Studio23 art will be among 19 local artists participating in this year's Ridge Fine Art & Handmade Wares Show. This is a great show because of its size (small - so it's cozy, fun and not overwhelming like some of the huge art fairs), and because of its artists (all from Michigan, with unique handmade goods). Here are the details:
From an old favorite pair of jeans with too many holes to wear anymore, this bag was created on special request from my cousin. I was nervous to cut up those soft, cozy jeans at first, but once I got going, it all came together. 
This was a really cool fabric scrap... wish I had more, but it was just big enough for what you see here - medium purse/small tote. It's about 11 inches wide when laid flat, 10 inches tall and a few inches deep with a squared bottom. Decorated with a white handmade glass bead. Oh, and also a wood button just for kicks - it doesn't do anything but look cute (there is a magnetic snap closure).
If you're not familiar with etsy, it is known as "your place to buy & sell all things handmade." If you've never visited, you should give it a look - click here. It's great for gift-giving, especially if you're looking for something unique and handmade. You can find just about anything there, and now you'll find my bags and eventually some beads there! Of course you can still buy something the old-fashioned way by just contacting me - this is just another venue for getting my stuff out there. Happy shopping!