We have the cutest new card collection in stock at copacetique today! Please click by and check out the designs by Portland duo Robot Candy. They take original artwork, hand-carve stamps, and then they hand-stamp each individual card… phew! The process is so worth it though, because just look at how cute these cards are!

I’m so super-excited about the latest addition to the copacetique family: Humblechan! Since getting her collection in at casa de copacetic, I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve been getting dressed for the day and thought to myself, “You know what would go perfect with this outfit? That necklace!…” You will feel the same way once you see her work.

Plus, this Canadian cutie donates a percentage of her profits to organizations that help animals! What a warm heart! And even her company name is a combination of her name (Chan) and her kitty’s name (Humble). We send hugs to them both!

We’re absolutely delighted to have cold licorice joining copacetique again with her super-pretty accessories!

Super-astute copacetique shoppers may have noticed her pieces slowly going online all last month — the perfectionist in me couldn’t stop fussing with the pictures, so it took me forever to finally get the whole collection on the website! The vintage pieces that Michelle uses in her work are so exquisite, I felt my pictures just weren’t doing them justice… you’ll be so thrilled to see how even prettier these pieces look in person! (That sentence has a lot of “p” words!)

And speaking of the perfectionist lurking inside of me… I’ve been wanting to do some serious maintenance stuff on copacetique, things that are above my pretty-darn-high level of geekiness. If you know of a super-awesome webperson, please let me know! I have a couple of people in mind, but your personal testimonial would be great.

Anyone who knows me knows I am a sucker for accessories from the 1960’s, which is what totally drew me into her work! She takes components from vintage accessories and re-works them in an updated modern way. So cool! Click on by and check out her designs!

PLUS, we have an old friend returning to copacetique soon (some of her work is already up, if you’re sneaky… just a few more pieces to add), AND an AWESOME new friend coming up soon! And more adorable-ness on the way, as always, but I don’t wanna give away any surprises! Thanks for reading, and stay tuned! ;)

We’re super-happy to announce that Maryland-based designer Art School Dropout has rejoined the cavalcade of cuteness at copacetique! I wish I could remember when Jessee first joined us, but I sure as heck remember how immediately people starting freaking out over her designs. It’s so nice having her aboard again!

And we have so much more around the corner, including another old copacetique friend and a brand-new friend who you’re sure to love, too! Yay!

The always-wonderful Jeremy has brought this awesome new book to my attention!

From the co-author of Zine Scene (yes, featuring copacetic!) comes A La Cart: The Secret Lives of Grocery Shoppers. The cover features a quote from my hero Amy Sedaris, and whoever designed it obviously has great taste in fonts. (Look familiar?)

Overheard in the office: Jim Woodring: You never want to criticize your friends’ work. Jason Miles: Well I would. JW: Well you’re an idiot.

HA! Mike, we need more “Overheard in the Office” twitters. And who said they wouldn’t mind being told they look like Gary Busey? Eric??

… to help Faythe out with funds, she’s got a raffle goin’ on! It will be open through March 26th, and is the first of many monthly fundraisers they plan to hold.

This one contains: the I Heart Felt book, Handmade Nation T-Shirt (you pick size), Handmade Nation Pocket Mirror, 3 Sublime Stitching iron-on transfers, and one skein of handspun yarn from yarnpunk!!

Tickets cost $2, and one winner will be selected at random from entries. Enter as many times as you want, winners will be announced the last week of March and the package will ship thereafter. All proceeds will go towards production cost for film!

Then, you might already know, but Melissa sent out the call that SASHA Farm, the recipient of the very first round of CFC, is looking for donations for a banquet/silent auction they’re organizing. Please read the message below from Sarah of SASHA Farm, and feel free to contact her directly with any questions.

Hello Crafters!

I am organizing a fundraiser for SASHA Farm in Manchester, Michigan, and I could really use your help. SASHA is the Midwest’s largest farmed animal sanctuary, with over 200 rescued or abandoned animals currently living there. We have abused cats, retired race horses, a boar who was orphaned when his mother was killed in a hunter’s trap, goats rescued from meat markets, two steers who escaped from the slaughterhouse truck, and much more. Our animals come from sad beginnings, but their stories end happily because at SASHA Farm each of our residents is given food, shelter, medical care and lots of love for the rest of their lives.

The fundraiser is a silent auction, and in past auctions handmade items have sold exceptionally well. I’m looking for jewelry, paintings, pet stuff, home goods, anything that will generate bids for the animals. The only guidelines are that donations must be vegan (no wool, feathers, suede, bone, etc) and I must receive all items by April 12, 2008.

SASHA is a 501 ©(3) non-profit, so all donations are tax-deductible. Your website will appear on the list of donors that is part of the evening’s program, as well as on the SASHA website so that auction guests can find your shop. If you have business cards for your shop, send them along and I will display them with your donation.

To learn more about the sanctuary, you can visit the website at www.sashafarm.org, or contact me at silentauction@sashafarm.org.

Thank you so much for your time, I appreciate any help you can provide!

-Sarah Maki

I completely intend to get my butt in gear and send something for this.

It’s the nicest compliment I’ve gotten in a long time, so yes, I’m tooting my own horn. Toot, toot.