Earthly Delight

This earthy fellow was gifted to my Mother, a nature lover. It's brown and green remind me of healthy earth dotted with spring flowers.

I lined it with a simple green floral design. I purchase most of my fabrics at http://www.fabrics.com/ and if you sign up for their e-newsletter you can get some great savings. Infact, I may have to surf over there now for a little after-Christmas shopping! Happy New Year!

Another Felted Gift

This floral bag was gifted to my Mother-in-law who saw and loved it a year ago. It only needed a lining to bloom into a fabulous handbag. For those of you who knit, the flower pattern can be found at www.nonipatterns.com

I couldn't resist this bright retro pattern for a lining to a very fun purse!

Pink and Purple

One of my favorite bags in Purple and Pink finally made it into the hands of another favorite...Aunt Betty. I gifted it this Christmas after finishing the lining and adding a little Bling(glass beads!) Aunt Betty likes Bling!

I hope she enjoys it as much as I have enjoyed beading and finishing it for her. Merry Christmas, Aunt Betty!

Radiant Red to go

Well, my daughter (10 years old) decided she wanted me to make her a dress. So we bought a pattern and some very pretty fabric. Then I realized how many unfinished purses were lurking in my studio. So, I am determined to finish what I started before I tackle a new project. Hopefully I can complete them and move on before the weather cools off this fall...it is a sundress pattern!

Here is a bubble bag in red with fun fur and a charm. I do love this one. It is an over-the-shoulder bag which is a must have with kids.

This would be a bubble bag in black. Again with a fringe trim but lined with black cotton.


Finally a tote. Simple and small with clean lines. A winter creation with colors like that of the northern Missouri landscape November through March. Embellised with an Asian inspired bone button.

A busy day, not really!

Beautiful AZ flowers! New inspiration for new bags. The creative juices are flowing...

I was always and orange fan, mixed with the yellow it pops! Maybe some glass beads will help duplicate the colors of the desert. Time will tell. I will be printing pictures to hang in my studio for continued inspiration...even on cloudy Missouri days!

This purple tote has hand felted flowers and wooden handles in chocolate. I love this color combination! It was inspired by spring on the plains. No sunshine here yet, just green grass and flowers. After an anniversary (14 years)/mother's day trip to AZ I am anxious to create bags using desert browns and bright cactus flower colors. New bags coming soon!

A "Bubble Bag" in brown and ivory with a felted flower and decorative fringe. Glass beads make up the center of the flower. This purse is lined and has a button closure.

A small striped bag in orange, green and natural wool. Bag has natural, round rattan handles and measures 7 1/2" x 8" x 3".

A "Bubble Bag" in green, embelished with natural dyed mohair and glass beads. This bag is lined, has 3 convenient pockets and a magnetic snap closure. A fun bag for the person who enjoys color and texture!