April 4th, 2012
we all know i love to take photos & now you can follow me on instagram if you have an iphone / android. follow me at crudethings. if you do not have those phones you can also follow me online at followgram! here’s my link: http://followgram.me/search?k=crudethings
here’s a peek at some of my iphone only photos



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March 27th, 2012
wow i had no clue i have not posted anything here in almost 2 months now, real bad sorry!
i am about to go away to ArtFest to teach 3 fun classes this coming week & my Misfit Dollmaking 101 class is full! that’s exciting for sure! For sure i’ve been slacking here at uploading new creations but in the real world i have not been slacking, guess that’s why i keep forgetting to update my site…. tonight i just added a 8 new pairs of earrings in Black Lodge jewelry on etsy. Been into eyebal talisman, long feathers, & big hoops!
Tribal Earring – Gothic Eyeball Amulets Bones Claws Fortune Teller talisman wire wrapped Gypsy long Dangle OOAK
last week i was sick as a dog but sat & twisted wire & beaded in a zombie state, hahaha i ended up making a ton of really cool Gypsy Bangles!
Traveling Gypsy Bangle Bracelets Free Spirit Stack awesome for Tribal Belly Dance Summer festivals, Bohemian, patina, beads rainbow colors
i also made some not so bright…
also added some fun new pendants of my dolls, here’s a peek & you can find
more here!
last month if you’ve just been visitng my etsy shops you’ve seen a TON of color & stripes in my
Crude Things shop! besides a bunch of Mermaid Skirts & belly dance halter tops & pants i made a new batch of cute punk rock uber mini tail skirts!!!
Tattered Tail Skirt, Patchwork Mini Carnival Stripe Brown Blue, punk rock Road Warrior Wild One OOAK
here’s a peek at some of the new clothes, yes i am getting ready for Summer Festivals… !
last month i was crazy busy along with traveling, i even made & added a bunch of
necklaces bones, stones, shells…to Black Lodge Jewelry…
Mens Necklace Bones and Crystal for Him Large chunky Gothic Tribal Witchy aged looking Copper twisted wire strange unique OOAK

Sea Shell Necklace Gypsy Fortune Teller Bohemian large chunky aged looking Abalone Strange Pirate Treasures unique OOAK
What i need to work on is my doll stop motion mini movie when i get back, i am thinking on teaching a 5 day long doll making class with making a stop motion with the dolls in Mexico in Dec… more to come about this.
over & out….
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January 19th, 2012
Been back in the beautiful city of Portland Oregon for maybe 2 weeks now & already uploaded a bunch of new earrings with the theme Gypsy Fortuneteller in mind. I belong to many cool teams on etsy & one is the Burlesque Belly Dance team & each month we have to create for a specific theme… It’s a real fun team to belong to
Fortune Teller Feather Earring Eyeball Amulets wire wrapped cream brown black feathers Copper Gypsy Native Primitive long Dangle OOAK
Gypsy Fortune Teller Earrings green Sea Glass dangle Key Chains Belly Dance enchanting Witchy Heirlooms OOAK
This week i am addicted to anything & everything mermaid… so expect some new Wild printed Mermaid Skirts & Mermaid Pants in my Crude Things shop on etsy in the next 2 weeks!!
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January 2nd, 2012
Happy New Years everyone! sorry i have been bad at updating my website & sending out emails. I have been away in Mexico sense Dec 2nd & this is my last week here in the warm sunshine. It has been a productive trip where i have been able to spend time making all kinds of fun jewelry & various
head wear for my Black Lodge Jewelry shop on etsy.
Snow White Headband Belly Dance Silver Silk Flowers White Feathers Noir 1920s Headpiece Gothic Gypsy Headdress
here’s some more silk flower head pieces that are up for sale.
here’s some Gypsy Earrings & Necklaces!
Besides twisting metal & making silk flowers i had time to make 7 new adorable dolls. Unfortunately they will not be up for sale on etsy at this time, they are for sale in an amazing gallery, Galleria Dantes, down here in Puerta Vallarta. Before i brought them to the gallery on opening night i started making my 1st stop motion animation with them! It is coming out really cute, i love seeing them come to life. This little movie will b finished at the end of Jan or early Feb!
Speaking of dolls, i will be teaching at Art & Soul at Art & Soul in Virginia Beach March 1st-6th. The classes i will be teaching there are Mysfit Dollmaking 101 & Let’s Wig Out! It’s not to late to sign up!!! If you are on the West Coast & can’t travel East i will be teaching at ArtFest in Port Townsend Washigton coming up at the end of March, the 28th to April 1st. There i will be teachng Mysfit Dollmaking 101, Let’s Wig Out, & a special class made for the last day called Vintage Photo Friends. This is a class on TTV photos!
Mardi Gras is coming up, so if you need a wig or fun little outfit to wear send me a message asap, right now i am about 2 to 3 weeks booked making orders, so plan ahead!
As for locals who enjoy belly dancing. I ill be belly dancing at Lovecraft Bar here in Portland Oregon Fri the 13th of this month. It will be a super night of dark bey dancing! If traditional live music is more your thing, i will be dancing at the Blue Monk on SE Belmont with Arabesque, Wed Jan 25th. Back in November i as asked to join the incredibly fun belly dance troupe
Deviant Dance, yes i was very excited, the 1t show i have coming up with them is at the end of Jan, i think Sat the 28th at Vino Vixen on SE Powell. if i have the date place wrong i ill fix this when i am back in Portland!
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November 22nd, 2011
just added a bunch more of these yummy tops in my Crude Things etsy shop. they sold out real fast last time! i have the stripes in all kinds of fun colors & different lengths!
Victorian Vest Top long pointy black lace…
Vampire Stripe Choli Top Carnival Belly Dance, Long Pointy Red stretchy cotton shirt Shrug Bolero Gypsy Punk Pirate Pixie
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November 17th, 2011
trying to get my inventory full for all you shoppers
And so you’ll find something fun to wear for NYE! i know it seems like a while from now but it will be here before you know it, so plan ahead! i will be away from Dec 2nd until the 1st week in Jan, so i am no longer taking any custom orders until i return, this is why i am getting a bunch of goodies ready for you all. I will have someone here to do all my shipping for me, so no worries!
in Black Lodge Jewelry shop on etsy i have a bunch of smaller treats that make great stocking stuffers!
Gypsy Pirate Feather Hair Extension / Hair Clip / Headband in a bunch of fun colors!
(model Twigglet)
Monster Paws always make a great gift too! they are so fun to wear & i made a bunch for you to choose from in a lot of new stripes i have! These are in my Crude Things etsy shop. I do have larger Size that will fit men too, they are on lady model, just search my page & you will find them!















For those of you who want to stay warm but have a new fun look i have a gorgeous faux fur stripe Hooded Cape!
My new belly dance halter bra tops have been selling fast, i did upload another new one last night & it is super cool looking & will go with a lot of things being black & white!
Goddess Halter Bra Top Belly Dance Carnival Pirate Stripes Black White Lace drippy black chain Rhinestone Star
(model Tabra Bay)
there will be a bunch of new pants & tattered Gypsy doll like skirt bustles/wraps being put up this week. last night i got a couple up.
Snake Goddess Pants Belly Dance sexy Black Sheer Lace wide leg Gothic Crude Things Mermaid Pants Dark Fantasy Red scales Vampire
Wide Leg Pants Hip Scarf Skirt Belly Dance sexy Red Sheer Netting bling Gothic Crude Things Mermaid Pants Flapper fringe
Tattered Doll Bustle Wrap Skirt Gothic Lolita Belly Dance in Black Red Fantasy Noir Steampunk Carnival Performer
Last there was time to upload one new Pixie / Fairy like pointy choli top last night, Many more to come in the week ahead! These sold fast last time.
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November 6th, 2011
i’ve been sewing my little fingers to the bone these days.
so many new things in all 3 of my etsy shops & a lot of things i have listed have sold right away. These goodies can be found at Crude Things on Etsy (clothing & wigs), Black Lodge Jewelry on etsy (jewelry, headbands, headdresses) Crude Art on etsy (art dolls & Holiday head ornaments)
here’s a little peek at some of the treats that are new in my shop!
Cosplay Wig Antlers light Pink & Blue
(model Twigglet)
Lolita Circle Skirt.
Gypsy Belly Dance Couture Skirt, Hooded Cape, & Antler Headdress
(model Glass Olivia)
Shredded Shirt blouse & Braided Boho Headband
Gypsy Fortune Teller Necklace
Magic Feather Necklace- Acorn, Bone…
Boho Feather Headband braided hair
(model Twigglet)
Gothic Art Doll
Day of the Dead Dolls
Lulu & Gustov Carnival Clown Dolls
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October 7th, 2011
Belly dancing next weekend at this Awesome event! get your tickets now, it’s a show not to miss!

Salon L’Orient “Temple of the Setting Sun” Starring RACHEL BRICE!!! RB image by Sol Crawford, Apsara image by Christopher Perez, poster design by Ogo Eion www.iokaos.net Event listing here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=149479691809915
— with Maureen O’Donnell, FezBallroom Pdx, Emily Alrick Bellydance & Costumes, Paige Lawrence, Tayissa Chadwick, Lana Guerra, Noah Mickens, Rachel Brice, Twilight Bellidanse, Apsara, Caedmon Jamonsta, Patrick Mellon and Nandi Akhilanda La Sophia.
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September 14th, 2011
Please Remember to get Your Halloween Wig & Clothing orders to me asap, i have a busy month ahead. Speaking of Custom Orders i will also be away All of Dec, i will be in Mexico. So if you need to do Christmas shopping & get New years Eve goodies from me, start planing now!
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September 14th, 2011
Art & Soul is only a couple of weeks away & i still have room in the 2 classes i am teaching. Misfit Doll Making 101 class & Let’s Wig Out class. to sing up please click the link above. The classes are here in Portland Oregon, my wig making class is Mon Sept 26th & doll making class is Sun Oct 2nd.
New Awesome bright colored stripe cute Bloomer like Pants are now listed in my Crude Things etsy shop! If i do not have your size send me a message on there & i can make them in your color & size.
Stripe Bloomer Pants Candy Pink Red Ruffle Butt Carnival knickers, Knee length Stretch Cotton, Yoga. Small Medium Large
Brown Stripe Bloomer Pants, Carnival knickers, Knee length Stretch Cotton, Yoga. tan coffee Medium
Stripe Bloomer Pants lemon Yellow white Carnival knickers, Knee length soft lightweight Stretch Cotton, Yoga. Small Medium
Also have Reds, Blues, & red with blue stripes!!!
In my
Crude Art etsy shop i just posted 3 new Carnival Art Doll, 2 have already sold but one is still in need of a new loving home…
Mustache Margaret Art Doll. creepy Carnival floppy Figure Puppet White hair Big Eyes ruffle sleeves collar
here’s the 2 sweet dolls that already found a home & new parents…
I have been enjoying taking photos of my dolls lately & started 13 new doll heads, only a few will have bodies & the rest will be head ornaments! these new ones will be for sale at Art & Soul Vending night, Sat Oct 1st at the Embassy Suites near the Portland Airport.
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