Everything Octopus Thanksgiving Contest

I just couldn't wait until the annual Cephalopodmas contest, so I thought I'd start the gift-giving early this year!

I've got exciting things in store for my fellow cephalophiles and need your help to bring this vision to life! Entering this contest will support Everything Octopus greatly AND give you a chance to win a FREE print from UrbanOctopus.com.

"Find your soul within the mind of the octopus" print by Urban Octopus

I'm just keeping it safe for you! Enter the contest for your chance to win!

To Enter the Everything Octopus Thanksgiving Contest...

1) You must be a Member of Everything Octopus. If you're not already a Member, go to the right hand side of the page and click "Join This Site" under the "Fellow Cephalophiles" headline. You'll automatically get Everything Octopus updates and be part of a fun ceph-loving community!

2) Fill out the Everything Octopus Reader Survey. It takes less than 60 seconds! All info will remain anonymous and confidential.

3) Once you have become a member and completed the survey, leave a comment on this post. It can say anything you want! Be sure to include your email address in your comment so that we may contact you and tell you you've WON! If your email is not included in your blogger profile (meaning that we can click on your name in the comment box to access it), then please add it to your comment.

The winner will be selected by a raffle, meaning that if 50 people post comments, we'll randomly draw a number between 1 and 50, and the commenter that corresponds with that number is the winner.

The contest will run until Thursday, November 22nd, and the winner will be announced on Friday, November 23rd. Have fun and good luck!!!

Urban Octopus: Find Your Soul

I first found Urban Octopus this past May at CycLAvia, an event where the streets of downtown LA are closed to cars and instead are open to cyclists, giving Angelenos an opportunity to experience the city from a new perspective. Before I knew the name, I was drawn to the Urban Octopus booth by the array of colorful art resourcefully hung along a parking lot gate.

I had already thought the art was fantastic...then I saw the octopus!

About Urban Octopus

It's a simple equation: Energy + Creativity = Urban Octopus

We believe that the true power of art is its ability to push the mind into a state of wonder. Our designs are created with the intention of carrying the viewer into that state of mind.

We hand-print (silk screen) our artwork only onto the highest quality garments so you can enjoy wearing them as much as we enjoy creating them.

In addition to these cool octopus-inspired designs, there are tons of other awesome prints available on posters, t-shirts, hoodies, onesies and more!

Find your soul within the mind of the octopus

Gorgeous Jewelry by Everything Octopus Reader, Ele Maudsley

Everything Octopus reader, Ele Maudsley, took her talent for jewelry design and combined it with the inspiration she draws from octopuses to create a stunning line of handmade jewelry to dive for!!!

Ele's Bio

Hello, my name is Ele. I am currently based in my home town Carnforth, Lancashire. I completed my degree in metalwork and jewellery at Sheffiled Hallam University. I am an artist, designer maker specialising in metalwork and jewellery, my pieces being a crossover of both worlds.

I like to create objects that can be admired as pieces of sculptural art but which can also be worn and intereract with the body. My work is theatrical, bold and interactive and would lend itself to a catwalk or performance scenario. I work predominately in silver or brass, enjoy combining metals and other materials and use hand skills as well as some engineering. I am inspired by natural form, history, surrealism, storytelling and the Steampunk aesthetic, combining old and new. I try to incorporate a kinetic element to suprise and entertain the wearer/viewer.

Please visit Ele's site, EleMaudsleyDesign.com to see more of her tentacular creations.

Octopus Snowboards

As the seasons change, so do the sports, and it's nearly time to trade the surf for the snow! As it turns out, there are many snowboarders hitting the slopes with cephalophile style. Here are some of the most stunning and striking octopus snowboards I found while crawling the web for everything octopus.

Tentacles snowboard from PixelCanibal.com

Pink tentacles snowboard designed by Konrad Kirpluk

Psychedelic octopus by Jamie Lynn at lib-tech.com

Classic Minoan octopus design by Junkan

Cephalopod Ink Handmade Pottery

Funny things happen when I go deep into the wild of the world wide web in search of everything octopus. Sometimes I find myself falling down the rabbit hole, searching for one topic and ending up on another entirely. Today's post is the result of one fruitful fall, if I do say so myself. CephalopodInk.com is a handmade ceramics shop and gallery owned and operated by Tanya Casteel who disocvered her love of oceanic creatures when she moved from Kansas to Maine at age 19.

Artist Bio from CephalopodInk.com

I'm a full-time ceramic artist in Fuquay-Varina, NC (near Raleigh) My background in photography, my interest in science, and love of the ocean all informs my work. Each item is individually handmade, making them one of a kind. They are decorated with aquatic decal graphics that I make myself. The decals are applied last and fired in a kiln (during a 3rd firing) which transfers the iron-oxide pigment into the glaze; making it part of the glaze. The images will NOT come off! I also make all the glazes myself. My pottery is food, microwave, and dishwasher safe.

Now wait till you see the beautiful wares Tanya has created and sells on Etsy.com...Naturally, I want one of everything octofied.

Octopus Cup, $25

Cuttlefish Plate, $50

Octopus Bowl, $32

Octopus Mug, $32

Squid Tiny Bowl, $18

Tentacle Wall Art, $135

...and there's lots more where that came from! In addition to featuring some fine cephalopods, Cephalopod Ink also features a fun variety of ocean life including seahorses, eels, whales, coral and more. Check out Etsy.com/Shop/CephalopodInk for the full line of Cephalopod Ink ceramics.

Latex Octopus Kimono by Deadly Couture

The Deadly Couture Latex Kimono is a sight to behold.

Made with different colours of semi-trans, and metallic latex with lotus flower and octopus appliques. This item is a one size only but I can take measurements for you if you require.

The kimono comes with gloves and adjustable obi belt that is adorned with a large latex bow. Shoes and hair accessories are model's own and not included with the listing.

1 in stock and it is one of a kind.

Kisses by Deadly Couture Latex

Photography provided by Christina Lazar-Schuler | filmWERX Studiol

Model: Isis Noir

MUA by Carolina Jean - Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist

$1,000

Art from Everything Octopus Reader, Nina Crittenden

I am continuously amazed at the incredible talent and creativity of Everything Octopus readers. Children's book artist, Nina Crittenden, recently shared her underwater illustration featuring a variety of sea creatures including one very handsome Daniel Day Octopus.

Nina even has a coloring book version available on her site, NinaCrittenden.com for kids to color in their own imaginative interpretations of the under-the-sea illustration as well as others.

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Do you have art, photogrpahy, tattoos, toys, or anything octofied to share with Everything Octopus readers? Please email it to EverythingOctopus@Gmail.com - Your submissions are most welcome!

More Octopus Manicures!

One of my favorite Everything Octopus blog posts was this past spring's Tell Your Manicurist You Want Octopus Nails!. I love celebrating people's creativity and love seeing all the awesome ideas people think up that involve our beloved octopus. In that spirit, I thought it was time for a second celebration of octopus manicures. Enjoy!

Step-by-step guide to your own fabulous octopus nails available at PolishedIndulgence.com

Want this look? Check out the tutorial SonomaNailArt.com

Octopus Tentacle Candlestick Holders

You could not believe my excitement when I found these beautiful octopus tentacle candlestick holders on dellamorteco.com! Years and years ago, I found a stunning pewter pair in a little shop on Long Island. When I returned to the shop a month or so later, they were gone, and no one knew where they had been ordered! My quest for octopus tentacle candlestick holders has raged on ever since...Until NOW!

Product Description
Representing the unknown perils of murky ocean depths and those beyond the mundane world, the tentacle hails from Lovecraftian horror and ancient tales of sea monsters.

$75 each or $140 for a pair

Bronze Octopus Sculptures by Kirk McGuire

As The Octobabe of the internet, many cool octopus items come my way. While many are fun, silly, stylish, and even stunning, few are as masterful as these gorgeous sculptures.

"From the depths of creativity, a revolutionary new line of bronze sculpture and furniture."

San Francisco-based artist, Kirk McGuire, has combined his fascination with nature with his talent for sculpting to create a beautiful collection of marine life sculptures.

Kirk says, " Every living thing has beauty and I try to show this. I strive to make all of my bronze sculptures fluid, defy gravity, and bring attention to each amazing species that I sculpt."

Kirk has become a Master Sculptor and his eye for balance and details are unparalleled in the sculpture world. It takes great skill and intricate molds to create the detail and caliber of execution captured in Kirk’s art. Having had over 1,500 editions of his work collected in his extraordinary 28 year sculpting career. His work has been collected across the United States as well as Internationally. He has even been commissioned to create a custom piece by a Malaysian Princess in Johor Baharu.

Please visit Kirk's website for more details about his creative process and for pictures and pricing on his incredible works of art!

Octopus Tentacles Roller Derby Helmet

This just goes to show that there is no end to the list of things that can be octofied...For real.

Product Description

Hand-painted pointillism tentacles cover this size medium roller derby or skate helmet. Our hand-painted helmets are standard skate/derby helmets with interior foam cushioning and adjustable chin strap. They are hand-painted with lacquer markers, then sealed with a layer of clear acrylic.

This helmet and many others are available at EM Graphics.

What do YOU want to see octofied?

What Has 8 Arms and 4 Wheels. . .

And will look really cute in your den?

Give up?

Why it's this Clinton Jacobs for Society6 Beastie of the Deep Print of course!

Best of all, this funky octopus is available for your enjoyment in many forms.

Framed Octopus Print, $38

Octopus iPhone Case, $35

Octopus Hoodie, $38

Octopus Laptop Skin, $30

These items and many more are available at Society6.com.

Pewter Octopus Shelf Decor

Check out this stunning cephalopod! His presence would transform any ol' shelf into a fun and fabulous octopus den. I found him on BurkeDecor.com, which is a treasure trove of octopus goods!

Octopus Shelf Decor

This little guy will make any shelf a decorative joy. We love this as a way of bringing a little fun and life into any room. He also makes a fabulous gift.

Pewter
7.5"(w) x 3.75"(h)

Ceramic Octopus Travel Mug

I just found the best accessory for a cephalophile on-the-go! Etsy designer, Sarah Constantino turned her love of crafting into a full-time career. Sarah's Etsy Shop, sewZinki is filled with many fun and fabulous handmade treasures, my favorite of which is this snazzy octopus travel mug, which is available in many colors.

Product Description

This hand painted eco-friendly white ceramic travel mug with lid is covered with long tentacled arms of a green octopus. From the depths of the ocean an octopus has crept to wrap it's wiggly arms around your beverage. He will keep watch over your travel mug and make sure would be coffee-snatchers stay away. He's also rather proud of you for choosing a re-usable ceramic mug instead of wasteful paper cups. It keeps his ocean clean.


Hand painted with heat set inks on a creamy white ceramic background. Each one made by me without tracing or templates, so no two will be exactly alike.

Take this 11 oz. double wall insulated mug with you to fill it up with a hot or cold beverage. You'll have original style and be doing your part in reducing landfill waste.

5.75" Tall x 2.25" Base x 3.5" Rim

*******MADE TO ORDER: Please allow 10 business days for mug to be completed due to my production schedule. I ship mugs USPS Priority mail domestically. I also ship internationally.

The paint used in this design is heat set for durability and non-toxic. I recommend hand washing with non-abrasive materials to preserve the color vibrancy. The mugs are micowave safe without the lid on. Paint contains no toxic ingredients and conforms to ASTM D-4236.

Octopus Valentines from Etsy.com

I wish I had thought of this sooner so there was time to order these adorable octopus valentines! Nevertheless, these cuties are worth sharing and may inspire you to stock up for next year. Behold, handmade octopus valentines. . .

$4 from Art of Marabelle

I want to be, under the sea, in an octopus' garden... The outside of this valentine card features a print of an original collage using vintage ephemera hand finished and decorated with gold leaf and glitter ink with the inside left blank for your own personal message.

These card designs are my original designs, hand-drawn or collaged, digitally finished, and reproduced with high-quality color prints. I make each card creativity with love & careful attention to detail: cutting, folding, and assembly by hand, and finally hand-decorating with gold leaf ink. It's unfortunately difficult to photograph the gold and glitter properly!

$5 from Heathen Co.

Item details:

- 10 inches tall
- 6.5 inches wide
- Heavy White Cardstock
- Center folded

$4.50 from Fancifone

Originally illustrated greeting cards.

Cute Octopus Valentine card for your lover!
Water Color Illustration
Size: 4.25in by 5.5in
Hand printed on Neenah warm white felt finish, Cover Stock

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What will you give your love this Valentine's Day? Anything octopus-inspired? Please share it with the Everything Octopus community, and if you have somethign really special that deserves its own post, email it to EverythingOctopus@gmail.com.