Wonderful Artsy Decoupage Box

My student Mari made this fabulous decoupaged box for me (she brings her craft supplies and tools in boxes she decoupages, and I have always told her how much I admired them.) The box she gave me is such a visual treat (especially if you love cats). These photos show different sides, and notice how she added depth and interest by having the cat cutout in the front of the opening. She has a lot of style and imagination, and we all look forward to her creative offerings. The cat with the orange background really resembles my own bengal cat, Kiki, the unofficial mascot, bead-chaser and wire nut here in the studio.

Bengal Cats are Crazy

Kiki, the bengal cat we were given in November last year, is a constant source of amusement and annoyance. Last night we were awakened at about 2 a.m. to find she had crawled into the air conditioning vent through the garage, and was thumping around in the ceiling. There's probably no corners she hasn't explored!