Saturday, November 28, 2009

Gettin' Cozy, cont'd.






Friends, let's face it. With the new chill in the air, just about every inanimate object could use a little warming up.


Flash drive cozy:  http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34712567

Hand sanitizer cozy:  http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29364020

Another hand sanitizer cozy: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31733533

Egg cozy pattern:  http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22383930 StumbleUpon

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Now It's a Party




Says the seller about these soaps:  "The crackers smell EXACTLY like a saltine cracker, and the cheese is slightly scented with the saltine scent as well."

Fans of the cheddar smell are out of luck.



Cheese 'n' Crackers Vegan Soap Set:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35101771

StumbleUpon

Why Didn't He Call?, cont'd.





Here's a dating tip. Maybe don't wear your Medication Earrings on the first date. Just a thought.

Says the seller:  "A fun gift for medical personnel or someone with a quirky sense of humor."  I would add: Who is not looking to attract or retain any new friends.

Capsule Earrings:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34994057 StumbleUpon

Fast food (Indoctri)nation




Could this cheeseburger baby rattle be any more awesome?

Hang on. The seller says:  "Also great for cats!"

Now it's perfect.


Cheeseburger Rattle:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34214215

StumbleUpon

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Giving Thanks, cont'd.





What can be said? I'm thankful I'm not one of these dogs.

Turkey Day Pet Hat:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30869745 StumbleUpon

Friday, November 20, 2009

Turkey Drumstick Rattle. Yes!




Get crochetin'!


Turkey Drumstick Rattle Pattern:
http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=21787094 StumbleUpon

Confusing, cont'd.




If you're a little tired of all those hand soaps shaped like food items, here's a refreshing change of pace.

Says the seller:  "This little Titanic is lightly scented with the fresh fragrance of summer rain...It is a calming and very relaxing scent."

Alright then.

Titanic Goat's Milk Soap Set:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34873205

StumbleUpon

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Story of my day






Yes, kraftomatic is under the weather (again).

The seller of this felted toast says:  "I can cut it in half if you prefer."

In unrelated news, I miss my mom.


Felt Toast:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34679034 StumbleUpon

Bad names, cont'd.



Here's another odd name choice -- both for a child and for a monogrammed sheet set.

Personalized Kids' Blanket Set:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33033667



StumbleUpon

Monday, November 16, 2009

Overcozied, cont'd.



Are we having fun yet?


Wine Cozies:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34633337 StumbleUpon

Away in a Meerkat Manger




Meery Christmas.


Christmas Celebrity Meerkats:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/niftyknits StumbleUpon

Confusing Feelings: Old and Weathered Clamshell Edition

 



This "bivalve dreamscape" makes me a little queasy. Are centerpieces supposed to do that?

Oh, those are pom poms. Now I'm just confused and a little sad.


South Carolinian Bivalve Beauty:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27289353 StumbleUpon

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Story of my weekend



Yes, Kraftomatic has a cold. Luckily there's a plush toy for that.

Used Tissue Plush:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34543980



StumbleUpon

Turkeys, cont'd.








Here's something else to be thankful for this November 26:  The fact that you aren't toting this turkey leg purse around with you.

No disrespect.

Says the seller:  "It's also the perfect accessory for fairs & the Renaissance festival."

Why yes. Yes it is.





Turkey Leg Purse/Clutch with Cranberry Sauce Change Purse:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34353436

StumbleUpon

Saturday, November 14, 2009

The Economic Downturn Rendered in Felt and Yarn




Kids, we can't afford crocheted sushi anymore.


Ramen and canned foods crochet patterns:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/skymagenta

Chicken nuggets and fries:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34301871 StumbleUpon

Friday, November 13, 2009

Overcrafted: Turkey edition

 



 






Here's something to be thankful for:  A visual reminder that some people's relatives are even stranger than yours.

Unless you're related to these crafters, in which case I can't help you.



Crocheted Smiling Jellied Cranberry Sauce from the Can:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31490550

Quirky Turkey dolls:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/SarahWolfe

Feather Turkey:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34307554 StumbleUpon

Thursday, November 12, 2009

More Lil' Misnomers

 


 






Color me literal (again), but with a world of baby names to choose from, these formerly common nouns seem like odd ones to run with. For your child and/or your sample wares. Or at least for these particular wares.


Turkey onesie:  http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33942963

Christmas shirt:  http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34134715
Hat:  http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34247474
Burp cloth:  http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30894147 StumbleUpon

The Locavore Crafter: A Portrait in Cheese




The seller says of this crocheted locally made mozzarella:
"Part of my crochet cheese series...stay tuned!"



Crocheted Locally Made Mozzarella:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34271368 StumbleUpon

Why Didn't He Call?, cont'd.



 Here's another "conversation starter" that's really more of a relationship preempter.


Kawaii Beer Mug Ring:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/SouZouCreations

StumbleUpon

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Of Birds and Bees, and Bunnies



I'm not sure 'stackable' is a quality I'm looking for in my fabric bunnies.

Stackable Bunnies in Rose and Red:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34018427 StumbleUpon

Cozy My Ride




Nothing says "craziest lady in the carpool" like a handmade steering wheel cozy.

Daisy Stripes Steering Wheel Cover- Crocheted Pattern:
http://tinyurl.com/ykkrskw StumbleUpon

Obsessive Crocheting Disorder, cont'd.




Here's something.

Says the seller: "Crocheted guinea pigs deserve crocheted water bottles."

OK then.



Water Bottle for Your Crocheted Guinea Pig:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10967829 StumbleUpon

Monday, November 9, 2009

Soap or Not Soap?, cont'd.



Not Soap.




Soap.



A classic Kraftomatic parlor game returns -- now with a higher degree of difficulty. Because I am open to constructive criticism. To a point.


http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32339098

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27404719 StumbleUpon

Hapless holiday greetings






Which is more unfortunate:  the apostrophe abuse, or the whole thing?

It's sort of a riddle.


Personalized holiday cards:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/LLgraphicdesign StumbleUpon

The coziest H1N1-themed tissue cozy on the block




Says the seller: "Can also be used to carry handkerchiefs, or anti-bacterial hand cleaner."

Good times!

Linen and Cotton Hand Embroidered NO H1N1 Pocket Tissue Cozy with Japanese Linen Piggy Print:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30687795
StumbleUpon

Issues, sterling silver edition




If you love 'Annie Hall' like I love 'Annie Hall,' you know that Alvy Singer couldn't quite say I love you. He was also not great with live lobsters. But I digress.

I'm going out on a limb here. I lurve this.


Lurve Necklace:
StumbleUpon

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Weather report







Looks like it's going to be a long and tedious winter.

Wild Man/Woman Knitted Hats:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/BreannaGunderson

Knitted Beard/Facewarmer:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33471865 StumbleUpon

The name game, cont'd.

Color me literal, but these baby names strike me as a bit misleading.  These children are not what they seem.








Golf cart t-shirt:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32842368

Polka dot diaper cover bloomers:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33088038

Christmas tree T-shirt:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33902390 StumbleUpon