OMGOMGOMG. I just read on Dress A Day that the University of Rhode Island is allowing free access to their Commercial Pattern Archive for one week. WOW! I didn’t even know there was such a thing as a pattern archive but…
The geek in me – mini tools and such
For whatever reason I googled ‘ tiny level necklace‘ this morning. What?! It’s funny, wearing a level necklace is. I found geek after my own heart in YOUnGEEK on Etsy.
I love tiny things and I love surprises. I am a…
.Chairlisft Shirt by SlowLoris
I like all the SlowLoris t-shirts and especially this chairlift one, that turquoise is getting to be one of my favorite colors recently. The Octoboat and supercolor mugshot shirts are other favs of mine.
They used to be in Oakland and…
Whale of a cutting board.
Sorry for that title. Sometimes I can get cheesy and/or punchy after having spent 47 straight hours entertaining a 2 year old. Yesterday when I showed this to my husband he said, “Why would you cut a whale!”. Having children…
Hey Ma, look what I made!
I love journals and I have so many Moleskines floating around some dedicated to lists, some to drawing, and one for all my sewing projects. But this What I made craft journal from Potter Style looks like a great way to…
Dollhouse, life sized
My neighbor recently bought a dollhouse at an estate sale and it is so awesome. I love dollhouses and I realize how easily I coul get sucked into making miniatures and buying SMALL THINGS.
And then I saw this life sized…
Warning! Not for good for birdfeeders!
A plush pine cone by Stephanie Congdon Barnes. If these weren’t sold out already I would totally buy one. I’m also in the market for some plush pine needles. Anyone? Anyone?
Hello, Underdog Ink!
While looking at cute kids clothes online I came across this cute t-shirt by Underdog Ink! Aw,! It’s a bird saying hi to a giraffe. I love the stripey sleeves.
Underdog Ink is owned and operated by Lisa Solomon, a Bay Area…
Do you love your locally owned fabric shop? Project 95
Did you know that 95 percent of fabric shoppers make their purchases at chain stores? That’s right, only 5 percent shop independents. Let’s change that.
Lauren Venell of Sweet Meats recently turned me on to this great project called Project 95: Fabric…
Time to apply for Craftland!
Hallo! I love RI! *waves like a fangirl* What’s sad is that I could have been there this summer lolling around on the beach staying in a beach house for free but instead we opted to go to Burning Man…
FabMo – RePurposing Designer Fabrics and much more
Recently a woman from FabMo in Palo Alto, CA contacted me about their organization (about to be come a 501(c)3) and I was really intrigued. They are a charitable organization that collects designer fabric, carpet, and wallpaper samples to be repurposed,…
Urban Craft Uprising – August 1st and 2nd
Seattles largest craft show!
Urban Craft Uprising
At the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall
11am-5pm both days
free admission!
All Austin All Handmade
If you are in the Austin area the All Austin All Handmade show looks like it will be a fun time with food, drink, a fashion show, massages and handmade vendors galore.
Friday July 31st
7pm-11pm
2$ cover benefits Austin Dog Rescue
Beauty Bar
617 E…
Revamp your tights with tie-dye – from BUST Magazine
BUST Magazine had a fun blurb about how to tie-dye your tired old tights which I thought was a fun idea.
First off BUST Magazine (The magazine for women with something to get off their chests.) is a great mag and…
Miss Brigette’s Tattooed Lady
Miss Brigette’s Tattooed Lady is on my wishlist as is her coyote and crow having a picnic print.
I just went on a bender buying kids books for my kid that I remember having growing up. For instance Richard Scary’s Busy Busy…
Super cute window privacy film
This privacy film is a great alternative to frosted glass or stained glass. It’s pretty and it let’s the light in without people being able to look in easily and it’s removable!
Designer Emma Jeffs has some great designs. Her Adorn series of…
PopsicleHugger
Ginger lime strawberry popsicles. Doesn’t that sound good? How about strawberry cinnamon? Check out this great list of inspiring popsicle recipes posted by Jennifer of Tree Hugging Family.
I just bought tiny popsicle sticks at Michaels…
When geeks get crafty – Fix up that new Mac Book
I’m lusting after the new macbook. It has a backlit keyboard! Erg! Want! Next to it my nice black MacBook is all clugy and old. Boohoo!
However one of the things making me NOT want is the lack of hardware button…
Nudibranch and Narwhal Publications – Love a Voroidae
Cryptozoologist Caroline Smith goes treats us to an in-depth study of the Voroidae, published by Nudibranch and Narwhal Publications. Her cladistic analysis is in full color and starts with a shared characteristic, the Blaberblemious Gland.
My sister gave me Voroidae and I have been…
Curster – Bad Girl Plush
I love the sidelong glance of this Bad Girl Plush doll by Curster
Aka governess of the dead.
Long ago these girls did something very bad and they were banished from association with the other living CurstersThese cute girls were made as…