Friday Feature- Rosie's Cozy Critters

Describe yourself in 3 sentences.
I'm Rosie, I'm a stay-at-home mom to four little bundles of energy!  I spend most of my time with my kids and husband, but I make a little time each day to devote to crafting, which is my passion.  I love creating things, especially things that will be useful!

How did you name your business?
Well, I always call my pets little critters, and the things I make for them are cozy!  Cozy Critters was the first thing that popped into my head when I thought about selling!

Small size Cuddle Bag

How long have you been doing your art/craft for?
I've been sewing and working with wax since a very young age, probably about 20 years or so now.  My mom taught me how to sew as a young girl, and my obsession with candles began as a teenager.  At that time, I was making candles and soap, but found that candle making was more fun for me!

What inspires and influences your work?
Nature.  Most animals love to burrow, which is why cuddle bags are great for all kinds of animals.  I love to take my favorite scents from nature and recreate them for other people in my wax products.  There's magic in finding just the right mixture of oils to produce the best scent possible.  I also love to cook, so a lot of my scents reflect that, as well.

Cozy Critters Tasty Dog Treats

Where can you artwork/pieces be found?
Cozy Critters has a facebook page at www.facebook.com/rosiescozycritters.  I also have an etsy shop, www.rosiescozycritters.etsy.com, and a website,www.rosiescozycritters.webs.com

What do you do when your not creating?
Taking care of my home and 4 children is my top priority.  I love helping them to bring out their creative energy and use it in a positive way!

What is your favorite piece(s) that you have created?
I love the rainbow candles I've created!

Bouquet Melt Sampler Pack

Why did you create this piece(s)?
My daughter is obsessed with rainbows right now, so it just seemed natural to make rainbow candles for her!

What do you feel is special about your art/craft?
I believe that when someone loves what they do, it shows in what they create.  Each one of my items is unique, and I take the time to make sure they reflect how much I love to create.

Are there other forms of art and crafts you would like to learn? And why?
I dabbled in jewelry making when I was a teen, and would like to get into it again.  I really like how you can make totally unique items that stand out with jewelry.

Dog/Cat bed

Again here are the links to find Rosie's Cozy Critters online


Facebook
Rosie's Cozy Critters on Etsy
Rosie's Cozy Critters Website

Review- Cozy Critters Cuddle Beds

I want to start this review by telling you I have had a wonderful experience dealing with this small handmade company Cozy Critters. A while back she sent me some of her great smelling wax tarts to do a review & giveaway here on my blog. Here is the review in case you missed it Cozy Critters Wax Tart Review.
Rosie is a pleasure to work with and her products are great. So here is a short review on her Cozy Critter Cuddle Bags.

Cozy Critters Shop

My daughter and I had been comparing prices and keeping a look out for a cuddle bag or pet hut for her 

My daughter holding Little Foot in her new
Cozy Critters Cuddle Bag

guinea pig. After trying Rosie's Cozy Critters wax tarts I knew I could trust in the quality of her products. So we shopped around and decided to go with one of her cuddle bags for Little Foot. My daughter enjoyed browsing her shop and looking at all the different colors and print patterns available. Of coarse she picked the pink one with an animal print pattern! The one we bought is a small size and cost $12 + $5 shipping. After placing our order it was quickly delivered and we received it in 3days! It was sent in a flat rate priority box so the $5 shipping is well worth it(small flat rate boxes cost over $5 to ship)! I was worried at first that the small would be to small but not at all it was the perfect size our little piggy can can go right and turn around with no problem. She loves her little cuddle bag. It is very well made, I checked all the seems and not one problem. It is made from warm and soft fleece and flannel. I am very happy with this product and the shop. I strongly recommend Rosie's Cozy Critters. She also sells wax tarts, pet treats, crinkle bags, cuddle blankets and candles.

Cozy Critters Shop