Can you believe it’s August already? It’s just not possible that summer could be more than halfway over! Come spend one of summer’s quickly fleeting nights with Modern Mouse at this month’s Crafty Hour! We’ll be turning boring old bangles into pretty crocheted bracelets with Ms. Julia Akpan!
Her jewelry line, Simple Truths, features a fresh take on crochet and is colorful, gorgeous, and a little bit fun too! I mean, look at what we’ll be learning how to make:
So pretty, right? New to crocheting? Not to worry – Julia …
We couldn’t be happier to be carrying a selection of San Francisco-based Yellow Owl Workshop’s amazing products! Designer and artist Christine Schmidt is the force behind the gorgeous stamps, stationery, and jewelry that Yellow Owl Workshop is known for; she’s got an eye for colors, bikes, cities, and nature, recreating the charm of life’s simple pleasures with her designs. We’re huge fans and wanted to share with you some of our faves that we’ve got in the shop!
I wear my Yellow Owl Workshop pendant at least once a week!
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It seems like everyone’s late summer calendar has at least one wedding on it! And why not? It’s a great time to get all dressed up, go outside, and celebrate love before those autumn winds start to blow. Modern Mouse has both the gear and the goods to keep you lookin’ stylish and prepared with extra-special gifts for the newlyweds. (Who really wants a new toaster, anyway?)
These hand-screenprinted pillows from Casa Murriguez would be a great addition to a new pad; the bold colors are certain to spice up an …
We’ve got Summer Fever…how about you? We see you climbing up high in the trees, getting some tasty street food, taking a bike ride around town, hitting the beach, and just soaking up the sun! When the sun rises early and sets late, it’s time to be out and about. These gifts will inspire your next fun adventure!
About to throw away all your fabric scraps? Save ‘em and turn them into a fun set of stylish fabric magnets instead! Keep it simple or get a little fancy – your imagination’s the limit! And we’ve got the tools to go either way. Led by the Mouse herself, Mrs. Eleen Hsu Agustin.
July Crafty Hour, Thursday 7/14 from 5-7pm
Refreshments and drinks provided.
$5 suggested donation to offset the cost of supplies.
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Bring your own scraps, any cute little rubber stamps you may have, or just use ours! …
Molletta Design definitely has their finger on the pulse of what makes the Bay Area tick. Bikes? Check. Moustaches? Check. Mustaches for bikes? Double check. That’s right; Modern Mouse now carries a variety of felt facial hair for your currently clean-shaven bicycle, as well as the rest of Molletta Design’s line of velo-related products. One of the great things about living in sunny California is that there’s rarely an excuse to stay off your bike, and the bike culture that thrives here is like no other (take a walk/ride down …
(Crafty Hour happens each month at Modern Mouse from 5-7 PM on second Thursdays! Look out for the next one…come and craft with us!)
Another month, another Craft Night! A happy crowd spent a warm summer eve right here at Modern Mouse learning to needle felt (which means making stuff from bits of wool roving). Folks took to it so quickly, they moved right past the initial practice round and went right for the big guns; by the end of the night, we had a rose, a bunny, a tiny carrot, …
Here at Modern Mouse, we’ve corralled some of the most creative minds in the Bay Area and beyond to keep our little shop stocked with exciting handmade gifts.
But we’ve got a sneaking suspicion that you’ve got some serious creative skills as well; that’s why our crafty corner exists! Crafty corner, you say? Why, yes! We’ve got supplies that will get you started with all kinds of different crafts, including jewelry making, sewing, wooden person painting, and more! Let’s take a little tour:
Over in our crafty corner, you’ll find a handful …
