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May 16, 2013 – 1:40 pm | 56 views

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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Artist Profile: Snozzie

December 28, 2010 – 2:15 am | 578 views

What to do when you have something to wipe but don’t want it on your sleeve? Alameda mom Jane Bahk craftily created the Snozzie, a reusable, super-soft organic cotton alternative to tissues that doubles as a cute wristband! Now you can be Super-Mom and look good doing it!

The Snozzie Story
I think I’ve always felt the urge to be creating things. Professionally this led me to producing for …

Artist Profile: Yokomono Studio

December 27, 2010 – 8:00 am | 470 views

Yoko of Yokomono Studio creates ‘mono’ (Japanese for ‘things’) – beautiful handmade bags and home accessories – completely by hand in her Berkeley studio. Her elegant and functional tissue box covers and handbags come in striking fabrics so you can keep all of your things looking nice!

The Yokomono Studio Story:
I’ve always liked making stuff. My earliest “creative” memory is of sewing stuffed animals when I was around 10. …

Gifts For $25 And Under

December 17, 2010 – 4:56 am | 799 views

Hooray! Special, handmade-and-designed gifts in every category for young and old…that won’t break the bank!

Gift Guide: Impress Your Coworker!

December 11, 2010 – 9:36 pm | 669 views

Presenting…a set of gifts that won’t disappoint in the office! Small and simple, functional and fun!

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