stock, rubber stamps, inks, paints,brushes, & more!
Just look at all that hot pink.... Yummy.
Here's another idea: why not let Santa Clarita Craft Lab host your next birthday, mothers' (or fathers') day, graduation or office party? You bring the cake and the guests, and they take care of the private studio space & instruction, all crafting supplies, plates/forks/napkins, and soft drinks/juice/water.
If you're like me and live too far away for a regular visit, you can drop by the official blog and keep up to date on all the crafty news that's fit to print.
Of course, I'll let you know the very SECOND that Cyndi has the shelves stocked with the red rubber representations of my cute image. Until then, stay cool and skele-crafty!
SK
Oh, and YES, Cyndi and the Santa Clarita Craft Lab have DEFINITELY earned a Skelekitty Stamp of Approval for this one!
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Blackmail
OK gang, so Krissi and I are off to San Diego for the Crafty Chica art cruise and then for a few extra days in the S.D. with some artsy friends Alisa and Ann. That means I probably won't be posting much, if at all, until after the 22nd, but Krissi will Tweet from the ship for sure! Until then, please enjoy some blackmail photos from Krissi's past - she refused to pack my catnip, so I'm making her "pay."
These photos also serve to answer the age-old question, why doesn't Krissi ever want to go out? (A: She used up all of her partying in her teens and twenties.)
P.S. Note to self: Yoli got flagged and searched by airport security for the "suspicious embellishments" in her carry-on; I'll be sure that Krissi packs the glitter in checked luggage.
These photos also serve to answer the age-old question, why doesn't Krissi ever want to go out? (A: She used up all of her partying in her teens and twenties.)
P.S. Note to self: Yoli got flagged and searched by airport security for the "suspicious embellishments" in her carry-on; I'll be sure that Krissi packs the glitter in checked luggage.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Skelekitty Altered Domino Necklaces For Everyone
Howdy skelecats and skelekittens. Remember my recent post about the way cool altered domino necklace with my puss stamped on it that Krissi received from her pal Bekah?
Krissi's been wearing it just about everywhere and receiving tons o' compliments. Not only are folks admiring it, they're asking where they can get one of their own. Not wanting to disappoint, Bekah immediately whipped up about twenty more (with my skele-blessing in the form of a handshake license) and is in the process of listing them in her Etsy shop, Under The Tuscan Zen (it's free to shop!). As of this writing, four of the pieces below are listed, but the rest will be up soon.
Krissi's been wearing it just about everywhere and receiving tons o' compliments. Not only are folks admiring it, they're asking where they can get one of their own. Not wanting to disappoint, Bekah immediately whipped up about twenty more (with my skele-blessing in the form of a handshake license) and is in the process of listing them in her Etsy shop, Under The Tuscan Zen (it's free to shop!). As of this writing, four of the pieces below are listed, but the rest will be up soon.
Prices range from $30 to just over $40, depending on whether you choose a hand-beaded necklace or a ribbon pendant. All pieces are hand stamped, colored using high quality paints and inks and then sealed. I also happen to know that she will happily accept custom orders, so if you want the stamp from one necklace, with the colors from another and you want it with a pin-back, all you have to do is ask!
While you're over there, be sure to check out some of Bekah's other awesome pieces featuring hand stamped dominos, dichroic glass beads and wire work.
While you're over there, be sure to check out some of Bekah's other awesome pieces featuring hand stamped dominos, dichroic glass beads and wire work.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
My Pal Skelebat Available in a Print!
Until today, prints from Krissi's original art quilt, Goin' Batty, had only been available at art shows or to those in the know (sorta like ordering off menu at In N Out).
I'm pleased to announce that Skelebat has now been added to both the Skelekitty family and the growing number of art prints available in her Etsy store:
All 8x10" prints shop are printed on high quality archival photo paper and are enclosed in a professional clear envelope with an acid free cardboard backing. Included with each print is a 1/2 sheet page with the title, information on the original art piece and the artist's name and signature. Prints are $15 each plus $4.80 Priority Mail shipping and, should you feel inclined to order more than one, shipping on the second print is only a penny.
Here are a few of the prints currently available in Krissi's Etsy shop:
We know money is tight with everyone and prints are a great way to collect art you love without breaking the bank. So is there an original piece of art you'd like to have as a print? Just let me know - I'll tell Krissi; she's very happy to offer new prints upon request.
Goin' Batty art quilt - © Krissi Sandvik 2007 all rights reserved
I'm pleased to announce that Skelebat has now been added to both the Skelekitty family and the growing number of art prints available in her Etsy store:
All 8x10" prints shop are printed on high quality archival photo paper and are enclosed in a professional clear envelope with an acid free cardboard backing. Included with each print is a 1/2 sheet page with the title, information on the original art piece and the artist's name and signature. Prints are $15 each plus $4.80 Priority Mail shipping and, should you feel inclined to order more than one, shipping on the second print is only a penny.
Here are a few of the prints currently available in Krissi's Etsy shop:
We know money is tight with everyone and prints are a great way to collect art you love without breaking the bank. So is there an original piece of art you'd like to have as a print? Just let me know - I'll tell Krissi; she's very happy to offer new prints upon request.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Look What She Made!
Krissi's pal and cohort in mixed-media madness, art and crafting, Bekah, presented her with this AWESOMELY CUTE domino pendant yesterday after a monthly artists' group meeting.
She made it using one of the Skelekitty (that's me) rubber art stamps, a domino and some seriously mad skills. Here, take a closer look:
And here's a pic of Krissi looking absolutely goofy wearing it:
(Thanks for taking that photo yesterday, Yoli!)
For those of you dying to see the rest of Bekah's work, rest assured that she IS opening an etsy shop as we speak and the link will be posted here just about any minute. Bekah and her project DEFINITELY earned a "Skelekitty Stamp -o- Approval."
So what have YOU made using your Skelekitty stamps, Hmmmmm? Send me your photos or a link to your blog post detailing your project, and I'll post about it here!
She made it using one of the Skelekitty (that's me) rubber art stamps, a domino and some seriously mad skills. Here, take a closer look:
And here's a pic of Krissi looking absolutely goofy wearing it:
(Thanks for taking that photo yesterday, Yoli!)
For those of you dying to see the rest of Bekah's work, rest assured that she IS opening an etsy shop as we speak and the link will be posted here just about any minute. Bekah and her project DEFINITELY earned a "Skelekitty Stamp -o- Approval."
So what have YOU made using your Skelekitty stamps, Hmmmmm? Send me your photos or a link to your blog post detailing your project, and I'll post about it here!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Quick Notebook Tutorial for Cool Cats
While reading the daily e-mail from CRAFT magazine, I saw this awesome tutorial for a quick craft that will come in handy for just about everyone - a mini notebook:
Now I know what to do with all of the paint chips Krissi has scattered throughout the house!
HOW TO - Make a Five Minute Notebook
See, there's lots of things you can do in 5 minutes! Make Les Plus Beauxx's beautiful five minute notebook to jot down inspirations or special notes to yourself.
Now I know what to do with all of the paint chips Krissi has scattered throughout the house!
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
A Skele-DOG, Too?
I know, I've been a pretty quiet kitty cat lately. After all of the excitement with the rubber stamps coming out, I just needed one long winter cat-nap under the quilts. Oh, and while we're on the subject of the rubber stamps, why haven't you ALL sent me photos of your awesome creations?? Hmmm?? If you've made anything using the stamps, send me photos and I'll post them here on my blog!
And now, on to the update portion of the post:
While I was napping, Krissi finally got around to making a portrait that had been commissioned way back at one of her very first Body Tribe art shows. Back in Spring of 2006, the rockin' Allyson Seconds (aka kick-ass Allyson Goble), asked for a skellie-girl with a skele-dog based on Krissi's quilt, Does This Make Me Look Fat? Way to jump right on those custom orders.
Although I tease about her lack of hustle to create a piece for Allyson, waiting almost three years gave Krissi the opportunity to get to know Al and Lulu both much better. She trains with Al 3 times a week at Body Tribe, which includes warm-up and cool-down with Lulu and conversation in between sets of heavy squats and bench pressing. Now that Abby the JRT (Jack Russell Terror) has come to live with Ron and Krissi, she also has some first hand knowledge of the wonders of dogs and "The R," which is code for the secret dog party locale off the grid and along the waterfront. All of this experience led to the creation, at long last, of Wanna Go To The River?, a 12x24" mixed media on birch wood that incorporates many aspects of both Lulu's and Al's personalities.
For some fun, click on the photos and you can view the notes on the imagery.
For those of you who couldn't be less interested in dogs, skeletonized or otherwise, rest assured that I am not going anywhere. T-Shirts ARE in development and a new Skelekitty piece is in the works for a big show and benefit coming to Sacramento in June (think: big cat, little cat; but that's all the hint you'll get for now)!
And now, on to the update portion of the post:
While I was napping, Krissi finally got around to making a portrait that had been commissioned way back at one of her very first Body Tribe art shows. Back in Spring of 2006, the rockin' Allyson Seconds (aka kick-ass Allyson Goble), asked for a skellie-girl with a skele-dog based on Krissi's quilt, Does This Make Me Look Fat? Way to jump right on those custom orders.
DOES THIS MAKE ME LOOK FAT?
mixed-media art quilt - 2005
Although I tease about her lack of hustle to create a piece for Allyson, waiting almost three years gave Krissi the opportunity to get to know Al and Lulu both much better. She trains with Al 3 times a week at Body Tribe, which includes warm-up and cool-down with Lulu and conversation in between sets of heavy squats and bench pressing. Now that Abby the JRT (Jack Russell Terror) has come to live with Ron and Krissi, she also has some first hand knowledge of the wonders of dogs and "The R," which is code for the secret dog party locale off the grid and along the waterfront. All of this experience led to the creation, at long last, of Wanna Go To The River?, a 12x24" mixed media on birch wood that incorporates many aspects of both Lulu's and Al's personalities.
WANNA GO TO THE RIVER?
mixed-media - 2009
For some fun, click on the photos and you can view the notes on the imagery.
detail from Wanna Go To The River?
2009
For those of you who couldn't be less interested in dogs, skeletonized or otherwise, rest assured that I am not going anywhere. T-Shirts ARE in development and a new Skelekitty piece is in the works for a big show and benefit coming to Sacramento in June (think: big cat, little cat; but that's all the hint you'll get for now)!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Skelekitty dot com
It's true! My own domain at long last ... of course, being a cat I know that EVERYTHING is actually my domain, but I digress. Krissi is working on building me my own site with an online store featuring my goodies and other fun stuff. It's in development right now, but more news will be coming soon.
Your comments are welcome here letting us know what you'd like to see on the site. In the meantime, keep an eye on Skelekitty.com!
Your comments are welcome here letting us know what you'd like to see on the site. In the meantime, keep an eye on Skelekitty.com!
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