I bet that post title got your attention! :-)
If you read this blog with any regularity, you are aware that I love animals, specifically, the kitty-shaped animals. You may also be aware that I volunteer at CAT, the largest no-kill cat shelter in the Pacific Northwest. It's something I am very passionate about and find it tremendously fulfilling to be a part of this wonderful organization. The work they do is nothing short of miraculous. Also, CAT is where we adopted Mr. Atti Pants from! :-)
August 2 CAT is having a fundraiser called Vintage Flea Market (get it? Flea? He he he ...) and when the call went out looking for donations, I, of course, offered to donate something. I just couldn't resist overextending myself just a little more for the sake of the kitties.
Okay...so back to the art...these are the items I made...two soldered pendants and a junk to funk neckace...
Front of pendant one...
...and the back.
(Ugh...I'm not happy with how that tape looks from here! It sure didn't seem that ugly in person!)
Front of pendant two...
...and the back. (I like this one! I think I'm gonna make another one for myself!)
I also made a necklace using some of my favorite bits and baubles. I also included a domino that I soldered. I recently found a box of really cool vintage dominoes at Hippo Hardware, of all places.
A close up of my favorite bits...
I got a sneak peek at some of the other items that are going to be at CAT's Vintage Flea Market and it looks like it's gonna be lots of fun. And you didn't hear it from me but....since this is all about raising money for the kitties, items will be priced to sell!!! If you're in the area, you may want to check it out. It's the weekend I'm at Art in Ashland so I won't be able to make it.
Oh and also, THIS weekend is CAT's Pets in the Pearl event. Check it out, if you can!
Okay...time to move on to the next thing on my project table...an ArtFest-inspired Fatbook that Miss Kristi is hosting. I'm planning using lots of techniques I learned at ArtFest so I went ahead and bought a roll of Red Rosin paper (learned about this in Lynne Perrella's class). This roll is probably gonna last me my lifetime...it was all of $9!
Okay...see ya on the flip flop! :-)
Ok, why Red Rosin paper?! What's the draw? Affordability for quantity? Just curious :). Gorgeous necklace & pendant creations!! Do you have random bits of chain you can play with to create the necklace? or do you make your own chain? Brad loves Hippo Hardware.... so many questions....
Posted by: Jana | July 14, 2008 at 06:14 PM
I LOVE the title of the fundraiser. By the way, if you ever want to come visit me here in redwood country, we have a fantastic no-kill shelter called Miranda's Rescue. It's located on about ten acres along the river and they take all animals, so on any given day you will see a wide variety. And...speaking of cats, they have a huge fenced yard for the cats, and an inside "cat condo" with little beds and blankies. Michelle, I really scored at a rummage sale on Saturday. You can read all about it on my blog.
Posted by: Ilene Harris | July 14, 2008 at 07:12 PM
Oh, and yeah - here's a question about the jewelry gems. Do you cut your own glass? I haven't tried it yet, but I'm wondering if I could do that and not take off a finger or two...or three.
By the way - My quilt guild is having a flea market, only we call it a "bee market" (for quilting "bees") and there will even be a "free-bee" section for any items you don't think will sell.
Posted by: Ilene Harris | July 14, 2008 at 07:16 PM
Love, love, love your charms and that necklace is absolutely stunning!!! What a great title for such a great cause-my sweet little kitties were adopted from a local no kill shelter and I'm just overwhelmed by the work that they do! xo-Mel
Posted by: Melissa Lobdell | July 15, 2008 at 05:23 AM
so many great pics today.
i need to go back and click on all the links. get the ideas down.
oxoxo,
jessi
Posted by: jessi nagy | July 15, 2008 at 07:18 AM
That necklace with the domino is PERFECTION! LOVE it! Thanks so much for your nice comment on my blog. For me the chips and salsa make or break the Mexican restaurant. LOL! Hope you have a great day!
Posted by: Melissa | July 15, 2008 at 10:28 PM
Hi Michele,
Thanks for visiting my blog...The recipe for the white bean enchiladas are in an old Cooking Light,I believe November 2000. I've checked out a bit of you blog, and it makes for fun reading, I'll check back again :)
Posted by: Elizabeth Mackey | July 16, 2008 at 07:35 AM
Since we lost both our kitties to old age two years ago, we 've been begging dad for another kitty... and he won't budge!! I might have to use my 'executive override' on this one. sigh...
Can't wait to see your fatbook beauties!!
Posted by: Stephanie T. | July 16, 2008 at 10:22 AM
You have such an eye for detail! I just love those pendants!! Are you selling any on Etsy? Hook me up! I think I might buy one for a holiday gift!!
Posted by: Latharia | July 16, 2008 at 11:33 AM
You have such an eye for detail! I just love those pendants!! Are you selling any on Etsy? Hook me up! I think I might buy one for a holiday gift!!
Posted by: Latharia | July 16, 2008 at 11:33 AM