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Friday, October 28, 2011

It's All About Catitude Blog Hop -DAY ONE





“IT’S ALL ABOUT CATITUDE” BLOG HOP
October 28 & 29

 Welcome to the “It’s All About Catitude”  Blog Hop which I am hosting
  in honor of National Cat Day, October 29, 2011, and our furry little felines.  
 The theme of the hop is “It’s All About Catitude” and 19 
 crafty ladies have come together to create some purrfectly adorable projects
 in honor of National Cat Day and our furry little felines.  The hop will run for
 two days, October 28, 2011 and October 29, 2011.  S
please be sure to check back each day to see what new project each of
 our talented ladies has in store for you.

It’s All About Cat Blog Hop Lineup:
1. Barbara B. http://barbarab3.blogspot.com/
2. Crafty and Green (Tina) - http://craftyandgreen.blogspot.com/
3. Haidee http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/
4. Janet S http://ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/
5. Vicki http://scrapbookingcreationsbyvicki.blogspot.com/
6. Linda T http://www.lindascreativity.blogspot.com/
7. Lisa http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
8. Jamie http://myamusinglife.blogspot.com/
9. Gill http://scrappincreationsbygillm.blogspot.com/
10. Princess Penelope. http://thescrapbookingqueen-princesspenelope.blogspot.com/
11. Gina http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/
12.  Inga  http://mommahobbit.blogspot.com/
13. Vicki R - http://mawmawsthoughts.blogspot.com/
14.  Yvette L. http://gammascreativecorner.blogspot.com/
15.  Wendy T.http://www.gilbyscraftster.blogspot.com/
16.  Julie K- http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/
17 Lynda B. http://memoriesintyme.blogspot.com/
18. Shannon M. - http://www.purplelionpaper.com/blog

My Grand Prize Blog Candy for this Blog Hop is the Cricut Cartridge Cas Kitten Clear Stamp. I will pick the winners on Monday, October 31, 2011.

Rules to be eligible for Blog Candy:
(1)  You MUST visit each blog and leave a comment on every blog in the hop each day
(2) Leave a comment below on my blog
(3) Become a follower at "Craftin’ with Barbara
If you become a follower at The Adventures of Cuddles and Kit Kat and tell me what is your favorite cat character? you will get an extra opportunity at the blog candy.  

As we all know, Cats have their own personality and most definitely an attitude.  I have had 3 cats of my own, and I also took care of my mom’s cat and my godson’s cat.  Needless to say, each of those 5 cats have/had their own distinct personality and are/were lovable furballs.  In fact, my two darling furbabies, Cuddles and Kit Kat have started their page.  Please be sure to check out their page.  They would love some friends.  And I heard they are giving out some blog candy of their own, including a special treat to a furry friend follower.  
            My first cat, Fluffy, was a gift from my  friend, Wendy, when we were in 8th grade going into high school.  She was a very sweet cat.  She loved to play with our dog, Frosty.  In fact, she often helped the dog get extra snacks by hopping up on the counter, and knocking the dog treat container over so it spilled on to the floor where Frosty could get her extra treats.  She loved finding unusual places to sleep during the day like the big potted plant, the canopy of my canopy bed, a hat or the manager at Christmas.  Fluffy lived to the age of 16. Fluffy was part Siamese and Angora.  She had beautiful blue eyes.


 She thinks it was her duty to guard baby Jesus.
          

When a friend's cat had kittens, I got two kittens from her.  I gave one to my Mom, and one to my Godson.  Tuffy was my Mom's cat.  He was a tan tabby cat.  When we brought him home, he immediately adopted Fluffy as his surrogate mom, and would follow her around.  He also loved cuddling with his sister, Sabrina.  Tuffy loved food ----lasagne, pizza.  He use to meet the pizza man at the door.   He also like to bite my nails.  He was so cute and loved cuddling.  When he was 10, he became very sick and we discovered he had a hole in his heart.  Unfortunately, he left us shortly after.

 A rabbit we got at Great America which he promptly claimed as his own.

Tuffy waiting for Santa Claus

Sabrina was my godson’s cat, and Tuffy’s sister.  She was a calico.  Jon nicknamed her “Boots” as her feet were white like boots.   Sabrina was so small and just a little lady.  She loved orange sherbet and tuna.   She loved mothering Tuffy and Cuddles.  She knew when we were sick and she would come to comfort us.  Sabrina lived to the age of 16. 
 Did someone say "TUNA"

I decided to make a book for my mom about Tuffy, but then, I realized how fond she was of the other four cats.  So, I am including all them. She loves/loved each one of them.  So, I started this book, and I will divide it into five sections.  The first section will be my Mom's cat, Tuffy and here is my first page.  A very simple layout.

 The second page is also very simple.
The third page describes one of Tuffy's favorite activities:  CATNAPPING
The fourth page is A Day In the Life.  

And the fifth page is It's All About Catitude which is something Tuffy definitely had.  
 And for a swap, I made these little deco squares.  I used my Sizzix and this adorable paper.


Now, hop on over to Tina at Crafty and Green and see the beautiful creations she has made for the hop.  Please be sure to stop by tomorrow and hop along with us again to see more crafty creations.  Remember, to adopt/rescue a little furry feline friend.

31 comments:

Vicki said...

First of all I love all of your pictures and your cats were/are beautiful! My Grumpy also lived to 16. Something about that number?
Next I love that Fluffy protected the baby Jesus..:) Seeing her laying right in the middle of the display reminded me of how Grumpy would lay right in the middle of my scrapping or writing or what ever I decided to do while sitting at the table.
Your album is great and I know your mom will be thrilled!

Thanks for letting me be a part of this blog hop.

transport7800@aol.com
http://mawmawsthoughts.blogspot.com/ follower

Leah said...

I love your projects...they're great. I love how Fluffy decided to protect baby Jesus ...that was so cute..My cat Cheetah that I had would lay across my keyboard and make typing tough. She'd swat when I'd type ... no claws out but jsut the tap tap when I'd type.

I am a follower.

Leah
http://leahscarddesigns.com
leah@leahscarddesigns.com

Vicki said...

Your book is great. Your mom is going to love how you captured the attitude of each cat. Love all the pictures you shared. Thanks for letting me be in this hop.

Vicki
vwilson577 at yahoo.com

Debbie Bonczek said...

Thanks for sharing all those photos. It actually brought back some great memories of my own kitties of the past, especially the laundry basket photo. I had a cat that would bury herself in laundry, especially just out of the dryer warm laundry! And I love that your kitties have their own blog.
I hope your mom loves the scrapbook you are creating. It is beautiful. Love the "catnap" page. Must hop along now. TFS! - Debbie
dbonczek@comcast.net
http://pawstoscrap.blogspot.com/

OCCricut said...
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OCCricut said...

Love that you did an album for your mom! Your pics are adorable.

Wendy Turner on FB invited me to this hop!! It's been a lot of fun. Everyone is so talented!!

My dog, Maggie, is a Pit Bull and my husband's dog, Buddy, is an Australian Shepherd ... yes, we have lots of "fur balls" living here too!!

See you tomorrow!!

TFS!!

saetterman at aol dot com

Colleen said...

Great scrapbook for you Mom, I just know she will love it!!! I don't have any cats, but my daughter does and I just love them like grandkids!! Thanks for the great hop!

cburki1111@gmail.com

Leah said...

I am a follower at The Adventures of Cuddles and Kit Kat ...

Fav cat character is Garfield.

Leah
leah@leahscarddesigns.com
http://www.leahscarddesigns.com

mommahobbit said...

Wow I want to do a book! That is so cool! Love your buddies~

lindaplus3 said...

I just love the book... ty for the ideas and pictures,,,, I have 3 cats and want to make ascrapbook of my animals from today and the past :) lindaplusthree at yahoo dot com

lindaplus3 said...

I am a follower and added your button to my blog :) lindaplusthree at yahoo dot com

Kim H said...

Love the album, great kitty pics. I didnt know there was a special day for kitties, until I saw your hop, so thank you for sharing, and a chance to win some blog candy. Im a follower of Craftin' and a new follower of Cuddles & KitKat.

lindaplus3 said...

I am also a follower of The Adventures of Cuddles and Kit Kat :) lindaplusthree at yahoo dot com

Maria said...

I am a follower at The Adventures of Cuddles and Kit Kat ...

And I love Garfield,

marial302003@yahoo.com

Pink Polka Dot Scrapping said...

I am a new follower, and I went to your kids page..What a cute book for your mom. Isn't is amazing how cats do have there own personality. When you were talking about your gods sons cat she likes tuna and orange sherbert, Thats my kind of cat lol..Have a great day!

Janet said...

What a great story ah=nd awesome memories Love all the CAT pics they are awesome, Your scrapebook is wonderful as well. Yhanks for hosting this hop
Big Blog Hugs Janet

Unknown said...

AWW how sweet! I love how you shared photos of all of your sweet babies. Great layouts too.

Kennypcollums@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

Ive never owned a cat but I dohave the sweetest dog Rico. He is a maltese and my baby :)

The Crafty Dream said...

Sweet cats, i can't have them because allergies but they are so cute!! Thanks for sharing!

I am your new follower, could u please stop by my blog www.thcraftydream.blospot.com, follow me and leave a comment in my blog hop today and tomorrow for Creative Kuts!!

Thank you
Gabriela

Mary Durbin said...

Loved your cat blog. Growing up I always had a grey tiger kitty. I have not had one now for several years. I had rescued an older kitty, and loved her so much and hse died a couple years ago and I have never replaced her. I think after seeing your blog and pics I am ready to get me a new kitty. Going to go searching this weekend for jsut the right fit!! THANK YOU!!

smyiow said...

I love all the cute pictures of your cats! That is one thing I love about cats, they have so much personality! Great layouts. Can't wait for the rest of this hop!

my-o-scrappin.blogspot.com
smmyiow@gmail.com

Linda Therrien said...

Your mom is going to cherish the scrapbook!! Great job and what a thoughtful gift. Sometimes we scrap just our children etc. and forget our animals that have a special place in our hearts.

Linda
www.lindascreativity.blogspot.com
therrien_linda@yahoo.com

Mary Durbin said...

Well I made the trip all the way around!! I loved it!! I have never participated in one of these so this was a blast for me, thank you!! looking forward to coming back tomorrow.

Mary Durbin said...

Well I made the trip all the way around!! I loved it!! I have never participated in one of these so this was a blast for me, thank you!! looking forward to coming back tomorrow.

joydee1963 said...

Great photos.I am a follower.I have two dogs that I adopted.Also I had two wonderful stray cats.joydee1963 at yahoo dot com

Yvette said...

All of your pictures are so cute! I was always able to take great pictures of my kitty and all of the crazy places she got into. All of your layouts are so lovely and cute. Thanks for hosting this blog hop.

Dee Burns said...

Barbara, your babies are just Precious. I am so thankful to have found you and this Blog Hop through Julie with "A Little Bit of Bling".
I think your work is incredible and purr-fect for the memories. Most of all I was shocked when I saw your sweet Kitty Cuddles...she's the spitting image of my Lili-Kat. I can't wait to put pics on my blog for you to come visit and see my fur Babies...all eight of them. I have been wanting to showcase them more and now have a full blown excuse.
Thanks so much.
Dee B

I will put your Blinkie on my Blog and become a follower.

joydee1963 said...

Sorry forgot to tell you my pets names dogs Steve,Speckles,Katie.Cats I had were Kitty,Lucky,Boo Boo,Frisky. joydee1963 at yahoo dot com

K Clark said...

love all your fur baby pics... so cute and the swap stuff is amazing!

Haidee said...

Great LOs and ALL the great pics!!!! TFS & letting is us show our fur babies.

Wendy (aka Roo) said...

Your little fur-balls are so cute!
Thanks for having me on this hop!
Puppy Hugs,
Wendy