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Entries from June 2007

Are you hooked on handbags, 17 places to shop

June 24th, 2007 · No Comments

Cant get enough of them, always on the lookout for new ones, just like to collect them? Well whatever your inspiration for you love of handbags your will find much inspiration in the sites below. Have fun browsing.
U-Handblog
Pursesuing 
Handbag news 
We design Handbags
MAvery Designs 
Henriettas Handbags 
Handbag supplies
Daisy Janie 
Its All in the Bag 
Dog Breed handbags 
Marzena Gabrel Designs 
Handbag Patterns and […]

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Tags: handmade handbags · shop

Studio-259 Giveaway

June 23rd, 2007 · 10 Comments

Welcome to the Studio-259 giveaway where you can win a wallet and change purse combination.
This wonderful wallet features my handmade lizzard skin design, which is so fun and textural. You will love this wallet. It is also available in other colors.

It comes with a matching change purse so you have a place to put […]

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Tags: giveaway · In the studio · just talk

10 new things going on in the studio

June 23rd, 2007 · No Comments

I thought I would let you know whats going on in the studio, so here are 10 new things I am up to
1. I am working on a new cat bag so I can take slides of 3 of my designs and submit it to the Lark Publishing for their book coming out next year […]

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Tags: In the studio · just talk

How does your blog get going?

June 23rd, 2007 · 1 Comment

I am new to the world of blogging, it has taken me some to venture over into this area of the internet. So I am learning as about blogging as I go. I am visiting lots of new blogs, learning about so many amazing people sharing their passions and their lives. Trying to introduce myself […]

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Tags: In the studio · just talk

Little bits add up and make a difference

June 21st, 2007 · No Comments

for someone…..
I absolutely believe in giving back whenever I can and there are so many ways in which to do that, and even more big organizations through which you can donate. But I prefer working with organizations where there is a more one on one kind of approach and you actually get to know who […]

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Tags: helping · In the studio · just talk

Preparing for the online class

June 19th, 2007 · 1 Comment

 I will be teaching you how to make my Cat Sack Handbag thru Joggles this coming fall and so I am getting ready to do that. I spent the day preparing lesson one. There are so many things to think about, what I want to tell you, making sure I dont miss a step, taking lots […]

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Tags: In the studio · classes

What is your creative DNA?

June 18th, 2007 · 2 Comments

I have been reading The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life and in this book she talks about your creative DNA. I hadn’t thought about my creativity in that way before. She refers to it as your creative DNA , your creative wiring or personality.
It’s […]

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Tags: just talk · creativity

Lizzy has accessories…check out her wallet!

June 18th, 2007 · 6 Comments

I am very happy with the lizard bag and the lizard skin look, so I decided that Lizzy needed some accessories.
A wallet and a change purse.

This wallet sports lizzys great lizard skin look, of course I think this style would look great in other colors, not just green. Don’t you think so?

And whats a great […]

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Tags: new creations · In the studio

3 little words that make all the difference

June 14th, 2007 · No Comments

Creativity or creating can be scary for some of us. We may have trouble taking the first step, not sure if we will be able to do it. Then there are those who start and get so far and want to quit, unsure of their abilities. That is normal, even those of us who spend […]

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Tags: just talk · creativity

Check out this great new notetaker

June 14th, 2007 · 1 Comment

Sharing other great artists around the internet so lets start with this one, why not add a little personal flair to your note book today, Pink Chalk Studio has just released her new pattern for making a fantastic personal note taker book. It holds all the essentials and best of all you can make it […]

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Tags: artists around the web