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Original greeting cards and cosy accessories - trying to brighten up the world one drawing/scrunchie/knitted hat at a time 😺🐻 Kenneth and Delilah. What a pair.

Kenneth is a loveable chonk of a bear who never seems to quite get it right, and Delilah is the sassy kitten who puts up with him. It can only be true love. The Kitten and the Bear are characters created by Sami Mason, intended to bring some small glimmer of joy into an otherwise dreary world. Their antics are shared through our unique greeting cards. In addition to our original card and bookmark designs, we also have a range of unique accessories available. All items are handmade with high quality materials. This is a small, home-run business but, most importantly, an outlet to share our creativity with the world and bring a smile to others. Our greeting cards and accessories can be purchased from our online store. You can also buy our greeting cards via Thortful, and send directly to your intended recipient. Want to buy from us in person or just say hello? Follow our socials for info about upcoming appearances at local markets and craft fairs!

01/11/2026

🌟It's time to order your Christmas cards! 🌟

£3.00 each, or multi-buy starting from £10. Comment 'CARDS PLEASE' or message me directly to place your order.

1) Yippee Ki-Yay MotherClucker
2) Snow Fun
3) The Cold Never Bothered Me Anyway
4) Girls' Christmas
5) Fairy on the Tree
6) Winter Wishes
7) Bear-y Merry Christmas
8) Chaotic Christmas
9) Turtle-y Awesome Christmas
10) Christmas Wishes
11) Merry Chrissstmas
12) Santa Claws
13) Pugging Awesome
14) Aus-some Christmas
15) Panda Claus

(And, just to clarify, my cards are not poxy AI content, thank you Meta!!!)

01/11/2026

It pains me to mention Christmas this early but...

It is now November, which means it is officially Christmas market season! And I have lots of events coming up:

🎄 Saturday 7th November - Artisan Market
🌟 Sunday 29th November - Maidstone Hospital League of Friends Christmas Fair
🎄 Saturday 5th December - Christmas Craft Market
🌟 Sunday 6th December - Festive Makers Market
🎄 Saturday 12th December - Christmas Fayre
..and possibly more to come! That's five opportunities to come see me (and or depending which event you come to) and grab your Christmas cards and presents. Get the dates in the calendars now!

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16/10/2026

Oh, to be an octopus and a kitten enjoying birthday celebrations together under the sea!

Whilst Judith the Octopus and Delilah the Kitten are celebrating in this birthday scene, I am sending billions of birthday kisses to my darling Jude 🐙

Market assistant, beverage provider and all round top human - I hope you've had the most splendid of days.

Happy 30th birthday, you marvellous woman 🎂

10/10/2026

Re-organise all of your yarn, they said.
It'll be fun, they said.

THEY LIED.

Not pictured here - the other THREE BOXES of yarn I need to sort...😬😬😬

08/10/2026

Many of you know that, aside from the Kitten and the Bear, my main love in life is music and singing. In fact, my 'main' role in life is as a singing teacher, musical director and general muso.

One of the people who has had the biggest influence on my journey as a singer and teacher is this man,
After five years of learning under his guidance, I had my last official lesson ever with him this evening (and yes, the last thing we did was sing "For Good" together, because clearly I'm not emotional enough already!)

It is not unduly hyperbolic to say that, without Danny, I would not have the career I have today. I get to wake up every morning and do a job I love because this human has poured his knowledge and expertise into his tuition, as he does with every student he teaches. Not only has he helped me hugely improve as a singer and educator, he has been the most patient, kind, and supportive friend along the way and I will be forever grateful for everything he has done for me.

Danny, you're an absolute legend - "so much of me is made of what I learned from you", and I will keep trying my best to make you proud.

05/10/2026

Wrapping up newly printed Christmas cards before it's even been Halloween will always feel wrong!

But that early prep is necessary when you've got lots of exciting events coming up!

Come say hello and get my newest items at:
😺 Market, Ditton Community Centre - 18th October
🐻Kent Loves... Lenham High Street - 28th October
😺Royal Star Arcade Artisan Market - 7th November
🐻 Maidstone Hospital League of Friends Christmas Fair- 29th November
😺Maidstone Museum Christmas Market - 5th December
🐻Lower Grange Farm Christmas Market - 12th December

Feel free to message me for more details or to place a Christmas order 🎄

01/10/2026

The fact that I just posted this with a long caption that then didn't save kind of sums it all up 🤦🏼‍♀️

TL:DR version - it's been a week, it's all a bit much mentally and physically, I won't be at market this weekend sadly, but I will be there on Saturday 7th November. Put it in your diaries. Buy all your Christmas cards and gifts from me. Look after each other please and thank you.

16/09/2026

Did you know you can buy TKATB cards via Thortful?

A handful of my cards are available to order on Thortful, including my new Dolly-inspired "I Will Always Love Ewe" card.

Just head to https://www.thortful.com/creator/thekittenandthebear and order away!

13/09/2026

I needed a new animal character in honour of my legendary granddad, aka Dabs. I have often thought he would be an English Bulldog, and when I realised a beautiful bulldog could also honour my darling Jade 🧋✈️🌏🛍🎵 it felt only right.

Please welcome Douglas the Bulldog to the fam 🦴 🐾
A handsome old boy for a handsome of boy.

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