Suckers Treasury

nosperpectua has scoured Etsy’s depths for the best suckers to add to her latest treasury.  Nope, not the sucker born every minute.  This time we’re talking tentacles, cephalopods, nautilus, octopus – the suckers of the sea.  She was gracious enough to include my Royal Blue Neon Nautilus Earrings (see top right) in her collection.  Click the image below to view the entire thing.

Nautilus Treasury Featuring Gearbunny Earrings

I made these earrings from blue vintage fan-shaped acrylic charms, matching glass cathedral beads, and silver components.  Now, you might be a bit surprised to see a Gearbunny item that’s not polymer clay.  Although I have a soft spot for clay I always keep my eyes open for other inspiring materials.  When I spotted those vintage fan beads at a Chelsea flea market, I couldn’t resist and knew they’d make a kick-ass pair of earrings.  The pair I created in hot pink already sold out!  These are one-of-a-kind so grab them before they disappear into the deep.

Alternative Bride Treasury

The creativity of my fellow Etsians never fails to amaze me!  I am honored that a Gearbunny item has been included in a new treasury.  Check out “Funky Bride – Rock N Roll Down the Aisle” by prvtcollection.  Summer is the season of weddings – why not make yours alternative and one-of-a-kind?  As always this treasury won’t last so browse on over today by clicking on the picture.

Funky Bride Etsy Treasury

Featuring: Corpse Bride Spider Mistress Earrings

Nurse Treasury

My Rhinestone Band-Aid pin was selected for a new Etsy treasury featuring nurse-themed goodies.  Thanks, HouseHoldWords, for choosing it!  I am such a sucker for anything nurse-related.  And that latex/rubber nurse costume is just scrumptious.  This treasury will only be active for a limited time so check it out NOW :]

Nurse Chic Rhinestone Band-Aid Accessory

Your Art Studio Organization Style

One of my obsessions is seeing the work spaces of artists I admire.  It’s so interesting to get a behind-the- scenes look at how they organize their spaces and supplies.  Do they have their own studio or do they work from home?  Are they a Clean Queen or a Messy Bessie?  (Yes, I just came up with that one! Clever…)

Over the years of crafting I’ve discovered that I’m definitely a mix of both.  Generally I like to keep all my supplies and projects displayed on my desk around me.  That way I have my materials available at a glance to inspire me.  I call it organized chaos.  My loved ones call it a disaster area.  And they may have a point – the downside to this system is that I often end up with a desk cluttered with clay, beads, pliers, tools, you name it.   I’ve also perfected the art of sweeping things off to the side of my desk to clear a workable (yet tiny) space for current crafting.  After awhile the clutter will bring me to my knees and I do a giant clean sweep, ending up with a clear pristine desk.  Only to accumulate again, and the cycle begins anew.

What’s your creative space style?  Clean Queen, Messy Bessie, or a hybrid somewhere in-between?

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LapinJade Sneak Peek

I’ve been working hard on some new LapinJade jewelry pieces.  Here are some new necklaces, bracelets and earrings that I’ll be listing on Etsy in the next few days.  You get to see them here first 🙂

New LapinJade jewelry

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