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Crafts by Perry's Mom was founded in 2001
after I decided to do something different with my life (and
work for myself). I wanted to offer products that were an
improvement on what is offered in stores.
I racked my brain for weeks trying to figure
out a company name. My first name is fairly common, and I
didn't want to pin my company name on one product as I
wanted to offer more than one product and have the ability
to add to the product line. I planned on adding more than
just fabric items to my line, so no clever fabric/sewing
related names. I finally decided that I would use the name
of my "baby" -- my fuzzy orange tabby cat and since my
family refers to me as his "mom," Crafts by Perry's Mom it
became!
The first product I began working on was a
fabric TV Remote Caddy similar to what I had made for family
members. Space is at a premium in our house so the normal
tabletop models weren't an option, but rather a fabric caddy
that lays over the arm of a chair or between the mattress
and box spring of a bed. (Sorry, we no longer make
these.)
I quickly added a Catnip Lounging Pad that
was machine wash/tumble dry and REFILLABLE. Most of the
mats/pads for kitties that had catnip, while washable, came
out a balled up mess and the catnip scent was gone. I
decided to make mine with a Velcro style opening so that the
catnip could be refreshed after washing the pad -- thereby
providing a long lasting kitty pleaser. At the same time I
added two styles of catnip toys to the line. I use many
different fabric patterns, unlike the stores with one or two
prints from which to choose.
Since that first year I have
made size changes to the lounging pads, many more styles of
cat toys, cat and dog themed: jewelry, checkbook covers,
and bookmarks. I create items that
are exclusively for cats and dogs or are cat and dog themed.
While I don't have a retail location, each
year I attend several craft shows in my home state of
Michigan. Combining my love of computers with my crafting
vocation, offering my products on the internet was a natural
decision.
I donate a portion of my proceeds to
Michigan Animal Rescue League -- the shelter from which
I adopted Perry. As a no-kill shelter they are always in
need of supplies and money.
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read about Perry.
Please note that I work a contract job
that may keep me from returning your email or phone call
immediately, or I may be at a show in which case you won't
here from me until I am back in town.
Please know that you are important to
me and I will get back with you as quickly as possible.
If contacting me via phone and I am not
available, please leave your name, what you are calling
about, your number and the best time to reach you at
that number and I'll get back to you as soon as I
can.
It is impossible to keep a straight
face in the presence of one or more kittens -- Cynthia E. Varnado
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