The wonderful (and slightly goofy) folks over at DaWanda are holding an off-beat competition to design toilet paper covers, of all things. As crazy as the idea sounds, it’s been a great opportunity for DaWandians to show off their creativity, and the results have ranged from cute and funny to chic and painful. They even [...]

Karen of Beadkeepers creates jewelry that is inspired by nature; she also works for the Rare Species Conservatory Foundation, so you know she really walks the talk!

I really like the simple appeal of these totes and handbags by Renee Bou; they’re cute without being overly sweet. Many of her totes have only one or two appliqués, with a matching fabric on the inner-surface of the handles; it’s just enough flourish to keep its handmade appeal without being overdone. Renee’s taste in [...]

My daily cute finds, served up fresh from me to you! They’re not meant to be carried around, but these creative ceramic handbags make great vases! This adorable bunny family is looking for a new home; they even come in their own tote bag. If you’re a sock monkey lover, you’ll love this colorful artwork [...]

Raiza’s jewelry has a tribal appeal to them, due largely to their basswood construction; they’re stained in mahogany for a rich chocolate finish which is both chic and earthy. An educator and community organizer in Chicago, she prefers things with a personal feel, something that is clearly conveyed in her work. Balancing out the primal, [...]

Clinks = Cute + Links Grace over at Design*Sponge really likes this quirky print by Zachary at Little Paper Planes; so do I! Karl Johnson’s silhouette art is hand-cut from any subject’s profile, and makes for great custom art. PS – get 15% off by mentioning designmilk (thanks, Jaime!). Love these cute pillows by Kristin [...]

I still consider myself a stuffie amateur, which is why I’m hankering for a few of these delightful patterns at Funky Friends. My favorites are the Dippy Dinosaurs; they remind me of the muppets from Fraggle Rock–I hope that doesn’t date me! Each pattern comes with a finished photo, step-by-step instructions, materials and a layout [...]

I’m a big, big fan of Jenn Ski’s retro/mod art; her prints are on archival quality paper and come matted and ready for framing.

These plushes by tiddlywinks carefully balance handmade appeal with quality design; their faces are often slightly lopsided, giving them the feel of a doll that was made by human hands. However, a discerning eye reveals a meticulous attention to detail; I like that the fabrics are carefully selected to coordinate with each other. There’s a [...]

My daily cute finds, served up fresh from me to you! Ahh, kawaii! Cute cube coin purses, available at DaWanda! At first glance, I thought these gorgeous prints by Red Tree Factory were photographs; they’re actually fantastical paintings! This cute plush is just the right mix of vintage goodness and triangular headedness. I love the [...]