🐾 Meet the Maker: Cat-Themed Gifts Handmade with Love by a Fellow Cat Mum
✨ Meet The Kitty Cat Family ✨
🌈 Kira
Our beautiful white and tortoiseshell queen. I always said she looked like someone had splodged paint across her back with a brush – a true one-of-a-kind. She was the eldest of our feline family and proudly ruled the house.
Kira sadly passed away at 19 years old, but she’ll always hold a special place in our hearts. She loved nothing more than a cosy cuddle, a warm lap, and basking in the sunshine. One summer, she even managed to burn her little ears – after that, I made sure to dab on a bit of sun cream to keep her safe! ☀️💛
🌈 Jenson
My big, cuddly boy with the loudest voice and the biggest heart. With his dark fur and ¼ Maine Coon heritage, he was noticeably larger than our other cats – and he definitely carried himself like a king!
Jenson was the fearless protector of our garden and a keen hunter. He loved his belly rubs and had so much to say – honestly, he never stopped talking! I’m convinced he knew exactly how loud he was too... he’d keep meowing until he got the attention he wanted (which was often!). 😄💬💕
🌈 Tony
My cheeky ginger and white boy with a serious love for food! He was a very talented little thief – no matter how well we hid the snacks, Tony would always find a way to sniff them out. His favourite? Popcorn – he absolutely couldn’t resist it! 🍿
He was also the master of getting stuck in things... from shopping bags to cardboard sleeves that yoghurts come in, if there was a way to wedge himself somewhere, Tony would find it. 🙈💛 He kept us laughing every single day.
💜 Bruce
Our handsome tuxedo cat and Tony’s brother. Bruce is now 10 years old, but he still gets the mad zoomies around the house like a kitten! 🏃⬛💨
He’s a bit of a scaredy-cat – he jumps at the tiniest noise or shadow, bless him. But when he’s not being dramatic, he loves to play chase with his toys (and especially with boxes – but what cat doesn’t love a good box, right?). 📦😻
💜 Dave
Our proud little hunter, always bringing us “gifts” from the garden! 🎁🐭
He definitely has his favourite humans – my husband and daughter are his people. Me? He’ll only come to me if I’m the last human standing in the house! 😂 Classic Dave – affectionate on his terms, and that’s exactly how he likes it.
💜 Simba
Our adopted boy with a big personality! I saw he needed a new home and just fell in love. 💕
But don’t be fooled by the sight of his fluffy belly – that’s strictly off-limits! 😅 He does love a good head rub, though... as long as he’s in the mood. If he’s not feeling it, he’ll let you know – either with a look or, occasionally, his teeth! (Though to be fair, he’s mellowed a lot in the two years we’ve had him.)
Simba loves company, enjoys his food, and takes his job of keeping the garden free of unfamiliar cats very seriously. He’s got a big heart – and a bit of a spicy streak!
🌈 Meatloaf
My beloved ginger boy from my teenage years. I met him while volunteering at the RSPCA, where he was waiting for a new home. I fell in love instantly and managed to convince my foster carer to let him come home with us. 💛
Meatloaf was a big lad with a bold personality – and yes, he was a bit of a biter! But with time and trust, I became the only one he’d let tickle his tummy. That felt like such a win. 😄
Sadly, I only have one photo of him, tucked away in the attic somewhere… which is why his illustration now helps keep his memory alive. 💜
💜 Nala
My friend’s gorgeous 15-year-old girl, full of love… and (according to her mum!) just a tiny bit lacking in the brains department! 😅 She’s incredibly pretty and affectionate, but logic isn’t exactly her strong suit. Her favourite trick? Staring at an open door… then meowing at a closed one instead! 🚪🐾
In her younger days, Nala was very territorial – feisty and always ready to stand her ground with the neighbourhood cats. These days, she’s much more mellow and prefers a cosy snooze on the day bed in my craft room, where she keeps a gentle eye on all the creativity. 😻🧵💤