It’s been a crazy few days so I’m about to take a Nana nap - Before I do here’s a look at LoungeKat & Bucket’o'Thought’s (collaborative) 2008 Christmas card.
It’s part of this years artists edition Christmas cards available from Villain Store.

If you take a closer look you can see just how we do it here in Australia

Not too many sleeps before BoT and I get to celebrate in a similar fashion.
Happy Bloody Christmas Mate!

Don’t forget the sunscreen!

Go Saints! (Winners of the 1966 AFL premiership)

A reflection of “Delfin Living”.

Mmmm hot and greasy.

Bottle opener necklace - tre’ classy.

Posted on November 30th, 2008 by LoungeKat
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Yes, it’s primary gifting time again… Once a year we buy like we’ve never bought before, and for those in Australia this is a special time as jolly uncle Kevin has given most of us a handy $1,000 bonus (even more if you’re skilled breeders.) So spend like your economy depends on it and join me in a bit of pre gifting madness.

My suggestion? LoungeKat of course - and for the cranky activist or stormcloud in the family? You can’t go past Bucket’o'Thought. We’ve both added a swag of smaller “budget friendly” prints and trinkets for you this holiday season. As for the economic downturn - we would like to remind all of our US customers that the Australian dollar has fallen to a massive low- That means you save money and we still get to eat. Yay!

Every order shipped between now and the end of December will include a free greeting card! Awesome!

LoungeKat’s NEW Store - Prints from $24AUS!
Bucket’o'Thought’s Store - Prints from $12AUS!

Poison Apple Necklace $16AUS and Earrings $7.50AUS


LoungeKat Skateboards $160AUS Each


Bucket’o'Thought Laser Etched Moleskines $40AUS Each

Bucket’o'Thought Propaganda Remix Prints $60AUS

Posted on November 24th, 2008 by LoungeKat
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If you’re anything like me you’re going to love Lochers (France) and Trixie Delicious (NZ).
I don’t usually blog about these kinds of things but seriously, how can you not love girly script coupled with swearwords? Check out the stores for plenty of both - Fukkn Lovely!

Posted on November 19th, 2008 by LoungeKat
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Here’s a peek at the first run of LoungeKat textile prints.

The designs are digitally printed onto quilting grade cotton ( by Spoonflower ) - the fabric is thin but very easy to work with.

Overall I’m really happy with the result and I’m planning more designs for production in the next month or so. The process of getting a design printed is fairly easy and the turn-around was quick, especially since the printing was done in the US.

One thing I did find was that the red in my designs came back orange, this was a problem with the settings of the printer versus the settings in Photoshop. The problem can be fixed using a colour chart that’s available from the Spoonflower blog (which I’ll be using for my next run).

I’m not sure what I’ll be doing with my fabric other than covering a cushion (with Late) and making a lampshade (With Blimey Skulls). The leftovers will be sent to my sister who is a bazillion times more crafty than I am and whatever she makes will look brilliant. I promise to post pictures when the time comes.

While we wait, does anyone have any suggestions on what to make?

Posted on November 19th, 2008 by LoungeKat
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Hey everyone, I’m back!
For those who don’t know I spent a week of my holiday leave working on personal projects.

I was somewhat unsuccessful and ended up cleaning my room from top to bottom but I’m feeling much better now - Just in time for work tomorrow

One of my completed projects was an embroidery pattern made with the help of Sean. I was thinking of using one of my own illustrations but the cute and creepy nature of Sean’s bunnies proved more appropriate.

So here it is, the first of what I hope is a series of (free!) Bucket’o'Thought embroidery patterns.

Enjoy and be sure to email me photos if you make something with it!

I used a water erasable pen to mark the pattern onto the fabric.
I was able to do this using a window and some tape as a lightbox.

The finished product. (I’d have more photos if I remembered to take any)

I trimmed and stitched the corners under and it’s hanging on my bedroom door.

Download the Free PDF Embroidery Pattern Here.
Personal use only please!

Posted on November 10th, 2008 by LoungeKat
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