Saturday, December 21, 2013

Introducing Bandanas by ClimbAddict Designs!

Printed Bandanas
Our partners at CafePress have added bandanas as a product offering, which allows us to create print designs we think rock climbers and other adventurers might be interested in.

We've launched our collection with a selection of celestial images which have been made available by NASA. Capturing these images through the Hubble Telescope, we're able to see star clusters, galaxies and planets in crisp, brilliant detail. For our collection, we've included images such as the Orion Nebula, Milky Way, and Jupiter's Third Spot.

Bandanas are 22 inches square in size, and made of Polyester.

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Christmas Gift Ideas For Rock Climbers, 2013

The holidays are approaching and whether we boulder, tie in on toprope at the gym, enjoy leading on gear, go for it all on bolted routes, scare ourselves silly high stepping in etriers, pick away at the ice, or find ourselves embracing survival on mountain walkabouts, there's one thing we climbers all have in common this time of year - the elusive search for the perfect...NO, NOT the PERFECT LINE!... the right gift for someone close to us.

 Whether that's our climbing partner, significant other, friend from work who is addicted to climbing, Secret Santa Gift Exchange at the local rock climbing wall, or even ourselves, the search for climbing-related gift ideas and presents for our climbing friends can be daunting.  

At ClimbAddict Designs, we have a wide variety of choices available in graphic design-based climbers t-shirts, stickers, travel mugs and more, and also our well-respected, hand-finished  chalkbags. However, Happiegrrrl also has connections due to being Captain of the Etsy Climbers Team, and so she's gone on a visual shopping spree and selected an array of items - made by climbers and for climbers - for your perusal. 

 Click through to the links to get more information on each item, and don't worry if the piece has been sold - simply click through to the seller's shop Home and see what else they have in store to satisfy your holiday gift shopping desires.


One of a kind Beaded Stopper Necklace 

From StoneMetal Design, $60 

 

Green, Gold and Black Hand-crocheted Chalkbag 

From Demi Lune Climbing, $42

 

Illustrated Holiday Cards, Set of Eight

Made by 3 Legged Dog Ink, $10

 


Beaded Nugget Bracelets

Crafted by Adventurous Rabbit, $16 Each

 

Hand-thrown by Michael LaRoche, $24

 

Are you crafty? Knit your OWN gift! Nordlys Hat Pattern 

Available through Melina Melina Designs, $3

 

Ruby and Amethyst White Gold Ring

Made by Earth Art Jewelry and Gem, $990

Keep hair out of the rappel device, with Vintage Buttons Hair Accessory

From Talisman Studios, $16

 

Original Art - "Contrast Skyline" Acrylic on Canvas

From the Studio of Artybit, $74.07

 


Hemp and Organic Striped Hoodie

Available From Intertwined Designs, $65

 


Sterling Silver Earrings Inspired by the Cala Lilly

Made by Duke Dutch, $145 

 

 Hand-Knit Angora Blend Socks in Blue Tones

by The Mountain Lodge, $18

 

Hand-embroidered Chalkbag with a Wonderful Folksy Design

From Baval, $47

 


Recently Sent a Nine Months in the Making Project? Dinosaur Baby Bodysuit

Hand-printed by Hill Country Designs, $15

 

Notebook Pendant in Which You Can Write Your Secrets

From Denali Designs, $40

 


Another Great Chalkbag, with the "Om" Symbol

Made by Arie Leeflang, $24

 


Hand-Printed Letterpress Map of Lake Tahoe Basin

From Quail Lane Press, $48

Laser Cut Wooden Belt Buckle in Padauk and Ash Wood

Made by Arboreal Jewelry,  $65

 

Sterling Silver Mini Cam Pendant

From Rock Climbing Jewelry, $169.99

 

  Pretty Pink Lotus Flower Chalkbag

Made by All Beta, $35

Ombre Beaded Necklace in Pink, Blue and Black

From Talisman Too, $25

 

Fun and Colorful Chalkbag with Monkeys

Available from Knox Mountain Bags, $22

Ceremonial Shaman's Rattle with Elk Hide

Made by Eagles Gift, $147

 

Climbing Holds, Repurposed as A Set of Magnets

Offered by Brooklyn Base Camp, $29.99

 

I hope you have enjoyed your mini shopping trip- If you know of something YOU think would make a great gift for climbers, made by climbers, feel free to add it in the Comments.  Keep in mind that we're looking to support small business, so please don't post information about the major companies, who have advertising and promotion budgets. We want to showcase climbing entrepreneurs.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Climbers Gift Guide - Holiday Gifts for Rock Climbers

While this is nowhere near a comprehensive guide to the many great items that a rock climber might like, I hope your curiosity will be piqued, and you'll click through and see what these small businesses are offering. 

Of course I have added a few selected items from ClimbAddict and Talisman Studios(shops I own). The other items are made by people I have met and climbed with, or know through the Etsy Climbers Team which is a group of sellers on the Etsy platform who are also rock climbers!

If you see something you like, click through and you'll be delivered to the sellers website, where you can purchase the item and see what else they offer. And = perhaps you'll help us out and share the link to this guide on your social media pages, and help give these small businesses so exposure.
 
One of the best sellers for ClimbAddict, the See No Beta design is available in many styles, colors and designs - T-shirts, Hoodies, Water Bottles, Stickers and more.

 Hand-crafted necklaces with satin cord to resemble climbing rope.  Contact the seller and work together to create custom colors.

 Sierra Salve is but one of several great products, from blended teas and muscle rubs to soothe your body and soul after a good day of climbing.


Stone Metal Design offers wonderful beaded jewelry in addition to their stopper necklaces.

ClimbAddict Chalkbags, Made one by one in a home studio with a window view of the Millbrook section of the Gunks.
Another graphic from ClimbAddict - available on an assortment of products including holiday ornaments and cel phone cases.

Vertigo also makes durable nylon chalkbags!
A new training tool for the home climbing gym. G-String grips are adjustable to provide options in hang style.

Collectible vintage buttons repurposed as ponytail holders, keep long hair out of the rappel device and make a pretty hair accessory whether at the crag, office or out on the town.

 Hill Country Designs has several very cute hand-printed t-shirts and other clothing items - many with climbing motifs.
A wonderful collection of clothing items, for men, women and children