Pioneers of Industrial Design Stamps

Went to the post office to buy stamps today and got these great nostalgic techie stamps!  :D

We've come a long way since the first...

typewriters,

telephones,

& cameras!

;)

Like/Dislike Stamp Set

I can see these coming in quite handy at the office... :p

Have a happy go weekend everyone!

Schmancy Toys & Urban Craft Uprising 2011

If you're in Seattle July 9th and 10th, be sure to drop by the Urban Craft Uprising!  We love the concept of bringing together indie artisans and helping them reach the greater public.

{Artwork by Matthew Porter}

Watch this promo video by Behrens Films to see what you might find at the show.

You might find some wonderful tech accessories and art there if you happen not to make it out to the Happy Go Techy Expo this Saturday!

If you do make it out, drop by UCU's table at the expo and give them a little "hello!"  Kristen Rask will also be there selling some items from her awesome store, Schmancy Toys.

{Social Media WTF Wallet from Schmancy Toys}

Expo Vendor: IL*MOSTRO

We love Frances' robot banks.  When we saw them on Etsy we HAD to have them at the expo.  Aside from the fantastic geeky and nerdy designs she has available on her online shop, she also does custom orders.  These banks make really fun, personal gifts.  Perfect for grads and dads!

For the expo, Frances has graciously agreed to make a special Seattle bank as a contest prize.  

Contest details to come soon!

Heart it!

Silent Auction Vendor: Hooby Groovy

Thanks so much to Ee-Leng from Hooby Groovy for donating three of her ultra cute cases for the Happy Go Techy silent auction - all proceeds will go to NPower Northwest!  Come to the expo to bid and go home with one of these cases while supporting a good techie cause!

{1UP iPad2 Case}

{Goomba iPad 2 Case}

{Panda iPhone Case}

Visit Ee-Leng's blog here and her store here.

Expo Vendor: Craftsquatch

Our newest expo vendor, Craftsquatch™, makes geeky and internet themed pillows for geeks everywhere! Helping one geek at a time to sleep tight at night.

These pillows are ridiculously cute and are 100% handmade with care. Sleep tight at night knowing that your favorite internet application is right there with you. They also make great decor for your couch and bed.

Especially love this set of Google icon pillows!

If you can't make it to the Happy Go Techy Expo this year you can purchase your internet pillow by Craftsquatch here. Custom orders are also welcome!

Expo Vendor: SewZinksi

Sarah is a designer of all trades; she stitches, sews, paints... you name it!

We love her eco-friendly mugs and headbands!

{CMYK Mug}

{KAPOW! Mug}

{LIGHTENING Headband}

For the expo, she is crafting up some new geeky/nerdy designs as we speak!  Can't wait to see them!

Visit her site to view all her other lovely creations!

Expo Vendor: Obvious Front

Obvious Front makes capacitor robots! They're built with lead-free solder using electronic components salvaged from discarded TVs, VCRs, and computers.  Super neat!

I love his list of favorite materials on Etsy: Televisions, Toasters, VCRs, Kibble, Computers, Lead Free Solder, Plastic, Chipmunks, Aluminum, Sculptie clay stuff

Chipmunks?!  :)

Check out his store here.

Expo Vendor: Worme Woole

Knits, mitts & (best of all) recycled gadget sweaters galore!  We're happy to announce Sara as our newest expo vendor.  She makes gadget "sweaters" out of upcycled felted wool.  Dress your gadgets up in style while being green!

Visit her store here.

  

Expo Showcase: Silva Limited

Justin started dabbling with wood at age 10; his father owned a hardwood flooring business.  His finely crafted bamboo Macbook cases will be on display at the expo.  They're incredibly gorgeous, sturdy, and light!

How They're Made 

The cases start their life as a solid sheet of bamboo. They are then taken to a CNC machine where they are cut out to meet the specifications of the MacBook Pro’s. Once cut, the hand work begins. They are sanded, glued, felted, and finished all by hand. Then there is the leather strap, which come from a full cowhide. The hide is hand cut into strips and shaped to get a comfortable feel, then hand burnished and oiled to get a strap that not only feels great in your hand but will also last forever.

Visit Justin's site here. 

Expo Vendor: C's Charms

Cecilia makes fun, nerdy, and geeky jewelry.  Her pieces range from Decepticon cufflinks to Nintendo Controller necklaces.  Super cute!

We're so happy to be showcasing her pieces at the expo!

Visit her Etsy store here!

Dress Up Your Tech & Can't Live Without It! Mobile App Contests Results

Thanks so much to everyone who participated in the "Dress Up Your Tech" & "Can't Live Without It! Mobile App" contests.  The entries were fantastico!  :)

(Drum roll, please.)
And, the winners are...


Dress Up Your Tech

Mr. Ethan Schaffer for submitting the Dodo Case for iPads - definitely unique, finely crafted, and useful!

Ethan won a Kate Spade iPhone case and a $25 gift card to Urban Outfitters.  (Ethan, maybe you can gift the iPhone case to a lucky lady friend...)

Can't Live Without It! Mobile App

And, for most unique and useful day-to-day app, the winner is Grocery IQ - submitted by Ms. Helen Chang.

Helen won a $50 Amazon gift card.  Can't buy groceries with it, but you can buy yourself some nice cooking/baking supplies.  :)

Congrats guy & gal!  We'll be sending you your prizes shortly!

Expo Vendor: MadObsession

We're happy to welcome MadObsession to the Expo.  Below are some of Rena's beautifully handcrafted leather iPad cases.

For the ladies...

... and the gents!

I wanna make love in the club gangster iPhone hoodie

How cute is this iPhone case? I love it. Only 16 buckeroos on etsy by user splashingKoi from Vancouver..

Dimensions:
Length: 3 in / 8.5 cm
Height: 4.5 in / 12.5 cm

Dear...

Witty, nerdy cards from Sapling Letterpress.  

Camera Tricks

A friend of mine recently came back from the Philippines and brought me back this Nikon lens...

...cup!

Tricky tricky!  It even slides in and out like a real lens.  Love it!  

Reminded me of some fun items I saw on the Photojojo store. 

The Instant Camera iPhone Decal



Fisheye, Macro, and Wide Angle Camera Phone Lenses

Twin Lens Holga with Color Flash 

Happy snapping!

Kate Spade Keyboard Laptop Sleeve

While on the Kate Spade site for the prior post, I couldn't help but take a peek at their laptop & phone cases section.  Adding this to my tech wish list with the new 15" Macbook Pro to go with it, please!  Hm, and an iPad 2, too!

Society6

Society6 is a fantastic medium for artists to bring their artwork to market;  they print everything from iPhone & laptop covers to t-shirts & hoodies.  

"Selling your artwork as a product on Society6 is as simple as making a Post - except you make money from it. All you have to do is post your artwork to make it immediately available for sale as a variety of products. When you sell a product, we'll produce it, package it and ship it for you, so that you can focus on making more art! 

SOCIETY6 RETAIL PARTNERS 

Every time you Post your artwork for sale as a Society6 product, it is automatically eligible to be sold through the online stores of our Retail Partners."

They even have an iPhone wallpaper app - for free!  How awesome is that?!

Found this on the Threadless/Society6 site and couldn't help but share.  :)

My friend, Natalie, has recently launched her Society6 print shop and has been picked up by Urban Outfitters.  Hooray!  One of my favorite pieces by her:

Etch-A-Sketch iPad Case

Old toy meets new toy.

Now, the Worlds Favorite Drawing Toy®, the Etch A Sketch®, and the world’s most revolutionary product, the iPad, have come together in the form of Headcase’s officially licensed Etch A Sketch® iPad case. Celebrate Etch A Sketch®’s 50th anniversary and be the coolest kid in the conference room! 

But the Etch A Sketch® iPad case is more than just cool! It is specially designed to protect and enhance your iPad. Made of impact resistant plastic, the Etch A Sketch® iPad case will help protect your iPad. Rubber feet and a felt backing gently cradle your iPad inside the Etch A Sketch® case. Strategically placed windows throughout the Etch A Sketch® iPad case allow for easy use of all your iPad switches, ports, and buttons. And retractable kick stands allow you to either lay your iPad flat, or angle it for easy use of the iPad keyboard.
Yes! 

Your Etch A Sketch® iPad case is incredibly functional and durable, especially when compared to other iPad cases currently available. 

But who are we kidding? Buy it because it is fun. Hey, with over 150 million Etch a Sketches sold, the whole world will recognize and love this iPad case.  Buy here.

Rene Magritte Macbook Decal

{Rene Magritte}

Love how the apple is so perfectly integrated.  :)