I Made You a Beard

Last week to buy a print (discount code below...)

2011-12-26T08:57:00.000-08:00

Ok, beard fans: this is it! Your last week to buy a print from the beard shop! Won't you give these fellows (and bearded ladies) a good home?

This last week, take 20% off your order with the code "HAIRY2012". What better way to ring in the new year?

Super Secret Beard Print Sale in Los Angeles

2011-12-09T19:06:00.000-08:00

Hello beard fans, how's your Friday evening going? I wanted to let you in on some super secret Los Angeles news. I will be selling my non-beardy wares at the Renegade Craft Fair this weekend, and just for you awesome people, I'll be bringing a little bin of beard and moustache related prints to sell in person! Just come to booth #81 and ask to see the beardy goods.

As always, would love to meet any of you lovely readers. Come out to the fair if you're nearby! Even better, take the Metro Gold Line to the Chinatown stop, and you're practically there!

BOOM! The Beard is Back! (Kind of...)

2011-12-02T06:51:00.000-08:00

Hey beard fans! Big news! The beard shop is open once again, for a very limited time. Sadly, I will not be offering any fake beards, yarn or otherwise, but I will be posting lots of beardy prints and portraits for you to share with bearded friends and family alike.

All my prints are handmade and limited edition, and make great gifts. Display them on your mantle over the fireplace, or hang one over the mirror to inspire your own beard growth.

You have until Jan. 1st, 2012 to grab up some beard and moustache heavy art, after which I will be shutting the metaphorical doors to the online shop once again. Show your loved ones you REALLY care. Beards = love.

Hello again!

2011-10-08T16:33:00.000-07:00

Hello beardos! Long time no see! As Halloween approaches once again, I find that many websites link back to my beard project. I hope that my beards can provide inspiration for all of you crafty folks looking to make your own costume (Lumberjack? Abe Lincoln? Maybe Rip van Winkle??) While I am still on indefinite beard hiatus, I always love to see your beardy adventures, so feel free to keep in touch.

I wanted to let you all know that I am still making art of the non-beardy variety, which you can see in my Etsy shop. You are also welcome to follow me on Twitter, where I occasionally post photos of work in progress.

Don't forget to check my Beardy Pinterest Board for extended beardy goodness... you know I could never give up beards for good.

Until next time, beardos!

Goodbye for now, beardos.

2011-03-06T14:21:00.001-08:00

Wow, what a whirlwind! I meant to put up a little farewell post earlier this month, but a few stragglers needed last minute beards, and I wanted to make sure everyone got set up with their dream beards before closing the shop.

It has been such a wonderful few years here at I Made You A Beard, and I know that my blog readers have played a big part in that. You guys have been amazing - emailing me awesome beard finds, buying my beardy wares, and spreading the gospel of well-made fake beards. I cannot thank you enough for making this possible. Part of me really wants to continue on forever as a beardmaker, but I feel the time is right to move on to some other projects.

What are these other projects? Well, for one, I want to get back to my printmaking roots, and work on more (non-beard related) fine art projects. You can take a look at my other artwork in my second Etsy shop, in case you're curious. Another big reason that I am ending the beard project is that I am hoping to open a small workshop space here in LA; half printmaking studio, and half art and handmade goods shop. It's a daunting task (to me at least!), but I am really hoping to have all the details worked out by the fall, and I just can't work on this project while also making beards full time. I'll post more info about the shop once plans are more concrete, I'd love to share my other love (printmaking) with you all.

Here's the good news: there are still places to get your beardy fix. I'll be posting my favorite beardy finds over on Pinterest. You can check out my beardy pinboard, which is already filled with some of my favorite facial-hair-related items that I've featured here in the past. Plus, there's always one of my favorite beard blogs, Beard Revue!

So keep in touch, readers. If you need an emergency beard, you can still email me, and I'll do my best to accommodate. While I Made You A Beard has come to a close, the beard lives on. Keep it classy, beardos!

2011-02-28T14:55:00.000-08:00

This is it, bearded (and naked faced) friends! Today is the last day for the beard shop, and with just a few prints and beards left, I'm feeling a little sad about closing the virtual doors to the shop. Excited to share my new projects with you soon, but for now, buy yourself one of the last beards!

Don't forget about the 15% discount! Just enter "theend" during checkout. As if the discount wasn't enough, I am throwing in awesome goodies with every purchase: stickers, merit badges, prints and postcards... beardy goodness for everyone!

A few weekend finds

2011-02-26T22:52:00.000-08:00

Three awesome beardy gig posters I found this weekend. One by Abel Cuevas, one by Methane Studios, and another by Matt Pfahlert.

2011-02-25T07:28:00.000-08:00

A beard that takes you from place to place! Just what you always wanted! As drawn by Nick Tassone.

2011-02-24T07:23:00.000-08:00

I've always thought that fishermen have the best beards. Here's another one to help my case, an illustration by Kristina from whimsicallymade!

2011-02-23T07:12:00.000-08:00

Lovely illustrations from Sally Harless.

2011-02-22T16:55:00.001-08:00

Well, as many of you may know, this will be my final week blogging here as a beard-maker. I wasn't planning on putting things on sale, but all the love you've shown me over the past couple months as I prepare to close down the beard shop has put me in a great mood. Please enjoy 15% off by using the coupon code "theend" during checkout.

While I may be back at the blog to share some beardy tidbits I find in months to come, I have no plans to make any extra beards after the 3/1/11 deadline. Go grab the few remaining prints, beards, and other goodies while they're still available.

Stay tuned this week for a few more beardy bits, as well as news about my future plans!

2011-02-22T15:17:00.000-08:00

Loving this creepy beard made of bees! Drawn by Meagan Donegan.

2011-02-17T10:51:00.001-08:00

Love this new tumblr blog called Gnome Life, about a gnome getting acquainted with NYC.

Beard Lovin'

2011-02-10T14:36:00.000-08:00

Lovely reader Amy Scheepers sent in this awesome illustration, I thought you guys would really love it. Give your beard a little love this Valentine's Day, won't you?

Thanks, Amy!

2011-02-09T11:17:00.000-08:00

The stuff that dreams are made of. Loving this group shot of Jonah Ray, Zach Galifianakis, Chris Hardwick, and Matt Mira... I'll let you decide who has the best beard.

Thanks to Chris for passing this along. You guys should all probably go listen to his podcast on The Nerdist. Do it!

2011-02-07T14:47:00.000-08:00

Sorry for the hiatus last week, I've been working hard to get all my supplies inventoried and used up. Busy busy busy. Spotted this poster today, though, and wanted to share it with you!

Found on Gig Posters.

2011-02-01T07:43:00.000-08:00

Just discovered these awesome bearded characters, illustrated by Joana Rosa Bragança.

Last day to order a custom beard!

2011-01-31T16:33:00.000-08:00

I know I've been harping on this a lot lately, but I wanted to send out one last reminder that today is the last day to order a custom beard from my shop. During February, I'll be using up the rest of my supplies, and adding them to my shop as they are completed. Many beard colors are already sold out. Also long gone: the Don't Shave postcards, felt moustaches, and beardy stickers (although a few little extras will be showing up in customers' packages right up until the shop closes).

The plan is to close the shop on March 1... I'll be sharing more info about my future plans around then, so stay tuned.

2011-01-31T08:16:00.000-08:00

The perfect valentine for your favorite beardo. I think the card (a perennial favorite from Power and Light Press) speaks for itself.

2011-01-30T07:30:00.000-08:00

While I don't know anyone in West Virginia, this t-shirt is perfect for any mountain beardos you might know. Found it in NeveInspired's Etsy shop.

2011-01-29T07:55:00.000-08:00

This card fills me with emotions! Can you imagine getting a card like this from someone with a fantastic beard? What a wonderful compliment :) Letterpress card from The Hungry Workshop.

Literary Beardliness

2011-01-28T08:12:00.000-08:00

Did you know that Herman Melville had 25 descriptive phrases for beards? You can find a comprehensive list here, my favorites are, "the crop," and, "muzzle-lashings."

Thanks to Agnes from Betty Turbo for sending this my way!

2011-01-28T08:08:00.000-08:00

I know that Zeus' beard is supposed to be a force to be reckoned with... but isn't this Zeus illustration just adorable?? Nice work, inabunnysuit!

2011-01-27T07:54:00.000-08:00

This portrait of Darwin is so sweet, his beard almost fades into the background. Find it in Sarah McNeil's Etsy shop.

2011-01-26T07:47:00.000-08:00

Loving this weird liquidy beard from the little canoe.

2011-01-25T08:11:00.000-08:00

Almost time to start thinking about Valentine's Day, beardos! I know I can hear some of you groaning at the thought, but who wouldn't want to receive an adorable moustachioed heart on the 14th? "Mister Frenchy" is made by littlemiso.

2011-01-24T08:01:00.000-08:00

Something about this drawing by David Krofta makes me smile.

Marc Johns = Beard Art God?

2011-01-23T08:29:00.000-08:00

Another fantastic drawing from Marc Johns, who I have blogged about many times before.

2011-01-22T08:02:00.000-08:00

Really getting down to the ends of my yarn stash. See a color you'd like me to make into a beard for you? Better let me know soon :)

2011-01-21T07:10:00.000-08:00

So many people emailed me about this, yet I am only just getting around to posting about it... whoops! Magnificent Specimens, a show of portrait photography by Dave Mead, is up at Land Gallery in Portland, OR until Feb. 13. If you live in the Pacific NW, you'd be wise to go take a peek!

2011-01-20T14:47:00.000-08:00

Found this illustration of Darwin by Barry Bruner in that book I was featured in last year, Hair'em Scare'em. Lots of good stuff in that book, maybe I'll feature more of it next week!

2011-01-20T13:03:00.000-08:00

Added a new bright white gnome beard to the shop. I can't seem to find the nice off-white felt I used to buy... actually, the fabric store near my house is closing altogether. Good thing I've got a pretty big stash of supplies left over!

Just a quick note to anyone still hoping to order a custom beard: I am planning to stop offering custom beards on Feb. 1. At that point, you'll be at the mercy of whatever colors I've got left :)

2011-01-20T08:39:00.000-08:00

Another creepy painting from Winnie Truong. So much to be creeped out about in this one...

2011-01-19T10:52:00.001-08:00

I have been so lucky to be included in some fantastic treasuries on Etsy recently, thought I would share a couple that were particularly beard-focused collections. The one above was created by MariesVintage, the one below, by hjmoore.

If you'd like to see some of the treasuries I've made, click here or here.

2011-01-19T07:30:00.000-08:00

I think I've featured these before, but I still love the little hand knitted beards on these blokes. Find them at Handmade Romance.

2011-01-18T07:26:00.000-08:00

Doesn't get much cuter than this illustration from jikits.

2011-01-17T15:55:00.001-08:00

I realized I have a lot of this purple felt left, so I am marking down all remaining Purple Gnome Beards in the shop (was $18, now $15). Fun! Everyone likes an inexpensive beard!

2011-01-17T14:36:00.000-08:00

Did you know that Man's Face Stuff now offers a Moustache Wax Action Pack?? Perfect for your manly friend on the go!

2011-01-17T14:19:00.000-08:00

According to Jolby (the illustrator) "'Old salt' is defined as someone who has served a long time aboard a ship and tells the many tales passed down to him from generation to generation, including his own."

2011-01-15T08:39:00.000-08:00

Another great illustration from Dan Bob Thompson! Love how pointy his beard is.

2011-01-14T10:56:00.000-08:00

Spotted this awesome illustration on ffffound, ~~but unfortunately, cannot find the artist attribution... damn you ffffound! If any of you awesome readers know who made this, let me know!~~ Thanks to reader gracielou, we now know that the artist is Winnie Truong!

Feeling under the weather...

2011-01-13T11:30:00.000-08:00

Caught my first cold of 2011... ugh. Posting might be light for the next few days while I recover. Awesome germ illustration by Jered Schorr.

2011-01-11T14:46:00.000-08:00

Love this saucy grandpa, don't you? Illustration by Ryan Feerer.

2011-01-09T10:21:00.000-08:00

Fun punch-card for a new coffee shop oening soon in Tacoma, WA. Designed by Partly Sunny, you punch the ringlets in his beard until you get a free coffee! Great design!

2011-01-08T20:37:00.001-08:00

A couple beardy works from Dan Bob Thompson.

2011-01-07T17:14:00.000-08:00

A note to this week's giveaway winners: keep an eye on your mailboxes! Your prizes were mailed out on Wednesday. For my international winners, it may be a week or two, but your calendars will be there before you know it :)

For everyone else: I'll be including a free beardy calendar card with every purchase this month! Hooray for 2011!

2011-01-06T08:34:00.000-08:00

Awesome paintings on wood by Colt Bowden. Check out his Flickr stream for more beardos.

2011-01-05T07:45:00.000-08:00

Fuzzy posters from Fuzzy Ink.

2011-01-04T12:18:00.000-08:00

Great collection of bearded men, found here.

2011-01-03T12:16:00.000-08:00

Really intriguing piece by Jolby. Lasercut wood mounted over an inked panel to make "Blackbeard!"

amazing find of the day:

2011-01-02T08:15:00.000-08:00

These crazy beard socks have been making me smile.

The beginning of the end for I Made You A Beard

2011-01-01T06:03:00.000-08:00

When I started this beard project in 2008, I just wanted to share my weird sense of humor with the world, and dip a toe into the online handmade marketplace. There's no way I could have predicted the overwhelming response to my beards, and I am more grateful than you could know that I've found such an amazing and supportive audience.

After more than two years as a full-time beard maker, however, I feel ready to take on other creative projects in 2011. It is with a little sadness that I announce the beginning of the end of I Made You a Beard. While it is hard to walk away from a project that is so much fun (and provides the bulk of my income!), this feels like a good time to wrap up this project and move on to other, less hairy, goals.

In the next month, I am planning on offering a final batch of custom beard orders, in case you have not yet ordered your dream beard! After that, I'll be using up and clearing out the remaining supplies and closing shop by March 1. I'll continue to post my own projects and news, as well as my favorite beardy finds, here on the blog until then. I'm hoping to debut a really fantastic final beard, too, so keep your eyes peeled for that later this month.

I am nervous about ending such a successful project (to me, anyway!) and plunging back into the unknown, but I feel confident that 2011 will be filled with lots of fun new projects and challenges. Thanks so much for your support over the last couple years, this beard maker will never forget it.

Yours in beardliness,
Erin

2011-01-01T04:56:00.000-08:00

I was excited to see this pop up in my inbox, it's the preview of the Nylon Korea article I'll be featured in this month! A great way to start off 2011 :)

Quick Giveaway!

2010-12-31T07:55:00.000-08:00

It's almost 2011, can you believe it? I am getting ready by setting some resolutions, and cleaning my studio space (the better to make new work in!). Perhaps you need a little calendar to help you ring in the new year? This little postcard sized calendar has a digital print of my "Beard Love" print on the reverse, so when you are done with 2011, you'll still have a fun beardy image to enjoy in 2012.

Just to say thanks for reading my blog, I wanted to give a few of these calender cards away, as a thank you to my readers. ~~The next 10 people to email me their shipping addresses will get a free postcard calendar! I'll make a little note here when the giveaway is over :) Good luck!~~ Done! Congrats to the ten winners! Thanks to everyone who wrote in :)

Also:

2010-12-30T13:04:00.000-08:00

Slowly re-opening my shop today! Adding more prints and things at first, will start selling beards again by Jan 1. Lots of news about that to come, but more importantly, STAY TUNED tomorrow for a time sensitive giveaway!

2010-12-30T09:24:00.000-08:00

Loving this honest Abe print by CRAFTsvcs. I saw it on a shirt while I was doing my holiday shopping, now I'm really wishing I'd bought it for myself. Really digging the subtle color fade, too.

2010-12-29T14:55:00.000-08:00

Amazing "Hair Cube" by Sean Morris.

2010-12-28T20:58:00.000-08:00

Great t-shirt from zastople.

2010-12-27T08:02:00.000-08:00

I forgot to tell you all that my beards were in a commercial! It was for Verizon back around Mother's Day... I don't have a TV, so it somehow slipped my mind. Whoops! Here's a screenshot of it now, though, if you want to watch the whole thing you'll have to go to youtube.

2010-12-26T13:12:00.000-08:00

Is anyone else still feeling rosy from Christmas celebrations? I'm going to go take another nap, but here's a great hairy illustration from caballmx on Etsy!

Another Santa with a great beard

2010-12-23T08:05:00.000-08:00

Awesome juggling Santa by Sanna Borell.

2010-12-22T10:16:00.000-08:00

I know I said I was on vacation, but I just had to share these beardy Christmas cards with you all. Sam Coldy designed a series called "The 12 Beards of Christmas" for his holiday cards this year, and each one brings a smile to my face. Two of my favorites are above, but you should certainly check out the rest over here.

2010-12-21T10:48:00.000-08:00

I was planning on re-opening the shop today, to accommodate last minute shoppers, but Renegade SF went really well, and there's not all that much left to sell! I'm going to go ahead and keep the shop shuttered until the new year, so I can take a nice long holiday nap. Thanks so much to everyone who reads this blog, has bought something from my beard shop, or has come out to meet me at the craft fairs this year! 2010 wouldn't have been the same without you.

2010-12-16T14:06:00.000-08:00

I've been working day and night to get all those last minute Etsy orders packed and out the door, but I wanted to take a tiny break to remind all you San Francisco readers that I'll be selling my wares this weekend at the Renegade Holiday Craft Fair at the Concourse Exhibition Center’s East Hall (620 7th St.). I've got lots of fun treats for anyone who stops by. Those who have visited me at previous fairs have probably seen the requisite pile of free stickers, but this time I have a little extra special gift I'll be throwing in with purchases over $10. FUN! See you this weekend!

2010-12-15T12:09:00.000-08:00

Some of the new postcards I printed last week! I'm loving my new tabletop press. I have so many new projects I want to print on it, but never enough time to do so... better sew like crazy today so I can get a little time on the press later.

For those of you attending the Renegade SF Holiday Fair this weekend, I'll be bringing lots of these cards, and selling them for a very reasonable $2 each. The rest of you will find them in my shop soon!

2010-12-14T08:36:00.000-08:00

Another awesome piece from Timber Preservation Society!

The 2010 Beard (and Moustache!) Gift Guide

2010-12-13T08:19:00.000-08:00

The time has come to buy those holiday gifts. I'm here to help, with a curated list of beard and moustache related gifts that your friends and family will love.

A signed print from Marc Johns is a great present for anyone with a healthy sense of humor ($20)

I've been digging Bread and Badger's pint glasses for way too long. Time to just buy a few, and stop gawking so awkwardly when I see their booth at craft fairs. ($28 for a set of two)

The saying on this shirt by No Star kills me. Perfect for your weirdo brother. ($24)

Power and Light Press's "Beard Love" card has always been a favorite ($5)

Great moustache tote from Sirena con Jersey. ($21)

Michael Buchino from Beard Revue just re-released this poster, an artful flip of the famous Milton Glaser illustration of Bob Dylan. ($15)

Fun beardy pins from Hollandsworth.

Great moustache on this tea towel from Darling Clementine. ($15)

Get a maximum dose of beard with this shirt from Chop Shop, that crams in 141 famous beards into one design! ($25)

Jack Passion's intro to growing a beard, The Facial Hair Handbook. ($15)

Laura George has a great range of prints with beards, at very reasonable price points. ($4-20)

For your tricky to shop for hippie friend: a "Beards not Bombs" shirt from Secret Lovers. ($20)

This moustache magnet from The Small Object will make your fridge photos 100% more funny. ($6)

For the pessimist in your life: this beardo's expression will bring a smile to even the grumpiest face. Get a signed copy of this print from Native Vermont on Etsy. ($36)

Fun lumberjack shirt from Timber Preservation Society ($22)

You can't go wrong with a set of fake moustaches on sticks from Something's Hiding In Here! Fun for the whole family! ($36 each)

I think this notecard from APAK would be a great gift for a new (beardy) dad! ($5)

This fantastic "talking painting" by J. Richel is a great conversation starter. Available from The Curiosity Shoppe. ($80)

And of course, I am always here to provide beardy gifts for anyone on your list. Just a few days left to shop before Christmas!

Still need more ideas?? Check out my gift guide from 2009!

2010-12-12T07:28:00.000-08:00

Just a reminder that today is the last day of Renegade Craft Fair here in LA, stop by if you are looking to do some holiday gift shopping!

2010-12-10T07:07:00.000-08:00

Another great painting by Laura Berger, this one is titled "Beardland"!

2010-12-09T07:20:00.000-08:00

There's something both compelling and creepy about these beardos, drawn by Malarko.

2010-12-08T07:25:00.000-08:00

Timber Preservation Society consistently has some of the best beardy artwork around. I can't believe this guy's bulky beard can be balanced on a bike! (try saying that five times fast!)

2010-12-07T15:09:00.001-08:00

Finished the "Beard Love" print this weekend! I'm pretty happy with the results, although I wish I made more of the colorful version! You can get yourself a print in the shop!

2010-12-07T07:40:00.000-08:00

"Magical Beard" by Javier López.

As if we needed a reminder...

2010-12-06T13:55:00.000-08:00

From Poppy and Pinecone.

2010-12-05T09:11:00.000-08:00

Beard anatomy illustration by Kyle Wilson. What a great imagination this guy must have, the beard has a tiny ribcage!!

2010-12-04T08:16:00.000-08:00

New work from Sam Caldwell!

2010-12-03T08:08:00.000-08:00

A great illustration by Evgenia Barinova titled "to beard, or not to beard?" The answer is always BEARD, my friends.

What I'm working on

2010-12-02T10:12:00.000-08:00

Thought you might like to see what I am working on this morning. Lots of sewing and packing up orders, but I love to take a break and work on a new print! For those of you not familiar with printmaking processes, I am busy hand carving a block of linoleum which I will later hand ink and print on my little tabletop printing press. It has been a while since I've printed a reduction linocut, so hopefully I'll be able to show you a nice new two-color print sometime next week.

2010-12-02T08:04:00.000-08:00

Marc Johns never fails to amuse me.

Back to your regularly scheduled beardy programming.

2010-12-01T07:33:00.000-08:00

After a month of moustaches, let's get back to beards. Here's one from Kirsten Rothbart.

Bearded Holiday Card Roundup

2010-11-30T13:00:00.000-08:00

It's time to pick out this year's holiday card, and there's no time like the winter holidays to celebrate a good beard (or moustache). While Santa has kind of cornered the holiday beard market, I think you'll find a few other fun beards included in this holiday card roundup, starting with Bad Kid's awesome bearded lady holiday card.

How about this swanky Christmustache card (how's that for creative facial hair puns?) from My Little Buffalo?

An old favorite from Laura George!

I love this moustachioed mug of mulled wine! Very cute card by Kate Sutton.

I still love these skiing and camping santas from APAK, I bought a couple of these last year!

Amazing beard on the holiday card from Dude and Chick.

Bearded Santa Cats, by Jamie Shelman.

John Waters, the owner of the quintessential creepy moustache, as Santa?? Little Branches says yes!

One of my favorites! Made by Betty Turbo on Etsy.

Rifle Paper Co. has a lovely bearded Santa card or two.

Egg Press loves the Holiday Gnomes.

Retro letterpress Santa from Yee Haw Press.

Super cute Santa from Monkey Mind Design.

Finally, a holiday card we can all get behind from Quite Like It: may your holidays be "fan-stache-tic"!

2010-11-30T07:46:00.000-08:00

Fabulous Plushtache from Shannon Gerard, Mr. Frenchy Heart by Little Miso.

Hope you've enjoyed this month long focus on moustaches! As we say goodbye to Movember 2010, it's time to ring in the holiday season. Keep an eye out for a facial hair filled Holiday Card roundup later this afternoon!

2010-11-29T11:56:00.000-08:00

Don't forget that today is the last day to get a 15% discount in my shop! All the details are right here.

2010-11-29T07:44:00.000-08:00

Great portrait from Retro Whale.

2010-11-28T07:57:00.000-08:00

Mark Cavell's illustration brings new meaning to the term Handlebar Moustache.

2010-11-27T09:01:00.000-08:00

All of Michael C. Hsiung's illustrations crack me up, but this moustachioed dude falling drunkenly off his pennyfarthing takes the cake. Avalable as a print from Society6.

2010-11-26T16:09:00.000-08:00

Looking for more moustache finds? I live to serve. Here's a lovely key holder from Suddenly it's Real on Etsy.

2010-11-26T08:51:00.000-08:00

Got an iphone? That must be so nice for you! Well, just so you know, you can download this sweet moustache wallpaper for your iphone on Poolga. Awesome, now who wants to buy me an iphone?

Because you're my favorites...

2010-11-24T11:19:00.000-08:00

I know you, beardos. You're smart. You're looking to buy awesome gifts this year, at a great price, but you're not willing to compromise on quality. I'm here to help:

Friday though Monday ONLY, a special deal for my loyal blog readers (I might throw a bone to my new Facebook fans, too). If you follow my beard business at all, you know that I almost never put things on sale, so take advantage of this rare sale and get yourself a sweet beard at a sweet discount! Just enter the coupon code "beardo" during checkout to receive your discount.

As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, this one woman beard factory would like to thank you for your support over the past couple years. I cannot be more thankful for all the love you all have shown me, both online and in person at craft fairs, so THANK YOU for being so awesome.

2010-11-24T08:30:00.000-08:00

Saw this funny poster on mallory lucille rose's tumblr. Took me a few minutes to figure out what word the moustache stands in for, but I'm sure you guys are more clever than I am :)

2010-11-23T08:25:00.000-08:00

Perfect sweatshirt to get you through the chilly Movemeber months. Made by Lazy Oaf.

2010-11-22T16:26:00.000-08:00

It's almost the end of Movember, hope your moustaches are coming along gloriously! In case you need some encouragement, here's a card that urges you not to shave. Found in cooljane's Etsy shop.

2010-11-22T07:17:00.000-08:00

Nan Lawson has lots of cool moustachioed characters in her shop. Some beardos, too!

2010-11-21T16:16:00.000-08:00

Have you seen these talking paintings by Justin Richel before?? Ok, so they don't really talk of their own volition, but you can make them talk to freak out your dinner party guests. The pipe smoking moustachioed man is still available here.

2010-11-20T09:45:00.000-08:00

I have a feeling that this fellow would win many moustache championships with that stache... look at the reach on that thing! Collage by behappynow on Etsy.

2010-11-19T07:42:00.000-08:00

Loyal readers might have figured out my two obsessions by now: printmaking and facial hair. This print combines them both. I love the old-timey look of dry points and etchings, and the moustache seems perfectly suited for this medium. You can pick up a copy of this print, "Waxed and Dastardly," from olerattlesnake on Etsy.

2010-11-18T07:38:00.000-08:00

Moustache cupcake toppers! Love the bright pink ones, super vibrant.

2010-11-17T11:07:00.000-08:00

I'll be participating in the Renegade Holiday Craft fairs in both Los Angeles and San Francisco this year! Renegade is always fun, and it's a really great place to find holiday gifts for pretty much everyone on your list. Even though it's a month away, I wanted to share the flyers for the shows, aren't they awesome?

Woo hoo! The holiday craft fair season is fast approaching. Watch this space if you plan to visit either of these fairs, I'll be offering special coupons and little gifts to my loyal blog readers who visit the fair!

2010-11-17T07:45:00.000-08:00

Tasty 'stache print from Lemon Drop Studio.

Was my beard on Conan last night?

2010-11-16T21:23:00.000-08:00

I was excited to receive an email telling me that Conan O'Brien may have worn one of my beards on the show last night! Even though I am certainly a fan of Conan (Team CoCo!) I am also a big nerd, and I don't own a TV. I had to wait until today to check it out on the TBS website. What do I think after watching the clip??

...It seems to be a knock-off made by one of my awesome beardy fans. Either way, I am super excited to see Conan in a fake beard, and thrilled that I might have at least inspired the fan-beard maker! Woo hoo, beards on TV!