Archive for 2012

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Inside the Artist’s Studio – A 2012 Recap
December 26, 2012, 1 Comment

A look back through 2012's artist studio tours.

Christmas kitten card, photo by Etsy seller pumpkintruck
“My Favorite Gift” – Childhood Memories of UG Team Members
December 24, 2012, 1 Comment

We read each and every comment that our customers leave on our site, and we are often moved by the stories you tell abou ...

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Pin the Halls Part 2: The Winning Pinner!
December 21, 2012, No Comments

Our first Pin the Halls Pinterest Contest left us with some great holiday gift and party ideas, but when it wrapped up, ...

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Ping Pong Pop Culture
December 14, 2012, No Comments

Ping Pong has traveled the globe, become an Olympic sport, and not surprisingly made a few cameos in popular culture. Ho ...

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Behind the Scenes of our Clay Animation Email and Video
December 13, 2012, 1 Comment

Take a look inside the inspiration and creation of our upcoming clay animation email and enjoy a special video just for ...

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A Guide to our Holiday Gift Guides
December 12, 2012, 2 Comments

Our blog editors prove that we have a gifts for everyone, even the most uncommon personalities.

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Uncommon Stocking Stuffers for Everyone on Your List
December 12, 2012, No Comments

We’ve been sharing our favorite picks for all of the quirky characters on your shopping list all season, but we couldn ...

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Meet Susan, Winner of the Upcycling Design Challenge
December 11, 2012, 3 Comments

Meet Susan, designer of the Forget Me Not Necklace, and help us welcome her to the UncommonGoods artist family.

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Natural Beauty: Nancy Nelson’s Forest-Inspired Jewelry
December 10, 2012, 3 Comments

Take one look at Nancy Nelson’s jewelry and it’s obvious that she’s deeply inspired by nature. The organic shapes, ...

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Uncommon Gifts for the Gadgeteer
December 7, 2012, No Comments

Some folks don't understand the gadgeteer's obsession with digital devices; but when called a geek, these collectors of ...