Monday, June 24, 2013

Fun Cat Toys to Play with your Cats

I have found that cats change over time and so does their preference of toys. But I will share with some of the toys that they have found the most exciting.

The first one is the turbo ball. Sometimes they both played with it at the same time. That was really cool. It usually began with me playing with one of the cats and then the other cat took an interest to see what was going on. This one worked best when they still had kitten energy in them.


They also like the top of this one; it offers some scratching time fun too.



One of their longest lasting toys as popularity goes is the Cat Dancer Charmer. There is soft fleece like fabric on the end of a wand. Both cats enjoy going after the colorful strip of fabric whenever a human is holding the other end, and dangling it around.


One of our cats also enjoys dragging the Cat Charmer around. She'll take it up the stairs, down the stairs, into a room where I'm sitting, etc. Then she meows loudly to let us know that she brought us a gift.

This cat toy is very simple and does not require any special purchase. Find a lid from a soda or water bottle and toss it on the floor. Our cats have loved batting these little lids around. When they bat them just right, they can also pick them up by the edge and carry one around.

The other money saving toy is a brown paper bag. Open one up, preferably one that the cat can fit in to, and lay it on the floor. Then just wait for the magic to happen.

Does your cat have a favorite toy that I didn't mention? Feel free to share with us in the comments.

Cheryl Paton
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Friday, June 21, 2013

Outline Drawings of Cats that Can be Colored In

Here you will find products with pre-printed outline drawings of cats on them. Kids can paint and or color them in. These activities are both creative and fun, and the kids can have something functional to show for their effort.

These are tie up aprons for kids. The aprons can also be ordered on other colors and in adult sizes too.

If you want something that is relatively mess free, you can choose fabric paint markers. You won't have to worry about paint and or water spills. However, there is one important tip: If you need to shake the markers to get the paint mixed or flowing, be sure to put the cap back on so that the tip will stay intact. Otherwise the tip may go flying across the room when someone is shaking the marker.

A canvas bag can be used to hold books, projects, overnight clothes, etc. This one features a cute drawing design of kaleidoscope cats with hearts in the center. The text says Trick or Treat, but can easily be customized with the child's name or other message.

This outline design features three cats standing side by side. The kids can make all three look the same or make each one different.


These shirts also feature an important message: Keep Calm and Pet Cats. This drawing was inspired by my own two cats enjoying each others company.


For a simpler option, we have cat and dog outlines on notepads. You can choose from the 5.5 by 6 inch size or the 8.5 by 11 size. These can be colored in with regular markers, colored pencils, and or crayons.


For your more industrious artists, we have the kaleidoscope cats printed on wrapped canvas. I recommend acrylic paint for these.


May you have some fun activity time with your kids. If you have an outline drawing request, feel ask me in a comment.

Cheryl Paton
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Thursday, June 20, 2013

Cute Tuxedo Cat Gifts

Here you will find cute tuxedo cat gift ideas for cat lovers.

I am the proud and happy owner of my adorable tuxedo cat, Muffin.

My cat Muffin likes being happy and contented. She seems to be the purr-fect choice on these Happy Birthday paper plates. I painted her using the pointillism technique, which means, I painted her image by using numerous dots.


Here, I took a photo of her laying on a blanket. I used individual line brushstrokes for this portrait. This image is printed twice on the cover of these greeting cards. The front of the card is to be cut down the middle on the line, and can then be used as bookmarks. So it is a gift within a card.


This same bookmark design can also be purchased on mini business cards.


These tuxedo cat shirts can be a fun solution when you're short on tuxes!


If you are looking for a gray accent pillow, Muffin has got it covered.


If you are looking for some fun activities, Muffin's photo of her enjoying her Christmas present, is a fun puzzle choice.


Muffin says, "That's all for now. Gotta go and saw some zzzz's. Purr."

Cheryl Paton

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Cute Ceramic Pet Bowls for Cats

I've used a variety of pet bowls for our cats over the years, and have come to like the ceramic ones the best. They don't pick up the odors, they're easy to clean, and they continue to look nice.

They're also a great size, and can be used for either food or water.

These cat bowls feature my painting of four cats in shades of black to gray stretched out in an acrobat pose. Does your cat like this pose too? These can be personalized with your fur buddy's name.


Are you a cat lover from way back? This kaleidoscope design features a drawing of four cats, all connected by hearts in the middle of the design.

Does your cat show you the best ways to exercise. I think mine were showing me the best way to use a trampoline!

Browse more pet bowls by CherylsArt here, and remember to have a purr-fect day.

Cheryl Paton
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Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Cute Tuxedo Cat and Colorful Butterflies Canvas Tote Bags

Here you will find custom tote bags with cute cats and butterflies on them.

We have a tuxedo cat ourselves, and she is so sweet. So I was in awe with this cute tuxie with all the colorful butterflies. I love butterflies too; they make a purr-fect pair.

I love all of the vibrant colors on these:

I was so inspired by this combination that I decided to include a painting of our cat Muffin with a pair of butterflies that I had painted.

I love the closeup of Muffin's face.

You can choose either or both of these adorable designs of Freckles and/or Muffin, on the bag style of your choice. There are different sizes and colors to choose from. Clicking on either design will will take you to Zazzle which will also bring up the various bag styles.

Canvas bags come in so handy, whether going shopping, holding a yarn or sewing project, or to carry your favorite books. I usually use them for crocheting and crafting projects, and sometimes I use them to carry books and music in when going on vacation. They can make a purr-fect gift for yourself and or for any other cat lover.

What kinds of things do you use canvas bags for?

Thanks so much for stopping by. Please feel free to share.

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Cheryl Paton

Monday, June 17, 2013

Do your cats like to chew? Chew toys for Cats.

When I was a kid, we often got chew toys for our dogs to enjoy, but had never given any thought about getting chew toys for our cats.

Then when our cat Sunny came in to our life, lo and behold, she likes to chew. I would hold a dog's little knobby bone out to her, and she would chew on it.


The next time I went to the pet store, I did find chew toys that were made for cats.

These chew toys are soft and are covered in a mesh, they also have shoe lace like strings that come out from them. Both cats love chewing on these; but who knows where all they take them? So I've actually tied a couple of the chew toys up so at least some of them can easily be found.

They always seem more enticing while the catnip scent is still fresh. I did throw a couple in the laundry and washed them, they came out looking nice, however, they will take a sprinkling of catnip to get the cats interested in them again. That does work out pretty well, but not as well as when they are fresh from the store.

These chew toys for cats are soft, and have a textured layer to help clean their teeth. Our cats will enjoy some chew time and then carry them off to find again later.



This one looks like a perfect choice for our cat Sunny. It's got places that I can easily hold while she chews on the hard knobby places.



Hope you have found this helpful. Please share if you know of someone else who could benefit from this info. Thank you.

Cheryl Paton
is a cat lover.

Sunday, June 16, 2013

Kaleidoscope Cat Canvas Bags

Here you will find an outline drawing of cats in a kaleidoscope style, printed on canvas tote bags. The bags can be enjoyed as they are, or you can have some artistic fun and color them in.

I had seen many mandala type designs and thought that one with a cat pattern would be super cool. For the center where the four cat drawings meet, I made four little hearts.


The design can be colored in with fabric paint markers. Be sure to place a flat sheet of cardboard between the fabric layers to help prevent any bleed through.

Hope you like it.

By the way, from one cat lover to another, welcome to my new blog on Gifts for the Love of Cats.

Cheryl Paton

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