Looking for a quirky, unique gift? Or maybe just a little something for yourself...Strange Creatures - 2008 LE Magnets These creatures are all based on different motifs I love to draw or figure strongly in my personal mythology of stories and art I love. Some have metallics, some have glitter, many have jewels and one even glows in the dark. 
*sold* Bee - A tiny queen bee perched on a blossom that reminds me of the flowering trees in my neighborhood. Her wings shimmer and her tiny crown is metallic gold. When my son saw her he said, "That's you Mom!."
Butterfly - This Orange Sulfur butterfly is not what is seems. Look closely and you see that rather than an insect it is a tiny brown sprite.
*sold* Crow - Quite possibly my favorite story book animal this clever fellow had metallic feathers and a double set of wings like a butterfly. In his mouth he carries a fine gold chain with a topaz crystal pendant.
Flamingo - Flamingos remind me of Alice and our local zoo where watching the flamingos being chased by a pelican. He and his spiny hedgehog friend are ready for a game of croquet.
*sold* Frog - This frog princess is based on a story illustration for a fairy tale I once did. I gave away the original and often try to replicate it but each frog ends up with a different expression. This princess is a haughty little thing. Her crown is metallic gold with a diamond crystal and she is surrounded by paper butterflies.
Jellyfish - A nearly transparent undersea moon the jellyfish glows in silver and pearl with just a whisper of pink. It is embellished with a diamond crystal.
Moon - The man in the moon is done in metallic silver and surrounded by star shaped jewels. He and his companion the sun are based on some Italian plates I used to have.
Mouse - This smiling mouse has a loooooong tail. The idea came to me from thinking about the Dormouse's Long, Sad Tale but this fellow is not sad at all peeking out from behind cut paper flowers.
Octopus - My favorite creature under the sea, this wise octopus holds a three dimensional pearl as a treasure.
Serpent - This sky born fellow is another ouborous based on a drawing in my high school yearbook. He has bronze metallic scales and emerald crystal eyes.
Spider - This talented spider on her star-shaped web must be related to Charlotte and the many spider's my son has had picnics with. Her web is spun from silver threads and the heart on her back will glow in the dark. Between her front legs she holds an iolite crystal.
Sun - The moon's stunning companion she is embellished with bronze and gold and two blazing topaz crystal eyes. She is based on an Italian china plate.
All magnets are hand painted one of a kind works of art. As such, the are available on a first come first served basis. E-mail me at Marie.de.Carabas@gmail.com to request a magnet or for more details. Feel free to list a second or third choice if you like. All are approx. 3" x 3" and come in a lavender organza pouch with an enclosure card. The backs have a complimentary paper (they are similar to the magnet that was the Fairy Day 2007 prize).
They are priced at $20 each. S&H will be $3 for up to 2 magnets and an additional $1 for each additional 2. Please e-mail me for payment details.
