A lil sumptin sumptin about Eva, the designer behind http://alilsumptinsumptin.etsy.com. She's been involved in art since childhood, covertly doodling girly faces in her older siblings school notebooks. She's a Jill of many trades, with training as a fashion designer, illustrator and calligrapher.
For the past 3 years she has been designing jewelry that is strongly graphic and frequently humorous. Common themes are flower gardens and dogs, two of her loves. The jewelry showcases collectible handmade lampwork glass beads by well-known glass artists with the proceeds of many pieces donated to charitable causes.
A case in point is the bracelet and earring set pictured above, inspired by "The Secret Garden", by Frances Hodgson Burnett, a beloved story of many people's childhoods. It features flowers torched by glass artist, Dawn White, a flying bug by Janet Crosby, and a plethora of glass beads, Swarovski crystals, and other sterling silver components. To enhance the storyline, Eva has added sterling silver charms: a garden trowel, hand cultivator, a packet of sunflower seeds, a watering can, daisy flower, gardening cutters, a fancy key, and a heart shaped lock. The piece is 'signed' with one of her sterling silver tags. You can see closeups of the many delightful details in this piece at http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=571712
This next bracelet also features lampwork glass by Dawn White, along with Karen Hill Tribe fine silver leaves, Swarovski Crystals and high-quality turquoise from the Sleeping Beauty mine.
In honor of Eva's two golden retrievers, who were both adopted from local animal shelters and have since passed away, Eva has established "Paws for a Good Cause." PAWS is a permanent section in her Etsy shop, as well as annual eBay charity auctions where 100% of the proceeds benefit various animal and human non-profit organizations. The following pieces also feature glass by Janet Crosby.
This piece is titled "Curtain Call."
This closeup is of a 30" asymmetrical necklace featureing handcrafted black and white beads by Sarah Friskey, with the dog by Crosby.
Find out more about PAWS at http://www.alilsumptinsumptin.com/paws/. Eva also maintains a second jewelry shop where she sells jewelry making supplies at http://alilextrasumptin.etsy.com.
Eva is one of the participants in the "90 Features in 90 Days Challenge." You can learn more about her and read her terrific reviews of the other talented artists and designers in the Challenge at http://www.alilsumptinsumptin.com/
