kitty cats go 'meow meow'!
here is my attempt at a black kitty. i think she is cute....i have an orange one in the works next. they take some time to make, though.
wondering how i got the lime green eyes? in case you were, i actually painted them. they are regular safety eyes, and i have been wanting them in colors other than black for a while. after discussing with my dad how hard it would be to mold and make my own, he suggested using enamel paints like for model airplanes & cars. brilliant!
we picked up some paint and i experimented with it. after letting the enamel dry for 24 hours it was nice and durable. not as durable as the plastic alone, but pretty darn close. the only draw back are the fumes while painting them. so if this is something you might want to try, make sure to do it near an open window or away from eating areas.
anyway, i am sorry i have been m.i.a. i feel like i have been not blogging as much as i really should. my part time temp job has been temporarily become a full time one, thus cutting my crafty time down. hopefully, after this week i can get back into the swing of crafty goodness and post more fun stuff.
The paint is a great idea. And they look wonderful!
Posted by: futuregirl | Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 04:23 PM
The black kitty is just adorable. Great idea with the paint!
Posted by: AJ | Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 08:39 PM
She's ADORABLE! The green eyes are a nice touch. Really really like her in black.
Posted by: Pastomac's Ann | Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 02:26 AM
So cute!! I like it!
Posted by: Goiuri | Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 11:46 AM
Adorable as always! And I like her somewhat "retro" look.
Posted by: Karen | Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 07:33 PM
Adorable! I LOVE the lime green eyes, they look really sharp. Great idea!
Posted by: daisy4given | Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 11:44 AM
I love these cats that you're making!
Posted by: Angela James | Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 06:40 PM
ok... these kitties are killing me!
and the eyes... great work! do you wear a mask? please do...
:)
have a nice weekend
Posted by: macati | Friday, January 18, 2008 at 04:06 AM
What a lovely cat !!!! He is wonderfull !
Posted by: Corinne | Saturday, January 19, 2008 at 06:31 AM
Love the black kitty!!! The eyes came out great. Good idea to paint them.
Posted by: diane | Saturday, January 19, 2008 at 10:52 AM
adorable cat, he really looks good.
Posted by: fiona | Sunday, January 20, 2008 at 09:26 AM
this is my first time to your site, and I'm in love! This kitty (and your other fun little creatures) are SO cute and so well handmade!!
Posted by: Mandi | Sunday, January 20, 2008 at 01:58 PM
I want to buy her, I want to buy her!!!!
Posted by: Jen | Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 01:17 PM