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I’m not a huge fan of velcro ties, they seem like a good idea, but they get all full of lint and stop holding. I can’t tell if the cable-ties in this image are the good, reusable kind with the release catch, but they _should_ be.
Cute, but I’d use green velcro ties and sew fake leaves from the flower shop onto them. Reusable, and less plasticy.
You should do that and send me some pictures so I can blog about it! And then, you know, sell me some of them. =]
I’m not a huge fan of velcro ties, they seem like a good idea, but they get all full of lint and stop holding. I can’t tell if the cable-ties in this image are the good, reusable kind with the release catch, but they _should_ be.
This isn’t concept art. Or, at least it’s not JUST concept art.
They’re selling these things right there on their website.
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