About
Hi! I'm Karla (the Alrak in Alrak's Parallel Universe) and I design and create jewelry with stone, glass, and crystal; hand-stamped metal pendants, earrings, and bangle bracelets; and hand-stamped and beaded metal bookmarks. I've recently branched out into doing mixed media art pieces.
Introducing — A New Collection
The Artisan Collection
Something different is coming. The Artisan Collection is a curated line of one-of-a-kind and limited pieces that step beyond the everyday — more complex, more storied, more considered. Each piece is designed to be worn as art.
Preview on Instagram Early pieces available nowA note from the maker
"These are the pieces I make when I let my wildest impulses have free rein."
Stretchy Bracelets
I have a high school colors collection, with customizable sports and music charms and beads, featuring stretchy bracelets in the colors of all the Lincoln high schools. Some, like these sparkly green and gold ones below, work for NFL football teams, too:
Lincoln East High School bracelet:
I love creating custom school color bracelets for those who live outside Lincoln! Here is one created for an educator in Columbus, Nebraska:
My latest collection uses Morse Code:
The animal conservation collection seeks to evoke the animals or their surroundings. Profits from these bracelets go to charities that support them. Here is a black, white, and pink stone and crystal bead Humboldt Penguin bracelet — profits from bracelets in the Humboldt Penguin collection are split between the Center for Conservation in Punta San Juan, Peru and the Lincoln Children's Zoo:
Bookmarks
In addition to the stretchy bracelets I create hand-stamped aluminum bookmarks. These can be made in different widths and come with or without tassels and beads.
Fabric & Surface Design
Alrak's Parallel Universe on Spoonflower
Original surface designs available on fabric, wallpaper, and home decor. My best-selling design is Tornado Alley Eyes — yes, it's exactly what it sounds like.
Shop the Fabric CollectionCraft Shows
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Oct 17Lincoln Southwest Fine Arts & Crafts Fair
9am–3pm · Lincoln Southwest High School, 7001 S 14th Street, Lincoln, NE 68512
A fundraiser for the Silver Hawk Theatre. Small $2 admission fee supports students.
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Nov 8St. John's Craft Fair
9am–3pm · St. John's Grade School, 7601 Vine Street, Lincoln, NE
Online Shopping
The Etsy shop will be reopening later Summer of 2026.
Custom Requests
I am delighted to do custom requests — please send me an email! alraksparalleluniverse at Gmail
Delivery in Lancaster County, Nebraska is free.
If you've spoken with me at a previous craft fair about a potential special order, send an email or a direct message on Instagram and we can discuss the project further.
Find Me on Instagram
The best way to see what's new — follow along at @alraksparalleluniverse.