Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Buggery Boo!

Our House of Reflection - Clockwork Beetle was featured in another great treasury on Etsy. Some very talented people are making some really great items. Check it out.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c6b567036e36d91a452898f/buggery-boo

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

You Charmer You

Factory fingers are hard at work...here's a charming little "cuff-tastic" creation.

Charmed I'm Sure



http://www.etsy.com/shop/BeeBeetle

Monday, August 16, 2010

Back in the Saddle

After the last "Frankenclock" fiasco we took a much needed break. A "Betty" inspired haircut and a weekend of camping with friends later, we are back in the saddle again.

The Editor







http://www.etsy.com/shop/BeeBeetle

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Recipe for Disaster in 20 Easy Steps

1. Order 1 Shiny Green Beetle from overseas
2. Let soak till pliable
3. Gently pin and let dry to taste
4. Introduce 1 vintage clock
5. Promptly drop clock on Shiny Green Beetle
6. Thoroughly smash beetle


7. Stew 1 hour

8. Disassemble aforementioned clock
9. Find it uninspiring


10. Stew 1 hour

11. Come up with 3 design ideas (and a new beetle following steps 2 & 3)
12. 1 idea must involve fake grass


13. Add gears, upholstery fabric and assorted embellishments to taste
14. Gently mix 5-8 hours
15. Let mixture sit overnight
16. Accidentally smash second beetle


17. Decide entire idea is rubbish
18. Destroy assembly


19. Let fly 1 frustrated sigh
20. Sulk 24 hours – start fresh tomorrow

Should look like this when done:

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Cuff Me! Cuff Me Now!

Well we finally got these cuffs finished, and boy are my fingers sore! I got holes in them to prove it. Enjoy! http://www.etsy.com/shop/BeeBeetle

"Batten the Hatches"






"Lady Mariner"





and - "Hidden Treasure"





No rest for the wicked...back to work now!

Saturday, August 7, 2010

From Another Time

Our Beetlearm Clock is being featured in the "From Another Time" Treasury by SnowinJune on Etsy. Check out this page to see some other really great items from a wide variety of artists.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c5cf5cfc9386d913abd2113/from-another-time?index=0&show_panel=true

Friday, August 6, 2010

Great news! Our "A Clockwork Beetle" collection is on display Downtown Port Orchard!

Great news! We just stared displaying our "A Clockwork Beetle" collection at a store here in downtown Port Orchard Washington. It's Called "Melinda's". Melinda Brown the owner,(herself an artist) showcases local artists at her shop and sells their items. So if your around go check them out!




http://www.facebook.com/pages/Port-Orchard-WA/Melindas/114250705273095?v=wall&__a=16&

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Back with the answer to yesterdays trivia question.

Centipedes have 1 pair of legs per body segment. How many pairs of legs do millipedes have per body segment?

Two pairs.


Yay to all those that got this right (pats self of back).

Back again soon.

Monday, August 2, 2010

Entomological Triva Question of the Day - Answer Tomorrow

Centipedes have 1 pair of legs per body segment. How many pairs of legs do millipedes have per body segment?