One could not ask for better weather last Saturday at the Bust Magazine Craftacular! The crowds were thick, the dogs were plentiful and the view of the long lines outide the Mamu Thai Noodle Truck kept us entertained (and thanks for the complimentary Thai Iced Tea, it was delicious!) A customer asked, after a first … Read More
Author: Karen
Crafty goodness under the bridge
DUMBO, for those of you not familiar with the acronyms of New York City neighborhoods, stands for Down Under The Manhattan Bridge Overpass. And that is exactly where this year’s Bust Magazine Spring Craftacular is happening…some of it literally under the bridge archway. And I may not be a big believer in 10-day weather forecasts, … Read More
Life with monkeys
A few observations about our intern, Moo. She can be a little shy, and has a very sweet disposition. She loves to play and has never hissed or clawed at anybody. Ever. She likes to talk to you when you talk to her, but is otherwise very quiet. And lately, she appreciates ANYTHING she perceives … Read More
Cats, robots and naked ladies: There’s a shop for that!
It’s no secret that when I am not sewing legs for cats to chew on or dolls for folks to cuddle with, I am probably on the computer, tinkering. Something I inherited from my father, no doubt, who is an avid tinkerer. Lots of times, unbridled tinkering on the computer can create panic, head scratching, … Read More
Nimbus and his leg
Nimbus is a satisfied customer. He keeps his leg close. Very close. This beautiful photo was sent by Lauren, who gets extra props for having a cat who’s name can mean so many things. It could be… a cloud an encryption algorithm a halo a Danish motorcycle from the early 1920’s to the 1960’s a … Read More
V-Day Market in Greenpoint, Brooklyn
I have posted about “stuff buying season” before, the time of craziness usually around the holidays or at the height of summer when lots of craft fairs, art fairs, appearances in galleries, online sales and so forth all happen at once. But it can only happen if there is a “stuff making season” beforehand. Luckily, … Read More
New meat on the menu!
The story goes: One day while making dolls, a leg went missing. The trail led to a small grey kitty, walking around with the leg in her mouth, like a mountain lion who just overtook a jogger. The idea of the Severed Leg Catnip Toy™ was born. But what if your cat is more like … Read More
Get over to PDX ASAP for some LWT!
Great news! Life with Tigers goodies are now for sale at The Herbivore Clothing Company in the great state of Oregon! Cruelty free is the place to be at this Portland shop, where you pick up some Animal Pun Greeting Cards along with your “Wings are for flying, not frying” hoodie.
Sneak peak: new severed leg on the way!
We’ve been making up some good stuff here at the studio this past week. New cards, new dolls, and now, (trumpets please), a new Severed Leg Catnip Toy design! It will premier this week in our Etsy shop, but here is a sneak peak at Intern Moo durability testing the prototype. “What is it” you … Read More
Lovers, not fighters and other pet awesomeness
Mark Twain said to keep a tidy soul but you can start by keeping a tidy bowl! That is the message on one of the brand-spankin-new Pet Care Public Service Announcement art prints that were unveiled yesterday. These were illustrated and designed by Jed over at our sibling shop Ink & Sword. Other posters include … Read More