This year i have been swamped with Burning Man orders, looks like there will be a lot of fun clothing on the playa this year! ;p

If you see something in my etsy shops you wanted to wear i am now filled up already, sorry. so i am not taking anymore custom orders for Burning Man 2011. BUT  if we have already messaged about an order that will be made once you finish making your purchases & all will be made & get to you in time, no worries.

I do have a few new drop dead gorgeous belly dance costumes available in my Crude Things Etsy shop though!

Elegant Vintage White Noir Belly Dance Bra Halter with Pearls draping down & drippy Arm Cuff. Wrap/belt is also available in another listing

i finally just made a Crude Things facebook page! now you will know when i put fun new things in my shop, post work in progress shots…. all kinds of fun things!

Crude Things on facebook let’s be friends! ;p

here’s 2 new wigs i just put up on etsy too!

Sinful Flowers Fantasy WIG long Gothic hair Bouffant by hair nurse Lana Guerra, purple hot pink curls blue pink yellow

Long White Blond She Devil Warrior Horn sci fi WIG, huge Fantasy bouffant hairstyle platinum red, yellow black,

this is how crazy i am….i have sooooo much new stuff in my etsy shops & i am still
behind at editing pics to get them all up before burning man shoppers stop shopping. lol

things have actually been selling as fast as i post them too, so go get what ya need before it’s gone! Tattered Skirts, Bikini Bra like Tank tops, Monster Paws, Harem Pants, new horn wig, Patchwork dresses, yummy lace vests/choli tops, tribal fusion belly dance bras, belly dance fairy like long tattered wrap/hip belt/skirts & glamorous headpieces!

ready to go shopping?! the yummy clothing are in Crude Things etsy shop & the uber delicious headpieces are in Black Lodge jewelry etsy shop!

can you please vote yes for me on Heartsy?!  if i get accepted it means you would be able to buy my fun art prints/photos at 50% off!

http://heartsy.me/deals/3438/like

Spring has finally hit Portland, we have been getting more Sunny breezy days, the flowers are all blooming, people are out & about, ans my allergies have kicked it!  hahaha

I made a fun collection Springtime in Paris, seems we are not in Paris like the last 2 years at this time…. the pretty clothing has been selling faster than i am able to blog about it!Your can find these new creations in my Crude Things Etsy shop along with the awesome matching pink wigs!

Springtime in Paris Babydoll Dress

Gothic Lolita Belly Dance Ruffle Skirts

(model- Darcy McMullen)

if you love these skirts feel free to message me about making one for you!

As for Events coming up, i will be joining forces with Dark Fusion Boutique sharing a vending area at this years

Faerie Worlds 2011!   After this i will be vending at Jam Ballah, a wild weekend of Belly Dance and Fusion!!!

Black Noir Fusion Belly Dance Halter Top, Simply Elegant Baroque floral pattern

(model Heather Patterson)

I am now addicted to Lensbaby photo lens … just bought a composer pro, so soon i will have a bunch of new photos up for sale in my Crude Art shop on etsy, here’s one that is up now & click here to see other new photos.

Surreal Carnival Wall Art Photo. titled Lulu and her Big Cat.

speaking of photos… a few months back i worked with Travis Haight photographer & model Twigglet, we were published in the Anniversary issue of Alt Noir Magazine, a beautiful bright 3 page spread! such a yummy treat! be sure to get your own copy!

Just opened my 3rd etsy shop, Black Lodge Jewelry, so be sure to add it to your favorites & etsy circles!…great place to spend those tax returns! heehee

i am slowly removing all my jewelry & headdress that are in Crude Things etsy shop to this shop. this way Crude Things will stay clothing & wigs, crude art will have my photos, dolls, paintings… and this new shop for accessories!

there are fun new photo/art pendants in my new shop already, some are even mini prints of collab paintings with Jesse Reno & some of just his paintings. they make  super cute jewelry!

Carnival Abstract Art Pendant Necklace

Old Time Circus Art Pendant Necklace. vintage looking

all my new doll photo pendants sold fast, i will be making more soon so keep your eyes peeled! i also need to make a bunch of dolls again…

speaking of dolls.  i had a fun photo shoot with doll looking Meghan Rose not long ago wearing some new clothing & awesome necklaces i made in Los Gatos Cali in a jewelry making class by Nina Bagley, she is an awesome teacher!  the book necklace i made already sold, but no need to worry i will be making more again soon!

Gothic Bohemian Heart Necklace, black Leather and Vintage Lace. Fantasy wearable art

Gothic Marie Antoinette Heart Necklace, red Leather and Vintage Lace, Gloomy tag pendant

Long Beaded Book Necklace titled Mortal Coil.

dreamy Modern day Gothic Flapper

Few months ago i did some gorgeous fabric wall art as a commission from the Best sock store around & online…. Sock Dreams. i finally had time to go get a few pics the other week, here they are & if you want any of these to pretty up your walls at home/work let me know! i am taking orders now & soon i will have some available in my Crude Art shop, but give me at least a month… so much to do these next couple of weeks.

i did the thing i’d say i’d never do…. i joined Twitter, so follow me!     Crude_Things

Because my main or 1st etsy shop is so flooded with delightful creations once again pretty things are getting lost. so once again i opened another etsy shop, this time it is dedicated to my beautiful jewelry designs. all my jewelry that was on crude things etsy shop is being moved over to Black Lodge Jewelry.  (yes i am a huge Twin Peaks fan!)

Last week i was in the Bridgetown Fashion Review fashion show & what fun it was! so many brilliant artists showing their beautiful designs   here’s a couple of photos from the show (photos by Circle 23). the rest are on my flicker acct if you’d like to see more & on Ken Barton’s flicker acct.

it’s hard to tell from these images but if you look real hard i have new awesome legging/socks with monster fur trim & new beaded headpieces (coming soon)!

This will be a busy week, getting everything ready for next weeks trip to Port Townsend Wa where i will be teaching my 1st wig making class at Art Fest! so much to do before the trip, like make awesome prints to sell! we just got a printer that makes museum uality archival prints, so all my photos are now printed on beautiful velvet fin art paper, archival up to 99yrs. check out my etsy Crude Art shop for new ttv photos prints!

had a great time in Santa Cruz a few weeks ago taking a jewelry making class from the amazing Nina Bagley.  on the vacation part of the trip i got to take a bunch of great photos in TTV format.   the ones i have edited are up in my crude art, etsy shop for sale!

Carnival …… 5×5 TTV Photo

warm weather is slowly closing in on us, better get ready & spend your tax returns on some fun little hot pants! equipped with the ruffle butt! these are really to die for.  

model Lydia Fatale

Bootylicious Body Candy …………. YOUR SIZE crude ruffle butt shorts

Roller Derby Bad Girl …………. crude Ruffle Butt Shorts in black and white

my crazy awesome large lacy hooded tops are also back, but get them now, they go fast!

Bohemian Hooded silver Lace SHIRT.

all these yummy treats are for sale right not in my etsy shop, crude things!

i just found out i am in this really cute girlie art magazine!  Alice Magazine Spring 2011, No 9

so much going on right now & the next few months!

Let’s start off by letting you know i am in  featured in this issue of Surface Design (creative exploration of fiber and fabric) Confluence Magazine. Winter 2010 issue !!!

My wigs & clothing will be in Portland’s Bridgetown Fashion Revue, fashion show Friday March 25th at Alberta Rose Theatre

April 6th-10th is Artfest at Fort Worden, Port Townsend Wa & i will be teaching a Wig making class -  Let’s Wig Out! time to share some of  my secrets to making HUGE beautiful wigs.  so sign up now before my class sells out!

Registration is also open now for the Art & Soul retreat here in Portland Or, i will be teaching a Misfit Doll Making Class Sunday Oct 2nd! here’s two of my newest dolls that are also for sale in my Crude Art etsy shop!

Green Apple wears a sour face ………… crude Art Doll

Be Mine , You Little Love Devil ………… crude Art Doll

the photos of these little trouble makers are TTV photos i took. i am really obsessed with TTV right now!    =D   here’s another TTV shot, i have some of my ttv pics also for sale for $5 in my Crude Art etsy shop!

Spider Eyes

as for new fun clothing, i have a bunch of new things i am about to shoot on models this week, so keep your checking back for when i list them on etsy… new things include hooded net shits, cigarette pants, fancy skirts & gorgeous headdresses! here’s a peek at one outfit  coming soon!

one last thing, here’s a few  gorgeous photo by Travis Haight, model Twigglet wearing my designs that are now in my etsy shop Crude Things!

Once Bitten ……………….. Necklace

Sultry Vixen ……….. Luxurious Avant Guarde Tattered Wrap, Capelet, Shawlette

Rainbow Warriors, Gypsy Carnival Horse NECKLACE