Amanda Messenger Bag

Had several days off of nanny work and in the meantime designed this messenger bag!  

Not quite sure why I hadn't made a messenger bag until now.  

The inside has one pocket and a pen holder.

These are two pockets in the front (below the 'messenger' flap)  

This bag also has two bows on the side, and a 4' pleat on either side :)  

This is the back pocket.  I made this with a pair of stone-washed jeans, which gives it a lot of personality, I think!  

Here is it on my mannequin, Natasha.  

Notice how the strap ties with a bow?  this makes the strap adjustable.  The Amanda is $59.  It's for sale here.  

Lubitsza Etsy Shop

Look at this totally cute frog! 

I just purchased him from Lubitsza.   Lubitsza is an etsy shop which sells lots of totally cute things

Including these kitty cats 

And this handmade glazed clay angel!  

Belt Bag

A lady who I met at the SE Artwalk told me how she really only likes to carry purses on her belt.  

This inspired me to get to the sewing machine to make a belt bag!  

This is the loop on the back.  This belt bag is essentially the same as the Betsy, another purse that I make, except that it has no handles and a belt loop!  

This bag is machine washable and one of a kind.  It closes with a bow.  

You can purchase one of these belt bags here.

New Lizzy Coin Purse

A customer at the SE Artwalk wanted a coin purse that was slightly larger than the Lizzy that I currently make.

She was interested in something that would hold up to 15 cards.  

And here is what I came up with!

As always, this coin purse is one of a kind and handmade from recycled materials. (in Portland, Oregon)

you can purchase this coin purse, or others like it, here  

Handmade Quilt

Here are some photos of a quilt that I just finished making.

Maybe you can tell ~ it is a baby quilt!

On Wednesday I donated it to "Mother and Child" a local charity for expectant mothers in need of extra assistance!  

SE Artwalk Re-Cap

On March 5th and 6th I participated in the SE Portland Artwalk.  This is Marie Blanchard, one of the artists in the same room as me.  She has great ceramics and paintings, I purchased a refrigerator magnet from her!  

We sold our artwork in the Ford Building, at SE 11th and Division, with 50+ other artists.  This is art from Richard Armstrong, who lives in SE Portland and makes these paintings from volcanic ash.  His work is great in that it is weather-resistant, and so can be hung outside and/or near a garden.   

Here is some artwork from Fred Green, who does all of his work with paint pens.  His work is very colorful and fun, Fred was very sweet and gave me one of his small prints!  

This artwalk had a lot of visitors, was a good use of my time, since I sold several things, and also got ideas for new products, and met many new amazing and inspiring artists as well!  

SE Portland Artwalk

This weekend I will be participating in the Portland SE Artwalk....in the Ford Building with over 70 other artists!  The Ford Building is located on SE Division and 11th.

The Portland SE Artwalk is on March 5th and 6th from 10-6, and will have 200 participating artists, at various locations between Powell and Division and 11th and 39th.

For maps and more information visit SE Artwalk.

Camila Glasses Case

The Camila is a drawstring glasses bag that I designed in December.  It is named after a young girl who lives in the neighborhood where I am a nanny.

The Camila is Machine washable and handmade from recycled  materials.

Each Camila is one of a kind.

The Camila is $7.  You can purchase one here