Geek Chic

As I surfed the CCCOE Team's listings this month, I found that the things that caught my eye had a definite theme to them.

I've never attempted Tunisian Crochet, but I've seen it done (on TV). What an interesting shape for a hat...  

Magical Gnome Hat by Syrendell

And then this cross stitch reminded me of childhood. I could never master this game...  

Pac-Man Cross Stitch by Helby's Hatchery

I don't own an iPod, but I've made something similar for eReaders...

iPod Touch Nano Case by Off the Hook Hats

And I saw this and thought, what a great idea. I think I need one of these...  

Soft Touch Stylus by Refined Pallet

No geek-themed post would be complete without a Dr. Who reference...  

TARDIS Messenger Bag by Nani Originals

There are too many wonderful things to find. I guess that's what the Etsy community is all about.  

This post contributed by Liz of Zizi Rho Designs, who likes to think she is a geek but is not as cool as the real geeks are.

New Finds

New shops join the CCCOE team all the time. Curious, I decided to check out some of those shops that have joined us since my last post. I found all sorts of interesting things.

First, I found these magical items...

I so want that wand from Refined Pallet, and the Fortune Teller Ring from Jewelry You Love is just so fun.  

Then, in the decor department...

...there's the "Peace" lantern by Earthworks and the Candle with a Handle by Blacksmith Creations.

The newest hot trend in jewelry are the feather earrings. I prefer taking trends with a twist...  

Get some Real Butterfly Wing Earrings by Natural Flipside or earrings that have the feathery feel from Caposhi Handmade. (I wondered about using real butterfly wings for earrings, but the description assures that the wings were made from already deceased butterflies.)

Finally, I couldn't skip my first love, knit (and crochet)...

...with cowls from Sarah Wales Designs and JPavey Designs. The first one is knit; the second one is crochet, but both are airy and gorgeous.  

This post is by Liz from Zizi Rho Designs. You can click on the pictures to get to the items on Etsy. (Although, I call dibs on the wand.)