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of nature-inspired jewelry — one of Melton’s favorite is the Sea Sponge Ring in gold-plated pewter. Men’s cufflinks look like tiny cave drawings on gold and pewter.

“We are constantly coming out with more jewelry — each piece is sculptural and architectural,” Melton says.

And each looks like it was plucked from some mystical place on planet Earth. The women’s passion outside their craft? Their pups.

“Our dogs come to work with us,” Melton says.

In honor of the furry muses, F is for Frank launched a line of dog tags (they are “crazy cute,” Melton says) just in time to stuff in doggie stockings.

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We’ll soon tackle the topic of presents for pets — but first, what about those pet-obsessed people? You know one, right? Maybe that coworker whose cubicle is crowded with framed photos of her cat?

Casa Linda resident Patti Haskins can custom create cushy critters to closely resemble your friend’s beloved cat, your own furball or any other pet you commission her to immortalize — she has even done ferrets.

Send Haskins a photo of the subject and give her about four to six weeks to complete a plush impression.

“It will be my interpretation of your photo, and it will be crocheted, so it won’t look exactly like your pet — but it will be a good representation.”

For on-the-fly gifts, Haskins has an assortment of handcrafted critters, pillows and other plush playthings

THINK OUTSIDE THE GIFT BOX including a detailed and accurate yarn version of Moishe from “Where the Wild Things Are”. There is a story behind each piece in Haskins’ collection, which she shares on her Etsy website, pattihaskins.com.

And locals, if you’re lucky, you might be able to evade the small shipping fee, Haskins says.

“I sometimes meet people at Starbucks [or the like] to deliver their order.”

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What goes well with a LolaFalk bag?

Folksy, color-fueled accessories from Superchica by neighbor Judy Stump. Wrist cuffs, headbands and funky T-shirts are just a few of Stump’s signature items. Check them out at superchica.com.