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cats, Christmas, giveaway, green living, illustration, recycling
Did you have a favorite stuffed animal when you were a child? I did. Actually, I still do. Mine was a tall, slim stuffed cat who now sits on the corner of my drawing table. He’s nearly 50 and all his fur was rubbed off long ago. He has one serene green glass eye left, and he leans to one side. But he’s been a faithful friend since I was four years old — and came out of retirement to befriend my daughters when they were small — so that makes him absolutely beautiful to me.
Just in time for Christmas, I’m giving away a wonderful stuffed kitty by Sweet Paisley Studio. Handmade with cleverly upcycled fabrics and block-printed features, this cutie will delight the cat lover on your holiday gift list. (I particularly like those long, stripey legs.)
Leave a comment below to be entered in the drawing — be sure your comment links back to your blog or email so that I can notify you if you win. Selection will be made this Saturday, Dec. 17 by www.random.org. Good luck!
I would LOVE to give this kitty a home. I’d also love to see a photo of your loved old kitty. Looks like you have some delicious collards. Reminds me of my Mamaw. She would call to tell me she had a pot of collards on the stove, with the cornbread baking!
Hi Val! I must tell you, YOU are so generous! Of course I try to visit you often, but I truly enjoyed thinking of you the other day as I brought out the angel drawing I won last year!
I love the little kitty you are giving away this year! I could keep it – as I love The Duel by Eugene Field. OR I could share it with a granddaughter . . . who would also love it. :-)
This is, of course, contingent upon if I should win! Best Wishes to you this Season. YOU are a “Winner!” :-) http:yardisgreen.blogspot.com
Mine was a stuffed racoon, also received at age 4. He was a get well gift after I fell from a car and broke my collarbone. The car was one of those horrible studebakers that had back doors that opened against the wind. I kept “Rackie” forever – think I still have him in a box somewhere – ears gone, fur gone, hind legs in tatters…..his felt was made of wool, so the bugs made a few meals of it.
I just love your kitty! I have a one earred rabbit that soothes my soul when I need it!
When I was a child I had a gingham pink and white cat and a blue and white gingham dog. They were Mommy Pillow and Daddy Pillow. They had too many washings and began to loose body parts and one day my parents told me that they went to “Never, Never Land”. I never saw them again. I now have 11 cats and 1 dog. There are always one, two, three or more to cuddle with and wreak havoc on my drawing table. I wouldn’t have it any other way! I wonder if any of the gingham fabric got upcycled into a new mommy or daddy pillow…….
Hi, Val…….enjoy looking at your website…..you are so talented!
BTW…..saturday is my birthday…….would love the garden kitty to come live with me!
Merry Christmas……………Della
Merry Christmas Val.
I wish I could remember a stuffed companion as a child; I may have had one briefly. I have made certain that all of my children and grandchildren have has a little friend, though.
Thank you for being so generous with a gift of your talent. I would love to win it.
I love the face on this cat – it’s just perfect!
Oh goodness, this is adorable!
I’ve never had a kitty, but I did have yellow Bunny who shared many years of love, laughter and tears – always there for me and never asking for anything except LOVE!
Thank you, everyone, for such heartwarming comments! I loved reading them. The winner of the Garden Kitty is Mindy Lighthipe, selected by random.org. Merry Christmas!
I forgot to let everyone know that my Garden Kitty has a wonderful home here in Gainesville Florida.She has a wonderful place on honor and I love her. Thanks Val, she is very special.