My Ugly Kitty

It’s Hard to Tell

Renee — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:44:15 +0000

I would say Quasi’s confused by all the snow we’ve had…

but it’s kind of hard to tell…

She always looks like that.

Snowpocalypse!

Renee — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:47:35 +0000

While Quasi’s probably hasn’t even noticed that it’s snowing

I personally can’t wait!

Look Out Below!

Renee — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 03:35:33 +0000

Quasi got an honorable mention in Martha Stewart’s Adoption Stories Pet Photo Contest!

Craft Hope for Haiti

Renee — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:42:36 +0000

Some wonderful people have put together a little Etsy shop called Craft Hope.

All proceeds of the Craft Hope Etsy shop benefit Doctors Without Borders in Haiti and all items in the shop have been generously donated by the crafting community.

Since the shop opened on January 14th, they’ve sold over….wait for it…$10,000!!! Isn’t that just amazing?!

I was able to donate this security envelope necklace from UglyKittyReDeux:

and by the time I received the email say that it had been listed, it had already sold!

So THANK YOU! to whoever purchased it. With over 800 sales in just a few days, there is a bit of a backlog, so I don’t know who purchased it yet, but I will ship it as soon as possible. I’ve never had anything sell so quickly and I’m thrilled that it was for such a good cause.

They’re accepting donations through tomorrow evening and will keep the shop open until everything sells. So if you want to make a donation, please do so!

Also, check out the shops for those that put CraftHope together.

Chris of Pink Picket Fence

Beki of Artsy-Crafty Babe

Courtney of The WoodLandSchool

Marjorie of Auburn Doll House

Sarah of Green Clogs

Molly of A Foothill Home Companion

and Jade of chikaustin

Thanks for all your hard work!

Quasi Enjoys a 3-Day Weekend

Renee — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:03:50 +0000

That is all.

Enjoy!

Etsy Front Page (aka I Must be Dreaming!)

Renee — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:35:07 +0000

UglyKittyReDeux was featured on Etsy’s front page three times last week. Three seperate times. Three separate items. I didn’t even know that was possible!

and III, From the Craftcult.com archives

I’m going to celebrate since this will never happen again!

Jenn and Matt – Wedding Chic

Renee — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 02:45:19 +0000

A while back I made a set of wedding invitations for an adorable couple named Jenn and Matt.

They were one of the few couples that I actually had the chance to meet – so many of my clients aren’t local. We went to lunch where they bounced off each other, firing questions left and right. But they weren’t the usual: “what colors do you have;” “can you print this on a square;” “does this come in metallic;” “will this cost extra?” type questions. They seemed more interested in getting to know me more than anything else. It felt like lunch with old friends.

They shared cute stories of how they met (at another wedding), how they chose their reception location (they both spent a good portion of their childhood in Charlottesville, Va), and some of the wonderful ideas they had for their wedding (collecting Wedgwood china for the dessert plates…that guests took home as favors).

And, if that wasn’t enough, Jenn was friends with Christian Siriano…winner of Project Runway Season 4…wait for it……..who was going to make her dress!!

Did I mention that Project Runway is my favorite show? Oh and that I think, even before I was trying to suck up to Jenn , that Siriano was the best designer the show has ever had? Did I also mention that I will eat nothing by celery for the next 6 months if it means that I can get down to a small enough size to borrow that dress?

Oh, I did? Ok.

*back to my Reeses Cups then*

Anyway, I’ve been wanting to post about this wedding since the invitations went out, but StyleMePretty did a much better job then I ever could. So here’s a sneak peak, but you’ll have to go to the site to see the full story.

Photos by Jen Curtis Photography

In Part I, Part II, and Part III

Give the people what they want!

Renee — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 22:31:06 +0000

More Quasi in 2010!

Happy Mew Year!

Grand Opening – UglyKittyReDeux!!

Renee — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:31:28 +0000

I’m so excited to announce my official opening of UglyKittyReDeux!

Etsy: Your place to buy & sell all things handmade
UglyKittyReDeux.etsy.com

Since I’ve got the attention span of a gnat I’m so creative and make so many different things. I’ve decided to move all my recycled crafts to a new shop to help showcase them on their own.

To celebrate, I’m offering free shipping on all orders from now to December 1! No codes or coupons necessary – all shipping charges have already been removed!

And check back often, I’m still working to get the shop filled, so look for lots of new products in the upcoming week!

This Weekend!

Renee — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:52:10 +0000

The DC Craft Mafia’s first annual Holiday Heist is a fun and funky craft show to kick-start your holiday shopping!

Saturday, November 21, 2009 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The Soundry
www.soundry.net
316 Dominion Rd
Vienna, VA 22180

Find lots of great gifts for everyone on your list:
*Handcrafted Jewelry
*Vegan Bath & Body products
*Original Art & Paintings
*Warm, Knitted & Crocheted Hats, Scarves & Accessories
*Greeting Cards & Paper Crafts
…and lots more crafty goodness!

We’ll have door prizes & goodie bags, free craft workshops, and a live pet adoption from 3-6pm!

And for you conscientious shoppers, not only will you be supporting local indie businesses, but you’ll be happy to know that we will be raffling off prizes to raise money for the Washington Humane Society.

For more info: http://craftmafiadc.com/events.html
See the vendors: http://craftmafiadc.com/vendor_gallery.html