Santa Tabby

I have to start this with a confession. When I go online shopping for something particular, I can never resist to check out the sale category. That doesn't mean (anymore) that I also can't resist buying something from it that looks just slightly as if I could use it in the future, however distant that may be.
When I found the infinity links for the Big Hug necklace, though, and had a look, I absolutely couldn't say no to a pair of glass cabochons with a tabby cat face that reminded me of my little brat.

At that moment, I had no plan whatsoever except knowing I would be making earrings for myself. Eventually. Probably. Bead embroidery, obviously, and whimsical to match the inspiration.
When we came closer to Christmas, an idea started growing in my head. But how could I ...? Maybe if ...? And then ... hm.

I started with the easy part, the beaded bezels. When they were finished, I proceeded in my usual manner meaning they went in my current "working box". Then I took them out and stared at them for a long time. I put them back in the box. I took them out again and ... you get it.
Sometimes that helps and an idea pops into my head after a while, sometimes it doesn't quickly and sometimes not at all which then leads to a ripping up session.
I'm happy to say that this time the idea showed up rather quickly - yay! - although I knew I would have to experiment a bit to realize it.

Et voilà!
Santa Tabby, at your service!

It's just a pity that they only had tabbies, but no black cats. Gundel would have made an adorable elf, don't you think?