Monday, November 17, 2008

Orwell’s Animal Charm

One hasn’t truly explored the outer regions of irony until she’s tucked her capitalist credit cards and currency into a shiny dog-shaped leather clutch named for the novelist of history’s most famous satire of Communism. Of course, George Orwell was a clever Englishman, not a seer, and though the latter suggests he’d have had no idea that decades later Tsurubride Arts & Crafts would celebrate his legacy in leather, the former quality assures he’d have found such humor deliciously rich. And here’s something else that’s rich: finding a world of offbeat, lit-smart flights of fancy, a world occupied by ipod cozies with gaping monster mouths, whales and snails who swallow business cards, and whatever else crosses the capacious imagination of the maker.

Don’t have time to appreciate the literary value of Tsurubride’s line? No need to fear the thought police. Just tuck your Silver Kitty Purse under your arm knowing that you’ve done something to further the cause of independent crafting. And by the way, a little birdie tells me Tsurubride will customize by animal or color for the right price, so don’t be afraid to let your own imagination run wild. While you’re at it, imagine this: The winner of today’s giveaway will receive one cute’n’compact Silver Whale Curiosity Card Holder free from Tsurubride. To qualify, visit www.tsurubride.etsy.com, then come back here to tell us about your favorite product. Tell us in a second post if you happen to subscribe to Wishing Willow, since our subscribers receive an extra entry in the contest. To post without a Google account, just click “anonymous.” Be sure to also leave your email address. The winner will be chosen randomly. Contest ends 11/25/08.

**We have a winner! Roberta who said, "I love the sad panda change purse - adorable!"**

178 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh wow. Curiosity Card Holders - Owl Edition is such a cute card holder. Definitely great for putting all my cards!

Crystal(manhattandolls@gmail.com)

Melody said...

I really like the Orwell Clutch - Puppy Purse - Limited Spotted Edition. The spots on his back adds a real nice cute touch!

Thanks for the giveaway!

Cheers,
Melody
mel_88_88@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

"Orwell Clutch - Blue Puppy Purse" is such a delightful bag to look at! The color used is electrifying!

H.S.
tan.huishan@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

AWWWWW. Animalia Change Purse - Sad, sad panda would be gladly adopted by me! Thanks for the chance!

Mel

dancerinthemaking@gmail.com

Unknown said...

I like the Animalia Change Purse-Sad, Sad Panda...I'd make him happy if he was mine.

shel704[at]aol[dot]com

Unknown said...

I am a subscriber, too!

shel704[at]aol[dot]com

Jingle said...

Well, being a huge fan of Animal Farm, the Orwell Clutch is my favorite, but I do love the Owl curiosity Card Holder, too! I love the creativity in this shop!

Jingle said...

I'm a subscriber!

Carolyn Sharkas said...

I liked the Monster Pod Shark Ipod holder. Since my last name is Sharkas,lol..


thanks for sharing. very interesting stuff in her store.

ceashark at aol dot com

Carolyn Sharkas said...

I am a subscriber.

thanks again

ceashark at aol dot com

Anonymous said...

The Orwell clutch is hilarious! My second fave would be the Curiosity card holder. Thanks for the contest!

Anonymous said...

Also, I happily subscribe!

blogggggg said...

The sad, sad panda change purse is so adorable it hurts. I love that in her item description she writes, “I’m a sad panda… won’t you adopt me?”. haha, that is just great.

blogggggg said...

I am a subscriber :)

Jenn S. said...

I like the Animalia Change Purse - Sad, sad panda and the Snail Curiosity Card holder.

Unknown said...

I love the Curiosity Card Holders - Owl Edition so cute!

Unknown said...

The moster pod is sooo cool.

Anonymous said...

The owl card holder or the panda change purse. SO CUTE!

jamieislovelyATgmail.com

Anonymous said...

also a subscriber.

jamieislovelyATgmail.com

nanja said...

I like the Story Clutch

Keyo said...

I love the Story Clutch a lot! very unique and classy.
thanks

Keyo said...

i am also a subscriber

Andrea Hatfield said...

I like the Curiosity Card Holders - Owl Edition the best.

cathyhall said...

I love these, especially the Animalia Change Purse - Sad, sad panda. he doesn't look that sad to me, he's beautiful.

cathyhall said...

I am an email subscriber also, thank you.

Anonymous said...

I like the curiosity card holder in the owl edition.

torinem said...

I love the Animalia Change Purse - Sad, sad panda and the Curiosity Card Holders - Whale Edition.

torinem said...

I am a subscriber

judybrittle said...

I really love the Curiosity Card Holders - Owl Edition. That is adorable! Thank you so much!
judybrittle at aol dot com

Twincere said...

I like the Animalia Change Purse - Sad, sad panda

Annie1 said...

I love the Monster Pod!
What great products!

Thanks

nancyrobster@gmail.com

Melody said...

The owl card holders are pretty much the cutest thing ever.

Melody said...

I subscribe too!

retc said...

I like the monster pod.

Fangirl Jen said...

The "Animalia Change Purse - Sad, sad panda" is adorable

kathy55439 said...

Monster Pod - MP3 Holders - Toothy Shark

Millie said...

OH what cute things! I love the limited edition spotted poch purse :) Thank you for giving us a chance to win :)

Millie said...

I am a subscriber :)
cadewill14[at]yahoo[dot]com

Anonymous said...

My favorite is the Orwell Clutch!
ladavies7887@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I'm a Wishing Willow subscriber!
ladavies7887@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

Love the story clutch! Her items are so cute

Unknown said...

I am a subscriber and here is my email addy

misaacmom [at] gmail [dot] com

Randall D Busby said...

I really like the Monster Pod.

HilLesha O'Nan said...

I love the Story Clutch.

lilacbutterfly [at] earthlink.net

mverno said...

i like the Monster Pod - MP3 Holders - Toothy Shark

Anonymous said...

Awwww, I love the Story Clutch it is shaped like Moon!!!

cyclona66@aol.com

Unknown said...

I love the Monster Pod, for the ipod. Great contest. thanks :)

Unknown said...

I am a subscriber :)

MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...

Animalia Change Purse - Sad, sad panda mrs.mommyyatgmaildotcom

MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...

subscriber mrs.mommyyatgmaildotcom

Unknown said...

Very cute! I am subscribed.

blackhibiscus1@gmail.com

Superdumb Supervillain said...

It's hard to beat the puppy and kitty clutches but the Story clutch is just gorgeoud.

Superdumb Supervillain said...

I subscribe in my reader, too!

vboackle said...

i like the puppy clutch.

Tonya said...

the panda change purse is my choice

Anonymous said...

Orwell Clutch - Pink Persian Cat Purse is meowy cute!

Anonymous said...

That Story Clutch is pretty impressive!

Anonymous said...

I subscribe.

Anonymous said...

I love the: Story Clutch!

ashlomb at yahoo dot com

windycindy said...

I adore the "Story Moon Clutch!" Please enter me in your drawing. Many thanks.....Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

windycindy said...

I am a subscriber. Thanks, Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

Christina said...

Christina - xristya@rock.com - My favorite is the Pink Persian Cat Purse!

Christina said...

Christina - xristya@rock.com - For an extra entry, I'm a proud subscriber to Wishing Willow!

Anonymous said...

I love the Animalia Change Purse. It's adorable. Thanks for the chance to win.

skylergrotz at hotmail dot com

idahomom said...

The Monster Pod Shark Ipod holder would be fun.

Mika said...

I'm a big fan of the Silver Kitty Purse. Great etsy shop!

mikaroni at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

I like the Monster Pod - MP3 Holders - Toothy Shark

zakkalife said...

The owl card holder is very cute.

kawaiicrafter at gmail dot com

Kristen Taylor said...

I love the Monster Pod for your ipod! Very cute!

Jenna said...

I like the Monster Pod Shark Ipod holder. So cute! Thanks for the giveaway!

Heather said...

These are great!
I love the Monster Pods - toothy Shark. Too cute! Awsome idea!

mogrill said...

The Monster Pod is too cool!

Alisha said...

Everything is so cute, but I love the toothy shark MP3 holder the most.

Anonymous said...

Once in a blue moon do I see a Moon Story Clutch, so perfect for me and my moonlight strolls...I'm wishing upon a star!

pumpkinlady430@yahoo.com

Alice H said...

I love the story clutch (that looks like a moon) - thanks for the chance! alicedemske at hotmail.com

Alice H said...

Also I'm a subscriber - thanks! alicedemske at hotmail.com

Shelley K. said...

Curiosity Card Holders - Owl Edition would be my pick but I did like the Pink Persian Purse too and the Owl change purse so I pretty much liked a bunch of stuff. LOL!!

thanks for a great referral.

tskrush AT cox DOT net

littlelatina said...

I am stuck between the Monster ipod holder and the curiosity snail card holder. If I must choose a fav it would be the Monster but it was a very hard decision. I'm exhausted!

Hanna said...

I love the Curiosity Card Holders - Snail Edition! Very cute.

Hanna said...

I'm a subscriber.

Roxanne said...

Ohhh, love the snail curiosity card holder. Way too cute!

Charlotte said...

I love the Owl Card Holder. I am an owl collector, and I definitely don't have anything like that!

Unknown said...

my fave is the story clutch. very cool purse!

Unknown said...

oh..and I'm a subscriber

my7kids said...

The Curiosity card holder - snail edition is just too cute!

jesus_iscomin at yahoo dot com

My Etsy shops
http://my7kids.etsy.com
http://heartfeltfun.etsy.com

and my own giveaway! Come see!
http://mysevenkids.blogspot.com/2008/11/go-green-for-holidays-giveaway.html

Thanks for a chance to win!

Nikki

GothBarbie said...

i LOVE the story clutch
it is so pretty!

what a fun giveaway!

killercancer {at} hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

the monster pod ipod holder

umlauf said...

oh how cute! i love all the mini card holders, but my favorite item is definitely the panda change purse.

Stephanie Sullins said...

Definitely the Owl card holder, since I have this thing for Owls!

stephenandsteph@earthlink.net

Anonymous said...

Oh I love the owl card holder! Super cute!

Rachel(creativeborders@hotmail.com)

Anonymous said...

I love the sad panda change purse- adorable!

rhubbert(at)socal.rr.com

cathyhall said...
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Anonymous said...

I am an email subscriber also,

rhubbert(at)socal.rr.com

Anonymous said...

I love the Monster Pod - MP3 Holders - Toothy Shark! It is so cute!
mitanari[at]yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I LOVE the owl card holder. I just got an owl purse, and how perfect would that be for in the purse?
enchanted_wart(at)yahoo(dot)com

Allyson Hill said...

I have a love for whales so please enter me in! I love the clutches too, my favorite is the elephant "Orwell":

http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=11447730

Allyson Hill said...

happy subscriber!

Tackyhandmade said...

I have to say that my favorite item is the whale card holder, I'm a huge whale fan. If a whale is your totem animal he will bring out the creativity in you!

Thanks!
parrotsale@gmail.com

ateThirteen said...

Oh wow! I totally love the Monster Pod iPod case. That is so adorable. If I had a nano I would definitely get it. :D

atethirteen@gmail.com

Dorothy Cheng said...

Oh my god, the Orwell Clutch is too cute- the corkscrew tail is perfect.

merytaten@gmail.com

Dorothy Cheng said...

also a subscriber!

merytaten@gmail.com

puffpastryshop said...

The Toothy Shark is so cool!
puffpastryshop(at)gmail(dot)com
puffpasty.etsy.com

Anonymous said...

I like the animalia change purse.

carolpie said...

Cat or pup as I am an animal lover. Thank you!

mverno said...

my favorate is the monster pod

Nicole said...

the Orwell Clutch - Copper Piggy Purse is sooo cute. my sister who likes pigs would totally dig this.

Karen said...

Love the orwell clutch :)

ktgonyea at gmail.com

Kari said...

the Owl curiosity Card Holder is great! I am really loving owls at the moment so this is perfect :)

Kari said...

Im a subscriber!

AllieOop said...

The snail curiosity card holder is adorable! Thanks for the giveaway.
aghendrick@aol.com

jenna said...

Snail card holder is adorable!

StinaWins said...

My favorite is the Animalia Change Purse - Sad, sad panda!

StinaWins said...

I'm a subscriber!

Anonymous said...

My wife loves the Orwell Clutch.

cathirushing said...

Animalia Change Purse

Meg said...

The monster pod-mp3 holder is really cute! That's listening to music in style!-thanks!
gomeggo[at]gmail[dot]com

Unknown said...

I love the Monster Pod Toothy Shark Ipod Holder. I can't get over how adorable this is! This has definitely moved to the top of my wish list.

boldnessbe(at)gmail(dot)com

Unknown said...

I'm a subscriber!

boldnessbe(at)gmail(dot)com

Alli said...

I like the story clutch!

mommyjen99 said...

My favorite item is the Curiosity Card Holders - Owl Edition. I love this shop, its so original.
jen62728@aol.com

mommyjen99 said...

I am a subscriber
jen62728@aol.com

Anonymous said...

The Animalia Change Purse - Sad, sad panda is cute

ARDY22 AT EARTHLINK.NET

ladyspy79 said...

Why is it that we humans never get tired of incorporating our love for animals into every aspect of our lives?

I love the Pink Persian Cat Purse (Orwell).

He's wonderful, and I wish could own something from this inspired shop!

ladyspy79(at)aol(dot)com

jamaise said...

How cute! I like the Orwell Clutch - Blue Elephant Purse. Love Etsy.

jamaise said...

I am a subscriber:)
jamaisew@gmail.com

rosannepm said...

Like the owl card holder
rosans4@comcast.net

Anonymous said...

Jeepers, I can't get beyond the Orwell Clutch - Gunmetal Kitty Purse because I love cats!

Anonymous said...

LOVE the owl card holder....

confiance2087@aim.com

Anonymous said...

i'm a subsriber :)

confiance2087@aim.com

Suzanne said...

I like the Monster Pod - MP3 Holders - Toothy Shark. I really like everything but I would use the Monster Pod frequently.

Anonymous said...

My favorite is the Curiosity Card Holders - Owl Edition.

herbiets said...

My gf would just die for Orwell Clutch - Pink Persian Cat Purse

herbiets at aol dot com

Twincere said...

I like the Animalia Change Purse-Sad, Sad Panda

Loopy said...

I subscribe!

Loopy said...

And if I HAD to pick ... (because this is a tough one!) I'd pick Orwell Clutch - Copper Piggy Purse! His name is Orwell! How could I NOT pick him!?

justicecw said...

I like the shark monster pod! justicecw@hotmail.com

SeahorseLady said...

Great produts with a sense of humor. I love the Orwell Clutch - Gunmetal Kitty Purse. I would carry that around just about anywhere.
I also like the card holders.

SeahorseLady said...

I'm also a subscriber.

Anonymous said...

The blue elephant purse is so completely cute!
doot65{at}comcast[dot]net

Anonymous said...

I'm subscribed too!
doot65{at}comcast[dot]net

dhunt said...

The moster pod is sooo cool.

cpullum said...

I like the Curiosity Card Holders - Whale Edition!!!

Carla
cpullum(at)yahoo(dot)com

Unknown said...

I subscribe to your email

sx2143 said...

I love the curiosity card holder- owl. It is so cute.

Tonya said...

the Monster Pod Shark Ipod holder is really neat

Gabriel S-J. said...

I like the monster pod.

legab67156 (at) gmail (dot) com

Happi Shopr said...

The Orwell Clutch - Puppy Purse - Limited Spotted Edition is adorable! trinitygsd at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

I like the Sad Panda change purse

chazvgo said...

Love the Story Clutch!!

Salleefur/Jesselyn/Jesster said...

Everything is just so adorable - but I would especially love the Orwell Clutch either the Pink Persian Cat or the GunMetal Kitty would make my god-daughter gleefully happy!

kristin-mason@hotmail.com said...

who can resist the cat purse in gunmetal

Mommyhood is Thankless said...

Monster Pod - MP3 Holders - Toothy Shark is one of my favorites, these are so unique!

mommyhoodisthankless{AT}gmail.com

Leah said...

The Orwell Clutch - Blue Puppy Purse is so brilliant that it sparkles!!! : )))

Thanks so much for this fabulous give~away! : )))

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Leah said...

You'll love that I'm subscribed to your AMAZING BLOG.

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Anonymous said...

Hehe ! The monster Pod is really funny ... My borther, big fan of sharks would ADORE it !

I quite like the whale Curiosity Card Holders :)

x x x
___m___

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Anonymous said...

PS : I do suscribe
PPS : "my brother" not "my borther" doh !

Brooke said...

I'm a subscriber

Brooke said...

Orwell Clutch - Gold Long Haired Chihuahua! My stepdaughter would FLIP for this!

Samantha P said...

the Monster Pod - MP3 Holders - Toothy Shark is sooo cute!

Samantha P said...

also a subscriber!

klp1965 said...

i love the Curiosity Card Holders - Owl Edition

Anonymous said...

The Story Clutch is my favorite. garrettsambo@aol.com

Anonymous said...

I like the Orwell Clutch--my daughter would love the card holder you're giving away.

vboackle said...

i like the toothy shark.

Xenia said...

What a great shop, I think the Orwell Clutch - Blue Elephant Purse is really cool.

Thanks!
xpsundell(at)gmail(dot)com

Valancia said...

awww, I *love* cats so Im saying the silver cat purse. skyxsky27[at]gmail.com

Valancia said...

Curosity ones, thanks. Something we can use here. skyxsky27[at]gmail.com

Ginny said...

Love the Curiosity Card Holders - Owl Edition

Donna said...

I like the blue elephant.
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Donna said...

I am a subscriber.
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Helen said...

I love the Orwell Clutch - Gold Long Haired Chihuahua.

masonsgranny59 said...

I like the curiosity card holder in the owl edition.

lilyk said...

I love the Orwell Clutch Blue Puppy Purse!

Charlene Kuser said...

I like the Monster Pod - MP3 Holders Toothy Shark.Besides liking
sharks this is too cute.Please
enter me and thanks for the giveaway

CharlieGurl57@aol.com

cman said...

I love the Orwell Clutch - Gold Long Haired Chihuahua :)

R M said...
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lilyk said...

I subscribed to your blog.

Amander said...

*LOVE* the blue elephant purse.