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Holiday Finds For Dad

From now through the holidays, we here at the NCTriangle Street Team would like to make your holiday shopping a little bit easier. Why drive all the way to the mall and fight the crowds when you can simply relax at your keyboard and let your fingers do the shopping? Over the next couple months we'll bring you some targeted holiday finds from the NCTriangle Street Team. Keep in mind that these are just a snapshot of the many incredible items that the NCTriangle Street Team has. Please feel free to search for more on Etsy, using our tag "nctriangle team."

Today's Holiday Finds are gifts for Dad! Dad can always be a little difficult to shop for, so we thought we'd help you out with these great items.

From karensoaps we have some Crackling Campfire Soap!

There is nothing she loves more than sitting by a nice warm campfire on a cool summer night!

This 4oz soap is made with a gentle vegetable based glycerin soap base. It is scented with a Crackling Campfire fragrance oil, and tinted with a brown sparkle dye. It smells like a mixture of wood and smoke. It would make a great gift for an outdoorsy dad.


Next we have a Quilted Eyeglass or Sunglass Case from megrnc.

No need for your boring, standard eyeglass case from the optometrist.

This one-of-a-kind eyeglass case is made from 100% medium weight cotton fabric that has been pre-washed and dried. The outer fabric is from Amy Butler's Belle Line and it is lined with a matching 1930's reproduction green fabric with white and orange flowers. The top border is solid green.

Because the fabric has been pre-washed and dried, this can be cleaned in your washing machine.

MEASUREMENTS:
6 1/2 inches long
3 3/4 inches wide

FEATURES:
*Machine quilted in green thread, in a random pattern

*All inside raw edges are overcasted to prevent unraveling

OPTIONAL FEATURES:
I will be happy to add a velcro enclosure for an additional $2.

If the fabric isn't manly enough for you, contact megrnc and she'd be happy to work with you.


From jclange we have a unique Custom Photo Collage - Kids.

This listing is for a personalized work of art using a photograph that you supply.

The canvas shown here is an example of her work.

She will use your photo to create a custom-made collage on 1 1/2" thick, finished-edge canvas that will be a one-of-a-kind piece of art and a keepsake ready to hang on your wall.

These unique portraits are a fun variation on traditional family photos and look terrific in any room. They also make a thoughtful gift for grandparents, family members and friends.


Does the dad you are shopping for like photography and appreciate a bit of humor? Here we have a "Brain Repair" photograph from photobox.

This is a 5x7 archive-quality photograph, professionally printed in matte finish with a white border for framing. If you would prefer the image be printed without a border, just let her know during checkout. Copyright will not appear on the image you receive.

This piece comes unframed.

Photobox has many great photos in her shop. If this isn't exactly what you are looking for, take a moment to check out her shop.


And finally, for the sushi-loving dad, we have a set of four vintage Solid Wood Mini Wasabi Bowls from tripletrouble.

These little vintage bowls are the cutest things. They are the perfect size for serving wasabi!

They are miniature bowls measuring approx. 3" in diameter.

With the holidays upon us, she'd be happy to send these to you wrapped with ribbon in a sweet clear cello pouch with a small blank holiday tag. Please request in a comment to buyer at the time of purchase.


Once again, keep in mind that these are just a snapshot of the many incredible items that the NCTriangle Street Team has. Please feel free to search for more on Etsy, using our tag "nctriangle team." Thanks for shopping with the NCTriangle Street Team!

Featured Seller: jclange "Little Boy Blue"

Who are you?
My name is Jana Lange and my company is Little Boy Blue. My Etsy shop name is jclange.

Why did you choose your company name?
Little Boy Blue was named for my oldest little boy, Harrison, who has beautiful blue eyes. Seven and a half years later, I was blessed with another little blue-eyed darling named Jackson. Being their Mom is my greatest blessing and truly my most fulfilling accomplishment.

Where are you located?
I am located in North Raleigh.

What do you create?
Although I create many different items like altered clipboards and memory boxes, I specialize in custom photo collages. My portraits are unique and whimsical. I work with photos of kids, pets, families and friends.

What is your favorite place to visit in the "triangle"?
One of my favorite places in the triangle is downtown Wake Forest. It has a variety of artists' studios and shops including The Cotton Company, which I used to have a booth at when I was painting furniture several years ago. I can spend a whole day there shopping, eating, and getting inspired.

Where do you create?
The front room of my house is my studio. I painted the walls a gorgeous shade of light purple and hung a black chandelier. I have a wall of cubbies that hold all of my papers and books. The entire room is literally bursting with supplies business stuff. I end up spending 70% of my days (and evenings) in there most weeks!

What is your most popular item that you create?
I get the most orders for my kids' room signs. Customers love to have them made for absolutely unique baby and birthday gifts.

What types of things do you do to turn 1st time buyers into repeat clients?
Little touches and great customer service makes customers remember you. Because I make custom items, I have several discussions back and forth with clients before I start their pieces. I make sure to send them a thank you email and ask that they let me know how they like their piece once they receive it. I also include a card in their order that gives them a discount on any collage on canvas that they might order from me as an incentive for a future order.

What do you do when you are not creating?
When I'm not creating or working on business, I'm busy being a single mom (which of course is a full time job in itself) and spending time with friends and family.