The original Magic 8-Ball has the answers to all of your most pressing questions! And it’s even more exciting to forecast the future when it’s bedazzled with baubles and beads, charms and dreams! It’s the most predictable accessory to any décor. YES—that’s what the answer is!   Order yours today from the available colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, brown, black, silver, gold, and pink. Approximately 2-1/2" when completed, each 8-Ball is individually handcrafted, and will vary in design within the colors shown. They truly are a one-of-a-kind gift! An 8-Ball takes between 6 and 12 weeks to create, depending on the timing of requests, so please plan accordingly, and send your requests to Contact Thom. THANK YOU!

Want to add a little sparkle as you scrutinize, some pow! to a peek at yourself in the mirror? Betty Brooches are the answer!   A Betty Brooch consists of three parts. The main component is the 3" compact itself. You then choose a magnet decorated with vintage and current beads and baubles (the "brooch"), often in a thematic color story—truly one-of-a-kind!—that attaches to the metal compact. Then there is a second magnet available, used one of two ways. It can be for the back of the compact for adherence to a magnetic surface. This second magnet can also be used and adhered to the back of the brooch—with a scarf, sweater, blazer or other clothing—for yet another look!   See the Betty Brooch product gallery for photos of available options. The gallery of brooches is ever changing. For any questions or to order a specific color, statement or magnet theme, go to the CONTACT THOM section.   Betty Brooches—they're form and function, a reflection of good taste.

Have a destination of room design needing dimension—a decanter of décor? Think about a decorative bottle! Some vintage jewelry is meant to be celebrated all the time and not just kept in a drawer—and these are the vessels to do that!   ~ • ~ • ~ • ~ • ~ • ~ • ~ • ~ • ~ • ~ • ~ • ~ • ~ • ~ • ~   Each decanter is individually handcrafted and will vary in design within the colors shown. They truly are a one-of-a-kind gift! Each bottle takes between 6 and 12 weeks to create, depending on the timing of requests, so please plan accordingly. Interested? Please leave a message in the Contact Thom section of this site. THANK YOU!

“Swim litte fishy—swim if you can,” straight upstream and straight to the casino. All bets are off and all fliptops and swimming caps are on! Materials: distressed canvas, metal can lids and doo dads, bingo chips, game pieces, assorted vintage jewelry and beads. 48”w x 24”h.   • ~ • ~ • ~ • "Fish & Chips" is also available as a magnet for $4.00 which also includes FREE shipping and handling! Go to the MAGNETS section of ART AS GIFTS!

The folded size is 4-1/4” x 5-1/2”with a blank inside. Each card is individually hand made—no two are alike!—and is given a bauble or bead—that extra-special Thommie touch! They’re currently available for $5.00 each, which includes both envelope(s) and FREE shipping and handling.   Mix and match and add that special touch, to your gift, your sentiment, your event! Customized cards can also be created with a theme in mind—anything that you’re celebrating—and at the same price of $5.00 each. Order yours today! Please plan ahead, as custom greeting card orders require a lead time of six weeks. THANK YOU!   • ~ • ~ • ~ • “Kiss You Until Forever” is also available as a magnet! Go to MAGNETS in the ART as GIFTS section!

Mid-century glamour meets today’s technology in this vintage rendition of a four-room 60s bachelor pad in Japan. Ring ring! Who’s there—the Rat Pack? Materials: shadow box, furniture replicas, computer components, wooden dominoes, vintage jewelry, beads and random electrical and metal parts. 14”w x 13”h x 8”d.

Does your favorite laptop, journal, or mirror need a reminder of just how silly life can be? Consider these Thom J. Ertl Designs stickers! Each 2" square carries a personality all its own, and are a gentle nod to TJED life as a graphic designer...not to mention just simply how SUBTLE they are! Get one or more today!

The folded size is 4-1/4” x 5-1/2”with a blank inside. Each card is individually hand made—no two are alike!—and is given a bauble or bead—that extra-special Thommie touch! They’re currently available for $5.00 each, which includes both envelope(s) and FREE shipping and handling.   Mix and match and add that special touch, to your gift, your sentiment, your event! Customized cards can also be created with a theme in mind—anything that you’re celebrating—and at the same price of $5.00 each. Order yours today! Please plan ahead, as custom greeting card orders require a lead time of six weeks. THANK YOU!   • ~ • ~ • ~ • “Shimmy and Shake” is also available as a magnet! Go to the “Magnets” section in the GALLERY & STORE section!

You can't help but SEE the detail in this series of two head forms devoted to "punks in school" and reading and writing. They're the perfect gift for anyone—wouldn't they LOOK great in your living space or on a pedestal near the STAREcase? Take a PEEK! Materials: glass and plastic squares, coasters, ceramics, paper texture, vintage and mid-century beads and trim. Approximately 12"w x 16"h x 10"d each.   For an overall look devoted to eyes and eyewear, pair it with The Eye Collection, a series of three 12" Thommie Squares available individually for $125 or as a set for $279.   Interested? Please leave a message in the CONTACT THOM section if interested in an individual head form or Square. THANK YOU!