Adventures, Monsters and Pumpkin Desserts www.lanacrooks.comTumblr (3.0; @lanacrooks)http://lanacrooks.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e5ec704aed96e6d0da608a618fad7ef6/tumblr_mna3inmd7B1rn49x8o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Using my laser powers for GOOD!! @cluttermagazine</p>http://lanacrooks.tumblr.com/post/51190650740http://lanacrooks.tumblr.com/post/51190650740Thu, 23 May 2013 21:15:59 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/44f970d88aca2eb555834f1a983f66ac/tumblr_mn4brwiQxD1rn49x8o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Working on my Babo piece for @giantrobot. Hmmm a Cookie thief… #uglycon #uglydoll #wip</p>http://lanacrooks.tumblr.com/post/50939610185http://lanacrooks.tumblr.com/post/50939610185Mon, 20 May 2013 18:28:44 -0400uglyconuglydollwip<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/be79fe23488213a12bcfa4f870a578ae/tumblr_mn0cz5CABX1rn49x8o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Gathering pieces from the archives, personal collection and supplies for this year’s charity donations. Stay tuned…details coming soon</p>http://lanacrooks.tumblr.com/post/50748499352http://lanacrooks.tumblr.com/post/50748499352Sat, 18 May 2013 15:04:17 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/b08ae010eb19897e9a54db4222dc0c4e/tumblr_miyijquAR51rn49x8o2_500.jpg"/><br/> Crabby Production begins - in the studio. Each Crabby is made from 65 different pieces of fabric<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/4bed27b744496ef92a141d748ed00acb/tumblr_miyijquAR51rn49x8o1_500.jpg"/><br/> Pieces being prepped for the machine<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0f429c8095a4c83899ecf4235ef7cf26/tumblr_miyijquAR51rn49x8o3_500.jpg"/><br/> Machine work<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/63ceab49c757ec39a6b5f8185ec5a3f7/tumblr_miyijquAR51rn49x8o4_500.jpg"/><br/> The Crabby Army gets their legs. My early morning studio adventures<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/cb3d3035bbce403bd889e84d87a1059b/tumblr_miyijquAR51rn49x8o6_500.jpg"/><br/> Adding all the details<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/16124f6992c17648bc7b51edc6790f03/tumblr_miyijquAR51rn49x8o10_500.jpg"/><br/> Long night... I think I will just sleep here<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3733bc97e69ef79a0f7f20e51e44c03f/tumblr_miyijquAR51rn49x8o7_500.jpg"/><br/> Finished Crabby Bears begin helping out<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b8a4adc4348a0726c86df5e72b0588b5/tumblr_miyijquAR51rn49x8o5_500.jpg"/><br/> Assistant Luisa vs the 25lbs of fiberfil - Stuffing eyeballs<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/45f12b3b93c508a6a555f183f73e26a7/tumblr_miyijquAR51rn49x8o8_500.jpg"/><br/> They LIVE!<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/79863b87f1d7a8cc73586a421aa38fd8/tumblr_miyijquAR51rn49x8o9_500.jpg"/><br/> They are also very well mannered <br/><br/> <p>All of the Crabby Bear plush pieces are now completed and the second wave is waiting to tear up the town (this weekend at <span>Martin Hsu’s booth at </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/makerfaire?directed_target_id=0">Maker Faire</a><span> </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/bazaarbizarresf?directed_target_id=0" id="js_29">Bazaar Bizarre San Francisco</a>)! Half of this edition of 30 already sold out last year but now you don’t have to wait for me to sew your new friend, he is ready to make your acquaintance today!</p> <p>All or these Handmade Crabby Bear plush are created in Chicago by yours truly…Here is a peek into the process of giving each bear life.</p> <p>Want to adopt your own plush gentle bear? <span> Email Martin at info@martinhsu.com with subject title “Crabby Bear!” or stop by the Maker Faire!</span></p> <p><span>Crabby Bear Specs:</span></p> <p><span>- Designed by Martin Hsu and 100% handmade by Lana Crooks. Locally sourced in Chicago</span><br/><span><br/>- Limited Edition of 30</span><br/><span class="text_exposed_show"><br/>- Certificate of authenticity signed & numbered by Lana and Martin<br/><br/>- Crabby is about 15” tall and sits on his own<br/><br/>- <a href="http://www.crakens.com">www.crakens.com</a> for more info about Crabby Bear and the rest of the Craken family</span></p>http://lanacrooks.tumblr.com/post/50507597316http://lanacrooks.tumblr.com/post/50507597316Wed, 15 May 2013 14:00:22 -0400crabbybearLana CrooksplushArtists on Tumblrmartin hsuDesignSoft SculptureHandmadeArtsewingFibercrakensmakerfairebazaarbizarre<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/fcc9e0af992387ec68efeea6928298f0/tumblr_mmjn5ePN4A1rn49x8o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>My piece “Flying Squirrel” for Play at @dragatomi, curated by @juliewest - show opens May 11th! #plush #antique #toys</p>http://lanacrooks.tumblr.com/post/50025190728http://lanacrooks.tumblr.com/post/50025190728Thu, 09 May 2013 14:24:50 -0400antiqueplushtoys<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/6ae51824afc177ffdbbe2b847d2edaf9/tumblr_mm4lfiM8Mv1rn49x8o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Born 2 Pie 2.0… extra whip cream #supahmashupartparty #tattoo #pie</p>http://lanacrooks.tumblr.com/post/49362691791http://lanacrooks.tumblr.com/post/49362691791Wed, 01 May 2013 11:23:42 -0400supahmashupartpartypietattoo<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/45d54dc4a5cfa96bda9fdb1a9350097f/tumblr_mm3kc2OaTi1rn49x8o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Eyes on the PIES! Ink, wine, pizza, frame and ship to #supahmashupartparty with @steffbomb - @supahcute @leannalin</p>http://lanacrooks.tumblr.com/post/49325794140http://lanacrooks.tumblr.com/post/49325794140Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:02:26 -0400supahmashupartparty<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f2ac9f308df0029ab8ca4c5ba7da9a1d/tumblr_mm3h578N9V1rn49x8o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>More PIEces getting a platform. With @steffbomb #supahmashupartparty @leannalin @supahcute</p>http://lanacrooks.tumblr.com/post/49319735516http://lanacrooks.tumblr.com/post/49319735516Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:53:31 -0400supahmashupartparty<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b6ccec61642a4a9826dc70615b77a2b2/tumblr_mm3agjyxOc1rn49x8o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Finishing touches on the piefecta. With @steffbomb #supahmashupartparty</p>http://lanacrooks.tumblr.com/post/49308252921http://lanacrooks.tumblr.com/post/49308252921Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:29:07 -0400supahmashupartparty<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/b999c47c80df5f5aed34f9d51d6405ce/tumblr_mlzuukjgOF1rn49x8o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Glow baby glow… #wip #wool #ghost #supahmashupartparty @supahcute @leannalin</p>http://lanacrooks.tumblr.com/post/49146028261http://lanacrooks.tumblr.com/post/49146028261Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:59:07 -0400ghostsupahmashupartpartywoolwip<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/cd73bf73fa3cf419955e1e2edca0faaf/tumblr_mlxjwqawm51rn49x8o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>“Possibly haunted” antique toy is getting a driver today. For “Play” @dragatomi curated by @juliewest</p>http://lanacrooks.tumblr.com/post/49031109456http://lanacrooks.tumblr.com/post/49031109456Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:07:38 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/753a006c950d617ebe0e45187bfa63a2/tumblr_mltz9dOR5J1rn49x8o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Working on this fast moving fella. Sneaky sneak #wip for “play” at @dragatomi with @juliewest</p>http://lanacrooks.tumblr.com/post/48879714946http://lanacrooks.tumblr.com/post/48879714946Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:48:48 -0400wip<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a18befa17acf7b077ab0f4795e7078f2/tumblr_mlo7m8XhOC1rn49x8o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Lots of projects going at once. Here is a sneak for @lowcarbcomedy & @neonnimrod #mysteryafoot</p>http://lanacrooks.tumblr.com/post/48627916234http://lanacrooks.tumblr.com/post/48627916234Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:03:44 -0400mysteryafoot<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/d4972c006770912114075b2fc8c595f6/tumblr_mlkrih0FFs1rn49x8o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A #wip by @steffbomb and I for @supahcute & @leannalin #supahmashupartparty</p>http://lanacrooks.tumblr.com/post/48472765015http://lanacrooks.tumblr.com/post/48472765015Sat, 20 Apr 2013 18:23:04 -0400supahmashupartpartywip<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4bc650d63353370448530bff33fe55bc/tumblr_mlirbkPd0d1rn49x8o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/c1948ed6beb51f4c57b0310361bcc857/tumblr_mlirbkPd0d1rn49x8o2_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> http://johnwickerphotography.com<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/95f5bdec87647467e9b63acc1e3b7ca8/tumblr_mlirbkPd0d1rn49x8o7_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> http://johnwickerphotography.com<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4b6408d14cf448b593eef83f267b16bf/tumblr_mlirbkPd0d1rn49x8o3_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> Some of the lovely Philly visitors - Boris, Julie, Elyse, Michael, Dena, Dave, Tony & Noni<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/398e301f8125d8e49ada2600b5ba0fd6/tumblr_mlirbkPd0d1rn49x8o9_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> The Wolfman came to town!<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/54f4f09a191925b5c8b429bb3f36c187/tumblr_mlirbkPd0d1rn49x8o8_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> Moons Creation, Love & a Sandwich & Amanda Louise Spayd - http://johnwickerphotography.com<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/123e97ff75ca9c69444b73844841d5cd/tumblr_mlirbkPd0d1rn49x8o5_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> Jordan Elise Perme & Nonesuch Garden<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4ac41531b0d2ba76d7ac4a704509fc4c/tumblr_mlirbkPd0d1rn49x8o6_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> 163 Main Street / Baam Bada DJs http://johnwickerphotography.com<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/342feabc016fd5cde691e6c53bbeb98f/tumblr_mlirbkPd0d1rn49x8o10_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> http://johnwickerphotography.com<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3991c4e975170de7b6c88e81033c7117/tumblr_mlirbkPd0d1rn49x8o4_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> Attending artists Melissa Sue Stanley, Myself, Dena Rea, Carisa Swenson & Nonesuch Garden Megan Baehr - http://johnwickerphotography.com<br/><br/> <p>It seems like yesterday that I returned from Beacon, NY and the Clutter crew (wait was it yesterday?). I had an amazing week with my clutter family… also got some awesome cupcakes from North Brooklyn Eats on a pretty steady basis. I could eat all the cupcakes… sigh…</p> <p>ANYWAY, back in the studio and busily uploading and going through some more great photos from the event. I might even post a couple more next week as new images emerge. </p> <p>Thank you again to all the artists, all those that kept the gallery hoping all night and to “Da Wicka” for shooting kick-ass photos - http://johnwickerphotography.com</p> <p>The exhibit is open until May 4th! Stop on by the gallery, 163 main street in Beacon. If you can only make it over during the weekend, send an email to the clutter crew and they can set up a time to give you a viewing. If you are out of town or country check out the online shop. Everything is up for purchase now: https://shop.cluttermagazine.com/gallery/241</p>http://lanacrooks.tumblr.com/post/48394399251http://lanacrooks.tumblr.com/post/48394399251Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:06:00 -0400Da WickaArtists on TumblrStitchedclutter magazineplushsoft sculptureexhibitionLana CrooksMelissa Sue Stanleynonesuchgardencarisa swensonamanda louise spaydmoons creationslove and a sandwichadorable horriblesmichal wright-wardjohn wicker photography<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e359692f326bc23d481b87030061dfbd/tumblr_mlfmbkqsYO1rdrp0io1_250.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/784352b8c970839b87b3afc17d2ab8b4/tumblr_mlfmbkqsYO1rdrp0io5_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/48bb8be94341c7658038d560a1873bc5/tumblr_mlfmbkqsYO1rdrp0io2_r1_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://denaraeplush.tumblr.com/post/48254768980/stitched-was-amazing-if-you-cant-make-it-to">denaraeplush</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>“Stitched” was amazing! If you can’t make it to the show, the artwork is available to purchase <a href="https://shop.cluttermagazine.com/gallery/241">here.</a> Beacon represent!</p> </blockquote>http://lanacrooks.tumblr.com/post/48329198634http://lanacrooks.tumblr.com/post/48329198634Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:48:56 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f3dff44a44b68d9ddca2231da678f4f9/tumblr_mlh95vBQJR1qglb2fo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://missmonstermel.tumblr.com/post/48319563561/photo-of-a-piece-by-zoe-williams-and-my-own">missmonstermel</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Photo of a piece by Zoë Williams and my own Imogene! See more at: <a href="http://www.cluttermagazine.com/news/2013/04/stitched-exhibition-photos"><a href="http://www.cluttermagazine.com/news/2013/04/stitched-exhibition-photos">http://www.cluttermagazine.com/news/2013/04/stitched-exhibition-photos</a></a> To purchase a piece: <a href="https://shop.cluttermagazine.com/gallery/241"><a href="https://shop.cluttermagazine.com/gallery/241">https://shop.cluttermagazine.com/gallery/241</a></a></p> </blockquote>http://lanacrooks.tumblr.com/post/48328656365http://lanacrooks.tumblr.com/post/48328656365Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:42:17 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/92411a6a597fe309d270546a56e1058f/tumblr_mlbaogilBo1rn49x8o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/cdfd09fe1b7f13ee0c468372d54364a7/tumblr_mlbaogilBo1rn49x8o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/9a2d18de4b06f63ea92e229654e38a66/tumblr_mlbaogilBo1rn49x8o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/83b0513de41b75c6e887bf6c2e6fa068/tumblr_mlbaogilBo1rn49x8o6_500.jpg"/><br/> Dena Rea, Jezabel Nekranea, Joshua Ben Longo<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/82562e391b144987e42308b942b45c2b/tumblr_mlbaogilBo1rn49x8o7_500.jpg"/><br/> Zoë Williams, Missmonster<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/be4d4eb7da378da8b43a4c5185f4b0d1/tumblr_mlbaogilBo1rn49x8o8_500.jpg"/><br/> plushPLAY, Lety RZ<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2d20efc2064a606a74d298e460228289/tumblr_mlbaogilBo1rn49x8o9_500.jpg"/><br/> Steph Laberis, Cat Rabbit<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/73443c2f41938693541253182b2b1775/tumblr_mlbaogilBo1rn49x8o10_500.jpg"/><br/> Hine Mizushima, Stitches & Glue<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/6ea729f64e063ca7bda205d87c85acea/tumblr_mlbaogilBo1rn49x8o5_500.jpg"/><br/> Melissa Sue Stanley, Carisa Swenson<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/e856ee843a631b1f182c009c7d10c7c4/tumblr_mlbaogilBo1rn49x8o2_500.jpg"/><br/> Michal Wright-Ward's Wolfman<br/><br/> <p>This weekend was the opening of Stitched; A group plush and soft sculpture exhibition. It is an honor to be the guest curator for Clutter Magazine’s Gallery in Beacon, NY!</p> <p>The exhibit runs through May 4th and is currently live on their new online shop: http://shop.cluttermagazine.com/gallery (whoot whoot)</p> <p>Here are some images of the works and gallery layout. Ill soon be posting images from the opening extravaganza as well.</p>http://lanacrooks.tumblr.com/post/48058778785http://lanacrooks.tumblr.com/post/48058778785Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:41:04 -0400clutter magazinegalleryexhibitionArtists on Tumblrsculpturesoft sculptureplushFiber<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/385199afebb935ae706658ba19fcd6eb/tumblr_ml8e0qw8fY1rn49x8o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A huge thank you to all the artists that participated and to everyone who came from far and wide! The opening was buzzing all night and I couldn’t be happier. The show is online at cluttermagazine.com xoxo @cluttermagazine #latergram #Stitched</p>http://lanacrooks.tumblr.com/post/47932437338http://lanacrooks.tumblr.com/post/47932437338Sun, 14 Apr 2013 02:00:25 -0400stitchedlatergram<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/04fe3ac0a80dd9743fe733c37aa87956/tumblr_ml7b6iNMxP1rn49x8o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The preview is almost ready and the show opens tonight 6-10pm! I’m going to get all gussied up. @cluttermagazine</p>http://lanacrooks.tumblr.com/post/47870951330http://lanacrooks.tumblr.com/post/47870951330Sat, 13 Apr 2013 12:01:30 -0400