Father's Day Gift Ideas for Cat Dads from Etsy

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We do lots of Etsy gift guides here on the blog, but for some reason we've never done one for Father's Day! Cat dads deserve to be celebrated, so here are a handful of gift ideas for that special cat guy in your life...

Custom Whiskey Glass

Best Cat Dad Can Coolie

Cat Dot Necktie

Cat Dad Hat

Personalized Photo Hawaiian Shirt

Cat Dad Trump Mug

Cat Dad Keychain

Leather Bracelet

Meowdy Apron

Personalized Cufflinks

Which is your favorite? I think my Grandpa would get a real kick out of the Trump mug. I'll need to figure out how many squeezies I would have to go without in order to pay for it.

I hope you enjoy my picks, and don't forget, if you find something here you like and make a purchase using our affiliate links, I get a little money for my piggy bank! I might even spend it on Grandpa's gift!

Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Cat Moms from Etsy

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Can you believe Mother's Day is less than 2 weeks away??? Now that my Grandma is gone it's no longer a holiday Mommy looks forward to, so she tries to put it out of her mind. I still want to treat her to something special though.

While browing Etsy for the purrfect gift for Mommy, I found several things that any cat mom would love to receive on her special day...

Oval Bud Vase

Pet Portrait Planter

Cat Mom Bracelet

Shabby Chic Floral Cat Decor

Oven Rack Push Pull

Cat Whisker Vase

Wood Yarn Bowl

Stained Glass Tray

Which is your favorite? I think everything here would be a hit with Mommy, but she would probably love the small whisker vase the most. I'll need to figure out how many squeezies I would have to go without in order to pay for it.

I hope you enjoy my picks, and don't forget, if you find something here you like and make a purchase using our affiliate links, I get a little money for my piggy bank! I might even spend it on Mommy's gift!

Fun Feline Finds: L.A. Colors Cat Makeup Collection

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Does Mommy wear makeup? Nope.

Did she buy the entire collection of cat-themed makeup from L.A. Colors at Dollar Tree? You bet she did!

Thankful for Crafty Friends & Family #ThankfulThursday

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Mommy always says she doesn't have a crafty or creative bone in her body, which makes her sad. She would love to be able to make catnip toys for kitties or cat-themed Christmas decorations, but thanks to lack of talent (and patience), it's just not happening. That makes her all the more thankful for the artsy people in her life! 

Last fall our sweet friend Marjorie at the Dash Kitten blog posted pictures of the super cool hand-painted fabric Dia de Muertos cats she made. Mommy absolutely fell in love with them and mentioned that she collects Dia de Muertos kitties as part of our Halloween decor. Would you believe a couple months later one of them arrived in our mailbox, all the way from New Zealand?!?! Mommy was beside herself with delight, and you can be sure it wasn't put away for next Halloween! It's been out on display ever since it arrived.

Then shortly before Christmas one of Mommy's aunts posted a picture on Facebook of some felt ornaments her crafting group was making to sell at next year's Christmas bazaars. One of them was a gingerbread cat. Mommy had already picked up several gingerbread cat themed items at TJ Maxx and HomeGoods and *needed* this little cutie to add to her collection. She messaged her aunt saying she wanted to buy it, but at a family funeral in January her aunt brought it along and gave it to her! 

And no, he wasn't put away with the Christmas decorations. Both of our new little friends have been left out for us to enjoy year round.

We're joining the Thankful Thursday blog hop because we're super thankful for crafty friends and family!

2025 Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Cats & Cat Moms from Etsy

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Just like previous years Mommy wasn't planning on a Valentine's Day gift guide but I talked her into it by reminding her of all the cool things we find on Etsy! We've broken our picks down into gifts for cats and gifts for cat moms, so there's a little something for everybody!

Stained Glass Cat in Heart

Crocheted Heart Cat

Pendant

Orange Tabby & Tortie Art

Hershey Kiss Cat Decor

Red Velvet Cat

Catnip Conversation Hearts

Wool Spiral Cat Toys

Kickers

Box of Chocolates for Kitty

We hope you enjoy our picks, and don't forget, if you find something here you like and make a purchase using our affiliate links, I get a little money for my piggy bank so I can buy something special for Mommy on Valentine's Day!

Fun Feline Finds: Lord of the Pets Custom Pet Portraits

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Not long ago we received an email from the nice people at Lord of the Pets offering us a complimentary custom pet portrait in exchange for an honest review. Naturally we said yes! 

Lord of the Pets offers SO many fun themes that capture the unique charm of every pet - movie posters, magazine covers, Renaissance, superheroes, Star Wars, Star Trek, famous singers, sports, art deco, Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, Japanese, Steampunk, royal figures, Christmas, even minimalistic, hand-illustrated pet portraits - over 100 designs are available across three sizes: 8x10 inch, 12x16 inch and 16x20 inch. 

These beautiful pet portraits are crafted and printed in the USA on high-quality, artist-grade stock and folded around a lightweight frame to give them a gorgeous, gallery-ready appearance. They feature a scratch-resistant UV coating and acid-free ink that will last without fading or chipping.

Mommy had such a hard time deciding which design to choose for me, but when she saw The Nightmare Before Christmas inspired portrait she knew she had found the one. It's one of her all-time favorite movies, so she just couldn't wait to see little ol' me as the one and only Jack Skellington! 

All we had to do is upload a photo for the amazing Lord of the Pets artists to use to work their magic, and the very next day there was a proof in our inbox to approve! Mommy actually gasped out loud when she saw how amazing it turned out, and just a week later it was on its way to our door. 

The canvas print is even more amazing in person, and we just can't stop looking at it. Mommy can't wait to use it as part of our Halloween decor next year, although I have a feeling we just might be leaving it up year round.

Visit Lord of the Pets to create your very own custom pet portrait on canvas. They would make a pawsome Christmas gift for any pet lover, and there's currently even a Black Friday sale offering 30% off sitewide! 

Make sure you tell 'em Mudpie sent you! 

2024 Holiday Gift Guide for Tortie Lovers

For the past several years I've created gift guides for tortie lovers which have ended up being some of our most viewed posts ever! Seems there are lots of tortie fanatics out there like me upset by the lack of our favorite cats on wearables, jewelry and home decor.

Since I'm always on the hunt for anything tortie-related I decided to make a holiday gift guide exclusively for tortie lovers an annual tradition to help make your shopping a little easier. I hope you find something that will make that special tortie-holic in your life purr (or to treat yourself with!)

Torties & Hearts Tote Bag

Acrylic Keychain

Fridge Magnet

Laminated Bookmark

Tortie & Gingerbread Christmas Shirt

2025 Tortie Calendar

Pottery Ornament

Earrings

Stuffed Cat

Do you have any tortie lovers on your shopping list this year?

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2024 Holiday Gift Guide for Cats & Cat Ladies from Etsy

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Can you believe Christmas Eve is 3 weeks from today??? While browsing Etsy for the purrfect gift for Mommy, I found several things that any cat mom (and the cats that love them) would love to find under the tree on Christmas morning...or to treat yourself with and make sure you get exactly what you want! I included some cute kitty Christmas decor to my list because they make pawsome gift ideas too!

Cat Snowman with LED Tealight 

Christmas Pudding Cat Face Catnip Toy

Cat Christmas Tree Figurine

Black Cat Watching Santa Wall Art

Articulated Lizard Wand Toy

Natural Wool Felt Peppermint Candy Cat Toy

Hand Felted Cat Christmas Tree Ornament

Personalized Cat Toy Basket

Cranky Kitty Cafe Kitchen Towel

Personalized Wooden Ornament

Cat Christmas Nativity Scene Canvas

A Peaceful Cat Handmade Lamp

Looking for more ideas? Check out a few of our collections!

Cat Mom Gifts

Cats & Books

Cats & Coffee

We hope you enjoy our picks, and don't forget, if you find something here you like and make a purchase using our affiliate links, I get a little money for my piggy bank so I can buy something special for Mommy for Christmas!

Fun Feline Finds for Halloween from Etsy

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This year Mommy got an early start and pulled out our Halloween decorations in late September! Even though she already has more than she could ever use she's always looking for more, and one of her favorite places to shop for Halloween goodies is Etsy. There are so many creative people out there creating pawsome kitty items, and we thought we'd share some of our favorite finds (for both humans and cats) with you today!

Halloween Cat Metal Yard Stakes

Cat Ghost Lady Fine Art Print

Cat Ghost Night Light

Beeswax Pillar Candle

PomPom Cat

Black Cat Ornaments

Garland

Cat Detective Halloween Costume

Mystical Cat Bath Bomb

Ghost Cat Neon Sign

Frankenstein's Monster Catnip Toy

Kitty Tombstones Catnip Toy

We hope you enjoy our Halloween picks, and don't forget, if you find something here you like and make a purchase using our affiliate links, I get a little money for my piggy bank!