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October 6, 2011

We're just getting warmed up...black cat collection

Over the weekend we started transforming our house with our Halloween decorations. The next collection I want to share are a few of my favorite Halloween black cats. This is my newest acquisition and she came from Magpie Ethel.

Isn't she divine?

Josie helped make this construction paper kitty last year.
Don't you love the whiskers?

A few weeks ago, I made these pipe cleaner Halloween kitties on this post.

It's probably one of my favorite new crafts this Halloween.
I {heart} them.

My new paper lanterns (there are several different styles) are from Oriental Trading company. They are new this year and I just love the vintage look.


A few black cats grace part of our fireplace mantle in our living room.

The musical black cat die-cuts are always a favorite item on my Halloween tree.

Even my chandelier gets a temporary make-0ver with garlands and black cat candy cups.


The blow mold Halloween light is my latest addition to my cat collection. It's nestled among other cats on my sunroom shelf. I scooped it up last weekend at my favorite antique/thrift store for $1.99. Yippee!!

I've even included a few black cats for your crafting pleasure.

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Happy Halloween!

Linking with:

Coloradolady: Vintage Thingie Thursday


XOXO


25 comments:

Lynn said...

So fun! It's hard to pick a favorite, I love the felt garland:@)

vivian said...

so much spooky fun! I'm lovin all your black cats! And the chandelier looks awesome! I dont know why we're not neighbors! we need to be able sit around crafting and drinking tea together!
oh I love halloween!!
xo and boo!
viv

Jboo said...

So cute! Love black cats-- we had one when I was growing up -- Felix -- best cat ever!

Janet

Lee said...

Your black cats continue to multiply!
Everything is looking festive at your house and I keep fussing at mine. I need a lesson in finishing.
Love the mice in the last picture!
Have a terrific day-don't you love this weather?!

My Vintage Mending said...

Oh my...the chandelier is amazing. I love it all. It is the combination that makes it over the top. Love your spun head gal. Smiles...Renee

Michelle @ Dream Home DIY said...

The chandelier is my FAVORITE!! Oh, I looooove watching your house transform :) I always forget about Oriental Trading....I'm going to have to check them out this week too.

Cheryl G. said...

Love the cats!
What fun!

La Vie Quotidienne said...

these are all super! Your tree looks fabulous. What an amazing collection. Everything looks so festive.(-:

Gina said...

O, I love it all! Halloween is my favorite holidays and I especially love the old style. Your ME kitty and the ones you created are so, so cute!

The graphic you provided is sweet and I plan to print some out and play around!

Heather said...

I adore all the cats, but that chandelier is ooh la la! I absolutely love it!

Laura said...

Kim,
Everything looks Spooktacular! The chandelier makeover for the holiday is awesome! I really dig your little black kitty creations and the one from Magpie, they are all sweet:) We haven't started decorating outside yet, have you?

Pink Roses and Teacups said...

Love all of your cool decorations. Thanks for the printables. I am making some of the pipe cleaner cats too. They are sooo cute!

Debbie

c. Joy said...

Wow! Lots of beautiful decorations. I better get busy - you've inspired me to not just sit here. Happy Halloween.

Pretty Ragged Threads said...

Just found your blog. WOW, love it.
The chandelier is wonderful. I love Halloween and the Fall season.
Jackie

★Carol★ said...

Forget Martha. YOU are the Queen of Halloween! I just love all of your decorations, especially the ones you made. A couple of years ago I bought some chenille cats on Ebay, and it never even occurred to me that I could make my own. YOU could write a book on crafting, girlie!

PandaMom said...

I might be dreaming, but there just could be one day that I actually make it to your party in person!! ; )

GardenOfDaisies said...

Love all your black halloween kitty cats!! I have my very own live black cat that makes the most adorable decoration of all. :-) I need to do a post with her, but she just won't pose for photos at all.

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

I love the black cats...and all of your neat things! I found a roll of black AND a roll of orange crepe paper at the thrift store and thought of you! I have something to get started with now! Hugs! ♥

laurie -magpie ethel said...

Great black cat collection! I love the blow mold that you picked up for a wonderful price. Nothing better than some spooky black cats....

Donna said...

Wow, your black cats are so neat, Kim! I love them all, especially the ones that you made with the pipe cleaner arms! I thought for sure those were vintage. Somehow I missed that post, going over to check it out now:)

Pam Kessler said...

Your chandelier is too cool. I never think to look at Oriental Trading Company for Halloween!!! I'm going to go check them out right now.

Barbara said...

I hope I already told you how clever those little black cats you made are - if not - they are wonderful!

Coloradolady said...

Wow...how fantastic!! Loved all of your goodies!! Happy VTT!

Favourite Vintage Finds said...

Your decorations look wonderful!

Queenie's Vintage Finds said...

I just love all of your halloween decor and that Halloween tree too...it's adorable...I'm still dreaming of a year round seasonal tree like yours...I've got it on my list of things i want to do for the sheer fun of it...thanks for all of the inspiration :) I really love your blog...it's one of my very favorites, thanks for sharing your many talents :)
Big hugs,
Queenie