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Design

We’ve Got Mail!

July 26, 2011

Mail Case

Pam said: “very cool look… love the concept and the protective lining… especially LOVE the machine wash part!”

Mail Tote

Jen said: “Of course you can find less expensive bags out there, but if your less expensive bags are anything like the ones I’ve purchased, they wear out pretty quickly. Mail bags are known for lasting for ages. I think this is an awesome bag!”

These sturdy bags are handmade from actual repurposed mail sacks. Would you rather carry the iPad Case, the Tote or both? You don’t have to send us a letter to let us know–just stop by our community voting app, cast your votes and leave your comments.

Design

You Choose…

July 25, 2011

Packed with over 200 choices, the Vs. Journal lets you pick your favorites, then analyzes what your choices say about you. Each page features illustrations depicting the choice (for example, Fork Vs. Spoon), what each choice means (quiz style–upside down on the bottom of the page) and space for you to contemplate what you’ve just discovered.

Before this journal of choices enters our lineup, we need you to make a choice in the battle of thumbs up Vs. thumbs down in our community voting app!

Design

String Finger

July 24, 2011

Guitar String RingHand-twisted by California artist Christopher Stiles, these Guitar String Rings are made from actual guitar strings. The artist sources the upcycled strings from music stores and guitar shops in his neighborhood. After twisting the strings and fashioning the bows (a play on tying a string around your finger), he caps the tips with sterling silver-plated beads.

Would you give this ring to a musician or music lover as a reminder that you care? If you want to see this product in our assortment, visit our community voting app and let us know!

Need a gift for the guitarist in your life now? Check out the Guitar String Bracelet, Sterling Silver Guitar Pick Necklace and our new community approved Ridged Glass Guitar Picks.

Design

Do We Have A Bullseye?

July 22, 2011

Rachel said: “I LOVE this necklace! Perfect for everyday!”

Handmade by Nancy Nelson, this offbeat take on target practice hits the spot when it comes to quirky style. The hammered sterling silver square is threaded with forest green and hangs from two delicate silver chains.

Do you share Rachel’s enthusiasm for this unique, stylish piece? Share your feedback on the Bullseye Necklace and more fun potential new goods in our community voting app.

Design

Color Ball Kit

July 21, 2011

Color Ball Kit

Jessica said: “This is a wonderful idea and craft project. I know, as a mother of two, kids will enjoy this and have fun telling their friends that they handmade their own tennis ball. The price is very reasonable and teaches a good skill set. I would purchase this product!”

We’re having a ball choosing products for our community voting app, and we hope you’re enjoying sharing your feedback! Up for voting this week, the Color Ball Kit is a fun and easy way to get started felting. Add warm water and soap to the provided wool, then start squishing and watch the fleece turn into colorful felt as it covers the included tennis balls. Would these bouncy balls make a great craft project for your kids? A fun gift for an aspiring juggler? Cute toys for your favorite pooch? Visit our voting app and let us know how you’d use this creative kit.

Design

Need a Workplace Distraction?

July 19, 2011

We have plenty of fun projects to keep us occupied here in our office, like finding clever new items for our community voting app. Although we’re busy reading your comments, tallying your votes and answering your questions, we wouldn’t mind taking a few minutes to play 100 Workplace Games & Distractions (in the name of product research, of course!). If you’d love to stash this little tin and the included 100 game cards away in your desk to offer up when your co-workers need a breather from the average 9-5, take a break from business and let us know!

Can’t decide whether this game’s for you? Here’s a sample activity (more can be viewed by clicking on the image under the main picture in our voting app).

Sudden applause: “If you have a co-worker who is fond of a favorite saying or quote, gather together a band of your other co-workers and scheme to all applaud the next time the favorite saying is used. If you’re really brave, you’ll target your boss and his or her favorite phrase.”

Design

Scampering for Unique Game Ideas?

July 17, 2011

Squirrel NutOur community voting app is packed with creatively designed products this week, including the Lightbulb Candlestick Holder, the tool-inspired Hand-Forged Bottle Openers and this Squirrel Nut Stacking Game, which doubles as a funky home or office decor piece when not in play.

Squirrel Nut Game

Could you pile all of the acorns without letting any tumble? Vote and commentto let us know whether you’d like to see this squirrel scurry through the voting process and into our assortment of community approved goods!