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Announcement Aunt Bethany's Fried Cat Rug is in production and we are back at it until either the material, time or energy runs out. We anticipating selling out early and demand is already really high for this time of year. Supplies are limited and cost are higher across the board. I strongly recommend pre-ordering to guarantee we have the materials to make your fried cat and to lock in the current price.
Announcement
Aunt Bethany's Fried Cat Rug is in production and we are back at it until either the material, time or energy runs out. We anticipating selling out early and demand is already really high for this time of year. Supplies are limited and cost are higher across the board. I strongly recommend pre-ordering to guarantee we have the materials to make your fried cat and to lock in the current price.
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Alyssa on Jun 28, 2022
4 out of 5 starsIt is cute, but definitely a bit less durable than anticipated. No fault to the vendor--it just wasn't quite what I expected. But delivery was timely, and it is cute and will definitely be used.
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Beverly on Jun 16, 2022
4 out of 5 starsVery nice as a fathers day gift for my husband, my daughter loves it too! Design could be a little bigger on the back, but its big enough for little cars to be driven around on it. Delivery was slightly ahead of expected, so very happy with that.
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Danielle on Jun 10, 2022
5 out of 5 starsMy dad and I LOVE Christmas Vacation, so when I saw this, I HAD to get it for him for Father's Day. It shipped faster than I expected and he looooves it! Can't wait to see it displayed for the holidays!
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Lindsay on Jun 2, 2022
4 out of 5 starsI received the shirt with the road map print on the wrong side of the shirt (the front instead of the back) The seller was quick to respond stating it was a printer error and it will be resolved/resent. I haven’t received shipping info or the new shirt yet.. just hoping it makes it in time for Father’s Day :) Update: I received the new shirt in plenty of time for Father’s Day and it was printed on the correct side. The shirt does have a funny smell that hopefully goes away with washing.
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deruther on Feb 20, 2022
5 out of 5 starsWe loved our cat rug! It’s super cute and well made. It does shed a little but I expected that to happen. Thank you for making a great gift.
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KT503 on Jun 6, 2022
3 out of 5 starsThis design is much smaller than it appears in the listing. I’m disappointed with that. Otherwise, the quality is good and the shirt is soft.
About swankyturtle
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THE production crew minus Aunt Bethany who is taking the photo -
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Aunt Bethany. AKA Mom: Glue Master, fur slicer, Pro packer, boss of clark, nurse at hot glue burn unit -
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Ellen: AKA Me Project manager, customer service, human Resources, sales, lineman, production, quality control -
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Clark. AKA Dad Shipper, buyer, supply chain manager, errand boy, box builder. -
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Cousin Eddie. AKA brother Brian. Cat cutter and occasionally black fur setter.
Christmas Vacation - The Original Fried Cat
What started out as a holiday family gag gift turned into hundreds of sales. Who knew?We are huge National Lampoon Christmas Vacation fans. You can be sure the Bradshaw's know every line and whenever an opportunity presents itself, someone is going to brilliantly integrate it into conversation.
2021: We might be as crazy as Cousin Eddie or as foolish as Clark W Grizwold but we went into major production of these fried pussy cats out of our home. We took over mom's entire dining room and basement. Dad did all of the material shopping, box making and USPS delivery runs. Brother Brian, hand cut each cat rug and mom cut all of the fur into strips or shaved it for the cat body (for hours!) We sustained endless hot glue injuries. At the end of the day, we were exhausted and covered in fur only to get up, start it all over again.
Each rug takes almost 2 hours from start to finish. There are no super powers here and Shark Tank hasn't picked us up ... Additionally, I've been banned from my parents house. They have all gone on strike - I wish I were kidding but...
2022: Today, currently produced by only one set of hands in a kitchen in Greensburg, PA. The rest of Bradshaws are in WI and have zero plans to visit, have changed the locks on their doors and told me not to come back with any cat making supplies. Such a bunch of quitters! Be patients, these damn cats take some time to make.
Regardless... if you want one, order early or pre-order! I will run out of materials, prices will go up and I will run out of steam (and it is only Sept!)
Shop members
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Mary Bradshaw
Owner
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Bradshaw
Maker
Aunt Bethany (AKA Mary) Master fur trimmer, hot glue pro, Wrap and Pack team leader, quality control, nurse for hot-glue burn unit.
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Cousin Eddie
Rug Cutter
Cousin Eddie (AKA Brian) Cuts rugs like no ones business. Occasionally hot glues fur when short staffed.
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Clark Griswold
Shipper
Clark (AKA Dave) Box builder, Shipping Manager, errand boy, procurement specialist
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Ellen Griswold
Designer
Ellen (AKA Tammy) Designer, project manager, lineman, head of sales, HR, quality control.
Production partners
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Blue Cotton
KY, United States
BlueCotton, and it's family helps SwankyTurtle provide our customers with HAPPINESS ON A SHIRT. SwankyTurtles exclusive designs (intellectual property) is screen printed by BlueCottons peeps of integrity on their top retail-grade screens.
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printful
Charlotte, NC
Printful prints, packages and ships our product to you.
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Printify
San Francisco, CA
Printify is global direct to garment drop ship e-commerce agency. They take my designs and print them directly to garments and other items within my shop. All printing and shipping is done in the USA.
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