Kitty Stuffies and Something About Me
I made these kitties using the panda pattern that Lyn at Mollychicken so generously posted. I made a few changes - ears, whiskers, eyes - and added a tail. On the ginger-colored one I added a white tummy too. They are only about 3 1/2" tall but I was thinking they'd be really cute enlarged and made into floor pillows for the kids (yeah, I'll get right on that). I don't venture into stuffies too often but these sure were fun and I'm already thinking of all the other cuties that I could make using this same basic pattern.
Here's a tail shot for the curious :)
On another note, today is my birthday. I'm 45. Wow, that's a mouthful :D It sounds so much older than I feel; mentally I'm in my early 30's. The beginning of November is also my blog birthday - 1 year. I started it last year as a kind of gift to myself and honestly, it's the gift that keeps on giving! I was hoping that I would stick with it so I'm really happy that I have, but I never expected to get the friendship and support for my crafting that I have and that has been the most wonderful part. Thank you to everyone who comes here and I so appreciate your comments even though I can't always get back to you. I was going to do a list of 45 things about me, but never got around to finishing it (well, I barely got started) so I'll do a 46 things about me next year. One thing you might not have known about me is that I have a twin sister so I'm wishing her a very happy birthday and we'll go out and celebrate later this week. She is the most amazing person - an incredibly devoted mother and wife, a loving daughter, and my best friend; I really would be lost without her.
My latest special treat is an eggnog steamer at Starbucks - go try one and have a wonderful day!
**I'll be back with Inspiration Monday in January**
Happy birthday Cassi, I just noticed you had 45 comments on this post how strange. I thought I better keep it going. Thank you for having a blog I really love what you put into it.
Posted by: jackie | 12/02/2005 at 08:55 PM
Happy Birthday (a bit belated!) and what milestone, blogging for a year!
Your blog was amoung the first ones I found and eventually inspired me to start blogging.
Very cute kitties ;-)
Posted by: Wendy | 12/02/2005 at 11:55 AM
a late happy birthday to you cassie! and my those kittens are adorable.. i'm feeling inspired. thanks.
Posted by: traci | 12/01/2005 at 08:13 PM
happy HAPPY birthday! And of course, you know i love the cats...I have that tutorial bookmarked and on my "christmas present ideas" list. I've been meaning to try it. Now you've inspired me.
Posted by: molly | 11/30/2005 at 01:40 PM
Happy (belated) birthday!!!! And the kitties are so cute!!!!
Posted by: scribblesnbits | 11/30/2005 at 12:33 PM
Happy Belated Birthday!! - love your stuffies - so adorable!
Posted by: Laura | 11/30/2005 at 01:46 AM
Happy Birthday Cassi! I love the kitties too, but being Woof Nanny, I see kitty toys ;).
Posted by: Barb | 11/29/2005 at 10:10 PM
i think i may be the last person to wish you a happy birthday - i hope you had a wonderful one!
Posted by: laurie | 11/29/2005 at 02:51 PM
i think i may be the last person to wish you a happy birthday - i hope you had a wonderful one! thank YOU for posting all of your wonderfully creative things for us to enjoy.
Posted by: laurie | 11/29/2005 at 02:49 PM
Happy Birthday, and happy blog b-day too! Hope you had a great day. I'm 10 months older than you, so I know what it's like to be over 40 and feel only 30-ish :o) Looking forward to another year of Bella Dia...
Posted by: Sandra | 11/29/2005 at 01:55 PM
Happy Birthday! I'm so glad you're doing a blog too! You are a great inspiration to me.
Oh yes, I was curious about that kitty tail...thanks for the rear shot ;)
Posted by: Toni | 11/29/2005 at 11:07 AM
Cassi, the stuffies are adorable, and HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!! Yay! You strike me as extremely young at heart and lovely indeed. Hope you enjoyed your big day!
Posted by: Giao | 11/29/2005 at 10:47 AM
Alright, Another member of the over 40 crowd! Happy Birthday to you!
I hear ya on the "feel like I'm in my thirties though"---frankly I've always considered myself a late bloomer.
Cute kitties btw!
Posted by: Snowbear | 11/29/2005 at 10:01 AM
Happy birthday......
Posted by: Jess | 11/29/2005 at 09:49 AM
Wow, Happy Birthday. You are just a spring chicken! (and happy birthday to your sister). I am so excited that we started our blog at the same time. I am so thrilled to have gotten to know you and your wonderful spirit and creativity. I am 49 and totally feel 35, what is up with that? 50 is the new 40?
Posted by: kimc | 11/29/2005 at 12:10 AM
Have a wonderful birthday!!
Posted by: Nichola | 11/28/2005 at 10:37 PM
Happy Birthday x2.May there be many more posts.
Posted by: Linda | 11/28/2005 at 10:02 PM
Happy Birthday (and to your twin)! Those cats are cute-the panda is cute-but i do love those kitties!
Posted by: abby | 11/28/2005 at 08:02 PM
Happy Birthday to you, your twin, and Bella Dia! Thank you for your inspiration and spirit.
Posted by: megan | 11/28/2005 at 02:06 PM
Happy Birthday! It's my birthday today as well!! I hope you are having a great time. We've just come in from ice-skating which was hilarious and now I'm feeling very old.
With my very best wishes for the coming year. And happy birthday to your twin sister.
Posted by: Jane | 11/28/2005 at 01:50 PM
Chiming in with birthday wishes too! p.s. I love your kitties!
Posted by: Amanda | 11/28/2005 at 01:30 PM
Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a great day! And Happy Blog birthday too! Yeah! :)
Posted by: myra | 11/28/2005 at 01:10 PM
Happy Birthday to you and your sister!! Have a wonderful day! I enjoy visiting your blog, it fills me with inspiration!
Posted by: tweety | 11/28/2005 at 11:58 AM
Happy happy birthday from Germany!!
Those kitties are great! I've been working with felt as well lately and I love it. Your stitches are so even! Great work.
Posted by: kimberly | 11/28/2005 at 11:50 AM
Happy Day Cassi! Your blog is inspiration for us too. Thanks for keeping close as a community (all you bloggers, moms, and crafters). Let me have your mailing address to send you a Holiday/Bday card.
Posted by: Lizette | 11/28/2005 at 10:48 AM