Craft Nation

Monday, July 16, 2007 

Fred Flare - New York, New York

Chris Blick and Keith Carollo are the duo behind Fred Flare, an internet-based boutique. Everything they sell is cheerful, from their own designs to the other brands they offer.

This just makes me hungry ($16).

Fred Flare

I used to be obsessed with marble composition notebooks. Now you don't have to be limited to paper, you can wear it as a bag, too ($25).

Fred Flare

You may be shooting all digital now, but saving them in this album will give them an old feel ($14).

Fred Flare

The Right Stuff. Enough Said. (I "heart" NKOTB earrings, $10).

Fred Flare

 

Lazy Oaf - London, United Kingdom

It seems everywhere you turn there's a new t-shirt shop. I don't know how they stay afloat. Founded in 2001, Lazy Oaf, mixes up their bright tees with sweatshirts, bags, pencil cases, and other odds and ends.

From afar you might think it's one of "those" - you know, hearts, reindeer, snowflakes, sometimes...sequins. Far from it, this purple sweatshirt is decorated with skulls, lightning bolts, and little blobs that look like those ghosts from Pacman (Criss Cross, £40).

Lazy Oaf

You don't have to be in grade school to carry a pencil case. Your coworkers are going to be superjealous when you whip a pencil out of this puppy (Hello! Pencil Case, £6.50).

Lazy Oaf

Show the baker how devoted you are with this cavity-inducing coin purse (Cup Cake Coin Purse, £8.50).

Lazy Oaf

Finally, a t-shirt that says what I'm thinking all. The. Time. (£25)

Lazy Oaf

Tuesday, July 03, 2007 

All-Mighty Clothing - Los Angeles, California

Crazy about Boston Terriers? Well then you've found your heaven at All-Mighty Clothing, a shop devoted to the the little critters.

In addition to great illustrations, All-Mighty offers alternatives to regular frumpy t-shirts with scoop necks and capped sleeves (Tattoo Mighty Blue, $29).

All-Mighty

Mighty Bats Mens Tee ($30) is great for the boy with macabre taste.

All-Mighty

I'm not a fan of dressing your dog up in clothes just because it looks cute. But in NYC, the winters are cold, and my dog is shaking the second she gets outside (and she isn't a chihuaha rat). So for the in-between weather, and because it's pretty awesome, treat your dog to this (but only if s/he likes it!) (Mod Snap Shirt, For Dogs, $26).

All-Mighty

Still haven't had your fill of Boston Terriers? Wear them on a ring (Mighty Ring, $7.50).

All-Mighty

But if you're not into wearing Fido (or in this case, Mighty) on all your clothing, All Mighty also offers pup-free pieces (Diamond Dog, $72).

All-Mighty

 

UPDATE

Get ready for the comeback!

Tuesday, October 03, 2006 

UPDATE

I have not disappeared, entirely. I've started school, AGH!

Thursday, August 03, 2006 

One Good Bumbleebee - Dallas, Texas

One Good Bumblebee's nostalgic art paper supplies are the perfect gift for that hip, bookwormy friend of yours. And if that describes you, treat yourself to one of Katey Nicosia's whimsical goodies.

Finally get around to decorating those bare walls of yours with an 8"x10" print (In the Tree, $35)

One Good Bumblebee

Loan books to friends, never to see them again? Stick this sweet reminder and create a personal library (Be A Dear Bookplates, $10)

One Good Bumblebee

Smile the next time you have to write yourself a note, get a handmade notepad filled with approximately 60 pages of pretty prints (Pretty Paper Notepad, $16)

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Choose one of the "Piles of Paper", a collection of "vintage ephemera and papers including greeting cards from the 1930's, antique photographs, postage stamps, illustrations, paper dolls, matchbooks, postcards, medical papers, labels, ledgers, diagrams, paper dolls, maps and tons more" (from the website) (Pile of Paper, $25)

One Good Bumblebee

Thursday, July 13, 2006 

Lindsay Designs - Chico, California

Lindsay Designs is your one-stop shop for all your cat and dog walking needs. She's got collars and leashes for dogs of all sizes: big, mid-sized, and toy, in nearly every pattern and color combo you can think of.

Bubblegum Big Dog Collar in Apple ($17-19)Lindsay Designs

Sweetheart Toy Dog Collar ($11)
Lindsay Designs

When you choose your collar, you have the option of picking the matching leash at the same time, or you can mix it up with another print.

Toy Dog Leash Novelty in Circus Star ($21)Lindsay Designs

If you prefer walking your dog with a harness (which apparently are better than collars for smaller dogs, I agree), or just want to use a collar for hanging ID tags, check out one of the harnesses like this one for toy-sized dogs in Powder Argyle ($31).

Lindsay Designs

Got a cat? You can be included too!

Autumn Burst Cat Collar ($11)
Lindsay Designs

Want to give your pet the all-natural homemade meal it deserves? Pick up something from the Bark 'n Bake or Whisker Licks lines.

Bark 'N Bake Beef Barbecue Treat Mix ($9.50)">Lindsay Designs

Humans haven't been left out, either. Itching for a preppy belt but don't want to support the brands that sell them? Or a cute summer purse that's big enough to fit more than just your keys?

Petunia Ribbon Belt ($27)
Lindsay Designs

Plaid Posy Purse ($41)
Lindsay Designs

Tuesday, July 04, 2006 

Monica Burnett Hats - Orange County, California

It might seem a little strange posting a winter hat store in the summer, but I am such a big fan of Monica Burnett Hats, I couldn't help it! I tried one on once and wish that I hadn't debated buying it, because while I sat thinking, someone else snatched it up. Luckily for me (and you), there are tons more to choose from on the website.

Summer designs that won't make you feel ridiculous wearing them on those occasional cool nights. Jigsaw ($32) and Minty Sprigs ($35).

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Snatch this one up and save it for fall. Pink Gnome ($38).

Monica Burnett Hats

I only wear hats with earflaps and tassels, so I always have my eye out for just the right one. It's called Rainbow Sprinkles ($40).

Monica Burnett Hats

Monday, June 05, 2006 

Felt Cafe -Seattle, Washington

I love the custom-made goodies over at Felt Cafe. They've got iPod cozies, wristwarmers, scarves, placemats and more, in any color combination you can think of (and they're open to suggestions). And it all comes from wool which is then wetfelted to create the "dense, soft, warm and waterproof" material, which is then turned into any one of the products in the shop.

I'm partial to the iPod cozies myself, because after dropping all the cash to buy one, you can bet that I will make sure it looks as brand new as the day that I bought it. Forever.

Felt Cafe

You can design the made-to-order felt scarves yourself

Felt Cafe

You've got your cell phone to tell you the time. Slap on one of these wristbands to replace your watch.

Felt Cafe