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Title: Wooden Cat Plant Pot Holder. Amazing! Just had to have 1.
Post by: Purrlishious on September 09, 2009, 22:34:28 PM: I was out today & drove passed a man in a lay-by who had loads of wooden cat & dog hand made plant holders for sale.

Did a U turn & went to see how much they were. £10! I couldnt resist!

Im sure he would sell a few on here.

Thing is ~ is it going to be a plant pot holder, or a holder for a cat???
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Post by: Janeyk on September 09, 2009, 22:44:04 PM: awww isn't that cute!!
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Post by: hannah (weeny) on September 09, 2009, 22:47:12 PM: :evillaugh: cat holder for sure!
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Post by: Rosella moggy on September 09, 2009, 22:50:18 PM: Fabulous!
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Post by: Mark on September 09, 2009, 23:27:56 PM: Cute :)

Which area do you live in Sue?

I don't suppose you fancy doing an Ikea tent service? :evillaugh: (only joking :hug: )
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Post by: bunglycat on September 10, 2009, 00:04:09 AM: I would love one of those - it would make a great bed with a nice thick fleece inside .( for the cats ! )
Title: Re: Wooden Cat Plant Pot Holder. Amazing! Just had to have 1.
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on September 10, 2009, 00:13:47 AM: Definately a cat holder ;D

Looks great and he sure would do a lot of business in hear I think
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Post by: Bazsmum on September 10, 2009, 00:23:21 AM: I want one.... The cats would love it! :Luv2:
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Post by: Daisymac on September 10, 2009, 08:27:59 AM: Aww I want one of them, would be lovely, in fact I could line up a few and they could all have dorm beds :rofl:
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Post by: Mark on September 10, 2009, 08:41:18 AM: I have a feeling Sue live oop north somewhere so too far for me to go and pick a couple up :'(
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Post by: Leanne on September 10, 2009, 09:37:16 AM: Awww cute pics, I'd love one too
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Post by: Purrlishious on September 10, 2009, 09:46:58 AM: Arh Mark, the memories of the bulk IKEA tents!

These would be a little bit heavier to post!!

I will go & see if he is there today & ask him if he would take postal orders.

I live in Wakefield W.Yorks if anyone is near.
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Post by: Janeyk on September 10, 2009, 09:51:46 AM: Next town to me, I was born there :) whereabouts in Wakefield were they being sold?
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Post by: Purrlishious on September 10, 2009, 10:11:28 AM: Where are you Janeyk?

If you know Newmiller Dam up the hill as if going to Barnsley & past St Pierre Motel, he is on a lay-by a little bit further up the road.
Don't think he is always there, but will ask when for you if he is there today.
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Post by: Janeyk on September 10, 2009, 10:32:28 AM: I'm Barnsley but lived down the road from Newmillerdam until I got married. It's not far from me and I'll probably be going past there tomorrow so will have a lookie thanks! :)
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Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on September 10, 2009, 10:49:51 AM: Ahhh how cute are they ... you could even use it as a magazine rack ... assuming you could get the cats to stay out of it :rofl:
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Post by: maryas on September 10, 2009, 12:49:21 PM: I'm in Bradford - PLEASE find out when he's there for me and I will try and get there.

Mary
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Post by: Purrlishious on September 10, 2009, 21:20:52 PM: Went twice today to see if he was there but wasn't.

Will keep going each day. He's just got to come back!
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Post by: Mollyrock on September 10, 2009, 22:03:09 PM: Oh....i just love it ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Purrlishious on September 12, 2009, 14:11:57 PM: Martin was there today with his little wooden friends.

Hope you like the pics.

The boxes measure 12" X 8" £10 but as you can see, there are some little puppies too £5. Hopefully he is going to make some kittens when he can.

If you are interested & desperate in having one as I was you can contact him by email ma014k7119@blueyonder.co.uk

I do have Martins phone no. so if you contact me by IM I can let you have it.

As you can imagine they are quite heavy so that would add to the cost if posted.

SO CUTE
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Post by: Bazsmum on September 12, 2009, 14:13:48 PM: Aw! They are lovely, you must tell him if he wants his business to fly through the roof he needs more diff cats! :Luv2:
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Post by: Taraukuk on September 12, 2009, 17:48:30 PM: I want one I want one I want one xxxxx :rofl:
Title: Re: Wooden Cat Plant Pot Holder. Amazing! Just had to have 1.
Post by: Debsymiller (Rufus' mum) on September 12, 2009, 18:31:56 PM: Love it!!!
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Post by: dogplant on September 12, 2009, 23:36:02 PM: i recognize these cats....some bloke on barnsley road sells them,,,,,,today a cracking blonde woman stopped and said she would go and get him some flowers for his animals,,,,imagine his dissappointment when she arrived back without a bacon butty for him......only kidding,,,thanks for that today flower,,,much appreciated,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,martin
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Post by: Bazsmum on September 13, 2009, 12:26:41 PM: Quote from: dogplant on September 12, 2009, 23:36:02 PM
i recognize these cats....some bloke on barnsley road sells them,,,,,,today a cracking blonde woman stopped and said she would go and get him some flowers for his animals,,,,imagine his dissappointment when she arrived back without a bacon butty for him......only kidding,,,thanks for that today flower,,,much appreciated,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,martin

So you are the gifted one then dogplant? :shify: If so then cats have many diff colours also! ;)

btw....She did get you flowers (it was in the bread!) :evillaugh: :hug:
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Post by: dogplant on September 13, 2009, 12:39:04 PM: ha ha,,,yeah i know they have many colours and dont worry,,,,im on the case
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Post by: Bazsmum on September 13, 2009, 12:41:38 PM: Thats a wonderful gift you have....Us women on here have an eye for anything cat.... :Luv2:

My OH is a dab hand at most things....but I dont reckon these could be put together with 6" nails could they! :evillaugh: :hug: :hug:
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Post by: dogplant on September 13, 2009, 12:49:16 PM: they take quite a bit of patience and forever looking for new ideas..
6" nails.........lol thank god no,,,
lots of screws though,,,,i should but shares in b&q

are those your 4 cats on your posts....if so i am wanting to do the ginger and black ones next week

keep posted for a laugh :Crazy:
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Post by: dogplant on September 13, 2009, 12:50:39 PM: ooops sorry...the post is further down
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Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on September 13, 2009, 12:52:08 PM: Ahhh they are great .... you are very talented xxxx

BTW ... if yoku are looking for any inspiration have a look through this thread ... .loads of out kitty pics in there http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php/board,14.0.html (us cat mad types like taking pictures of our furbabes ;) )
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Post by: Bazsmum on September 13, 2009, 12:54:27 PM: Quote from: dogplant on September 13, 2009, 12:50:39 PM
ooops sorry...the post is further down

Which post hun? :shify:
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Post by: dogplant on September 13, 2009, 12:57:38 PM: help.....how do i attach a pic to a post,,,pleeeease
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Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on September 13, 2009, 12:59:06 PM: Quote from: dogplant on September 13, 2009, 12:57:38 PM
help.....how do i attach a pic to a post,,,pleeeease

looks like you've done it ;)
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Post by: Bazsmum on September 13, 2009, 12:59:22 PM: Now do you want me to explain to you what you already know! :evillaugh:

If the pics dont all post on one post then add another post and another....Oo! Duckie! :Luv2:
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Post by: dogplant on September 13, 2009, 13:02:34 PM: sorry everyone,,,the pics didnt come up as i attached them....

anyway,,,havnt time to chit chat

back to the grind of the world of plant pot making....

have a nice day everyone
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Post by: Bazsmum on September 13, 2009, 13:03:59 PM: And the same to you sir! ;) :hug: With ref to "Have a nice day"
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Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on September 13, 2009, 13:07:22 PM: I don't want to be a kill joy here peeps but I just want to remind everyone about the rules about "selling" ;)

Martin no one will object if you just happed to post pics of your lovely planters but please don't "advertise" ... I hope that makes sense.

BTW .... I love the Piggy planter :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:
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Post by: maryas on September 13, 2009, 15:11:38 PM: Martin you are doing a fantastic job - I've been given your contact numbers and will be in touch asap for a cat and I think a duck too after seeing that one.

:welcome: to purrs by the way. Do you have any real live cats or just wooden ones?

Here's a pic of my Bonnie if you want to try and do a tabby.

Mary
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Post by: dogplant on September 13, 2009, 16:16:50 PM: hello mary,,,,thanks for the remarks......messages like that make it all worth while....

i havnt done a tabby like yours yet but i am sure willing to give him a go...

the only problem is because im not an artist and trying to get something exact is more or less impossible...it looks like a 3 year old has made it if you know what i mean,,,this is why i like to keep things pretty simple,,,(colour wise)but if you make the cat with a comical aspect to it then you tend to get away with it,,,,
i can certainly get the colours to match but as for the markings then they will be simpliefied...

can you please call tomorrow if possible as we are due to go out tonight and i can talk to you in more depth

again many thanks martin
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Post by: dogplant on September 13, 2009, 16:20:44 PM: ooops sorry yes we have 4 cats and 2 dogs
3 tabbys and 1 big ball of fluff(we are not sure what she is)i will put a pic up later and maybe someone will let us know

1 cross between a staffy and whippet and heally who is a staffy
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Post by: Bazsmum on September 13, 2009, 16:27:13 PM: Quote from: dogplant on September 13, 2009, 16:20:44 PM
ooops sorry yes we have 4 cats and 2 dogs
3 tabbys and 1 big ball of fluff(we are not sure what she is)i will put a pic up later and maybe someone will let us know

1 cross between a staffy and whippet and heally who is a staffy

Looking forward to seeing their pics! ;)

I would purrrsonally do a tabby cat like tiger markings changing the orange for a more toned down colour! :hug:
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Post by: dogplant on September 13, 2009, 19:12:38 PM: heres pics of my gang
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Post by: CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls on September 13, 2009, 20:01:50 PM: Lovely cats :Luv2: and the "big ball of fluff" well she is a chocolate tortie :) some people call them " dark" torties as you can also get ligther one's :)
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Post by: Bazsmum on September 13, 2009, 20:07:49 PM: Aw! What lovely furbabes and the last one defo a longhair tortie.... :Luv2: :hug:
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Post by: dogplant on September 13, 2009, 20:28:04 PM: a tortie,,,wow thats new to us lot....
she ia actually the daughter of the 2nd cat down
she hates being brushed and rarely sits with us,,,very independant cat
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Post by: dogplant on September 13, 2009, 20:35:57 PM: and here is google and healy....
healy is scared of panther which is the top cat...
she takes no messing of the dogs
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Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on September 13, 2009, 21:04:35 PM: oooh you obviously like torties in your house a tortieshell cat and a tortieshell dog (although I think in dogs it's call brindle) ;)

All your furries are gorgoeus xxx :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:
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Post by: CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls on September 13, 2009, 21:05:06 PM: Google, does he find many things? :evillaugh:

Tortoiseshell, named in reference to the blocks of colour on their coats, like a tortoise's shell I suppose :)
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Post by: Bazsmum on September 13, 2009, 21:13:51 PM: Aw! Has Healy got some whippet type of breed in there? Not too sure on dogs.... :shocked:

I have a longhaired tortie too....But she is lighter than yours....I also have a shorthair one which would be a choc one too! ;)
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Post by: CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls on September 13, 2009, 21:16:36 PM: Martin maybe you could build a website, and get your link posted through here and also raise a little bit for cat rescue by giving a percentage of sales to the purrs donation funds? Would this easily be flat-packed for postage or does it have to come already made?

Just an idea ;)
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Post by: Mollyrock on September 13, 2009, 21:27:48 PM: Brilliant work Martin & i love your pets, especialy the long haired tortie ;D
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Post by: dogplant on September 13, 2009, 21:37:44 PM: hi ccmacey,,,,a website is a good idea and its something i have gave serious thought too...
however i am trying to build up enough capital to purchase equipment that would make the job far more easier and cost effective...
also i need a much bigger workshop and the list is endless to be honest but im taking it 1 step at a time...

that said when i do eventually get a website set up i would definatly love to help in any way i can to the cat rescue..

a few years back my mother was in the oldham branch of cats protection league and i used to help out at jumble sales,,sponsored walks etc,etc so i am prepared to get my hands dirty..

as for the packaging i have altered the design of the animals slightly...
before the tail used to be part of the back end of the animal but this meant if i had to post the item i had to use a huge box,,,so i decided the head and tail can be removed and everything now fits in a much smaller box...all the customer will need to do is screw them back on with the screws provided..

because the animals are all individually made and not from a production line i think it is much wiser to keep the body of the animal complete,,,otherwise i can see all sorts of problems
i have yet to weigh the animals which i will be doing tomorrow at the post office and from there i will have a good idea how much postage will be....

hope all that helps
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Post by: dogplant on September 13, 2009, 21:39:09 PM: thanks very much mollyrock much appreciated
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Post by: CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls on September 13, 2009, 21:41:36 PM: I just love the pig :rofl:
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Post by: dogplant on September 13, 2009, 21:48:43 PM: sssshhhh dont tell sam (fussy furball) cos i know she hates me advertising,,,but im not really am i.....that my new design will be ready next week

i will post a invisible pic of it on here for you all too see(got a garden centre interested already i think,,,,touch wood) and i hope you will like it
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Post by: dogplant on September 13, 2009, 22:10:24 PM: cheeky cats
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Post by: maryas on September 13, 2009, 22:13:24 PM: Martin your cats and dogs are all lovely. :Luv2:

Mary
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Post by: dogplant on September 13, 2009, 22:15:58 PM: thankyou maryas....we all love them very much
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Post by: Purrlishious on September 13, 2009, 22:40:05 PM: Martin........ I just HAVE to have a sweetie little box of kittens with bows like in your pic, just to add to my collection.

My friend loved her white cat planter that I gave her last night. She looked so funny walking around with it under her arms while under the influence of red wine!

She says a big thankyou.

Sue
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Post by: dogplant on September 13, 2009, 23:01:11 PM: hiya sue....how you doing....the cat in a basket is one of the first prototypes i made....the one in the pic isnt even finished....

i will make you a brand new one just for you in exchange for a bacon butty for introducing me to your wonderful site...

hows that,,,,deal
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Post by: Purrlishious on September 13, 2009, 23:16:29 PM: Yes Martin ok.
I nearly brought you an ice cream from the garden centre......but..............I ate it!

Was gorgeous! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
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Post by: dogplant on September 13, 2009, 23:19:01 PM: thats cruel,,,lol >:(
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Post by: CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls on September 13, 2009, 23:20:48 PM: You pair are funny :rofl:
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Post by: dogplant on September 13, 2009, 23:25:03 PM: we could make a good team together :rofl:
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Post by: CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls on September 14, 2009, 00:32:16 AM: No responce from Sue, :shify: :evillaugh:
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Post by: dogplant on September 14, 2009, 08:54:37 AM: she must have gone buying the bacon,,,,lol
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Post by: J (Indoorcatsuk) on September 14, 2009, 10:32:14 AM: Oh, I want some of these for my toddlers part of the garden, I'm in West Yorkshire and will be in contact in a couple of weeks to put in an order.
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Post by: dogplant on September 14, 2009, 10:49:03 AM: thanks very much indoors catsuk,,,i will look forward to hearing from you....
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Post by: JackSpratt on September 14, 2009, 10:55:49 AM: Sorry guys - can you discuss potential sales via PM? But feel free to carry on the banter, makes for fun reading! ;)
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Post by: dogplant on September 14, 2009, 18:28:44 PM: its been quiet on here today,,,,,what time does the party start? ;D
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Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on September 14, 2009, 18:59:18 PM: It's not me that hates advertising ... It's the RULES!!!!! :evillaugh:

Now don't start being naughty or I'll send Sue round to slap your legs ;)
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Post by: dogplant on September 14, 2009, 19:26:19 PM: ohhhh yes pleeeeze...................
i know its the rules and i promise to obay them....

anyway it was 3 bi 2 who started it,,,,,,lol
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Post by: dogplant on September 15, 2009, 12:06:36 PM: hello everyone,,,how you all doing.....
just got back home and heally knocked me off my feet....he jumps up at you as soon as you walk in....must think i got some goodies for him everytime i see him....he can eat for england...
all cats fast asleep.....its a hard life
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Post by: maryas on September 15, 2009, 12:16:04 PM: That's animals for you :rofl: :rofl:

Nothing is nicer than having a welcome home from a cat or a dog - even if you end up on your bum :rofl:

Mary
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Post by: dogplant on September 15, 2009, 12:35:51 PM: and your face washed to boot
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Post by: Janeyk on September 15, 2009, 13:09:45 PM: We drove along Barnsley road on Friday but never saw them, I'll keep a look out though
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Post by: dogplant on September 15, 2009, 13:24:51 PM: i will be there on thursday and saturday.....promise
been busy this week building new stock up...
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Post by: Purrlishious on September 15, 2009, 21:45:15 PM: What a pity Jane... I went twice on Friday to see if Martin was there to get his details for you all.

Sat was a success as you now know.

Hope you can get there again this week.
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Post by: Reynard on September 15, 2009, 23:46:34 PM: Those planters are pretty neat, Martin! (and here's me thinking I was a dab hand at woodwork, but you knock me for six there... ;) )

You said you were looking for colour ideas - good way to do that, silly as it sounds, is look at cat cuddly toys and other ornaments for inspurration. ;) Stylized is fine, as long as everyone "gets" it. An easy breed to do would be Siamese - just add larger ears, slightly more to the side of the head, dark brown face, ears, legs and tail, cream body and blue eyes. :)

If you really want to sell loads and reach a serious bunch of cat mad folks, why not look into having a stand at the Supreme Show - which is the cat version of Crufts. ;) http://www.gccfcats.org/Supreme/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5&Itemid=5
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Post by: JackSpratt on September 15, 2009, 23:49:11 PM: Quote from: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on September 13, 2009, 21:04:35 PM
(although I think in dogs it's call brindle) ;)

In dogs and Asteroids.... ;)
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Post by: Janeyk on September 16, 2009, 06:24:52 AM: Quote from: dogplant on September 15, 2009, 13:24:51 PM
i will be there on thursday and saturday.....promise
been busy this week building new stock up...

Ok thanks should be going into Wakefield shopping on Saturday so will be passing :)
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Post by: dogplant on September 16, 2009, 08:06:02 AM: Quote from: Reynard on September 15, 2009, 23:46:34 PM
Those planters are pretty neat, Martin! (and here's me thinking I was a dab hand at woodwork, but you knock me for six there... ;) )

You said you were looking for colour ideas - good way to do that, silly as it sounds, is look at cat cuddly toys and other ornaments for inspurration. ;) Stylized is fine, as long as everyone "gets" it. An easy breed to do would be Siamese - just add larger ears, slightly more to the side of the head, dark brown face, ears, legs and tail, cream body and blue eyes. :)

If you really want to sell loads and reach a serious bunch of cat mad folks, why not look into having a stand at the Supreme Show - which is the cat version of Crufts. ;) http://www.gccfcats.org/Supreme/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5&Itemid=5
thanks very much for that raynard,,,,im going to give everything you said serious thought.....
the problem i have at the moment is im tring to make this project self sufficient....to do these big shows and big craft fairs im gonna need better transport than i already have,,,ie,van,,trailor,,,,,at the moment all i have is my boot and the back seat.....lol....im trying to stop dipping into my wifes bank account for my next shipment of wood....i have been making these animals for 3 months now and until recently it was a case of go to the layby,,,sell 10-12 then go shopping with the money,,,but im now running this as a business and the profits are showing a gradual increase and hopefully in the future i might have enough to buy that van...
as for the siamese,,my mother used to have 3 of them and i used to talk to one of them,,who was called benjy..i would ask him all sorts and he would reply with his meehows,,,it was great fun...
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Post by: Bazsmum on September 16, 2009, 13:19:15 PM: Dogplant....Would it not be easier to only part construct for easy transport in your car then put them together when you get there....3 hrs earlier of course! :innocent:

Just a thought! ;)
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Post by: dogplant on September 16, 2009, 13:44:54 PM: Quote from: Bazsmum on September 16, 2009, 13:19:15 PM
Dogplant....Would it not be easier to only part construct for easy transport in your car then put them together when you get there....3 hrs earlier of course! :innocent:

Just a thought! ;)
i can take the head and tails off but wouldnt really give me the space i need for another 20-30 that i need to carry....

thanks tho...martin
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Post by: Bazsmum on September 16, 2009, 13:53:54 PM: Oh well! You may just start saving up for a juggernaught (SP?) then! :evillaugh: :hug:
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Post by: dogplant on September 16, 2009, 16:05:25 PM: ha ha yeah.....dont think the layby i go to is long enough for that though....
i will make do with a transit or something for now
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Post by: dogplant on September 16, 2009, 23:52:03 PM: hi guys,,,only me,,,,just to let everyone know for those who are interested in the plant pot holders and would like to know how much delivery cost is,,,,,,,,for 1 item £10.00........for 2 items £11.80...due to price of a bigger box...........for those wanting to know the prices of the items please send me a personal,,,otherwise im gonna get my legs slapped by our lovely mod,,,,,,,,,,many thanks for everyones interest martin
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Post by: Bazsmum on September 17, 2009, 00:19:03 AM: Your naughty you are! :heeee heeee:

Lovely pic! :Luv2:
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Post by: dogplant on September 17, 2009, 00:28:34 AM: picture of my son and daughter with my sisyers arab

they havnt plucked up the courage to ride him yet
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Post by: Bazsmum on September 17, 2009, 00:43:45 AM: Stunning horse....The kids arnt bad either! :Luv2: :hug:
Title: Re: Wooden Cat Plant Pot Holder. Amazing! Just had to have 1.
Post by: dogplant on September 17, 2009, 01:15:20 AM: take after there dad
Title: Re: Wooden Cat Plant Pot Holder. Amazing! Just had to have 1.
Post by: Millys Mum on September 18, 2009, 19:03:46 PM: Hope they didnt buy an arab without test driving :evillaugh:
I used to ride a mare that looked just like him, she was arab x and was a complete mad thing, looking back i dont know how i didnt die going out on her :scared:
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Post by: dogplant on September 18, 2009, 20:47:53 PM: i dont think my sis lets the 2 young ones on him......and i think she gets a young girl to take him for walks and rides.....
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Post by: dogplant on September 23, 2009, 12:10:47 PM: hello everyone.............im working flat out to build a big stock up to get to fitzwilliam car boot next wednesday if anyone wants to come down there...........been told there is thousands of people who go.....should be a good day
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Post by: Bazsmum on September 23, 2009, 12:12:44 PM: Im no where near but hope you have a good one! :crossed:
Title: Re: Wooden Cat Plant Pot Holder. Amazing! Just had to have 1.
Post by: dogplant on September 23, 2009, 12:14:58 PM: Quote from: Bazsmum on September 23, 2009, 12:12:44 PM
Im no where near but hope you have a good one! :crossed:
thanks bazsmum....hope it doesnt rain :shy: :doh:
Title: Re: Wooden Cat Plant Pot Holder. Amazing! Just had to have 1.
Post by: Angeladeedah on September 23, 2009, 13:24:06 PM: Quote from: Purrlishious on September 09, 2009, 22:34:28 PM
I was out today & drove passed a man in a lay-by who had loads of wooden cat & dog hand made plant holders for sale.

Did a U turn & went to see how much they were. £10! I couldnt resist!

Im sure he would sell a few on here.

Thing is ~ is it going to be a plant pot holder, or a holder for a cat???

That plant holder is fantastic! Think it's already been taken over though. :innocent:
Title: Re: Wooden Cat Plant Pot Holder. Amazing! Just had to have 1.
Post by: dogplant on September 23, 2009, 14:05:59 PM: Quote from: Angeladeedah on September 23, 2009, 13:24:06 PM
Quote from: Purrlishious on September 09, 2009, 22:34:28 PM
I was out today & drove passed a man in a lay-by who had loads of wooden cat & dog hand made plant holders for sale.

Did a U turn & went to see how much they were. £10! I couldnt resist!

Im sure he would sell a few on here.

Thing is ~ is it going to be a plant pot holder, or a holder for a cat???

That plant holder is fantastic! Think it's already been taken over though. :innocent:
taken over by who
Title: Re: Wooden Cat Plant Pot Holder. Amazing! Just had to have 1.
Post by: Rosella moggy on September 23, 2009, 15:32:01 PM: I suspect not by a plant ;)
Title: Re: Wooden Cat Plant Pot Holder. Amazing! Just had to have 1.
Post by: Bazsmum on September 24, 2009, 00:55:38 AM: Hmm....what about a catcus! :evillaugh:

The cats take over most things in this house! :hug:
Title: Re: Wooden Cat Plant Pot Holder. Amazing! Just had to have 1.
Post by: Rosella moggy on October 08, 2009, 10:46:44 AM: Quote from: Bazsmum on September 24, 2009, 00:55:38 AM
The cats take over most things in this house!

Same here :)

(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii191/Rosella100/CIMG4746.jpg)

(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii191/Rosella100/CIMG4747.jpg)

Unfortunately they didn't think much of this little lad :innocent:

(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii191/Rosella100/CIMG4732.jpg)

Ruby's tail all bushed out and she went creeping up to him on her tummy :scared: so am afraid he had to be quickly rehomed to dog loving neighbour who as it so happens recently had her 81st birthday and has 2 little dawgies just like him; so that was handy wasn't it? ;)
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Post by: Bazsmum on October 08, 2009, 10:48:56 AM: Aw! :Luv2:

They must of thought the brown one was next doors dog! :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Wooden Cat Plant Pot Holder. Amazing! Just had to have 1.
Post by: dogplant on October 08, 2009, 11:06:06 AM: Quote from: Rosella moggy on October 08, 2009, 10:46:44 AM
Quote from: Bazsmum on September 24, 2009, 00:55:38 AM
The cats take over most things in this house!

Same here :)

(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii191/Rosella100/CIMG4746.jpg)

(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii191/Rosella100/CIMG4747.jpg)

Unfortunately they didn't think much of this little lad :innocent:

(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii191/Rosella100/CIMG4732.jpg)

Ruby's tail all bushed out and she went creeping up to him on her tummy :scared: so am afraid he had to be quickly rehomed to dog loving neighbour who as it so happens recently had her 81st birthday and has 2 little dawgies just like him; so that was handy wasn't it? ;)
ha ha rosella,,,great stuff....florists all over britain are going mad because there is an invasion of cats in everyone plant pot holders.....love the pics