A package arrived this week from Uncle Jared and Aunt Liz. Inside: a make your own ukulele kit. How great is that? We can’t wait to put it together. On a related note, today on Colorado Public Radio, I heard all about how the ukulele is experiencing a big revival — there’s even a UkeFest this weekend at Swallowhill. If we weren’t headed to Copper Mountain for a super cool weekend, we would totally check out the festival.
More greatness — my favorite Kirtsy links from the last 7 days, (Kirtsy is a site where anyone can share cool links — I’m one of the co-founders):
-100 classic movies everyone should see. How many have you seen?
-Speaking of movies, did you see this movie trailer? It had me crying and I’m not even sure why. So cute!
-Valentine’s decorations don’t get easier — or cuter — than this. Make these with your kids.
-Also perfect timing for Valentine’s Day, a whale blows a heart shaped bubble.
-Think your life stinks? Share your woes here or grimace at the tribulations of others, like: “Today, my car got a wheel lock because I had 5 tickets. Three of those tickets dated back to 2006. I got my car and license in 2008.” (Is it awful that I find this site hilarious?)
-Need to get happy after checking out that last link? These photos will do the trick. I can’t decide which one is my favorite.
-Time to get organized? Here are tips on how to create a Household Time Map.
-These gorgeous laptop covers have been making the design blog rounds all week. I think they’re brilliant.
-”If they say you’re too picky, that’s because they settled.” Agree? Disagree?
-Another house that makes me happy.
What about you Dear Readers? Are you ukulele fans? Have you ever been to a UkeFest? Posted anything awesome on Kirtsy lately?
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That is the cutest thing!! Any chance you know where I could get my hands on one of those?!? Last xmas my father in-law bought my daughter, then one, a ukelele and she loved it! It has seen been broken by many toddler hands, but i would love to customize one for her room…
Thanks!
We are big ukelele fans at our house. This is so cool! I saw it comes from Uncommon Goods…great store!
I am in love with this! I want one! we visit the music store often …..but never see one you can make! I can not wait to see the finished product!! Great Post!
Can't wait to see what you guys do with it. It actually came from Urban Outfitters, fyi.
Yes! My friend Ukulele Loki will be playing at Uke Fest!
Sweet! I was just chatting with someone today about the way ukulele is coming back in, and we both agreed that the world will be a better place for it. This is too cool!
Love your site, I can't wait to try out the valentines designs with my little princess. :-)
That's totally awesome! My eight year old started guitar lessons and when we bought his guitar they had ukelele's for sale and I really wanted one. I thought we could play together. Maybe we should look into this "make-your-own" kit.