Etsy Shop for effulgentcrafts

Black Boucle Scarf

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:05:52 -0500

$22.00
This scarf is made from acrylic boucle yarn in a rich, deep basic black. It's soft, warm and cozy. The scarf measures aprox 6 inches wide,about 6 feet long, so its possible to double wrap it and tuck it into your jacket for extra warmth!
Machine washable (though hand washing is recommended), cold water, tumble dry low, or dry flat.

Gamma Green checkerboard Arm Warmies (arm warmers, wrist warmers, fingerless golves)

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:05:34 -0500

$18.00
Inspired by the need to have free fingers in frigid temperatures, these warmies are knit in a soft acrlyic yarn (making them machine washable). I call this color "gamma green" since it reminds me of The Hulk, but it could also be called "candy green".
Arm warmies are perfect if you work in a cold office (and still need to type), or wear them under your mittens to block that gap between your mittens and coat, you know the one...where the cold air always sneaks in.
These arm warmies are knit in a checkerboard pattern, (that had a bit of stretch) so one size fits all (or at least they fit everyone I had try them for sizing ;-)

Handmade Birch Wooden Knitting needles, Size 8 Burgers

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:37:26 -0500

$14.00
Handmade, birch wood, US size 8 knitting needles (aprox. 10.5 inches long) with little burger fimo tops. These needles have been sanded with various grits of sandpaper,and steel wool and have been waxed to be smooth and easy to use. Wooden knitting needles warm and smooth, and birch is a strong wood that will resist warping. Wooden needles are also more eco-friendly.

Yellow Swirl Top Knit Hat

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:29:15 -0500

$20.00
When it's cold "hats save lives" or so I've been told by my neighbor down the hall. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to save the day so I got to work on making this hat.

The hat is knit in "gold" acrylic yarn which is soft but durable and machine washable. It has a rolled brim, and the swirl top is inspired by my mad love for tart frozen yougurt...I swear I could eat it every day, even in the winter, especially if I had a nice hat to keep me warm.

Fits and average sized adult head.

Note: This hat mataches the yellow arm warmies also listed in my shop.

Rainbow Sherbert Felted Ruffle Catch-All bowl (small)

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:44:21 -0500

$17.00
Everyone needs a place to dump their keys, pocket change, markers, lipbalm (so you don't put it through the washing machine), and whatever else finds its way into your pocket over the course of the day. This felted catch-all bowl is waiting for you to fill it up! Knit with double stranded 100% wool yarn it was then felted/fulled to make a sturdy container to hold your items.
The thick material of this bowl also provides padding for your furniture if you are prone to just dropping your keys in from a high altitude -like me :-)
The bowl measures aprox. 4 inches wide, and 2 inches tall/deep.

Twisted Rib Cowl

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:40:58 -0500

$22.00
Weather can be so unpredictable. All of a sudden the wind picks up and you wish you had something to cover your head.

This cowl (a long tube that can be used as a neckwarmer and/or hood) was hand knit in a twisted rib stitch, which gives it a great texture and verstility.

The yarn in a light gray mohiar-like acrylic, soft, light-weight but warm.

Handmade Birch Wooden Knitting needles, Size 8 Ladybugs

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:47:51 -0500

$14.00
Handmade, birch wood, US size 8 knitting needles (aprox. 12 inches long) with ladybug fimo tops. These needles have been sanded with various grits of sandpaper,and steel wool and have been waxed to be smooth and easy to use. Wooden knitting needles warm and smooth, and birch is a strong wood that will resist warping. Wooden needles are also more eco-friendly.

Chunky Gray and White loom knit scarf

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:37:30 -0500

$22.00
This scarf was hand made by me on a knitting loom to create a chunky, warm, scarf with a fun crisscross pattern on one side, with a more braided look on the other.

The yarn is a gray and white twist acrylic yarn which is soft but durable, as well as machine washable. The gray and white color makes this scarf gender neutral. Wearing it feels like getting a cozy hug, and everyone likes that!

This scarf measures just aprox. 5.5 feet long.

Cell Phone Cozy Sling- Safety Orange

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:55:27 -0500

$8.00
Perfect for keeping your cell phone/PDA/MP3 player scratch free!

This sling had a working button so you can button the sling around the handle of your bag, or just toss this cozy into your purse and be content in knowing your electronics are snuggled happily inside.

Pretty green phone not included :-)

Felted mini tote-Bento or Snack bag

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:30:58 -0500

$18.00
The idea for a felted mini-tote was created because I needed a way to carry my bento lunch box to work. People loved the idea so much that I made more. It is the perfect eco-friendly way to carry around your snacks/lunch, small craft supplies, or your bento box. The tote was knit in double stranded wool, and then felted to create a strong and durable “fabric”.

Tote measures aprox. 5.5 inches tall, and 10 inches long.

Please note: the bento box is not included…that’s for my lunches  But I hope you’ll use this tote to carry yours!

Cell phone cozy sling

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:58:37 -0500

Blue and Green Loom knit scarf

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:33:02 -0500

$22.00
This scarf was hand made by me on a knitting loom to create a chunky, warm, scarf with a fun crisscross pattern on one side, with a more braided look on the other.

The acrylic yarn is super soft but durable, as well as machine washable (I recommend cold water, and the gentle cycle). The double stranded dark blue and olive green yarn make this scarf gender neutral. Wearing it feels like getting a cozy hug, and everyone likes that!

This scarf measures aprox. 6 feet long.

Bollywood Earrings

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:17:15 -0500

$12.00
I was inspired by one of the Bollywood numbers on "So you think you can Dance" for these earrings. I love the mix of bright and neutral colors. They are subtle enough for work, but lively enough for a night out.

These earrings are made with glass beads, silver bali style beads and sterling silver fish hook style earhooks.

Magic Lamp Earrings

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:06:08 -0400

$12.00
The fun shape of these earrings reminds me of a Genie's magic lamp!

These earrings are made with black glass beads, silver bali style beads and surgical steel earhooks.

So Ugly They Are Cool Arm Warmies

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:30:14 -0400

$18.00
Inspired by the need to have free fingers in frigid temperatures, these warmies are knit in a a really cool looking yarn. This multi-colored yarn is so ugly it's cool (in my opinion at least) The yarn is acrlyic (making them machine washable). They are perfect if you work in a cold office (and still need to type), or wear them under your mittens to block that gap between your mittens and coat, you know the one...where the cold air always sneaks in.
The rib stitching makes these one size fits all (or at least they fit everyone I had try them for sizing ;-)

Cell phone cozy sling

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:58:04 -0400

Green Drawstring Dice Bag

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 08:37:11 -0400

$8.00
This little pouch is a perfect gamer accompaniment. Hand knit in soft but durable acrylic yarn, it's provides safe transport for dice, marbles, beads...candy....and any other little bits and bobs you might be toting around.

To-Go Coffee Cup Cozy-Red

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:43:23 -0400

$5.00
Protects your hand while you carry your hot beverage....and way more eco-friendly and stylish than those cardboard sleeves.
This cup cozy is knit in red (claret) acrylic yarn so it's soft, durable, and (importantly) machine washable, perfect for those times when your coffee, tea, or hot chocolate drips.
The basket weave stitch acts as ribbing, making this cup cozy one size fits all.

Products come from a smoke and pet free home.

Pink Ribbed Arm Warmies (arm warmers, wrist warmers, fingerless gloves)

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:09:09 -0400

$18.00
Inspired by the need to have free fingers in frigid temperatures, these warmies are knit in a lovely heathered pink colored acrlyic/wool yarn (making them machine washable). They are perfect if you work in a cold office (and still need to type), or wear them under your mittens to block that gap between your mittens and coat, you know the one...where the cold air always sneaks in.
The rib stitching makes these one size fits all (or at least they fit everyone I had try them for sizing ;-)

Blue Drop Earrings

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:18:36 -0400

$12.00
A blue glass and small silver bead hang from the end of silver chain. Pretty for work, or a night out.

These earrings dangle aprox. 1 and i/4 inches.

Hooks are sterling sliver fish hook style.

Game Night Earrings-Hotels

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:04:45 -0400

$5.00
These earrings are made with genuine Monopoly hotel pieces. This makes them the prfect item to wear to any game night....they show you came to play!
As one who has never even made it far enough in Monoply to buy a hotel, I know I would be impressed.
The ear wires are hypoallergetic steel.

Historic Blue Mock Cable hat

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:08:11 -0400

$20.00
When it's cold "hats save lives" or so I've been told by my neighbor down the hall. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to save the day so I got to work on making this hat.

The hat is knit in "historic blue" acrylic yarn which is soft but durable and machine washable. The ribbed band and mock cables keep the hat close to your head (but not too tight, I have curly hair and am very mindful of hat-head), but also provides flexibility in sizing.

Fits and average sized adult head.

New Neopolitian Felted Fulled Tote Bag

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:26:55 -0400

$28.00
This bag is a variation of my previous totes. The straps are a little longer, and there is now a magnetic closure to keep you gear safe and sound. There is a pink felted disk that coveres the backing of the magnetic closure.
This bag measures about 13 inches wide, and 10.5 inches tall. It is made from double standed wool yarn that has been knit up and felted into a tight "fabric", that is very stylish and durable. This tote is great for carrying around a few items (wallet, cell phone, lip balm, knitting....candy), and you will look so adorable.

Green Lampwork Stitch Markers-set of 5

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 15:50:48 -0400

$6.00
Set of 5 stitch markers. Will fit on needles up to US size 10. The bumpiness of the beads are great for more tactile knitters who may be multi-tasking(watching TV, listening to a lecture) while they knit....they help ensure that you won't pass over the marker.

Orange felted-fulled catch all bowl with flower

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:52:39 -0400

$15.00
Everyone needs a place to dump their keys, pocket change, lipbalm (so you don't put it through the washing machine), and whatever else finds its way into your pocket over the course of the day. This felted catch-all bowl is waiting for you to fill it up! Knit double stranded with orange yarn it was then felted to make a sturdy container to hold your items. A needled felted flower has been added to up the cuteness factor
The thick material of this bowl also provides padding for your furniture if you are prone to just dropping your keys in from a high altitude -like me :-)
The bowl measures aprox. 3 3/4 inches wide, and 3/14 inches tall.

Girls Best Friend Diamond Knit Scarf

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:54:23 -0400

$22.00
"A kiss on the hand might be quite continental, but diamonds are a girl's best friend."

This scarf will easily become your best friend! Knit in super soft chenille yarn, it's perfect for transitional seasons (spring and fall), or just dressing up an outfit.
Diamond shaped panels are fun, and interesting. And the yarn is soft and warm, without being too heavy or bulky.

Scraf is aprox. 63 inches long.