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So by this point you may have noticed that along with selling handmade goods, the staff of Modern Mouse are quite creative in their own right. However, you might not have realized that our very own Matt Ortega is the mastermind and maker behind Kuro-Same Arts–that awesome line of steampunk inspired jewelry that you’ve had your eye on! Yes, yes, it’s true! And that’s not all: between work, school, and …

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Article Archive for October 2010

Ears, Eyes and Nose: Reagan’s Gift Guide

October 29, 2010 – 1:06 am | 659 views

Part 2 of Reagan’s gift guide!

Firstly, I’m going to dish (ahem) all about girls can tell oven mitts.  Oven mitts are extremely valuable in my opinion, especially after the traumatizing event of completely misjudging the thickness of a tea towel at the age of 12.  I LOVE the way girls can tell does her screen printing- all by hand!  Each screen print is slightly different, making each item …

Artist Profile: fiftyseven-thirtythree

October 25, 2010 – 10:07 pm | 660 views

Reppin’ the Bay Area with attitude and striking, instantly recognizable graphics, the T-shirts of fiftyseven-thirtythree stand out in their uniqueness and local flavor. We can’t help but feel more ready to take on the world when we’re in our fiftyseven-thirtythree gear!

Re-blog: talking about what it is i do.

October 24, 2010 – 8:00 am | 873 views

Sara Selepouchin of girls can tell makes ordinary household items like coasters, bottle openers, and dish towels extraordinarily fun! Her artistic and detailed diagrams range from scooters to kitchen utensils to bridges…even unicorns! Sara tells all about her creative process in the video below…

Sara Selepouchin, Girls Can Tell from The Rosen Group on Vimeo.

Grabbed from all things girls can tell.

Show Your Studio: cmh design

October 23, 2010 – 1:06 am | One Comment | 1,103 views

This week, we get to cyber-travel to Denver, Colorado and enter the whimsical world of cmh design by Cindi Miller Herleman!

what do you create?

My main focus is stuffed animals/plushies/softies – My Wee Ones and Liten Venns (which means small friends in Norwegian; I am ofNorwegian descent). I also make plush pillows, warm beanies – all of which are purchased by adults as well as for children! I make …

Artist Profile: rosemary dudley designs

October 11, 2010 – 9:16 pm | 741 views

Proof that jewelry never gets boring: Oakland-based Rosemary Dudley Designs fashions minimalist shapes into visually integrated and elegant jewelry pieces. Rosemary’s creations are thoughtful, yet playful, and inspired by her travels around the world! We love how she believes in resource sustainability and finds ways to make work and life cohesive. We’re excited to feature such a passionate and creative artist here at Modern Mouse!

Show Your Studio: ink & water

October 11, 2010 – 12:18 am | 728 views
Camilla Engman's work space

Let’s visit ink & water!

name and hideout location:

ink & water, Carla Fisher Schwartz, Oakland, California

what do you create?

I make hair accessories and pins out of vintage fabric and felt.

where do your dreams become reality?

Technically, I work from the little desk/ workspace in my bedroom, but due to the inevitable chaos of my life and exploding closet, I can typically be found perched upon …

Show Your Studio – New series!

October 11, 2010 – 12:17 am | 540 views

Introducing a new feature of our Handmade Highlights section, “Show Your Studio”!

Artist Profile: Moonpath Designs

October 9, 2010 – 8:30 am | 1,289 views

I <3 Zombies. Bigfoot is my Daddy. Hapa. And the infamous: Meconium. These are a few of the delightful sayings we chuckle at when admiring Moonpath Designs‘ awfully cute onesies and Ts (Grown-ups, don’t stay jealous! We got your size too =)). Made by amazing duo Keoni and Carrie with love on 100% organic, fair-trade, and sweatshop-free Ts! Only the best for the babes!

Monsters, Aprons, and Screenprints – Oh, my!: Reagan’s Gift Guide

October 8, 2010 – 11:01 pm | 673 views

The lovely, fun, and funny Reagan shares a few of her favorite things!

Check it out:

I have fallen helplessly in love with our new line of monster products, designed exclusively by Ghoulie Girls. I seriously cannot even begin to explain how awesome this stuff is.  From hair pieces, to stuffies, wallets to totes, I am simply mesmerized by this line.  I love my monster headband so much; I …