The cozy fireplace at Renegade Handmade has been overtaken by a batch of Cordial Kittens! These adorable six-legged cat-erpillars are the focus of our new Spotlight Series. We don’t like to pick favorites, but have you seen Fritz the Strongman(cat)? Super awesome.

And guess what?? Candice of Cordial Kitten has been kind enough to offer the most excellent siamese mustachioed cat-erpillar (below!) to one lucky blog reader! To enter, you have to leave a comment below as a lolcat caption. We’ll pick a winner Wednesday at 1pm (Chicago time!). Inspiration, and hours of entertainment, can of course be found here. Get commentin’!!.

We just got in a fresh batch of handmade awesomeness from erinzam, including her ultra-rad chalkboard book. It gave us a little inspiration to see other clever uses of chalkboards (including the amazing version in 500 Days of Summer. We’d like one, please.)

Clockwise from top: 500 Days of Summer, vintage chalkboard globe, chalkboard walls, & chalkboard wall calendar.

Need to send your Valentine some love from far far away?!?

Step 1: Pick out a Lovely gift from our online shop (note: we have a Valentines themed page for your viewing pleasure)

Step 2: Pick out a card from one of our lovely artists , or we’ll use one of our Renegade cards for your message (see above!)

Step 3: Write a short message in the ‘comments’ portion as you checkout. Example: I LOVE YOU ALAN THICKE!

Step 4: We will type your message out on our typewriter (see above) and include it with your package! Easy peazy lemon squeezy!

Of course, if you’re local, stop by and make your own valentine!

WE’RE OPEN! Blizzards can’t stop or even slow our love for handmade goodness.