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Do We Have A Bullseye?

July 22, 2011

Rachel said: “I LOVE this necklace! Perfect for everyday!”

Handmade by Nancy Nelson, this offbeat take on target practice hits the spot when it comes to quirky style. The hammered sterling silver square is threaded with forest green and hangs from two delicate silver chains.

Do you share Rachel’s enthusiasm for this unique, stylish piece? Share your feedback on the Bullseye Necklace and more fun potential new goods in our community voting app.

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Color Ball Kit

July 21, 2011

Color Ball Kit

Jessica said: “This is a wonderful idea and craft project. I know, as a mother of two, kids will enjoy this and have fun telling their friends that they handmade their own tennis ball. The price is very reasonable and teaches a good skill set. I would purchase this product!”

We’re having a ball choosing products for our community voting app, and we hope you’re enjoying sharing your feedback! Up for voting this week, the Color Ball Kit is a fun and easy way to get started felting. Add warm water and soap to the provided wool, then start squishing and watch the fleece turn into colorful felt as it covers the included tennis balls. Would these bouncy balls make a great craft project for your kids? A fun gift for an aspiring juggler? Cute toys for your favorite pooch? Visit our voting app and let us know how you’d use this creative kit.

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Best Dressed Baby

July 21, 2011

We love our new Have-A-Ball Babysuits™ so much, we started thinking about some of the other fun baby goods in our lineup. From old favorites, like the Worth the Wait Set, to new community approved items, like the Baby Fortune Cookie Booties, we have little ones covered from head to toe, whether you’re looking for an adorable outfit for your own bundle of joy or a great baby shower or new baby gift.

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Need a Workplace Distraction?

July 19, 2011

We have plenty of fun projects to keep us occupied here in our office, like finding clever new items for our community voting app. Although we’re busy reading your comments, tallying your votes and answering your questions, we wouldn’t mind taking a few minutes to play 100 Workplace Games & Distractions (in the name of product research, of course!). If you’d love to stash this little tin and the included 100 game cards away in your desk to offer up when your co-workers need a breather from the average 9-5, take a break from business and let us know!

Can’t decide whether this game’s for you? Here’s a sample activity (more can be viewed by clicking on the image under the main picture in our voting app).

Sudden applause: “If you have a co-worker who is fond of a favorite saying or quote, gather together a band of your other co-workers and scheme to all applaud the next time the favorite saying is used. If you’re really brave, you’ll target your boss and his or her favorite phrase.”

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Scampering for Unique Game Ideas?

July 17, 2011

Squirrel NutOur community voting app is packed with creatively designed products this week, including the Lightbulb Candlestick Holder, the tool-inspired Hand-Forged Bottle Openers and this Squirrel Nut Stacking Game, which doubles as a funky home or office decor piece when not in play.

Squirrel Nut Game

Could you pile all of the acorns without letting any tumble? Vote and commentto let us know whether you’d like to see this squirrel scurry through the voting process and into our assortment of community approved goods!

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Repurposed Vinyl Record Cuff

July 16, 2011


Teri said: “What a cool way to make a statement! And very rock star styling!”

This prospective new product could be our next chart topper. Handmade  from real vinyl records backed with durable canvas and complete with adjustable closures, this Record Cuff features the original record label. If you agree with Teri, visit our Community Voting App and tell us why. We’d love to know, would you rock this cuff in ’80s, Rock ‘n Roll, Oldies or R&B?

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Shine a Light on Product Voting

July 14, 2011

This bulb helps illuminate your home, no electricity required. New to our Community Voting App, the handmade porcelain piece is already getting some exciting feedback.

Monica said: “FANTASTIC! I think I need these!”

Faye said: “A great way to pay tribute, say ‘thank you,’ to the old incandescent, headed for extinction, for its contribution to life as we’ve known it!”

Do you agree with Monica and Faye? If you love theVoting App and share your comments on this and other hopeful Community Approved goods.