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Embroidered Space Invaders Mouse Pad: Cross-Stitch Invaders

Range — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:45:29 +0000

Even though you don’t really need a mouse pad to make your mouse work these days, most people still have one. I know that I like using my mouse pad with my desktop, no matter what the surface it’s resting on. It just makes it easier to move. That being said, there’s no reason why you can’t spice it up a bit. Check out this Space Invaders embroidered mouse pad you can make for yourself.

In this particular case, the design started with a simple and super cheap (99 cent) foam IKEA Lågis mouse pad. To make your own, you’ll have to select the pixelated image you want to embroider, but you can easily download something off the web to serve as a pattern.

Once you have done this, you can mark the picture with a white pencil or gel ink marker on your mouse pad, using a dense plastic grid to transfer the pixel pattern. Then it’s time to start stitching.

The results are quite cool, and Hanne from Eilen Tein reports that a laser mouse has no problems working over the pattern. Of course, the same technique will work with any pixel art, so you don’t need to feel limited to Space Invaders. Why not go for a Super Mario Bros. or Pac-Man mouse pad to mix it up a little bit?

[via Ikeahackers]

Leather Mouse Pad: Not Made of Dead Mice. At Least I Hope So.

Lambert Varias — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:00:28 +0000

Who says nerds can’t be classy? With Etsy seller doneLeather’s made-to-order leather mouse pads, your desktop will immediately earn +10 style, not to mention +10 armor once equipped. They’ll also blend perfectly with steampunk computer peripherals. Best of all, unlike gadgets, these mouse pads get an additional +10 style for every year your desktop wears it.

Each mouse pad measures 7.5″ x 9″ and is made of vegetable-tanned leather that’s been cut, stamped and finished by hand. doneLeather will gladly stamp up to 10 characters on your order for free. You can ask them to stamp more if you’re willing to pay extra. Other customization options like decorated edges are also available.

Order your very own leather mousepad from doneLeather’s Etsy shop for a mere $25 (USD). No cow-slaying and crafting necessary.

Smartfish Mouse Pad Travel Pouch: Modern Mousehole

Lambert Varias — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:58:51 +0000

I’ve never had a problem fitting my wireless mouse into my laptop bag or backpack, but if you’re having trouble finding a place for your device when you’re on the go, you might want to check out the Smartfish Mouse Pad Travel Pouch. What you see is what you get here – a mouse pad that doubles as a pouch to carry your mouse and other small peripherals.

Its snap handle adds even more practicality. Use it to hang the pouch on your bag, or on yourself if you love your mouse that much. You can order the Mouse Pad Travel Pouch on Smartfish’ online shop for $15 (USD).

But honestly, even if I needed it I’d think long and hard before buying this. On one hand, it’s quite practical, but is it $15 practical? More importantly, I wonder if the mouse pad will stay flat and even over time despite being bent and curled while in pouch mode.

[via Ubergizmo]

Arm Rested Mouse Pad: Genius

Lambert Varias — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:31:18 +0000

The Arm-Rested Mouse Pad is a simple plastic arm support with a detachable washable mouse pad. You can attach it on the edge of a desk, or on the side of a chair.

I need this product. My right shoulder and arm start to hurt after a few hours in front of my computer because they’re extended for most of the time. This simple piece of plastic will allow me to be in a sitting position with much less stress on my shoulder, arm and back. Below are the simple “Installastion” procedures. Hopefully, their product is better than their spellchecker.

You can order the Arm-Rested Mouse Pad at USB Fever for $43 (USD).

[via Gear Diary]

Play Tiny Golf With the Greenhouse Golf Mouse

Lambert Varias — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 12:30:20 +0000

Here’s something that can be a fun distraction at the office: the GreenHouse Golf Mouse not only looks and feels like a golf ball, it also comes with a “golf turf-like” mouse pad, a mini-putter, a mini-flag and a really easy to lose mini-golf ball.

When connected to a computer (via USB) the golf mouse “glows with colorful lights”. Oh you Japanese. There had to be lights huh? There has to be something weird in every little thing.

You can get the GreenHouse Golf Mouse for $40 (USD) over at AudioCubes.

USB Heated Mouse Pad Keeps One Hand Warm

Technabob — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:40:35 +0000

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve said to myself: Self, your mousing hand gets so cold all the time; I only wish there was a way to keep it warm and toasty in between all that scrolling, pointing and clicking. (sarcasm.)

Thanks to this weird, wacky mouse pad from Japan’s Thanko, you can keep your chilly hand nice and warm while you crank out spreadsheets and surf the web. Just stick your hand inside the “mouth” of this oversize blue googley-eyed fish and an integral heating element keeps your fingers fiery hot (or maybe that’s its stomach acid dissolving your skin into a gelatinous goo).

Just plug the blue monster into a spare USB port, and it’ll reach a fiery 42° C (107.6° F) in about 10 minutes. I suppose it beats wearing ski gloves when you’re working on your PC.

You can get your hands on (or inside) one of these from USBGeek for $22.