Showing posts with label Knickknacks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Knickknacks. Show all posts

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Banned Books Bracelet

banned books bracelet
Available From: http://www.alastore.ala.org/
Price: $18.00
Item URL: http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=2622
Contributed by: Lisa Herning

Just in time for Banned Books Week, this bracelet lets people know how you feel about censorship! Designed by Carolyn Forsman, the bracelet features The Color Purple, Howl, Go Ask Alice, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, To Kill A Mockingbird, and Annie on My Mind. Look for the children's books edition also available from the ALA store.

Monday, July 19, 2010

Dummy Book Not Book Dummy

Book Dummy as home dec wall covering
URL: http://www.dummybook.com
Price: Custom
Contributed by: Susan Elder

Faux Book Spines. Why? Isn't this absurd? Or perhaps we'll need them when our library is on our e-reader.

World Library Stamp

rubber stamp of the world with space for name of book owner








Available from: BasBleu
Price: $29.95
URL: http://www.basbleu.com
Language: English
Contributed by: Susan Elder

Do your books sometimes have legs?. Personalize volumes in your own library as well as books you give away. Write your name or the name of the person receiving a book. If lending a book it will remind the lenders of its need to travel back to you.

Bookshelves Wrapping Paper

Gift wrap paper books and bookshelves








Available wholesale from: Premier Packaging
Price: Based on quantity
URL: http://www.retailpackaging.com
Retrieved from: http://www.retailpackaging.com/categories/68-patterns/products/3484-bookshelves
Language: English
Contributed by: Susan Elder

Wrap those gifts to book lovers in books! Or better yet, give it to someone that gives you gifts. The perfect librarian gift wrap.

Rolling library ladder

Rolling library ladder, bookshelves











Available from: Putnam Rolling Ladder
Price: Custom
URL: http://www.putnamrollingladder.com/
Retrieved from: http://www.putnamrollingladder.com/library.html
Language: English
Contributed by: Susan Elder

Haven't we all dreamed of having our own library complete with a real rolling ladder?

Tea Party Book Shelves

book shelves stacking bookcase, juvenile, children, girls














Available from: interiormall.com
Price: $90
URL: http://www.interiormall.com
Retrieved from: http://www.interiormall.com/cat/ndisplaycoll.asp?c1=Furniture&book=3370
Retrieved from:
Language: English
Contributed by: Susan Elder

Forget Princess and the Pea. A librarian princess must start out with bookshelves fit for a would-be librarian. So, start your book lovers early with these pretty stacking bookshelves.

Marion the Librarian Crossstitch

Marion the Librarian Crossstitch
Created by: La D Da Designs
URL: http://laddalovers.blogspot.com
Retrieved from: http://laddalovers.blogspot.com/2010/05/marion-librariane-merry-sunshine.html
Language: English
Contributed by: Melissa Messina

No space is complete without a Marion the Librarian crossstitch pattern, created by La D Da Designs. This framed, handmade craft adds a homey touch to any wall or desk.

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Dorothy and Toto Music Box

music box toto, harry potter, wizard, Beatrix, Humpty








Available from: San Francisco Music Box Company
Price: from $29.00 - $140.00
URL: http://www.sanfranciscomusicbox.com
Retrieved from: http://www.sanfranciscomusicbox.com/s.nl/sc.2/.f?search=Dorothy
Language: English
Contributed by: Susan Elder

Besides Dorothy and Toto Wizard of Oz fans can also find the Good Witch or the Wicked Witch.
Other music boxes of your favorite characters include Harry Potter, Humpty Dumpty, Beatrix Potter, and Buffalo Bill.

The Original Search Engine

The Original Search Engine

Available from: Book Lover T-Shirts and Gifts
Price: Starting at $4.00 and up
URL: http://www.booklovertshirts.com
Retrieved from: http://www.booklovertshirts.com/Book_Lover_T-shirts/Librarian_T-shirts/Librarian_The_Original_Search_Engine_T-shirts
Language: English
Contributed by: Kristin Zachrel

That's right Google...Librarians were the original, all-knowing, all powerful search engine! Products available include clothing for adults, juniors, and children, mugs and steins, buttons, magnets, aprons, clocks, license plate covers, pillows, and posters.

Shhh...

Shhh...

Available from: Book Lover T-Shirts and Gifts
Price: Starting at $4.00 and up
URL: http://www.booklovertshirts.com
Retrieved from: http://www.booklovertshirts.com/Book_Lover_T-shirts/Librarian_T-shirts/Shhh_Librarian_T-shirts
Language: English
Contributed by: Kristin Zachrel

The familiar, stereotypical shushing librarian is depicted in this design. Available products include clothing for adults, children and pets, mugs, buttons, magnets, clocks, mousepads, pillows, bags, and hats.

Uses for Library Books

Uses for Library Books

Available from: The Crafty Wench
Price: Starting at $4.00 and up
URL: http://www.cafepress.com
Retrieved from: http://www.cafepress.com/dd/20600508
Language: English
Contributed by: Kristin Zachrel

This design states: "My cat and I always enjoy the same books. I, however, want to read them, while he prefers to sleep on them...Usually at the same time."
Anyone who has ever tried to read with a cat knows this is true. Cat's are at the center of the universe and they'll make sure you know it. This design is available on clothing, bags, steins and mugs, and posters.

Man's Second Best Friend

Man's Second Best Friend

Available from: The Crafty Wench
Price: Starting at $4.00 and up.
URL: http://www.cafepress.com
Retrieved from: http://www.cafepress.com/dd/18972381
Language: English
Contributed by: Kristin Zachrel

It's a bit off the wall, but nonetheless amusing. This design is available on a multitude of products including clothing, bags, steins and mugs, posters, pillows, cards, clocks, coasters, stickers, magnets, and buttons.

Retired Librarian

Retired Librarian


Available from: Track 'Em Down
Price: Starting at $4.00 and up
URL: http://www.cafepress.com
Retrieved from: http://www.cafepress.com/dd/7060407
Language: English
Contributed by: Kristin Zachrel

A multitude of products for the retired librarian are available, including shirts, hats, underwear, totes, aprons, posters, buttons, and stickers.

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Mrs. Beamster Librarian Puppet

Mrs. Beamster Librarian Puppet
Available From: http://www.stopfalling.com/
Price: $20.00
Created By: Stop Falling Productions
URL: http://www.stopfalling.com/Mrs.-Beamster-Puppet-The-Librarian-from-the-Black-Lagoon-p-16145.html
Contributed By: Lisa Herning

A puppet from Mike Thaler and Jared Lee’s bestselling series ʺThe Librarian from the Black Lagoon.ʺ

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Book Purses

purse made out of a book
Available From: http://www.etsy.com/
Price: $100 +
Created By: rebounddesigns
URL: http://www.etsy.com/shop/rebounddesigns?section_id=6749508
Contributed By: Lisa Herning

Bibliophiles, don't fret! All of these purses are made from damaged or discarded books. All care is taken to never use valuable or rare books. These purses have a silky lining and beaded handles. Have a favorite book that is falling apart? Send it to Rebound Designs at etsy.com and have it turned into a one of a kind purse!

Monday, July 12, 2010

"Bewitched by Books" Magnet

Bewitched by Books Magnet Available From: www.etsy.com
Price: $4
Created By: artsyville
URL: http://www.etsy.com/listing/48962269/bewitched-by-books-doodlemagnet
Contributed By: Lisa Herning

What better way to spend a few hours than getting lost in a stack of books with a cup of coffee? This fun magnet features the quote "Bewitched once again by stacks and stacks of books." This 2.5" x 3.5" magnet is laminated on the front and fully lined with a magnet backing.

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

It Came from the Library

It Came from the Library clothing, accessories, home decor, and knicknacks

Available from: It Came From the Library!
Price: Products range from $3.50 and up
URL: http://www.cafepress.com
Retrieved from: http://www.cafepress.com/dd/36061811
Language: English
Contributed by: Kristin Zachrel

There's terror in the library! Inspired by 1950's horror film posters, this image is available on a variety of products, including clothing for adult, baby, and pet, tote bags, wall clocks, baby bibs, pillows, notecards, mugs and waterbottles, mousepads, coasters, buttons, and even teddy bears. With such a variety of products available this would make a perfect gift for librarians and their children.

Instant Librarian

Instant Librarian clothing, knickknacks and posters

Available from: Instant Geek
Price: Products range from $3.50 and up
URL: http://www.cafepress.com
Retrieved from: http://www.cafepress.com/dd/28260332
Language: English
Contributed by: Kristin Zachrel

Coffee is the solution to everything! This logo is available on a variety of products including clothing for adults, babies, and pets (even thong underwear is available), tote bags, baseball caps, coffee mugs, poster prints, aprons, pillows, journals, cards, teddy bears, mousepads, and stickers.

Monday, July 5, 2010

Magic Wand

magic wand tv remote control
















Available from: The Wand Company
Price: $89.95
URL: http://www.thewandcompany.com
Retrieved from: http://www.thinkgeek.com/interests/dads/cf9b/
Language: English
Contributed by: Susan Elder

The magic wand you've been searching for! This wand is complete with detailed instructions to make your magic seem effortless. You can get well into the manual before you discover it is a television remote. Let the remote wars begin! What a way to keep patrons from changing your video settings.

Smart Putty

smart putty for adults metallic, glow in the dark











Created by: Crazy Aaron Enterprises, Inc.
Available from: Crazy Aaron's Puttyworld
Price: $10 - $12
URL: www.thinkingputty.com
Retrieved from: http://www.thinkingputty.com/
Language: English
Contributed by: Susan Elder

Definitely for the adult chic librarian geek. There are heat sensitive colors, ones with shifing colors, not to mention the metallics, magnetic, and glow in the dark. Be the envy of your co-workers with tricks. You can defeat fingerprint scanners, do shadow photography, or confirm the speed of light! Imagine!