Craft Nation

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

Friday, June 02, 2006 

My My

It seems like Taryn just opened her online shop, My My, and now it's huge! It's like the underdog Urban Outfitters, with accessories, clothing, craft supplies, and things for the home. There is also a zine distro, which carries great titles including her own latest, Sub Rosa. ($2)

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I'd love to get my hands on one of these plush rodents by Fishcake Designs ($12), especially the guinea pig (right). They're cute enough that maybe I can give one of them as a gift to my mom, who is a total animal lover but deathly afraid of rodents. Maybe she'll change her mind.

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I know everyone has at least one friend who is completely Nintendo-obsessed. Or maybe you are that friend? Either way, this purse by In Hope would make a killer gift for you or someone you love. ($45)

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With everyone and their grandma (quite literally) knitting these days, this is just the thing to keep those unwieldy needles under control. (Knitting needle case by Thimble, $32)

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Jingle and jangle into this summer with the Bluebell Charm Bracelet by Bean-dip and Eddy ($16)

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Decorate your walls with this print of the Beat It painting by Kept Fresh. ($20)

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