Cute kitties

 These cute kitties make a great gift for a cat lover. This padded cosmetic bag is made from a cotton cat print fabric and could also be used as a gadget pouch, handbag organiser, or pencil case.

This cosmetic bag is made from a cotton fabric and has a pink cotton gingham lining.

The cosmetic bag is lightly padded and has a white zipper closure.

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Hello kitty!

I designed this kitty collection recently for Makower UK and I'm really pleased with it! The collection is called Whiskers and consists of cute cats in a variety of poses, along with paw prints and flowers in a bright colour palette.

The main design comes in two colour choices and this one is on a deep teal background.

In this design, cheeky cats play with balls of wool. I'm loving the bright pink background.

Crowded cats on a teal background.

Paw prints and hearts on a mustard yellow background.

Pretty floral print in shades of blue and yellow.

The main design also comes on a cream background.

Paw prints and hearts on a teal background.

The floral design also comes in a pink and yellow colour combo.

More crowded cats.

The cats and wool print on a turquoise background.

Hot pink, my favourite colour!

Curious cats

 Most people who know me know that I'm a cat lover and I couldn't resist making this cute little cotton cat pouch and cat glasses case combo. Each one is made from a quirky blue and white crowded cat design and has a matching blue and white polka dot lining.

Use it as a handbag organiser to store items in your bag such as phone, keys and glasses.

The cat pouch has a white zipper closure to keep everything safe and is lightly padded with a fleece fabric.

The cat glasses case is lightly padded and can also be used as a cat phone case.

This gift combo would make a great gift for any cat lover.

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Cat lover gifts

 Anyone who knows me, know that I'm a cat lover and I couldn't resist making these cute cat gifts.

A cosmetic bag and matching glasses case come in this fabulous lime background with mini blue cats.

The cosmetic bag is lightly padded and has a blue zipper closure. Check out that cute blue and white paw print lining! This purse could also be used as a gadget pouch or as a pencil case.

The glasses case is also lightly padded and perfect for storing sunglasses in.

Alternatively use it as a phone case to store your smart phone in.

Hello kitty!

This kitty cosmetic bag is the perfect gift for a cat lover! It's made from a happy bright cotton fabric and has a matching brightly striped lining.

Each cat has been decorated with a folk-inspired pattern and comes in a bright colour.

This is the perfect pouch to use as a pencil case or gadget pouch.

The purse has a zipper closure to keep everything safe.

And it's lightly padded to protect your items.

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Hello kitty!

We do love a kitty cat print here at Cheek Leopard and this lovely one has just been added to my store. I found the fabric in Tokyo at a fab shop called Tomato and I just had to have it. I love the little cat heads and the fact that there are a combination styles on a deep purple ground. Some of the heads are coloured, some are just back and some are just a gold silhouette. So far I have made a cosmetic bag, tissue holder and tote bag, and each one has a complimentary black and white cotton circle lining. You can find them in my store here.

Cosmetic bag

Tissue holder

Tote bag

Atishoo!

We've been getting crafty here at Cheeky Leopard and now have a new addition to the Cheeky Leopard family - tissue cases! I've been playing with some fun fabric combinations and have rustled up a few cute cases to store tissues. Note the contrasting lining on each one that gives it a pop of extra colour. You can find them in my store here.

Anyone who knows Cheeky Leopard knows that we like a good cat print.

The two below are both quite quirky but sweet and are two fabrics I picked up when I was in Tokyo.

I also love a simplified animal prints in bold colours and the two below fit the description perfectly.

Nautical prints are fab and I love this navy anchor on a red and white striped ground.

Meow!

I love cats! I have two beautiful ginger cats of my own, Bob and Tom, Japanese boy cats who we got from a rescue centre whilst living in Tokyo. They are now happily living in the UK with a garden to run around in. I also love a good cat fabric and picked up a few fun pieces when I was in Tokyo in November. I recently made some of them up into cosmetic bags which you can see below.

This cosmetic bag is made from a doodle-style cat design with cats of all shapes and sizes.

Check out the fab bright green polka dot lining.

This cosmetic bag is made from a multi colour stylised cat design.

It has a red and white polka dot lining.

Both of these purses could also be used as a gadget pouch or handbag organiser.

I couldn't resist including some shots of my own cats. Here they are snuggling up on a cold winter's night. Check out the fab red and cream Scion fabric cushion I made in the background!

Here they are in the back garden on a summer afternoon.

Bob is sitting on the garden chair. Can you see where Tom is?!

Silence is golden

I'm so sorry for the silence! I've just realised I haven't posted anything on my blog since I got back from Tokyo! There's a good reason for this, I've been very busy, with Cheeky Leopard and with work/design commitments. I hit the ground running when I got back from Tokyo and did another show the day after I got back! A few glasses of bubbly kept the jet lag at bay and it was a lovely event held at the home of Bernadette Douetil. I also did another event at a local school two weeks ago, and last night I attended another event, held at the Winchester Hall in St Margarets. In between this, I have been busily designing prints for Makower, as well as adding more Cheeky Leopard products to my store.

The most recent additions are these fun cosmetic bags made from cat fabrics. I love a good cat design and couldn't resist these ones that I picked up in Tokyo.

This purse is made from a vibrant pink and black cat head design.

I love the way that the cat heads create a polka dot.

This purse is made from a quirky black and white cat design. 

The red and white polka dot lining matches their bow ties!

Tokyo trip - Day six

The second day of the International Bazaar was slower, but went well and finished at a decent time of 2pm! All the vendors slowly packed up and said their goodbyes to each other for another year. I've made some great friends from doing the Bazaar and feel very lucky to have met them! I also made a new friend, Keiko Fujishita who creates beautiful pottery items. Our stalls were next to each other and she was a lovely person to be next to.

I just had enough time to go back to the apartment and freshen up before heading out to Shimokitazawa to meet my dear friend Michiko. Shimokitazawa is a great little town just 5 minutes out of Shibuya on the Inokashira line. It has a laid back feel and is made up of lots of bustling little streets full of independent bars, restaurants and shops. We took some time wandering around, dipping into shops and having a fiddle about. There's a fabric shop I like there, so we dipped into that and, needless to say, I came out with some purchases....

I loved the bird fabric and found a fab floral fabric to use as a lining.

Theses apples are great and will make a fab cosmetic bag.

I couldn't leave without picking up these two cat fabrics that are so different in style! They will both look great as coin purses, card cases and glasses cases.

We then went on to a vintage kimono shop and, among other things, I picked up this stunning piece. I love the colour combination.

Another shop we went into, called Wargo, sold beautiful chrysanthemum-shaped obidome. These are the brooches that go on the obijime, the 'strap' that goes around the obi, which is the 'belt' that goes around the kimono!

The obijime come in lots of lovely colours and you could spend hours choosing the right combination.

Some of the obidome had been attached to leather belts or bangles, showing the different uses for them.

All this shopping had made us hungry so we headed off to a fabulous izakaya in the neighbourhood where they served beautifully fresh sushi and sashimi. God I miss that when I'm in the UK!

Of course we couldn't leave without sampling the sake options! This one was extra dry. Note the overflowing cup! This was done traditionally as a sign of prosperity. The saucer underneath catches the overflow and you just pour it back into your cup once you've made room for it!