Skelekitty & Friends - The Blog

Goody Giveaway!

noreply@blogger.com (Skelekitty) — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:30:00 +0000

So, Krissi's pal, fellow sewing enthusiast, artist, makeup fiend and general cool chick, Mo "Miss Awesome" Love over at Madd Style Designs has been coming up with all kinds of lip treats over the past few months and Krissi (a self-confessed lip balm addict) has collected most of Mo's Hard Core Lip Bombs, which come in all kinds of flavors, from cotton candy to spicy chai and from grape soda to margaritas!


Pink Poison 'Tainted Lip Bomb' (L) & Skelekitty 'Hard Core Lip Bomb' (R) by Madd Style Designs & inpired by Skelekitty

Now Mo is crafting up "Tainted Lip Bombs" with tints inspired by and named after the artists, crafters and characters with whom she collaborates. (Oh, and speaking of collaboration, there will be an announcement of some group-type evil-making involving glitter very, very soon, so stay tuned). Because not everyone wants color in their lip product, every one of these flavors also comes in an untinted version.

Mo's first tinted Lip Bomb was made as an homage to Cherry West of Sweets N Stuff (and this fabulous lipstick red beauty has already made it into a few Etsy treasuries!)

Pink Poison in action!

Then, a week or so back, two of Madd Style's coveted "Lip Bombz" were introduced with a Skelekitty theme - how exciting! As with the cherry flavored Sweets N Stuff / Cherry Bomb duo, you have the choice between a tinted and an untinted version of this watermelon flavored tasty treat. Pink Poison Tainted Lip Bomb (named after the Skelekitty skull/crossbones painting featured on most of my pages), has a soft pink tint and shimmer that will make you look as pretty as a picture and the untinted "Skelekitty" Hard Core Lip Bomb is packed with so much shimmer and sparkle it should be illegal.

Want more proof that you NEED a Skelekitty
Hard Core Lip Bombz? How 'bout this?

Well thrill of thrills, I managed to get my little skelepaws on an extra one of the untinted, super shimmery, sparkly "Skelekitty" Hard Core Lip Bombz so I could give it away randomly to one of our fans! It's super easy to enter.*

Become a follower of this blog and of Mo's Madd Style blog
Leave a comment** on this original post (on skelekitty.blogspot.com) telling Mo and Krissi why you'd like this lip balm (again, winner will be chosen by random).

Our winner will be chosen from qualifying entries on Thursday, July 15th at 2pm PST. Good luck everyone!

Oh, and you KNOW Mo's stuff gets one of these, right?

* pssst! Don't have a blogger account? Don't worry! You can also enter on Facebook.
**thanks to bad people who spam, all comments must be approved by Krissi - don't worry, yours will show up!.

Gift Tags - Not Just for Xmas Anymore

noreply@blogger.com (Krissi Sandvik) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:22:00 +0000

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, but DON'T PANIC! You don't need to give diamonds, expensive champagne or even fancy chocolates to show that you love someone. Really. You don't.

How about making a gift yourself? Not too crafty? Set a small dollar limit and find something that represents a private joke or has sentimental value. You could even buy handmade or from a local shop for extra points. Once you have your soon-to-be-treasured gift in hand, you can download and use these FREE gift tags with my cute little face from "Always Time For Love" on them.

DIRECTIONS: Click on the tag below and you will be taken to my Flickr account. Click the "all sizes" icon (it looks like a little magnifying glass with a + inside). Choose the original size and download it to your computer. Then all you have to do is print it out on your favorite 8.5x11" paper and cut it out.

Well, what are you waiting for? THEY'RE FREE!

Kitty Paintings on SALE and T-Shirt Announcement

noreply@blogger.com (Krissi Sandvik) — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:25:00 +0000

Personally, I think Krissi has lost her mind. Maybe it's just the fumes from the spray-fixative, but she has reduced the price of every single mixed-media painting in her shop. I'm not kidding, even the larger paintings of ME, and she never puts these on sale!

Now she's telling me that she's STILL giving a free print with each of these pieces too! *sigh* Whatever. I suppose if she wants to give away the store, I'm no-one to stand in the way.

Siren Song NOW ONLY $114.49
11x14x.75" pyrography, acrylic and mixed-media on cradled hardwood artist panel
price reduced by $50 (was $164.49)

The 3/4" thick edges are painted gold and have lines from Alfred Lord Tennyson's poem "The Mermaid" transferred on them: "And if I should carol aloud, from aloft / All things that are forked, and horned, and soft / Would lean out from the hollow sphere of the sea, / All looking down for the love of me"

And these pieces spent the month of December in The Claude Gallery in New York! How exciting!

The Two Sides of Skelekitty NOW ONLY $224.49 for the pair
11x14x.75" pyrography, acrylic and mixed-media on cradled hardwood artist panels
price reduced by $75 (was $299.49) & you get 2 free prints

The "angel" painting features images of stars & winged locks, and the swirling clouds and her wings are highlighted with ultra-fine archival iridescent art glitter. The "devil" painting has images of keys rising in the hellfire, which has been detailed with three colors (yellow, orange and red) of ultra-fine archival art glitter.

Now, at long last, we have enough kibble stashed away in the piggy bank to begin the great T-shirt adventure!

Krissi just needs to pull together the art and get worked into the schedule of the local artist/musician who will be burning the screens and making the shirts. We should have pre-orders up in our shop within a week for those who want to be sure to get the size they want. Keep an eye out for announcements!

A Great 2009 & More Kitty in 2010!

noreply@blogger.com (Krissi Sandvik) — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:42:00 +0000

Thanks to the wonderful and inspirational San Smith and her posts on creating visual lists, Krissi did both a 2009 year-in-review and created goals for the coming year. As you can see, I show up at the top of both lists.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

broadened network and Skelekitty fan-base (facebook fan page, twitter, etc)
skelekitty.com (up and running)!
improved art techniques with practice
gallery shows outside of Sacramento and California
taught first classes (mixed-media classes at Santa Clarita Craft Lab)
helped build Abby's confidence (OK, so its not really a career accomplishment, but if you'd met this dog when we found her, you'd agree that this is worth noting)
Artfire.com shop open (Skelekitty & Friends)
accepted commissions (from friends)
accepted custom orders (from anyone)
took portrait class

BONUS: STARTED MY ART JOURNAL

GOALS (the blank page is for our mid-year evaluation & reassessment)

Again, I'm right at the top of the list, but most importantly, with a recent gift and a sale today, Krissi is very close to accomplishing goal #2!

new Skelekitty rubber stamps
(Skelekitty) tee shirts, make 'em, sell 'em
3rd Saturday vendor show (with Juli Nocita - stamps, shirts, prints)
take figure drawing and/or additional portrait class
teach mixed-media at VOX Sacramento
get (art) into 3 or more new galleries
re-create www.krissisandvik.com
paint, sketch or write DAILY
make artfire.com shop self-sustaining
create on a larger scale (more paintings, larger sizes)

So.

What are YOUR accomplishments and goals?

Why, That Looks Just Like Me!

noreply@blogger.com (Krissi Sandvik) — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 22:15:00 +0000

Remember my pal, Santana, who dressed up as Skelekitty for Halloween this year?

Look what she made for Krissi - it's ME, all decked out with some holiday spirit! And let me say again, this little figurine was hand sculpted and hand painted by Santana herself. Now THAT, my friends, is what we mean when we say "GIVE HANDMADE" for the holidays!

She even hand delivered it in this super cool hand decorated, glittery (yay!) mini-tote. It's just the right size for a kitty toy and some catnip (just for medicinal purposes only, you know).

As always, if you have some Skelekitty fan art to share, please send pics and I'll post it.

Much Skele-love,

SK

Last Skelekitty Stamp of Approval of 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Krissi Sandvik) — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 03:59:00 +0000

Anything I say about my final SKSoA recipient of the year will only dilute her awesomeness, so just check her out the super cute, Jack Russell Terror loving, pink wearing, B-Movie watching, tiki cocktail drinking, subversive embroidering, retro, craftiness of Pam Pedersen yourself.

You will SO thank me!

Blog - Faster KittyKill! Blog! Blog!
and
KittyKill's photos on Flickr

I'm giddy just thinking about hitting the "publish post" button.

Oh, and if you have any SKSoA nominees for 2010, please drop me a note and let me know, won't ya?

Give Handmade This Year

noreply@blogger.com (Krissi Sandvik) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:02:00 +0000

One of the silver linings of the bad-economy-storm-cloud has been a resurgence of handmade gift giving. People have more time to spend than money, so they are actually putting thought into meaningful gifts rather than simply spending a large amount of cash on "something."

Personally, I've always preferred gifts that required more thought than cash. Then again, I'm a cat. I'd rather sleep in a cardboard box than a $100 pink leopard print bed, so I don't know how much weight my opinion carries there.

So, y'know, if you're giving gifts this season, drop by a local indie/handmade show (there are TONS OF THEM this weekend) or browse through Etsy and Artfire, and give something handmade.

Oh, and if you're looking for the perfect FREE downloadable gift tags, this kitty has got your back.

FREE Skelekitty Gift Tags!

noreply@blogger.com (Krissi Sandvik) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 01:48:00 +0000

Just click, print, etc.

Happy holidays to you all, and remember to give handmade!

Friend Prices on Rubber Stamps

noreply@blogger.com (Krissi Sandvik) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:23:00 +0000

Yep, I've completely lost my little kitty mind.

I think that these little red rubber babies will make SUCH great stocking stuffers** that I'm offering "Friend Prices" to everyone on the Skelekitty rubber stamps in stock. "Friend Prices" means you get 20% off every single stamp you purchase before midnight on Friday (Krissi usually only offers 10% off when you purchase 4 or more - shhh! Don't tell!).

Our cyber Monday 20% off deal has also been extended through Friday or until the stamps are gone (and the stock is runnin' mighty low, too)!

Just use coupon code "CYBER09" at checkout, and enjoy your new stamps.

Oh, and don't forget about the Buy-One, Get-One deals on all of my prints through the end of the year! They're selling like hotcakes, so get 'em while the gettin's good!

** And no, you don't have to give them away - keep them for yourself and make your own unique holiday gift tags!

Holideals on ArtFire

noreply@blogger.com (Krissi Sandvik) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:29:00 +0000

Because I love my fans SO much for the support they've given over the past year, everything in the Skelekitty & Friends shop is a "Holideal" through the end of 2009.

Check out the shop for BOGOs, coupons and free gifts with purchase. Artfire has even flagged our photos so you can spot the deals at a glance. The details for each "holideal" are in the description of the item - just look for the heading,
♥ ♥ARTFIRE ♥ LOVE!♥ ♥
in my listings.

And remember, whether your make it yourself or purchase it from another indie vendor, please give something unique, personal and handmade this holiday season.

Draft of My VERY FIRST Business Card

noreply@blogger.com (Krissi Sandvik) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:29:00 +0000

DRAFT of SK's Card
Originally uploaded by Skelekitty (Krissi Sandvik)

Look what Krissi mocked up for me today (after spending all day designing her own card and updating the look & feel of her blog).

Whaddya think?

WIN!

noreply@blogger.com (Krissi Sandvik) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:28:00 +0000

Want to know what success is? It's when someone you know dresses up as you for Halloween! Our neighbor 'Tana made her very own Skelekitty costume this year, with a skelanimals hat and the help of her mom in the makeup department.

Of course you KNOW this earns her a most sincere SKSoA! Ya hear that 'Tana? You have Skelekitty Stamp of Approval bragging rights!

I wonder if there are more SK inspired costumes to come next year. Oh, and I'm still waiting to see that first Skelekitty tattoo (though Santana isn't allowed to get one for at least another 7 years).

Skele-Networking Made A Little Easier

noreply@blogger.com (Krissi Sandvik) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:28:00 +0000

Hi there Skele-Folks!

You know, there's a lot of crazy social networking those crazy kids are doing on the interwebs these days. The way I figure it, if sometimes it's enough to ruffle the fur of a skeleton cat (that's pretty bad!), then maybe you need a little help and understanding too (of course, I'm talking to my fans over the age of 25 here).

That's why I wanted to post and let you know that IF you are on "the facebook," you can read my blog posts right on your facebook news feed! All you have to do is go to my Fan Page and click the Become A Fan button. The button will appear to the right of "Skelekitty" at the top of the page.

Skelekitty on Facebook

Not only will blog posts show up in your news feed, but any time you visit me on facebook, you can easily access my blog, contact info and artfire store right from the tabs at the top of the fan page. Oh yeah, and my fan pages is totally separate from Krissi's personal facebook profile, so you don't have to add her as a friend or be approved as a fan. Any facebook user can join.

So once you're a fan, you can suggest the page to your friends. No spamming, please! However, if you think someone is or would be a fan and doesn't know about the page, let 'em know. The "suggest to friends" link is under my profile pic.

If you forget and decide to become a fan later, there's a link in the sidebar of this here blog.

Now, for those of you who don't have a facebook profile, DON'T PANIC! Nothing will change here - facebook just has a gadget that pulls these posts into their site. Neato, huh?

Too many prints!

noreply@blogger.com (Krissi Sandvik) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:15:00 +0000

That's right kids. Krissi and I have some "extra" prints on hand here at La Casa de Kitty and we just hate to see 'em sitting around without anywhere to be this close to the most skellified holidays of the year!

Therefore, if you buy ANY print from my Artfire store today or tomorrow, you can choose a free print from this pile! Just use the coupon code PRINT2FER at checkout and you'll have two skellicious prints in time to add to your All Hallow's Eve decor or to place on your Dia de los Muertos shrine!

No kidding though - the coupon expires at the end of the day on Saturday!

LIVE on "Live Wire" Sacramento

noreply@blogger.com (Krissi Sandvik) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:01:00 +0000

Krissi and I will be appearing on Live Wire (Sacramento Comcast Channel 17 or streaming online) at 5pm tonight, Wednesday, October 21st with some of the chicas from the Scary-Art Collective!

We hope you'll tune in!

New Website Design and Content!

noreply@blogger.com (Krissi Sandvik) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 01:14:00 +0000

I've been a busy kitty cat reworking my website at Skelekitty.com.

I hope you like the new layout and all the content Krissi and I will be adding over the next week!

Until then,

xo

SK

More Ghoulish Goodies

noreply@blogger.com (Krissi Sandvik) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:18:00 +0000

The Artfire Ghouls Guild TRICK OR TREAT 2009 continues today with coupon codes and sales from 13 of our members (how lucky is THAT for you?), a scavenger hunt and two more featured artists, Huckleberry Arts and one of my new favorite crazy girls, Christine St. Onge of 2 of Mind and Spirit.

HUCKLEBERRY ARTS

Annette Gambrel

I don't recall a time in my life where something was not being created. I don't ever see not having time in the day where something isn’t made.

Being an artist has been a gift I couldn't be more proud of, the people I have met each one touches me in their own little way, some more than they know. I enjoy the process of meeting new collectors that enjoy my lil creations. It’s a wonderful gift to be given and to be able to share with others, and hopefully bring a smile into another’s life along the way.

Find HUCKLEBERRYARTS:

huckleberryarts.artfire.com

huckleberryarts.com

huckleberryarts.blogspot.com

flickr.com/huckleberryarts

twitter.com/huckleberryarts

and a very creative (and all around fun) person,

2 OF MIND AND SPIRIT

Christine St.Onge

I love to create all kinds of things. I've tried so many crafts at least once just to see how they're made. I make one of a kind items because we are all one of a kind.

Just remember.. You are unique! Just like everyone else! Revel in your individuality!

Find 2 OF MIND AND SPIRIT:
2ofmindandspirit.artfire.com

facebook.com/pages/2-of-Mind-and-Spirit/49612386274

twitter.com/2ofMind_nSpirit

The lucky winner of yesterday's prize giveaway was Drucilla! She won this awesome set of handmade mini Halloween cards by She's Batty Designs.

Stay tuned for another prize giveaway tomorrow - this time it will be a free digital Halloween party invitation custom created by Rouxbee Design Studio.

Oh, and have I mentioned that yours truly will be giving away a hand embellished 8x10" print of "Goin' Batty" soon. When? Well, that would be telling....

Bugs & Hisses,

SK

13 Days of Treats (it's no trick).

noreply@blogger.com (Skelekitty) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:12:00 +0000

TRICK or TREAT 2009

Presented by the Ghouls Guild
October 1 - 13

13 lucky days of deals, prizes, and spooky fun

from Artfire's creative creatures of the night!

SALES
codes valid 10/1 - 10/13/09

(unless otherwise stated)

Shop: Morgaine-du-Mer
Coupon Code: 10HALLOWEENIE10
Details:10% off all shop categories except original ACEOs

Shop: House Morbid
Coupon Code: ANABEL LEE
Details: 20% off your total order. One use per customer.

Shop: Rsisland Crafts
Coupon Code: Ghoul's Guild TrickorTreat2009
Details: 20% off (this coupon code is valid for the whole month of October)

Shop: Kaotic Ekkos Curiosities
Coupon Code: TRICKORTREAT2009
Details: 13% off

Shop: She's Batty Designs
Coupon Code: GHOULS
Details: Free Shipping on all Canadian and US orders.

Shop: JenniferLynn Productions
Coupon Code: halloween13
Details: Free shipping

Shop: Simply Smiss
Coupon Code: n/a
Details: Buy 2 get items and get free US shipping or 1/2 off international shipping. Will refund the difference or post a custom listing (no coupon code required). Simply Smiss is closed until Oct 5th.

Shop: Debvandet Designs
Coupon Code: debvandet15
Details: 15% off

Shop: A and M Boutique
Coupon Code: AANDMBOUTIQUE13
Details: Free shipping on Halloween and Wiccan Items

Shop: Mad Science Creations
Coupon Code: GHOULS09MSC
Details: Free Shipping on US and Canadian orders (coupon code is valid for the entire month of October)

Shop: Rouxbee Design Boutique
Coupon Code: n/a
Details: Rouxbee will be having "sneaky sales," and randomly putting everything in her shop on sale by either 5%, 10%, or 15% sporadically for a total of 30 minutes-2 hours on a DAILY basis.

and, last but not least, yours truly

Shop: Skelekitty & Friends
Coupon Code: GHOULSGUILD13
Details: 13% off original art

AND

Coupon Code: GHOULSGUILD666
Details: 66.6% off prints (Dude, that's almost free!)

PRIZES

Here are a few of the prizes you could win during Trick or Treat 2009!

Info, updates and giveaways are on the Ghouls Guild blog!

An Old Friend

noreply@blogger.com (Krissi Sandvik) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:36:00 +0000

For those who haven't heard already, Krissi lost her 20 year old kitty, Finnegan, last week. She and Ron are doing much better now, though, and the other critters in the house are giving them extra fuzzy love. Thanks also to everyone who sent nice notes, 'cause they certainly helped a lot.

"Finnegan Francis O'Malley" (1990-2009)

If you'd like, you can read her posts about the decision to put him to sleep and coming to terms with the loss.

xo

SK

Skelekitty as a Fitness Model!

noreply@blogger.com (Krissi Sandvik) — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:24:00 +0000

My square for Body Tribe - Chalk It Up to Sacramento '09
Originally uploaded by Skelekitty (Krissi Sandvik)

I made my debut as the representative for Body Tribe, Krissi's favorite gym / art gallery / dog park. I had a complete BLAST participating as a chalk artist in my very first Chalk-It-Up to Sacramento fundraiser, a non-profit organization dedicated to funding children's art in our region. Check out the rest of the photos from Saturday.

I had tons of fun, despite Krissi's initial nervousness, having NEVER worked in the "chalk on sidewalk" medium. However, our sidewalk neighbor and new pal, Emily Elders, sure helped to get her drawing and kept us laughing all day long. Thanks to Darby Flynn for all the work she did (and for "volunteering" my services), to Body Tribe for letting us represent them and, most especially, to Krissi's long-suffering husband Ron for shuttling us around and lugging stuff across Fremont park (several times).

Yours Truly on Crafty Chica's Inspiration Friday

noreply@blogger.com (Krissi Sandvik) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:53:00 +0000

Guess WHO was featured on Kathy "Crafty Chica" Cano-Murillo's blog today?? She even "outed" Krissi (about her unnatural relationship with glitter).

Diary of a Crafty Chica: INSPIRATION FRIDAY: Skelekitty!

I've noticed a new kitty on the crafting scene - and she literally is...a kitty! This friendly feline has her own web site, a blog and gobs of personality. I was recently able to grab hold of her and ask her a few questions before she sprang out of my hands to go back to her owner's art room. Can you say finicky? By the way, her owner is the talented Krissi Sandvik.

CraftyChica.com: Tell me how you came to be, Miss Skelekitty? Did you get shortchanged from your nine lives?

Skelekitty: Heck no, my nine lives are just beginning! I was introduced to the world in the summer of 2006 when Krissi donated the very first Skelekitty piece a local kitty rescue's annual fundraising auction. Krissi has always loved animals and became fascinated with the Day of the Dead celebration when she lived in San Francisco's Mission District. She thought the spirit of Dia de los Muertos (that is, celebrating the lives of loved ones) fit in perfectly with a kitty adoption organization. Pretty soon, people started asking to see me in more art, so Krissi created a whole line featuring me and my skelecritter pals called Skelekitty and Friends.

Q: And now you are a rockstar kitty - you have a line of stamps in your likeness! Tell me, how did you decide on the poses for the stamps? Did you get final say?

A: Well of COURSE I have final approval on all of my images - I'm a kitty who's definitely not shy about speaking her mind! The stamps were chosen by the nice lady who runs Stampa Fe art stamps in Santa Fe, New Mexico - she picked her four favorites to start off with. The response to the stamps has been so positive, you may be seeing some brand new Skelekitty stamps (and maybe some other skelecritters) soon.

Q: Tell me about your owner, I hear she is very crafty!

A: She sure is - she's always gluing something to something else and started Sacramento's coolest FREE craft night, Scary CRAFT's Night of the Creators. Even her MAIL is crafty! Here is a tutorial!

In addition to her paintings, she makes quilts, reconstructed clothing, shrines, jewelry. Krissi has always loved language and writing and has started to play with photography too! She especially enjoys a challenge where she has create outside of her comfort zone.

Q: How does having a pet helps a person's creativity?

A: Animals are wonderful muses because they are so loving and funny. One of the most popular pieces was inspired by a hungry kitty rubbing against her human's legs when they come home at night.

The antics of Krissi's kitties and dog are often the inspiration for paintings. Anyone who has ever lived with a cat or dog (or small children) will be able to relate to "The Two Sides of Skelekitty."
Q: Will you share your favorite pieces by your owner and how she made them - I'm sure you sat and watched every moment of their creation, right?

A: I imagine everyone expects the portraits of me are my favorites, but they'd be wrong! Like Krissi, my favorite pieces tend to be ones where she experimented by using her favorite imagery within a not-typically-Krissi themes. Painting The Roses Red, which was created for an Alice in Wonderland themed show, is a good example.

I also like the pieces she makes with a real sense of irony, like her "Diet Shrine" art quilt.

Krissi Sandvik. I must share that she told me she never was a fan of glitter until she went on the Crafty Chica cruise and became converted. I think this picture proves that! Krissi is a mixed media artist based out of Sacramento, CA. Visit her blog to see more of her work at http://www.krissisandvik.blogspot.com/

Would you like to submit an article for Inspiration Friday? Click HERE for the guidelines. -SUBMIT your piece with INSPIRATION FRIDAY in the subject line and email to kathy[at]craftychica[dot]com

Peace, love, and glitter!
Kathy :-)

What's Your Poison?

noreply@blogger.com (Skelekitty) — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 01:16:00 +0000

I'm not really into licensing out my little kitty face that much, not because I don't want to ('cause we know how self-centered I am - I'm a CAT after all!), but because the "big" thing hasn't really come along yet. However, I do like to get involved with the handmade community whenever I can - hence the licensing of my cute little mug to Stampa Fe for rubber stamps. But did you know that I also have agreements in place with a few of my favorite artists, allowing them to make and sell official Skelekitty merchandise? Yep. It is the truth.

I introduced you to Bekah's altered game piece jewelry at Under the Tuscan Zen back in March, and Krissi receives compliments and inquiries whenever she wears her own Skelekitty domino necklace (I understand she was practically mobbed and robbed of it while on the Crafty Chica Cruise - LOL!).

Bekah still has pieces available, both in her online shop (UnderTheTuscanZen.etsy.com) and at Side Show Studios in Sacramento, CA. I know her well and she's always willing to adjust, customize or create to give you exactly what you're looking for.

I'm also very excited to tell you about a brand spanking new joint venture with the lovely and gifted Kit Cameo, blogger, writer, cat-lover, geekery aficionado artist and friend.

We've collaborated on a project / product that involves this image of me, some bar ware and Kit's not inconsiderable gift for etching, all of which resulted in "Skelekitty Poison Shot Glasses."

Now you can "name your poison" and drink it too (silly kitty).

I love the shot glasses, but you know what I hope someone custom orders from Kit? SKELEKITTY "POISON" ABSINTHE PONTARLIERS & BROUILLEURS (anybody know where I can find some absinthe glasses and drippers inexpensively?

7/30/09 - UPDATE!! Well, the first two etched shot glasses have been sold! However, if you're dying to have one (or more), contact Kit at kitcameo@kitsglass.net. You should also check out her other wares in her ArtFire studio.

My First Fan Art!

noreply@blogger.com (Krissi Sandvik) — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:50:00 +0000

Skelekitty Dharma Station
Originally uploaded by Skelekitty (Krissi Sandvik)

A long-time friend of Krissi's, Denise, who is a fan of both LOST and Skelekitty (that would be me), suggested mixing together images from the show and of me for her next piece of art. Well before even a sketch could be done over here, look what Denise e-mailed us!

Hmmmm.... I wonder what kind of goings-on would happen at The Dharma Initiative's "Skelekitty Station."

This first piece of Skelekitty fan art DEFINITELY earns Denise a Skelekitty Stamp of Approval.

Now I'm just waiting for that first Skelekitty fan tattoo!

Skelekitty & Friends' Shop is Now Open on Etsy

noreply@blogger.com (Krissi Sandvik) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 22:28:00 +0000

Hey there skelecats and skelekittens - I finally got around to opening up my very own shop on Etsy called "Skelekitty and Friends." Although Krissi will continue to carry prints & merchandise of me and my friends in her store, my online store will be your ultimate one-stop skelecritter shop!

I worked yesterday afternoon to post the most popular skelecritter prints ($16 each), and some are even available with custom hand embellishments ($25 each). Shipping is free on your second print (up to five), and be sure to ask about a discount on multiple print/card purchases, too.

I'm photographing and posting more original art - it just takes me a little more time than it takes you humans on accounta my lack of thumbs. Not only are existing pieces still going up on the site, but Krissi is busy working on two new paintings already - I think she's taking advantage of how fast-drying acrylic paints are in this weather.

HEY KIDS!!!! IT'S A GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!

In the meantime, head over to Etsy (where it's free to register and shop) and add my shop to your favorites and you will be entered into a drawing to win an embellished print of the Angel Kitty from Love Cats:I'll choose the winner next Friday, July 24th from those who publicly "♥" my shop (yeah, that means you secret admirers won't be entered, so ya gotta 'fess up!).

I hope you've got something hip and cool planned for the upcoming midsummer weekend. I'll probably just put my paws up, grab a cold drink and snooze, occasionally checking into see how many people "love" me! (skele-kidding).

Summer skele-love,

SK

Dirty Dog of A Pirate!

noreply@blogger.com (Krissi Sandvik) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:22:00 +0000

Look! It's another "jolly roger" inspired painting featuring one of my Skelefriends!

Krissi painted this little custom acrylic on wood for her friend Hezekiah of his beloved Weimaraner, Logan, complete with "happy ears."

Since she doesn't do as many skele-dog paintings as she does of me (which is exactly as it should be), Krissi has made slightly altered prints that are now available in her Etsy shop. As with all of her 8x10" prints, you can get them as-is or hand embellished.

Oh, and speaking of Etsy, I want to open up my own shop over there, but someone who has never had a single has taken my name! (insert gasp of horror here) So what do you think I should call my shop? "Skelekitty N Friends" maybe? Or do I just give up on Etsy and try another online shopping site? We'd love to hear your feedback.

We hope you enjoy the new doggie painting. Who knows what critters or images will show up in the next "jolly roger" painting?