Meet the forest’s most misunderstood little friend 🖤 These hand-painted opossum earrings are perfect for wildlife lovers, oddity enthusiasts, and anyone with a soft spot for the underappreciated. Inspired by a real opossum I met at my local wildlife rescue, each pair begins as an original drawing on my iPad before being laser cut from American basswood, hand-painted, and sealed for durability.
Lightweight and comfortable for everyday wear, these tiny opossums are guaranteed conversation starters. People tend to have very strong opinions about opossums — so don’t be surprised if these earrings lead to funny stories, unexpected compliments, and fellow opossum fans finding you in the wild.
✨ Details
Original opossum artwork drawn by me
Laser cut from lightweight American basswood
Hand-painted and sealed by hand
Small, lightweight, and comfortable for daily wear
Includes a woodland-themed engraved wood gift box
Displayed on a recycled-material backing card
✨ Post Options
Stainless steel
Titanium
Sterling silver
Stainless steel flat back / screw back studs
✨ Also Available As
Pendant necklaces
Hair clips
Hair pins
Mini pins
(Hair clips feature a slightly larger version of the design.)
Perfect for nature lovers, wildlife rehab supporters, cottagecore fashion, quirky animal lovers, and anyone who believes underappreciated creatures deserve a little extra love.
🌿 About My Jewelry
Each piece is hand-painted on high-quality American basswood and sealed with a durable, glossy, non-yellowing protective finish. Because every item is painted by hand, no two are exactly alike — making your jewelry truly one-of-a-kind.
✨ Care Instructions
Store in a safe place and avoid water to keep your jewelry looking beautiful for years.
📦 Eco-Friendly Packaging
Your order ships plastic-free in a padded compostable mailer or an uncoated cardboard box, depending on the item and order size. All packaging materials are chosen with sustainability in mind.
Oct 22, 2025
Lovely, thank you so much!