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I Heart Regretsy

Shannon Shirley — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:17:49 +0000

I am so glad I read thedailygreen.com today … otherwise I may have never found Regretsy.

It’s a book, it’s a blog, it’s laughing at other people’s mistakes [and who doesn't love to do that?!].

Cheesus, Steak and Weiners, and Beard Crafting

Shannon Shirley — Sat, 23 May 2009 02:58:45 +0000

I’m sure you have heard the news by now that Jesus has risen yet again … this time in a bag of Cheetos … again. I was able to find four different Cheetos bearing what some thought to be a likeness of JC. I also found a Chuck Norris Cheeto, a Loch Ness Monster Cheeto, an Abe Lincoln Cheeto, and then I stopped looking. They all just look delicious to me.

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Cat lover and odd crafter, Comestible Kid is to thank for these amusing cat nip toys. In addition to the “meaty” nips are bagels and lox for the Jewish cats and tacos for the Latino gatos. [Note - listed as organic, but the "Steak and Weeners" toy comes wrapped in a styrofoam tray. Shame, shame.]

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Erin Dollar from Portland has a blog all about beards that’s a pretty fun read. Even more fun, the beards she makes. Yes, she makes beards … in a variety of color and styles too!

And that is it for this week!!! Today is Mike’s birthday and tomorrow is time to relax! Come back Monday for more of the “Things I Like” series. XO

Saturday: “Laugh Out Loud”

Shannon Shirley — Sat, 16 May 2009 03:18:16 +0000

I’m sure that like me, most of you receive an IM or email at least once a week containing a ridiculous joke, picture, or YouTube video. Today I am paying homage to those quirky virals with my own twist. Keeping with the catergory themes of the blog, I bring you my picks for the funniest, quirkiest, and downright weirdest creations I have come across this week.

I found this outrageous “Shark Attack Hat” in a knitting forum at Craftster, where one of their mottos is “Cute Doesn’t Need a Reason”. Even more outrageous than the hat itself [which is actually kind of cute] is the poster’s comment, “I saw the dead fish hat pattern and loved the idea”. Seriously?

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I was first introduced to Margaux Lange’s creations when a friend of mine purchased one of her rings for his girlfriend. They are strange, but in a good way. Necklaces, rings, brooches, bracelets, earrings, and custom works.

If you are here in NYC, she’s going to be at the BUST Spring Fling Craftacular this Sunday in Brooklyn.

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When I first came across these baby head pottery creations by Sue Kniffin Davidson of Kniffin Pottery, I was a little creeped out, but I must admit they have really grown on me and I think I totally want an upsidedown baby head bowl or mug. I’m not sure I would eat my cereal or drink my coffee out of one, but it would definitely make for a conversation piece on the mantle or bookshelf.

And that’s it for today, folks. Enjoy the weekend!!!