EcoMonday Mélange

Another Monday morning, only this time there is snow on the ground and a major winter storm on the way. All I want to do today is curl up under the heated throw, snuggle with my kitties, and finish knitting a scarf.

With that in mind, today's Mélange is all about crafts and kitties, and I'll start with the kitties.

After I saw a pet gift guide on Haute Nature, I was inspired to see what sort of eco-friendly wares were available for my already-way-too-spoiled kitties. I was absolutely delighted by the fun catnip toys made with ecofelt by Casbahkitten. I want them all! Wait, I mean my kitties want them all. Yeah, that's it. A dangling butterfly, a cardinal, a goldfinch, a chickadee, autumn leaves, and a pickle would be perfect. It's way too hard to decide!






Need a good place to play with those toys? Check out these amazing cat perches made by DKCat. Not only are these perches made with eco-friendly materials, but they are also designed with appearance in mind, so they won't be an eyesore.



Once the kitties are all worn out from playing, they can go to sleep in a charming recycled suitcase bed made by lovenostalgicwhimsy. If you've ever tried to pack a suitcase while kitties were hanging around, you know how perfect these beds are.



Now that the kitties are asleep, it's time to do some crafting, "helper" free. If you're looking for tips on eco-friendly craftiness, check out Crafting a Green World. Knitting, sewing, papercrafts, it's all there. Get crafty and Make a Greeting Card with Scrap Fabric Applique (and Buttons!), which is a great way to use up fabric scraps.

I also discovered a number of fun projects on the Planet Green website. You can Make a Christmas Stocking from Recycled Wool Sweaters, or one I might have to try myself, Rice Pouch Mitten Warmers, made from old towels or socks. Perfect for the coming snow!

There are also lots of projects and patterns available at the Craft Magazine website, many of which are eco-friendly.

Now I need to get on with that knitting!