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shoes01I’ve been seeing altered shoes around recently including from a woman here in Oakland who does not have a web site apparently. How can that be? websites are pretty much free at this point.

Hippy of Doom on Etsy has some…

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dragonThis dragon plushie is cute as heck. I need one. I like this kit because it includes the materials. Also, the dragon looks so huggable and… plush! The plushie toy is designed by DIYFluffies. She has quite a few other great kits

I…

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lion9How adorable is this little kid in a lion costume? I think people go a bit overboard on kids Halloween costumes sometimes so I am in love with these DIY costume kits from DIYcostumes.etsy.com. She makes kits that help you…

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keepcalmI now have about 3 ‘keep calm’ things in my house and that doesn’t include one of the original type posters that say Keep Calm and Carry On.

I want this “Keep Calm and Sew Stuff” patch from Urban Threads but I’m…

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gnomesWhat’s the best crafters crack you can think of? For me it is the Hancock’s of Paducah fabric catalog. Vim comes running in waving it over his head whenever it arrives in our mailbox, sometime’s it’s good for the WTF?…

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glassesfingerThese cat eye glasses on a ring are so stylish! There is also a mustache ring and so much other cute jewelry.

The ampersand necklace is very pretty and all is quite affordable!

You can find other Isette creations on Ponoko and Etsy

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piratecupcakeThis yummy pirate cupcake t-shirt is for sale by Dog Bone Art as seen on Indiefixx Galleria!

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levelnecklace1For 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…

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giraffe_todWhile 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.

mixtape mix tape craft zine magazine Underdog Ink is owned and operated by Lisa Solomon, a Bay Area…

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project_95_logo-150x150Did 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…

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voroidae04Cryptozoologist 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.

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My sister gave me Voroidae and I have been…

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owlbeltDear God, Why is this owl wearing a belt? I don’t really need an answer but it is so cute I figured only a deity could truly understand it.

This otter card is even cuter and if thy had this…

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I agree. Owls were the new unicorn and now long may the donkey reign. I’m pretty sure the KodKod will be next though.

Please to look at this outrageously cute cuckoo clock and donkey fabric panel hand printed in Australia by Kristin…

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I’m so in love with these tattoos made out of lace created by Theresa Honeywell. Aren’t they glorious? I’m having this feeling like I better buy one now before she is so famous that I can’t afford it even in my…

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Well, here’s a great idea – a craft supply lending library called Craft on Cue. The lending library is set up on a membership basis, so you pay a month fee and get a certain number of ‘points’ that go…

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