Tired Lion Crafts

05/05/2026

Just an update!

I am no longer using Facebook Messenger as a point of contact with clients. It is very janky on my phone and even if I force close it, it won't work. 😭 I have also tried every form of troubleshooting I possibly can, including contacting tech support, and it's been zero help. This goes for both my personal and business messenger stuff unfortunately. Usually it just shows me a black screen, or it loads forever, or just loops me through signing in and out repeatedly?

Please don't give me troubleshooting advice on this. I have tried and I'm just so done with Messenger. I'll keep this page up still though for my Facebook peeps and try to update it more soon!

I'm so tired of fighting messenger and having people thinking I'm trying to dodge them or something, (I would never!) so, from this point forward, it is no longer something I'll be using as a point of contact.

Clients are always welcome to contact me via email or Telegram. Telegram is fastest, and if you dont have my @ on there, check the telegram channel for it! The only people I try to avoid are 🤖

As your reminder, the place I update the most frequently is the Telegram channel as well! You can find the other places I'm at here!

Fursuits & Art made with TLC! 🌕🌖🌗🌘🌑🌒🌓🌔🌕

03/11/2026

I'm devastated to say that I recently learned of the sudden passing of Eric "Snap E. Tiger/Snapcat" Stevens, known for being the fursuit maker behind ByCats4Cats.

He was an incredible force of positivity, delightful to be around and personally helped me by giving advice and answering questions I had in my early suit maker days. He always supported my work, and I always took that as such high praise. I had the pleasure of meeting him on a few occasions and him knowing who I was just blew me away, because this was back when I felt like I was a tiny fish in a vast sea of other suit makers. I still feel like a tiny fish, but he always made me feel like a bigger one with his encouragement and I have held onto that throughout my 15 year career as a fursuit maker and I will continue holding onto the way he set me on this path, so I can hopefully do the same for other budding suit makers. It's the least I can do for him.

Snap began creating costumes in 2001 and made over 400 fursuits for his clients. That is a staggering number of suits, make no mistake. The man was a suit making machine practically, and could throw out a striped or spotted fursuit body so fast it made my head spin. His head construction is unparalleled, due to the way he created his head bases out of boxing helmets and aluminium, and absolutely no other maker does it quite like him.

He is survived by his husband Thor. Funeral arrangements are pending and more information will be released by the family if/when appropriate. My heart absolutely goes out to them.

We've lost a special one, and I am so heartbroken I won't get to run into him again and show him how much growth I've gone through as a maker since we last ran into each other at a con. I was looking forward to meeting him again sometime and had just been wondering if he would appear at TFF this year, and even considering to reach out and ask...I'm so heartbroken.

Snap will be sorely missed.
Hopefully I can find the picture I have of us together soon, I know it's around somewhere in an old hard drive from my early suit maker years.

Rest in peace bud. 😔

With all the TLC in the world,
Athena Panthera

12/09/2025

FYI there's still time to order one of these from me if you're looking for Christmas presents. 😉 These look amazing printed on canvas, as posters, cards, etc.

Tis the season to support real artists who make art with their own two hands. 🎄
Even if you don't buy art from me-
Don't use or buy AI slop, it's soulless trash. 💖

🌟 I'm looking to fill a few pet portrait slots! 🌟

These are great for 🎁, remembering a beloved pet who has passed or just for having nice art of your Critter. ❤️ I love doing them and can do ANY animal, not just cats and dogs.

💰2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ boks.
+1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ boks for additional animals!
Many 💵 transfer options available~

Email me @ [email protected]
Or snag it here-> https://www.etsy.com/shop/TiredLionCrafts

You can expect frequent communication, WIPs and a fast turnaround (2wks or less!).

I'd love any shares. 🥺❤️
Post has been worded/emojied for sake of visibility, hopefully the algorithm is nice lol!

11/14/2025

🌟 I'm looking to fill a few pet portrait slots! 🌟

These are great for 🎁, remembering a beloved pet who has passed or just for having nice art of your Critter. ❤️ I love doing them and can do ANY animal, not just cats and dogs.

💰2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ boks.
+1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ boks for additional animals!
Many 💵 transfer options available~

Email me @ [email protected]
Or snag it here-> https://www.etsy.com/shop/TiredLionCrafts

You can expect frequent communication, WIPs and a fast turnaround (2wks or less!).

I'd love any shares. 🥺❤️
Post has been worded/emojied for sake of visibility, hopefully the algorithm is nice lol!

11/09/2025

This little birdy is looking for a new owner to fly to!

This snow-griffin was inspired by owls and snow leopards, and is a partial including the Head, neck piece, full sleeve hands, wings & tail. She also comes with full character rights, as well as a custom badge and Ref

This suit features hand painted following eyes (sealed to be water proof), a static beak, lightly padded paws with appliqued details and plush claws, an XL tail, my first set of wings and a fluffy neck p**f "mane" that is optional to wear! The foam-based head was hand carved and is fully lined with neoprene, with a zipper in the back for easy on/off. The head is one-size-fits-most (up to 24") and can be adjusted upon request. The sleeves have lovely plush cuffs and a buckle on the front strap to keep them from sliding down while being worn and are a one-size-fits-most. Her tail has a hidden zipper so the stuffing can be removed for easy shipping and storage as well as heavy duty nylon belt loops so it won't sag!

The markings are a mixture of sewing and hand painted detailing done via dry brushing with high quality acrylics.

As with all of my suits, free or material cost touchups and repairs are included with the life of the suit, even if it changes hands!

This suit was lightly worn for one day at TFF and has since been fully disinfected and cleaned. It comes from a smoke free home. We do have pets in our home.

This birdy will fly straight to you for 1️⃣8️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ boks, including the flight to anywhere in the US! She can fly internationally for some additional boks as well! P.hey.ment plans can be made available. I am not accepting trades at this time.

I'd love to see her fly to a great home where she can go on lots of adventures! Feel free to PM me here, contact me on telegram or shoot me an email at [email protected] to take her home!

08/27/2025

Something a lil different.
Working on a French Bulldog for a client and I think the shape is coming along really well!

08/20/2025

He's gonna be so cute. :>
Just needs cleanup/detailing and a few other little things!

08/15/2025

🛍The shop is now Open again AND I've got a fun new sticker up there that I think is my new favorite!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/TiredLionCrafts

04/21/2025

Finished TLK commission!
This was an absolute blast to draw~

(Facebook unfortunately eats the quality)

03/21/2025

Chompers! 👀