The best ... gifts for creative types
... Out of Print Tees, Animal Hands, Kodak PlayTouch, and more
Out of Print Tees
“Bookworms, rejoice!” These T-shirts feature “iconic and often out-of-print book covers.” For every shirt you buy, a book is donated to a school or community in need.
$28, Outofprintclothing.com
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Source: Every Day With Rachael
Animal Hands
Temporary tattoos created by Spanish designer Héctor Serrano “instantly transform kids’ (or grown-ups’) mitts into conversation pieces.” There are eight animals in each package, “but the dialogue possibilities are endless.”
$7.50, Unicahome.com
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Source: Dailycandy.com
Kodak PlayTouch
Digital Video Camera
Kodak’s “slick” new pocket camcorder with touch-screen controls is versatile and easy to use. Video quality at the high-definition setting is “just average,” but everything else is top-of-the-line.
$230, Kodak.com
Source: PCMag.com
Themis Mobile
This colorful mobile, designed by Clara Von Zweigbergk for Artecnica, is constructed of just paper, wire, and string.
$27, Thefutureperfect.com
Source: W
Rock-It Speaker System
The detachable pod of this palm-size device turns anything, from a sofa to a lampshade, into a speaker.
“Of course, audio quality varies greatly depending on what you stick it to.”
$50, OrigAudio.com
Source: Backpacker.com
Record Bookends
Perfect for retro-music lovers, these vinyl bookends give old records “new life.” The 45-rpm size works well for storing CDs; for books or magazines, use the LP size.
From $24, Conranusa.com
Source: Family Circle
Brooklyn Brewery Beer-Making Kit
For your “eternally collegiate brother”: a one-gallon kit to help him develop a connoisseur’s knowledge of brewing. Choose one of a variety of brews, from “Everyday IPA” to “Gingerbread Ale,” or try one of the additional recipes on the company’s site.
$40, Brooklynbrewshop.com
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