More Cats Than You Can Shake a Stick At

I have been surrounded by cats.

All winter I thought I was seeing the same cat walk through the backyard.

Now that it is spring, I realize that there are three cats. And they have a friend who is grey.

This was our first (and hopefully last) winter without a dog. For thirteen years our backyard was lovingly and jealously monitored by our golden retrievers. They marked every inch. I pitied the poor bunny that opted to try for a quick dash across the yard. Squirrels knew to stick to fence tops and their acrobatic stunts amused us all.

But this winter it was different. Our backyard was deemed neutral territory and all these cats have decided they can hang out any time.

I have no idea who they belong to. I am starting to think that my bird feeders and the birds it drew were their main food source. I hope they don't think they live here.

There will be a new sheriff in town next month.

Our puppy arrives at the end or April.

He's got a lot of marking, claiming and patrolling to do.

Enjoy yourselves kitties. It's all just temporary.

Some cards I made this weekend inspired by the cat posse.

Oh, and here are my Sunday links!

About.com Jewelry Making
Tammy has been showing off some of her favorite jewelry pieces on her blog this week like this pretty earring and necklace set.

Art Bead Scene
It's the Art Bead Scene Monthly Carnival Blog. This month's theme is "passion."

Beading Arts
Does the beginning of spring lift your spirits? Cyndi has made a spring bracelet sponsored by Artbeads to celebrate this most wonderful of all seasons.

Carmi's Art/Life World
A vintage TUMs container becomes a necklace centerpiece in Carmi's project this week.

Cindy Gimbrone aka Lampwork Diva
Rewind: Is your bronze metal clay warping? Then Cindy's got the tool for you - Rawhide!

Earthenwood Studio Chronicles
Whoo- whoo! New porcelain owl pendants inspired by internet sensation Molly the Owl