Dazzled Beader Designs Animal Adventures

2009-07-31T06:00:00.000-07:00

I like this soft fluffy couch right next to the big window!

To help more animals find loving homes, I donate 10% of all proceeds from my jewelry to the Humane Society. Check it out at http://dazzledbeader.etsy.com

Hiding Out in the Cat Tent

2009-07-30T06:00:00.000-07:00

I'm tired! Thank God it's Friday!

To help more animals find loving homes, I donate 10% of all proceeds from my jewelry to the Humane Society. Check it out at http://dazzledbeader.etsy.com

2009-07-29T06:00:00.000-07:00

Enough pictures! Let me out into the porch already!

To help more animals find loving homes, I donate 10% of all proceeds from my jewelry to the Humane Society. Check it out at http://dazzledbeader.etsy.com

Look!

2009-07-28T06:00:00.000-07:00

What's that over there?!

To help more animals find loving homes, I donate 10% of all proceeds from my jewelry to the Humane Society. Check it out at http://dazzledbeader.etsy.com

2009-07-27T06:00:00.000-07:00

Gotta clean up for the camera!

To help more animals find loving homes, I donate 10% of all proceeds from my jewelry to the Humane Society. Check it out at http://dazzledbeader.etsy.com

2009-07-26T06:00:00.000-07:00

This is the other cat's scratching post.
You'd never know from how innocent I look that I pushed her off it.

To help more animals find loving homes, I donate 10% of all proceeds from my jewelry to the Humane Society. Check it out at http://dazzledbeader.etsy.com

2009-07-25T06:00:00.000-07:00

I'm sooooo tired, I need to keep up with my 13 hours of beauty sleep a day.

To help more animals find loving homes, I donate 10% of all proceeds from my jewelry to the Humane Society. Check it out at http://dazzledbeader.etsy.com

Sunflower Kitty

2009-07-24T06:00:00.000-07:00

Don't I look really cute over here by the flowers!?

To help more animals find loving homes, I donate 10% of all proceeds from my jewelry to the Humane Society. Check it out at http://dazzledbeader.etsy.com

Sneaky Cat

2009-07-23T06:00:00.000-07:00

It may be YOUR birthday, but I say this present is MINE!

To help more animals find loving homes, I donate 10% of all proceeds from my jewelry to the Humane Society. Check it out at http://dazzledbeader.etsy.com

2009-07-22T06:00:00.000-07:00

Ahhhhh. It's nice and cool here.

To help more animals find loving homes, I donate 10% of all proceeds from my jewelry to the Humane Society. Check it out at http://dazzledbeader.etsy.com

Cool Cat

2009-07-21T06:00:00.000-07:00

Don't try to take me down, this is MY fridge!

To help more animals find loving homes, I donate 10% of all proceeds from my jewelry to the Humane Society. Check it out at http://dazzledbeader.etsy.com

2009-07-20T06:00:00.000-07:00

This looks like a good place to hide. No annoying paparazzi will find me here!

To help more animals find loving homes, I donate 10% of all proceeds from my jewelry to the Humane Society. Check it out at http://dazzledbeader.etsy.com

The Bath

2009-07-19T06:01:00.000-07:00

I am NOT happy about being given a bath!

To help more animals find loving homes, I donate 10% of all jewelery prices to the Humane Society. Check it out at http://dazzledbeader.etsy.com

Shoestring Bandit

2009-07-18T06:00:00.000-07:00

Oh no! I got caught. I hope nobody takes the shoes away from me now.

To help more animals find loving homes, I donate 10% of all proceeds from my jewelry to the Humane Society. Check it out at http://dazzledbeader.etsy.com

Curios Kitten Smells Shoes

2009-07-17T06:00:00.000-07:00

Yikes! I really think you need Odor Eaters in your shoes!

To help more animals find loving homes, I donate 10% of all proceeds from jewelery sales to the Humane Society. Check it out at http://dazzledbeader.etsy.com

Maxwell & Oliver

2009-07-11T12:59:00.000-07:00

Maxwell and Oliver showing each other brotherly love.

Submitted by Lisa

Penny Making Herself Comfortable

2009-06-30T06:00:00.001-07:00

You got up. It's my chair now.

This is Penny. She's my aunt and uncle's lovely calico cat. She's very affectionate and likes to take people's chairs.

Grace discovering the wrapping paper roll

2009-06-29T06:00:00.000-07:00

You take the presents, I just want this empty wrapping paper roll.

This is my cat, Grace at Christmas. She did get lots of presents too.

Meet Korina

2009-06-28T06:00:00.000-07:00

Who is this stranger staring at me!

This is my brother's cat, Korina, when she was younger and I didn't know her very well.

Korina and Grace Getting Acquainted

2009-06-27T06:00:00.000-07:00

Act Cool. Maybe the humans will give us some treats.

This is my cat, Grace (right) and Korina, my brother's cat (left). They look nice and calm here but they can really get into wresting with each other.

Korina In Her Cube

2009-06-26T06:00:00.000-07:00

So, who's this crazy lady who keeps taking pictures of me?

This is my brother's cat Korina, enjoying her play cube while I follow her around taking pictures.

No More Cameras!

2009-06-25T06:00:00.000-07:00

I've had enough of the Paparazzi. Get that camera out of my face NOW!

This is my cat, Grace. Apparently, she got sick of the camera flash while she was trying to sleep in my bag.

Penny Ordering Her Pop

2009-06-24T06:00:00.000-07:00

I'd like a can of soda, but I might need your help getting it open!

This is Penny, my aunt and uncle's cat. She's really affectionate and loves to be petted. She's also got that classic cat curiosity.

Benny and His Toy

2009-06-23T06:00:00.000-07:00

This is MY toy. Get your own!

This is Benny, my aunt and uncle's cat on Father's Day. He loved playing with this toy, he ran all over the house carrying it in his mouth and would run around like crazy, chasing it when you played with him. :)

Hide and Seek

2009-06-16T15:45:00.000-07:00

I'm going to get that little red laser dot!

Grace Takes a Shower

2009-06-09T17:34:00.000-07:00

So, how do you get the water to come out?!

Two Beautiful Kitties

2009-06-03T01:00:00.000-07:00

Melissa, from Made with Clay and Love which features amazing one of a kind clay creations and jewelry at http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6637184

Well, we're having a Snow Day here in Newfoundland today, so I thought since I have plenty of time, I would show everyone my babies... my two cats. They are the sweetest!

Here is Oscar. He is part Himalayan and part Burmese. He has the personality of a dog! He's so sweet and funny! :)

And here is Rielly (she was already named when I got her). She's a little sweetheart too. She reminds me of my husband in regards to the fact that SHE DOESN'T SIT STILL! :)

Colby goes on a picnic

2009-05-29T17:02:00.001-07:00

This is Colby sporting a lovely red and white checkered bandana perfect for going on a picnic.
Isn't he a good dog! :)

Benji, the family dog I had growing up wasn't such a good model.
He peed on the doll clothes I put him in.

This skillfully made dog bandana and others are available for purchase at
Canine Design - http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7259434
10% of proceeds benefit the Montgomery County Humane Society.

Miss Biana Models on the Runway

2009-05-29T01:28:00.000-07:00

Miss Bianca models proudly for the camera

Photo courtesy of Rose Ridge Creations, a wonderful shop that features great quilted items like this pretty dog coat as well as quilted sling and zippered purses, tote and makeup bags, and baby items. All available at http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7062092

Jazzie Competes in a Photo Contest

2009-05-27T22:38:00.001-07:00

This is Jazzie, named after the little mermaid, she's in a photo contest at
http://petsjubilee-furbabies.blogspot.com/2009/04/contestant-7.html
right now and would appreciate your vote! :-)

Jazzie
(short for Jasmine)

Funny Trait:

"Jazzie loves popcorn. As soon as she hears it start popping in the microwave, she starts dancing around and refuses to move out of the way so I can get it and share it with her."

Photo courtesy of PK Originals, a great shop featuring unique hand sewn items. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6986930

Eddie Waits for Dinner

2009-05-24T13:42:00.001-07:00

This is Eddie, looking so debonair as he waits patiently for dinner at the top of the steps.

This photo is courtesy of Opart, who has a great art photography shop on Etsy, where this photo and many others are available for purchase.
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5104045

Opart also has a great blog where you can see wonderful Mediterranean style and design and sometimes more photos of Eddie.
http://stylemed.blogspot.com/

Beautiful Dog Relaxes After Becoming a Star

2009-05-23T13:23:00.001-07:00

This beautiful dog had their pictured hand painted on a coffee mug.

If you'd like your pet or a loved one's pet to be painted on a mug or another object simply visit http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5317562
to get a great gift made for yourself or someone you love.

Little Bit & Her Babies the Morning After

2009-05-21T23:44:00.000-07:00

This is Little Bit the morning after giving birth to her litter of kittens.

Little Bit adopted StaceyRebecca who has a wonderful shop on Etsy selling skillfully crafted finger and hand puppets.
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=20794

For fellow Etsians who are reading this, she also has a great book for only $4 sharing her advice she's acquired from three years of experience selling on Etsy.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24690423

Grace's Bath

2009-05-21T00:03:00.000-07:00

This is Grace a long time ago when she actually let me bathe her.
She was so small, a wash cloth was big enough to be a blanket.

Merry Christmas to Korina!

2009-05-19T20:30:00.000-07:00

This is my brother's cat Korina having a Merry Christmas.
She had even more fun when the presents were actually opened.

Amazing Grace - How Sweet the Kitten Can Be

2009-05-17T23:39:00.000-07:00

This is Grace, my feisty cat with attitude, when I first adopted her.
My dad is holding her while she's enjoying playing with a plastic straw.

This cat can play ball

2009-05-09T23:01:00.000-07:00

No matter how high in the air it is, this blue glitter ball isn't getting past Grace.

In the Jungle, The Kitty is Awake Tonight

2009-05-08T02:03:00.000-07:00

Meet Korina, my brother's loving Bengal cat.
She's enjoying herself in the midst of her stuffed tiger collection.
Isn't she the cutest little tiger you've ever seen?

The Roadie

2009-05-05T20:45:00.001-07:00

Doesn't it make you wish you could be a dog so you could have this much fun!?
Pictures courtesy of Campbell Jane

Visit Campbell Jane's etsy shop for colorful folk art with a contemporary touch http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5776643

The Cat and the Avocado

2009-05-03T18:05:00.000-07:00

Does your cat get into anything? SassyBelleWares shared this funny story with me:

We have a polydactyl cat aka Hemmingway cat named Millie that has 7 toes on her front paws & 5 on her back paws. She steals things...ceramic tiles, buttons, etc. that I am using for my shop items. once she gets them I never see them again. I cannot figure out where her hiding spot is. One day she took my wedding rings off the counter but I heard her playing with them before she hid them.

I think the funniest so far was the day I heard a thud coming from the kitchen. I couldn't figure out what was on the counter that would have made that noise. I went to investigate & she had pushed an avocado off the counter and was playing with it as if it was a kitty toy. She is loads of fun.

SassyBelleWares has great whimsical items including jewelry and magnets available at
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6406540

Show and Tell

2009-05-03T17:58:00.000-07:00

Sometimes, our pets can bring us home some gifts. She'sAllThat shared this great story with me:

I had a dead gopher as a pet and took it to show and tell in the 1st grade! My dog caught it in our yard so I took it and made it a little bed in my room. My parents found out when the teacher called them for a parent conference.

She'sAllThat also makes great jewelry and baby items, visit her shop at:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6282744&order=&section_id=&page=2
Keesbabylove.etsy.com

Nigel adopted a good family.

2009-05-03T17:50:00.001-07:00

Have you ever had a pet come to your home and adopt you?
Merrellart shares her story:

Nigel came to our house one night. He told us he was cold and hungry and needed a home. He would be a good pet. And he was -- a bit dim but always ready to sit and purr.

Visit Merrellart's art shop for beautiful original art, prints and notecards.
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6323196

Artwork of Nigel is available at: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24167812

Grace, the Human Trainer

2009-05-03T15:05:00.000-07:00

Meet Grace. She's a full-time human trainer and it's not an easy job. People are stubborn, they have a tendency to get this silly idea that they're in charge. People don't seem to take the idea that the cat is boss very seriously. But, Grace is good.

She can get people to do a lot of things just by looking cute and sweetly pawing their leg. This gets her anything from turkey, to playtime to free transportation around the house on someone's shoulder. If she wants to go into the porch, just lay by the front door, presto, it opens. For a drink of water from the faucet, she just has to stick her head under it and a human will turn it on.

Once, when she was naughty and bitey, I carried her to the bedroom for a time out. I set her down on the soft bed and walked out. Before I could shut the door, the stinker had already run out of the room. Sighing, I carried her back into the room. Zoom! She was past the door before I could even run out. I was seriously beginning to wonder who was the smarter creature! Then I threw a lovely little glitter ball into the room. I was out of the room and had the door closed before she even realized what was happening. Little Gracie got her short time out that day. Whether she's the boss or not, I showed her that human ingenuity can pay off.

And glitter balls aren't the only way to get a cat to go where you want them to. Grace, in her boss mode, decided to intimidate my brother. She would block the doorway into the next room and try to act tough. But, he found a way around that. He can get her to move in any direction he wants her to go with the use of a handy little laser pointer. Since Grace chasing the laser light is so cute and funny, I had to attach a video of it, so everyone can enjoy this scene as much as I do.

NOTE: if you use a laser pointer, please take caution to keep the beam from shining in the cat's eyes.

Doggie Adventures

2009-04-29T16:32:00.000-07:00

When I was growing up, we had a dog named Benji. He was a cute little white mutt, part pekinese, part poodle and part maltese. He was cute and looked innocent, but my parents should have known better. When they came to pick up their chosen puppy from the breeder, she warned them, "This puppy is part maltese. Do you still want him?" My parents thought this lady was just being ridiculous and readily agreed to take their adorable little blessing home. How much trouble could one little puppy get into anyway?

Then, the fun begins. One day, while my mom wasn't in the room, Benji found a new pasttime. He discovered the lovely green hanging plant my mom had spent many months growing. It was beautiful, the emerald green leaves cascaded from the plant, reaching elegantly towards the floor. To Benji though it was a many leafed playground. That brave dog jumped up high into the air like an olympic athlete valiantly grasping a branch in his mouth and ladding with a thump back on the dining room floor. Then he jumped again, tearing off branch after branch with his mouth. Finally, my mom came into the room, shocked to see her beautiful plant reduced to a tattered heap on the linoleum floor.

"BENJI!"

He knew he was in trouble but he had enjoyed himself and that's what's really important. After all, living joyously in the moment is what makes life worth living.