Granny Knits

Every time I visit the Granny Knits website, I want to grab a needle & get to cross stitching! Their bright & cheerful cross stitch kits are fantastic. The 12 bright butterflies make a beautiful wall hanging & the campervan stripe is perfect for any quirky hippie-at-heart. In addition to the kits, Granny Knits offers a variety of patterns, including an adorable laundry bag. If cross stitch isn't your cup of tea, check out the other crafts category that features embroidery, sewing & even lamp making. To round out their extensive offerings, the site also showcases craft books, fabrics, and haberdashery (love that word!). Visit the Granny Knits blog and Facebook page for a variety of project ideas, inspiration, and more. (pictured: Rainbow Heart)

Sawdust and Bullets

Sawdust and Bullets features one-of-a-kind vases, pens & other items that are hand-turned using various woods & other materials. The results are interesting & unique pieces that are sure to impress any recipient. We had the opportunity to view some of the listed items in person & my father-in-law, an avid pen collector, fell in love with the bullet casing pens. Ladies are sure to enjoy the bullet casing pen that is adorned with a colorful acrylic topper. If you're looking to spruce up your home with some eye-catching items, be sure to check out the mango bowl and the bubinga wood Confetti lamp. (pictured: Ligum Vitae 4 in 1 Screwdriver)

Take Three - The Shops @ Funky Finds

Cynthia Sickler of Demonstrative Amigurumi Bears and Friends has several Amigurumi patterns available so you can create your own funky friends! She has been designing and making bears and Friends since 1992. The Bobbly Wobbly Puppy Amigurumi PDF pattern is pictured above.

A Snails Pace features a variety of hip, handmade crafts created from fabulous recycled finds. I really like the Sweet Shutterbug Pin Up Girl Scrabble tile pendant, as well as the Birdcage illustration print on vintage dictionary paper.

Texas-based Heather Best creates funky decorative lamps using glass blocks. Lamps by HB offers lamps in various themes, including babies - a perfect baby shower gift or decoration!