Celebrate your pet with Personalized Pet Jars from CreativeCritters

 
Although I've been creating custom pet sculptures for years now it took a suggestion from my boyfriend to make me think beyond just a figurine and make the leap to personalized pet jars.  Above is a picture of my own Ginko kitty with the pet jar I made featuring him.  He was very helpful and more than willing to pose for me during the sculpting process ;)
I can sculpt any type of animal you have (cat, dog, bird, skunk, ferret, fish, etc.) once you send me several good pictures of your pet.  The animal is sculpted by hand from Premo polymer clay without the use of any molds and each is a unique, one of a kind creation.  I pay close attention to all the little details that make your pet special.
 
I carefully texture the fur and after the animal is cured I paint the details of their coat with acrylic paint.  I attach the sculpture very securely to a metal mason jar lid and further personalize the glass jar by covering it with polymer clay and adding a plaque with your pet's name stamped into it.
 
I can also stamp paw prints and other decorations into the clay.  For Ginko's jar I used a cavorting cat stamp framed by swirls and stars since that just matched his personality.
 
I used a half pint mason jar with a wide mouth lid for this pet jar, but I can use any size mason jar you like.  This cat sculpture measures four inches tall and the overall height of the entire piece is 6 1/4" tall.  These jars make great storage for pet treats, office or art supplies, or snacks.  The jars can be hand washed and are food safe.  These can also be used as memorial urns for pets that have passed on.  You can use them to keep your pet's ashes, a tuft of fur, their tags or collar, or anything else you want to remember them by.
Our pets are special, and if you're like me you consider them part of your family.  I think this is a wonderful way to celebrate those special animals in your life.  And what cat or dog doesn't want a treat jar that's completely personalized? ;)
You can click on any of the pictures above to be directed to the custom order listing in my shop.  If you have any questions you can contact me at macreativecritters@gmail.com. 
I truly am passionate about pets, and I understand the connection people have with their cats, dogs, ferrets, and other furry friends.  These jars would make a unique and special gift as well. :-)

~Michelle of CreativeCritters

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Introducing custom pet sculptures from CreativeCritters

I'm now offering custom cat and dog sculptures made to resemble your pet at CreativeCritters.  You can also find smaller versions of these sculptures on Fiverr.  The custom made cats and dogs I'm offering on ArtFire are about 3 inches tall.  Each pet is individually sculpted by hand in Premo polymer clay without the use of molds, making them one of a kind creations.  I ask that customers send me several good clear pictures of their cat or dog, showing all sides and markings, along with a written description naming the breed (if known) and any distinctive characteristics or markings.  The better and more detailed the pictures and descriptions, the easier it is for me to re-create your pet in polymer clay.  For most animals I texture the fur before baking, then paint the markings and details in acrylic paint after the sculpture has cured.  I seal the sculpture with matte glaze to protect the paint.  Each sculpture takes about a week to complete and I'll email pictures of the finished sculpture before shipping it to you.  These sculptures also make wonderful gifts for friends and family, as well as being a great way to remember and honor pets who have passed on.  To view or purchase a custom cat sculpture just click on the picture below to be directed to the listing on ArtFire.
 
The listing also has pictures of several of the custom orders I've created for people in the past, so you can see examples of my work.
To purchase a custom dog sculpture or view examples of dogs I've sculpted for other customers just click on the picture below. 
 
If you're interested in having me sculpt any other type of animal for you, just contact me at artisticduo@sbcglobal.net.  I've been sculpting animals in polymer clay for many years now and I love working with customers to create sculptures they absolutely love.
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~Michelle of CreativeCritters

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My new kitten

Well I finally got a kitten!  I've been wanting to adopt a kitten for some time now.  Since Cedric passed away Calcifer has been very lonely, and the house just hasn't been the same without two cats running around.  So I went up to PetSmart last weekend where they had the local shelters offering cats and kittens for adoption.  Of course I saw lots of adorable kitties, but this little gray and white cutie really caught my eye.

 

We named him Ginko, after Ginko, the Mushi Master in the Japanese anime show, Mushi- Shi.  At first he was pretty shy and skittish, but this is a very loving, cat friendly household.  It didn't take Ginko long to realize that no one in this house was going to hurt him.  This new kitten was a Christmas/ birthday present for Calcifer, and he certainly seems to approve!  From the moment we brought the kitten home Calcifer has been keeping a watchful eye on him.  I think he likes being a big brother, and he's so gentle and careful when they play.

 

 

Of course being a kitten, he's curious about everything and has thoroughly investigated every room in the house, including my craft room.  I made sure to kitten proof the place, because I know they like to get into everything!  Calcifer is only two years old, so it hasn't been  too long since a kitten was roaming the house.  I still have to watch him when I'm sculpting to make sure he doesn't steal my tools!

 

 

I think Ginko's taking inventory here ;-)

Of course I have plenty of toys that the cats CAN play with.  Ginko has thrashed on all of them already- LOL!  The first thing he found, within an hour of being in the house, was Calcifer's catnip sack.  Ginko definitely likes catnip- he wrestled with that thing for about 20 minutes!  Luckily Calcifer doesn't seem to mind sharing his catnip toys, pipe cleaners, and various balls with his little brother. 

 

 

And the best gift for me?  Seeing the two of them like this.

 

It didn't take Ginko long at all to warm up to his big brother.  And how could anyone not love a creature as sweet as Calcifer?  Ginko has a very healthy appetite (look how big he is at only 3 1/2  months old!), loves to play (with both Calcifer and me), and purrs like a motorboat when I pet him.  And he does love getting petted!  He stretches out as long as he can so I'll be sure to get every spot- LOL.  He's still learning his boundaries (couches, chairs, and the bed are OK, dressers and tables aren't), but I can tell that he's smart, and it won't take him long to figure out where he's allowed and where he's not.  And Calcifer will help teach him as well.  That's another benefit to having two cats- the older one will help teach the younger one the rules (and what he can get away with).

And so I have two happy kitties once more, which of course makes me very happy as well.  You can be sure I'll be sharing more about both Calcifer and Ginko!  There will be pictures, blogs and videos filled with adorable felines- LOL!  Thank you for helping me welcome the newest member of my furry family! =)

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Remembering Cedric kitty

As some of you may know, my sweet 14 year old Cedric kitty was diagnosed with kidney disease a few months ago.  He did pretty well with subcutaneous fluids for a while, but eventually even that wasn't enough.  I knew that the time would come when I would have to make the very difficult decision to put him to sleep, but until this weekend he was still enjoying life and didn't seem to be in much pain.  Friday night things changed though.  I was in my craft room and I heard Cedric come upstairs.  I was just about ready to get up and give him a drink of water, like I usually did about that time, when he let loose with this meow that was filled with pain.  I'd never heard a meow like that from him before.  Calcifer and I both raced over to him and I gently gathered him up and stroked his head.  I looked deep into his eyes and asked "Is it time?" and he said yes.  He said he was tired, and in pain, and didn't want to fight any more.  And yes, I got all that from the look in his eyes.  I didn't want to act prematurely, so I told my husband that if he wasn't any better by Sunday I'd make an appointment with the vet for Monday.  Cedric steadily got worse as the weekend progressed.  He wouldn't (or couldn't) eat, drink, or use the litterbox, and he was having trouble walking.  But he didn't want to be alone.  Normally Cedric was a pretty independent cat and had no problem spending time by himself.  Now, though, he would struggle up the stairs trying to find me or my husband, rather than laying comfortably on the bed like normal.  So I ended up carrying him up and down the stairs and making him cozy little nests of blankets where ever we were at.  Poor Calicfer  knew there was something very wrong with his big brother.  Saturday night he curled up next to him on the bed and gave him a very gentle bath and warmed him up with his own body heat.  There was such a look of gratitude in Cedric's eyes, it made me cry.  He hadn't been able to bathe much on his own and he was normally a very clean cat.

 

Calcifer may be a rambunctious overgrown kitten, but he has a kindness and gentleness to him that touches my heart.  When Cedric was upstairs with us I asked Calcifer to sit with him while I did the dishes.  You can see him watching over his big brother here.  As long as someone was near him, Cedric was able to relax and get a little rest.

 

Sunday night, when I went to take a shower, both cats followed me into the bathroom.  That's not unusual for Calcifer, but Cedric never takes a shower with me.  This time he sat on the rug right next to the tub and didn't even mind the sound of the shower.  And Calcifer sat right next to him (until I was finished- then he wanted to jump in the tub and play in the water).  Cedric just kept getting weaker, and I promised him that I would ease his suffering on Monday.  He actually slept between my husband and I that night, something he hadn't done since he was a tiny kitten. I didn't sleep much- I kept gently petting him throughout the night, and checking to see of he was still breathing.  

The next day I took him to the vet, something he normally hated.  This time he didn't even have the strength to complain.  The vet and her assistant were very kind and compassionate and understanding.  I looked into Cedric's eyes as he slipped away, and I told him Ozzy and Ziggy and Frisky would be there to show him the way to the Rainbow Bridge, and there would be no more pain.  He went peacefully, almost gratefully.  It was hard to let go, but it would have been so much worse to allow him to suffer.  I made this little video about him the other day.

 

He had a good, happy life, full of love and fun friends.  I'm glad Calcifer had two years with Cedric.  I wish it could have been longer, but Cedric helped shaped who Calcifer is, and the kind of big brother he will be.  Cedric was one of those cats you just never have to yell at, because he never gets in trouble.  His good behavior rubbed off on Calcifer (at least to some extent).  Cedric was incredibly patient with Calcifer from the first moment they met, and they grew very close.  Calcifer's been looking for Cedric for the last few days.  Poor baby.  How do you explain old age, disease, and death to a cat?  I've been playing with him more to keep his mind occupied, and he's been even more cuddly than usual.  We'll be adopting another kitten pretty soon.  Calcifer really needs a friend, and it's just too quiet with only one cat around here.  We'll provide a safe, loving home to another little kitty in need, and I think that's a pretty good way to honor Cedric's memory.  He was a very special cat, and he'll never be forgotten.

-Michelle of CreativeCritters

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The Custom Dog Sculpture is Complete!

For those of you who have been following my latest work in progress, you know that I've been working on Rudy the Irish Wolfhound/ Collie mix sculpture for quite some time now.  At the end of my last post he was ready to be painted.  Rudy has a very unique coat and it took many layers of paint to achieve the right look.  After two months of work I'm happy to say that Rudy the dog sculpture is finally complete!  He sits 7" tall and I protected the painted surface with matte glaze.
  

It wasn't easy getting the different colors to blend smoothly, but by using a combination of washes and dry brushing I achieved the right effect. The white blends into the tan, and the tan into the black gradually, with grayish white hairs showing through the black and tan fur.  The painting alone took several days.  I wanted to recreate Rudy the dog as close to the real thing as possible.  Since this will be part of a memorial display it has very special meaning.
 
Rudy was a much loved member of the family with a great deal of personality and I tried very hard to capture that in polymer clay.  He's been very carefully packed up and will head off to his new home tomorrow.
After spending so much time on this piece, I'm not exactly sure what I'll make next.  It will almost seem strange not to be working on Rudy.  I hope the customer will be as happy with the real thing as he was with pictures.  Thanks for following this creative journey through to the end with me!
-Michelle of CreativeCritters

Work in Progress- Rudy the Dog Gets His Fur

This custom dog sculpture has been a bit complicated and is taking more time than I anticipated, but after some changes I'm happy with the progress up to this point.  And even more importantly, the customer is happy with progress.  When I last posted, this Irish Wolfhound/ Collie mix only needed some refinement to his basic body shape and the layers of clay that would become his fur.

 

Before adding a new layer of clay I covered the sculpture in a thin layer of Tacky Glue and let it dry.  This helps the fresh clay adhere much better.  This is the sculpture after it's been completely covered.  I've started to texture the belly and back paws.  When adding fur texture to animal sculptures I usually start with those hard to reach places first.  This allows me to hold the piece without distorting anything.  Generally I'll texture the back last, because I can usually do this without touching any other part of the sculpture.

 

Next I start adding fur texture to the front legs and chest.  I added more clay as needed to fill out the chest and shoulders.  I used various sized knitting needles and Christi Friesen's Gotta Have It tool to create all the texture on this piece.  Rudy had many different textures to his fur, so I had to change tools and strokes for the different parts of his body.

 

It took about a week to completely texture the entire piece.  I ended up cutting off the original tail and creating a new one as well.  The more I looked at it and compared it to the pictures, the more i realized it was going to be too thick as it was. The ears were added after I had textured the head, and I tried several different pairs of ears before I was satisfied.  Rudy's ears are very important to his expression, so I had to be sure I got them just right.   Once the head and ears had been textured I was able to move on to the back and hips.  Here you can see me texturing the back of the dog, nearing the end of this stage of the sculpture.

 

And here is the handsome pup ready to be baked.  I also repainted the eyes so they were both looking in the right direction, and this little change really perfected Rudy's expression.

 

The next step will be to paint him with acrylic paint.  And then I believe I will be able to call this project complete.  By now I feel almost as though I knew Rudy.  Working on a big project like this one brings me very close to the subject being sculpted.  Some part of my mind is constantly thinking about not only the sculpting process, but the animal himself.  Pieces like this help to keep a beloved pet's memory alive.  Stay tuned to see the final results of more than a month of work!  Thanks for sharing this creative journey with me!

-Michelle of CreativeCritters

My Cedric Kitty is Sick

I haven't blogged much lately because I've had my hands full with a sick kitty.  Last week I noticed that Cedric, my 13 year old cat, wasn't eating or using the litter box.  My first suspicion was that he had a hairball he couldn't pass.  That's happened to him a few times, and I was usually able to give him some Petromalt and get things moving.  After two days of not eating and looking very listless and ill I called the vet.  Something was definitely not right with my kitty.  The fact that I was able to get him into the cat carrier without a fight shows just how bad he felt.  Blood tests revealed that he had kidney disease, which I believe was the cause of Ozzy's death only about a year and a half ago.  The vet said that we could try giving Cedric subcutaneous fluids to get him rehydrated, Pecid for the ulcers that the come with kidney disease, and antibiotic drops to combat whatever infection he was fighting.  She gave him his first dose of fluids in the office and showed me how to insert the needle under skin.  I don't like poking my kitty, but I'll do whatever I can to help him feel better.  After we got home I opened a fresh can of food to see if he would try any and was very happy when he ate about 1/4 of it.  Drinking is also an issue- he needs to get as much liquid as possible to help his kidneys flush the toxins out.  The problem is, Cedric's always been a little weird about drinking.  I've had to get creative since he doesn't like to drink out of bowls.  For years now his water bowl has been a glass measuring cup- it was the only thing he would drink out of, other than the toilet.  Now I've been taking glasses of water (and it has to be in a glass) to him wherever he's laying in order to encourage him to drink.  Calcifer helps by taking a few sips to show Cedric it's good.  It works too- Cedric sees Calcifer drinking and he wants it too.  We've been doing the same thing with the food.  Calcifer takes a few bites, then sits back and lets Cedric eat.  Calcifer also gives moral support while Cedric's getting his fluids.  He sits nearby, nice and calm, and watches over his big brother.

  He's a very calming influence for all of us! When I give him his fluids I put Cedric in his round cat bed with high sides so he feels safe and comfortable and doesn't squirm around while the needle is in.  First I tried simply doing it on a table like they did at the vet's office, but he kept trying to get away.  The cat bed works out so much better.  I've seen a huge improvement in him the last few days.  He looks healthier and more alert, has an appetite again, and is pretty much following his usual schedule, including watching the birds from the back of the couch.  It's so nice to see him interested in things again!

  Calcifer has been amazing and so gentle with Cedric.  He's just 1 1/2 years old, but so full of love and understanding.  Hopefully he can have his big brother around for as long as possible.  I'll continue to give Cedric fluids and Pepcid, and I'm looking into Azodil as well.  If he starts to decline in spite of this, I'll have to trust that I'll know what to do when the time comes.  I knew when Ozzy was ready to pass away (he told me, in that special way cats have), and he actually passed away shortly before the vet appointment.  Cedric isn't ready to go yet, but I'm sure he'll tell me when the time comes.  Until then I'll enjoy every moment I have with my very special cat.
-Michelle of CreativeCritters

How to fix mistakes in baked polymer clay

I've been working on a custom order dog sculpture for a few weeks now.  You may have read some of my Work in Progress posts on my blog or Fan Page.  The sculpture was coming along quite nicely and I emailed the customer pictures of my progress so far.  Everything was just fine except for one little detail- the dog's head and tail were facing the wrong direction!  When we first discussed the sculpture the customer said he wanted the dog looking to the right.  He also sent a lot of pictures of the dog in a variety of poses so I would know what he looked like from all angles.  I think I was looking at the wrong picture when I positioned the head and tail.  And to complicate matters a bit I had already baked the sculpture.  This is what he looked like yesterday.

 

I plan to add another layer of clay which will be textured like fur.  The customer graciously said that it was all right if I couldn't change the sculpture, but I really want to do the best job possible on this order.  So after some thinking and looking at the piece I decided I could safely cut off the head and tail and turn them to the right.  Polymer clay is an amazing substance, and after working with it for many years I've learned a few tricks to repair mistakes.  I heated the sculpture in the oven until it was just warm.  When the clay is slightly warm it's easier to cut through it.  You don't want to get it too hot because you have to be able to handle it and you don't want the clay to be too soft either.

 

I used a serrated blade to saw through the thick clay of the neck and base of the tail.  Then I used an exacto blade to carve away some of the chest and narrow the neck.  I don't want that area to get too thick after I start adding the raw clay.  I've also used this method to repair or replace faces on my sculptures, or carve away misshapen or burned areas on sculptures.  Before putting the head and tail back on I coated the wires with liquid polymer clay, which acts as glue when baked.  I also put some liquid polymer clay on the neck, head, and tail.  Once baked this will become a solid piece again.

 

With the head and tail in the proper position I'll add thin ropes of clay to completely fill the gaps and more clay to cover the neck and head and base of the tail.  While I was working with the tail I decided I wasn't completely satisfied with the way it looked, so I carved it down a bit and reshaped it some. 

 

And this is what the dog looks like now,  You'd never know he'd had his head and tail chopped off!

 

The next step in this project is to add more clay which will be textured to look like fur.  Accidentally sculpting the dog looking the wrong way could have been a real problem, but with a bit of creative thinking I was able to fix the problem.  Stay tuned to see how he looks with his fur on! =)

-Michelle of CreativeCritters

My Custom Dog Sculpture Gets Legs, Tail, and a Body

Well, Rudy the dog now has a body, legs, and a tail.  I sculpted most of the head first, and baked it to preserve the details.  One of the nice things about polymer clay is that it can be baked repeatedly, and fresh clay added at any point.  I sculpted the head around a foil core with a heavy gauge wire embedded in it.  After the head was baked I inserted the wire into the foil core of the body and used clay to attach the head to the body.

 

The front legs were sculpted over thick wire coated in Tacky glue.  The sculpture needs a stable base.  I bent the ends of the wire and inserted them into the foil core of the body.  Right now this is just a rough base to start with.  More clay will be added to smooth and shape the legs and body after it's been baked.  Deciding when to bake can be difficult sometimes.  I considered adding more clay before baking, but the legs just didn't feel stable enough.  After the piece has been baked it will be much easier to add clay without distorting or moving anything.

 

Since I'll be painting Rudy after the final bake, the color of the clay used isn't that important.  I am using Premo polymer clay exclusively because of it's strength and the way it holds details.  It's my favorite brand of clay to work with, especially when I'm sculpting animals.  The fur seems to flow so nicely when I texture it.  I'll share more about that in the next post, when I start adding the fur.  You can also see that I've started the dogs tail.  I shaped foil around a wire, then covered that in clay.  I left enough wire uncovered to insert into the body.

 

I peirced a hole in the rump first, and added the fur texture to most of the tail before attaching it to the body.  You'd be surprised at how long it can take just to texture one dog's tail!  I am pretty meticulous though.  I have a few good pictures of Rudy''s tail for reference, so I know just how I want it to look. 

 

First I textured the bottom of the tail, then I was able to do the top after I attached the tail to the body.

 

I textured the fur right up to the body, even though I'll be adding fresh clay to the base of the tail and rump.  The texture will help the unbaked clay stick better, and I'll be able to pull the lines of the fur from the unbaked clay onto the baked fur seamlessly.  And now Rudy, the Irish Wolfhound/ Collie mix, is ready to go into the oven.  This is always a slightly nervous time for me.  I don't want anything break, or sag, or burn.  I'll often cover more delicate parts with aluminum foil.

 

It looks funny, I know, but now his light colored eyes, tongue, and teeth won't darken or scorch.  Once the piece has been baked and cooled I'll start smoothing out the lines of the body, filling in the areas that need more clay.  Once I've got the final shape I'll start adding the fur texture.  But that's for the next post ;-)

Thanks for joining me on another creative journey!  Stay tuned to see the final results!

-Michelle of CreativeCritters

My cat ate my headset!

Calcifer has always been a chewer, but I think all the upheaval with cleaning the basement and moving things around has stressed him out lately.  I've noticed him chewing on more things the last few days- everything from my exercise bands to the edge of the carpet.  I didn't see him jump up next to the computer, but I did catch him with the cord of my headset between his teeth!  And he KNEW he was doing something very bad, because the second he realized he'd been caught he raced downstairs and hid for half an hour.  Hopefully I can fix the cord with some electrical tape, but I'm definitely going to have to break him of the habit of chewing on cords.  I do not want my kitty electrocuted!  As soon as I can I'll get some Bitter Apple spray and spray all the cords around the house, as well as anything else I don't want him gnawing on.  It worked to break my dog from chewing on the furniture years ago, so hopefully it will work on Calcifer as well.  His attempts to apologize were pretty funny though.  He was all sweet and cuddly, and sat on my lap for more than an hour.  I think I've got the house pretty much back to normal, so maybe he won't be as naughty now that things are the way they should be (in his eyes at least).  I swear he's just like a kid: he acts out to get attention, but doesn't like getting yelled at.  He's very intelligent though, so I think I can train him out of chewing on the wrong things.  I "donated" one of my exercise bands as a chew toy and gave him lots of praise when he chewed on that.  I've been able to teach him to sit and stay, along with a few other things.  I'll spend a little extra time playing with him too, so he'll burn off some of that excess energy.  There's usually a reason why our pets do the things they do.  It's up to us to figure out what the issue is and try to fix it.  Usually Calcifer's pretty well behaved though.
 
Looks innocent, doesn't he?  Even when he's a bad boy, I still love him!
-Michelle of CreativeCritters

Introducing Organic Home Grown Catnip from the Gardens of Creative Critters

I'm now offering my home grown dried catnip for sale. I wanted to wait until I had a large enough harvest to share. I should get at least a few more harvests this season, so I'll have plenty to share! I grow my catnip organically and never use chemicals or pesticides. Like most herbs, catnip benefits from regular pruning by producing even more leaves and flowers, so I am able to get several harvests a season. I slowly air dry the plants in my garage to ensure no loss of potency. And this stuff is potent! Just ask Calcifer, my 6 month old kitten, or Cedric my 12 year old cat. They get to sample fresh catnip branches from each cutting, just to be sure the catnip meets their high standards. This is the same catnip I use to stuff my handmade catnip toys with. My toys and the catnip have been thoroughly tested over the years, not only by my cats, but by the cats of friends, family, and customers. Young or old, cats love this catnip!

This is the dried and packaged catnip. I'm selling 1/2 ounce bags for US $4.00 a piece. That's my kitten Calcifer on the label.

These are the potent and delectable catnip flowers. I make sure to include as many as possible with each harvest.

This is my 6 month old kitten, Calcifer, doing a little product testing with a branch of catnip fresh from the garden.


Even 12 year old Cedric enjoys his catnip flowers!

So why not give your furry feline a special treat straight from the garden of CreativeCritters?
-Michelle of CreativeCritters

Cute pictures of my Calcifer Kitten

Today I thought I'd share some pictures of Calcifer. I know, I've been holding out on you. I've been taking plenty of pictures (thank goodness for digital cameras!), it just took a while for me to download and edit them all. Calicifer's growing like a fluffy weed and is a happy and very active six month old kitten. Not to mention the fact that he's very intelligent. He even taught himself how to play guitar! Seriously, I heard "someone" playing around with the guitar, turned around, and there was Calcifer plucking the strings with his teeth and claws! He's so curious, he just has to check everything out! It wasn't a one time trick either. He still likes to "play" every so often, and I've never had to train him in any way. Most of his "tricks" are ones he comes up with himself.

My kitten the rockstar!
This is Calcifer impersonating a mink stole- LOL! He loves sitting on my shoulders, and even riding along as I go about my daily chores. He's got incredible balance and enjoys laying across my shoulders while I'm sculpting. He wants to be involved in everything I do!
Calcifer just adores his big brother Cedric (sometimes a little too much). Cedric is a VERY patient cat, even putting up with a kitten draped across him like a blanket! They love looking out the window together. I can almost hear Calcifer saying "Did you see that?"

And this is just Calcifer being too cute for words! Sometimes he wakes up, bathes briefly, then falls back asleep before his tongue is back in his mouth. Luckily he doesn't seem to get offended when I laugh at him.
I hope you all enjoyed my adorable kitten and his very silly antics. Never fear, there will be plenty more pictures as my little fire demon grows into a big fire demon- LOL! Thanks for visiting CreativeCritters and sharing a smile!
-Michelle of CreativeCritters