Claudia's Burning Ink

Each time I look at someones Etsy shop, I am always curious about the artist. Truly believing that I am not the only one, I decided that I wanted to feature artists in my blog. How could I possibly not introduce Oklahoma artist.



I am fascinated with Claudia's Burning Ink! I love things that are out of the ordinary and Claudia's purses certainly fits into the unique category.



I asked Claudia to tell us a little about herself.......

I'm Claudia, I'm a daughter, an artist, a wife, a jewelry maker, a daughter-in-law, a painter, a sister-in-law, a fun loving person, an aunt, an animal lover, a brat, and I'm spoiled. One thing I'm not is a sister, I'm an only child, hence the spoiled part.


I was born and raised in Bakersfield, CA. I've moved away a few times, Florida, Morro Bay CA, Santa Monica CA, and now Oklahoma. Yukon, OK.


I've been making crafts and artwork since I could hold something in my hand. My mother is a crafter of many materials. I don't think I hardly owned any store bought clothes till I was in third grade. My mother taught me my love for all things handmade and photography. My first piece that was in a "show" was when I was 3 years old. It was where you put paint on cookie cutters and put them on paper to make images. Mine was very abstract. I love all kinds of art and love trying new projects. I really admire people that can blow glass and throw clay. I've tried both, my glove nearly caught on fire with the glass blowing. I don't do art that hurts. I'm left handed (that's why I'm so cool) and my teacher for my pottery class couldn't figure out how to teach me.


I enjoy looking at old art as well as new. I love that I live near OKC and can go to the Museum of Art whenever I want. I love that art is in our everyday life, whether it be by nature, or by man, it is all beautiful.


I'm really glad I found Etsy. Moving here has been ruff on making new friends, but this site has given me a door to people with interest like mine.

Keeping My Heart Safe

I love this purse! The first thing that I noticed about Claudia's designs was the similarity to tattoos. This is Claudia's personal purse modeled after one of her closest friends tattoo. I like tattoos...on other people. Since I am a BIG Chicken and totally opposed to pain, Claudia's purses will give me an opportunity to carry around my tattoo.







Love, Live, Laugh

How sweet!!! I think we all need to be reminded sometimes to love, live and laugh. What better way than to carry our treasures.

Claudia's creations are so special. Through my life I have owned a few purses and trust me when I tell you that, with the exception of the one I am carrying now, I can't remember what they even looked like. I know that this would not be the case with Claudia's purses. Art that touches us can not be forgotten. Take a look at Claudia's Shop. You will find some wonderful purses. They will make great holiday gifts.

Made In OKLAHOMA!

Have you noticed that I have added a list of links to other Oklahomans who have Etsy Shops? I had to share my secret...Oklahoma has some the most talented artists living in it. I have lived in the great state of Oklahoma all of my life and as much as I love to travel, I am always happy to get back to my home.



Maybe you didn't know....

• Oklahoma's state capitol is the only one in the world with an oil well drilled beneath it.


• Oklahoma is the 3rd largest gas producing state in the nation.


• Pawhuska, OK had the first Boy Scout troop in America (1909).


• Sylvan Goldman of OK created the first rolling supermarket cart.


• The first parking meter was created in OK and installed in OK City in 1935.


• OK is the winter quarters for more circuses than any other state.

You would be amazed at the talent that has come from the state of Oklahoma. To name just a few....

• Garth Brooks - Musician


• Reba McEntire - Musician


• James Garner - Actor


• Brad Pitt - Actor


• S.E. Hinton - Author


• Toby Keith - Musician


• Carrie Underwood - American Idol Winner


• Ron Howard - Actor/Director


• Chuck Norris - Martial Artist/Actor


• Will Rogers - Humorist

The list of famous Oklahomans could go on and on, but for every Oklahoman you have heard about, there are many more that we haven't had the opportunity to see their beautiful work. The Oklahomans on Etsy are a perfect example. So...take a look at their shops. You will see why we are so proud to say that something is Made in Oklahoma.