Caturday Art
Those of you who follow Kitties Blue know that Astrid is our timid kitty. Most of that is derived from her fear of Misty (The Bully) May. To stay safe she has become a cave dweller. She hides herself away (unless she’s on my lap) in the shark bed, a cat tree cubby, the SleepyPod or any of the many enclosed cubbies, beds or boxes strategically placed throughout the house.
Thanks to her thoughtful husband Sampy (Kitty Cat Chronicles), she now has another place to tuck herself away—a Jackson Galaxy Comfy Cocoon. Sampy sent her one for Christmas along with an ornament with his very own paw print.
She loves snuggling into her cocoon. It is very small, and I am fairly certain none of the others would fit in it. Luckily for her, they haven’t tried.
I have gotten several photos of her, including this one with her eyes almost completely closed.
I used a similar photo of her with her eyes open to create our entry into this week’s Caturday Art blog hop hosted by Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty. To generate our art, I started with a custom filter from Dreamscope, which I then manipulated using Ribbit, with a final edit in Picasa. It is not one of my most favorite creations, but I do find it interesting.
If you would like to see the other art entries and/or add one of your own to the blog hop, click on Athena’s badge.
Astrid was not the only one to receive a gift. Sampy’s mom, Emily, who I think of as a daughter, sent me this gorgeous cat statue.
Astrid and I send Sampy and Emily thanks, love, kisses and hugs. We both think our gifts are purrfect!
Sunday Selfies Reminder
The first week of January is almost behind us, and tomorrow will mark week #126 of our selfies blog hop. We’ll be having another guest host tomorrow. Kitties Blue will have their paws crossed that oodles of you will decide to come by to see who it is and to join the hop. If you are new to our blog or the hop, all anipals are welcome regardless of species. The best part of the hop, besides having the opportunity to make new friends, is that as soon as you snap and post your selfie you have the entire day to enjoy a nice Easy Sunday. And with the snow and cold temps, we’re fairly certain that’s what we and most of our friends will be doing.
So until tomorrow…toodles.
Awwww — Sampy loves to see that Astrid is enjoying her cocoon hideaway. She looks absolutely adorable in there. Glad that everyone is enjoying their gifts. Love the Astrid Caturday Art too – you always come up with the neatest effects. Anyway, love you guys, and Sampy sends 293487520934875093 kisses to Astrid!
Oh, there is always one who is more sensitive, isn’t there? Here it is Grizelda. From birth, she has been sensitive and a loner. She is a big girl, so could take care of herself, but she chooses to let her sister have the spotlight. Chloe Jo is the squeaky wheel. As long as peace reigns, I am happy for them to figure it out. Astrid is beautiful. I love her cocoon. I think I need one. HUGS.
Great place to hide, Astrid!
Purrs xx
Athena and Marie
Astrid, we love your hidey cocoon. IT’s like it was made just for you!
LOVE your artwork this week, Mom Janet. 🙂
How thoughtful of Sampy! That’s a nice hidey hole. Like the abstract art too.
My Catness that looks nice and comfy.
Purrs
Statue is amazing! Astrid looks furry cozy… Mom says your art today would make a furry pretty quilt pattern… Purrz from Katie Kitty Too.
That cocoon is purrrrfect for hiding out in. We’re glad Astrid likes it. How thoughtful of Sampson and his mom.
Your artwork is very nice, Astrid, we especially like the colors and the prezzies are outstanding! We haven’t seen that one before. Pawkisses for a Happy Caturday 🙂 <3
That cocoon looks so cozy! Our cat Conrad used to be a hider; but as he got older he spent more and more time out and about. By the time he was elderly, he was constantly under foot!
Love the art too, and the beautiful statue you got!
The cat statue is so cute ! Those are cute and thoughtful gifts ! Purrs
OH Astrid that is just the most precious gift!
AND another masterpiece to add to your collection of CaturdayArt.
That looks like a super cozy spot for Astrid! We like the artwork…the colors are fabulous.
The Florida Furkids with tons and tons of smoochies and loads of love to Mau from Allie
I am glad Astrid has a nice spot to hide in Beautiful art too and the statue from Emily is beautiful too. XO
I love your gifts and the cat sculpture is sure spot on. We are in that pose a LOT!
What a cute snuggle cave! I’ve got a few myself that I think would like one of those! Your art came out great! Love the colors!
Your art work is way cool. Love the effect, and love her kitty cave.
You sure do look snuggly cute in there!
I’m so glad Astrid has a nice place to hide and keep warm!!
We love your new cave, Astrid, and also of course the lovely art of you enjoying it! It’s such a lovely and vibrant piece, purrfect for showing just how much you love the cave. And, that kitty statue is just so cute! I love how the kitty is scratching. We’ll see you tomorrow!
Our cat Prinsess was like that but she was not timid, she just hated all the other cats. She would spend her time alone under my wife’s makeup table in our bedroom.
Now that looks like a perfect snug, cozy, WARM spot for Astrid to hunker down in. What a thoughtful gift…..and we LOVE the kitty statue – it’s beautiful. Sampson and his Mom have GREAT taste!!!
See you for the Hop tomorrow…….
Love, Angel Sammy
What a lovely and thoughtful gift! It is perfect for Astrid. Nice art today too!
the Jackson Galaxy Comfy Cocoon looks really comfy. THat is amazing art work!