Oh my Gawd, we have a cat café?! Yes!!! We have a Cat Café, a beautiful collection of cat-related pins on Pinterest, conehead cats to inspire and delight— really, we've got all the kitty bases covered this month. Check out our Round-Up of awesome places, art sightings, and (yassss!) all things cat on CFC! … Continue reading Let’s Round this Sheeot Up!
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It’s not so much a bucket list, as a way of life
We've thought long and hard about what shapes our happiness, and how to spread our crazy cheer like wildfire. It can be hard to stay positive in the dreary winter days without a little homemade fun! So, we surround ourselves with wholesome things: good smells, decorative lights, trinkets from friends—anything that evokes a chill vibe.… Continue reading It’s not so much a bucket list, as a way of life
Another Handmade Cuff gets a Good Home
We sent another smashing handmade accessory out the door today! This 2" dark brown genuine leather baby is heading for it's new home in California—and boy, was our Leather Daddy excited to hear the news! My Dad, Doug Potter, creates functional accessories by carving, stamping and sewing genuine leather hides together by hand. If you like… Continue reading Another Handmade Cuff gets a Good Home
We Love You, David Bowie!
While walking in the still-quaint Wallingford borough of Seattle on David Bowie's birthday, I spotted a handful of illustrated posters of him on multiple telephone poles. There was no text—just wonderful imagery, tips 'n' personal tricks to feast your eyes upon—it was an amazing display of street art! I was so inspired (which happens every… Continue reading We Love You, David Bowie!
Year in Review – Our Top 10 Posts
This year, our efforts to share our creativity with you paid off! We more than doubled our following, and saw 1, 646 visitors view 2, 768 pages. People from 85 countries visited Catfight Craft, with United States being the most popular, followed by Brazil, Russia, Italy, and the United Kingdom. Wowie! We didn't know the… Continue reading Year in Review – Our Top 10 Posts
Making New Year’s Resolutions Fun Again
How's your New Year's resolutions coming? Are you still on track? We started a few days late, but holidays are celebrated heartily at Catfight Craft! Now we're back in the swing of work and school life, we're determined to be more mindful of our time and investments. We missed out on some opportunities last year,… Continue reading Making New Year’s Resolutions Fun Again
Fly Catsual
Don't mind me, I'm just over here on Pinterest. xo, CFC
Seattle Meowtropolitan
Here at Catfight Craft, cats are our power animals. We love kitties! You may've even met our mascot, Bethany's Kitty Bear recently, so, of course, Seattle Meowtropolitan was on our radar from the moment the 44 electro-trolleyed past it. They partner up with Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) to host cat experiences that are fun for cats… Continue reading Seattle Meowtropolitan
Round Up Time!
We survived the holidays! We put on our polite faces, gave handmade gifts without a care, and indulged in amazing food and drink! How'd we do it?! We made gift giving fun by collaborating on projects like handmade block printed cards! We posted beautiful things that inspired us to keep creating! We wailed on instruments… Continue reading Round Up Time!
The Super Plaid Jam
There's nothing like a good ol' fashioned jam to get the blood pumping and release the post-holiday stress! Whenever Seattle band Super Plaid invites me to their funky basement, I'm there in a heartbeat! But this session, I photographed the band rocking in their eclectic studio. I hope I'll be making awesome music with you… Continue reading The Super Plaid Jam
Back by Popular Demand: Linoleum Block Printing 101
Let Duke be your guide to a year of fluff-free cards! These babies will never see the darkness of a trash can, because they're original works of art. People will keep them! And making block prints is easy and inexpensive. Once you've got supplies, you can run your own workshop from home! Follow our simple… Continue reading Back by Popular Demand: Linoleum Block Printing 101
Kitty Bear, Our New Mascot
This lace bandit and I found each other one cold day, when he was hungry and followed me home. I entered him into the lost and found database at the animal shelter, alerted nearby vets, and posted fliers all over the hood, but no one claimed this adorable moustached man. And four years later, here… Continue reading Kitty Bear, Our New Mascot
Homemade Hot Cocoa
This hot cocoa recipe has been in the works for years, and I think I've finally created the best cup! Though it's only a few simple ingredients, mixing them according to consistency is key. Because the milk and sugars aren't so heavy, the rich chocolate is enough to satisfy that sweet tooth year round! Get… Continue reading Homemade Hot Cocoa
Deck those Halls – It’s Christmas!
As we cozy up with hot chocolate, wrap presents in a frenzy and make time with family we want to wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Festive Kwanza, or a Fabulous Festivus. However you celebrate, do it big! If you - like us - have a tendency to take on a whole lot during… Continue reading Deck those Halls – It’s Christmas!
Etsy Sale ends this Saturday!
The last day to order your handcrafted holiday gift for the snazzy someone is this Saturday, December 12th! We're running wholesale prices on our Etsy shop until then. Afterwards, we're going on Christmas vacation, and won't be swinging in full effect again until December 26th. So get your Leather & Lace accessories now! →
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November Round Up
We haven't made our Christmas gifts yet, but we've still accomplished so much this November! A year after the inception of CFC, we completed our own branding— which features dualing cats! We shared our crowd-pleasing Rum Punch recipe. Brianna had her senior art thesis collaborative show, which presented conceptual as well as decorative art. We… Continue reading November Round Up
Follow CFC on Pinterest
Follow our Pinterest portfolios for original recipes, DIY creations, and a look at inspiring designs. See what kinds of projects give us the craftin' bug. And feel free to re-pin them pretty pictures! We love knowing someone could be crafting with us in spirit! Art is as much about a finished product as it is… Continue reading Follow CFC on Pinterest
Small Biz Saturday Sale – 30-50% Off
Catfight Craft is happy to announce we're having our first sale! For Small Business Saturday, all our leather and flower clips on Etsy are listed at wholesale price. That's 30-50% off handcrafted wares! We love being able to provide awesome art and accessories at affordable prices, and we hope you can check out the new… Continue reading Small Biz Saturday Sale – 30-50% Off
Place a Custom Order
We make custom feather and flower accessories, and can design a piece just for you! Review our handiwork on Etsy, and contact us if you'd like a unique piece. Simply let us know what colors you prefer, we'll pick fabrics that match your request, then pair them with the perfect centerpieces. Vintage or new, fancy… Continue reading Place a Custom Order
Follow CFC
Want a little magic in your inbox? Subscribe to our blog and receive new posts by email! You can be one of the first to test our new recipes, tackle handmade DIY projects, and see our new accessories. Plus, only subscribers know when the Wholesale discounts happen on Etsy! Subscribe to Catfight Craft → Thanks!… Continue reading Follow CFC
Accessorize with CFC
We want to remind everyone we have some badazz leather pieces in the Etsy shop, and more on the way! Next weekend is our small business sale, so we plan on stocking up before then! We'll post a reminder soon. For now, you can visit the shop to see the latest 'n' greatest →
Sweet Acorn Squash
Has it been a New Years resolution to eat more vegetables? We can help you achieve that goal! Veggies are the healthiest things you could eat—but they don't always taste great! So, we've added our own savory sugar 'n' spice combo! Get our Sweet Acorn Squash Recipe →
Fruity Rum Punch Recipe
You're looking for a flavorful, hard-hitting rum punch, fit for the best of pirates? Look no further! I concocted this recipe for my latest costume party, and it packs just the right punch! Get the recipe →
October Round Up
We baked up a storm of donuts and sugary foods this month, including sweet potato pie and roasted pumpkin seeds. Dad has new leather on Etsy! And, it was my birthday! Not to mention it's Halloween! Let us pay tribute to the month of October in style by swapping recipes and stories of good times… Continue reading October Round Up
Happy Halloween
It's been another great year, and what better time to celebrate with all your friends than Halloween! Let's dress up in our fantasy characters, indulge in fine beverages, and rock this city tonight! Nothing's as fun as walking around in a costume—except when everyone's doing it! I'm ready to party with the usual suspects from… Continue reading Happy Halloween
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
We roasted pumpkin seeds 3 different buttery-soaked ways, to see which flavors tasted best. The jamaican jerk spice is always a staple, as are simply salted seeds. But we hit a real winner this year with our sugary cinnamon coated pumpkin seeds—they tasted exactly like roasted almonds! Get the recipe →
Sweet Potato Pie 2 Ways? Yes Ma’am!
When it's chilly out there's nothing better than a warm slice of pie. Want some? Get the recipe →
Killer Chocolate Glazed Donuts
We just released our amazingly easy handmade donut recipe! It features a rocky road frosting base with vanilla cinnamon cake, pan fried in coconut oil... Wanna try our latest food creation?! Get the Recipe →
Happy Birthday, Bethany!
A storm has been brewing some 34 years; some kind of sexy squall. And now, well she's right on top of us! She's powerful, breezy, she's my favorite kind of troublemaker. Join me in wishing Bethany a happy, happy birthday! She's the light of my crafting life and so fun to be around. Look at… Continue reading Happy Birthday, Bethany!