August, 2009


20
Aug 09

Screenprinted Vintage Teapots and Jugs

Ninainvorms Etsy Peacock Jug and Bird Teapot

Ninainvorm's Etsy Peacock Jug and Bird Teapot

Peacock Jug ($38.00) | Baroque Bird Teapot ($49.00)

I love tea.. which means I am endlessly addicted to buying tea supplies. Ninainvorm’s Etsy teapots, jugs and plates are classic and modern thanks to mod screenprinted graphics on each handcrafted porcelain piece.

Ninainvorms Etsy Little Bird Jug

Ninainvorm's Etsy Little Bird Jug

Little Bird Jug ($32.00)


19
Aug 09

Little Big Planet – I Want That Shark Costume!

Little Big Planet will apparently be adding water to the game experience.. and all I want is to jump around like a fool in that awesome shark costume.


17
Aug 09

Tiny Monsters & Landscapes Made From Felt

Esty Gertzman makes these imaginative landscapes and little monster toys out of felt wool. You can buy some of these at her pipapiep Etsy Shop. (via Craftzine)

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Aug 09

Carrot Purse with Bunnies Inside

Carrot Purse with Rabbit Family ($26.50)

Carrot Purse with Rabbit Family ($26.50)

Etsy’s RattaWan sells some really cute handmade toys, including the carrot-loving Bunnies shown above.. Frog and Piggy crochet coin purses are below.

Kero Purse ($15.00)

Kero Purse ($15.00)

Piggy Purse ($15.00)

Piggy Purse ($15.00)


14
Aug 09

Cat with World’s Heaviest Sticky Tape

A Japanese-show segment showing scientific proof that sticky tape is particularly heavy when attached to a kitty. The sideways tape is, of course, my favorite.


13
Aug 09

Momiji – Little Dolls with Secrets

£11.95 each at lovemomiji.com | view Flickr Momiji Dolls group

Momiji dolls are a modern take on Japanese Kokeshi toys. They retain classic characteristics (carved from wood, have large heads and lack any real appendages), however, include an entirely unique the hole on the bottom – each doll comes with little pieces of paper for writing secret messages. Also, these dolls have irresistibly adorable names like Clever Clogs, Silly Billy, and Hurray.

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12
Aug 09

Whoa.. Is That a Smart Car?

Spotted on the streets of Nice (France), this little Smart certainly stands out!


11
Aug 09

“Ctrl, Alt, Del, Esc” Coasters

Coasters - Reboot and Escape

These ‘Reboot and Escape’ coasters by meritmarket are $10 on Etsy (via Craftzine). Geeky and useful!


11
Aug 09

Virtual Trash Monsters by Brandon Jan Blommaert

Brandon Jan Blommaerts Virtual Trash Sculpture

Brandon Jan Blommaert's Virtual Trash Sculpture

Brandon Jan Blommaert makes these recycled monsters out of trash, photographs them, and then composites the creatures over real landscapes – the result is pretty spectacular. I suggest you check out Brandon’s Flickr Photostream for a behind-the-scenes  making of the monsters, or view the final artwork here. (via Inhabitat)


10
Aug 09

Chocolate ‘Collon’ Melts in Your Mouth

Glico Collon Choco Nuts

$1.89 at veryasia.com

The best way to describe Glico’s Choco Collon is chocolate-filled chocolate Combos. The outer shell is a flaky chocolate tube that, with one easy bite, reveals a delicious creamy chocolate mousse inside. Choco Collon treats are simply delicious and aim to fill that ever-present chocolate craving. Then again, just being able to say “Want to try some Collon?” to your co-workers is reason enough to get them!