New, new, new.....

Looks like leather but it's not!

Which way to the beach?

The body of this bag used to be a skirt; inside was a shirt.

Skirt pocket recycled and repositioned with a cute new button.

First patchwork bag in awhile...

The green part of this bag used to be a coat.

Accented by a funky hollow bead.

Catch me at the Leon & Lulu Artist Market!

I just found out I'll be a part of this show, too! Better get back to the machine!!! Here's the scoop:

Feb 27 & March 1, 2011
Sunday, February 27th from 11am - 5 pm
Tuesday, March 1st  from 3 pm - 8 pm

Highlights:  Leon & Lulu invites everyone to meet local artists and craftspeople and discover the handmade crafts being made in Michigan and surrounding areas. Leon & Lulu is an eclectic mix of upscale furniture, unforgettable gifts, and accessories located in the historic Ambassador Roller Rink at 96 W. 14 Mile Road, Clawson, MI 48017

2011 Royal Oak Artist Market Show & Sale

I just received notice of my acceptance to this NEW show at the Royal Oak Farmers' Market facility the first weekend in March. Here's the scoop:



March 4 & 5, 2011
2011 Royal Oak Artist Market Show & Sale

FRIDAY, MARCH 4  2pm – 8pm
Special Preview Friday  5pm – 8pm
SATURDAY, MARCH 5  9am – 2pm

The Royal Oak Artist Market Show & Sale is a juried Fine Art Show in its inaugural year. It is held at the Farmers Market, 316 East 11 Mile Road, in downtown Royal Oak, MI 48067. Click here to visit their website.

Studio23 in the News

My bags and I were featured in two local newspaper articles last November, in promotion for the Ridge show. I was honored to be interviewed, and they even used pictures of my bags. The articles were in the Woodward Talk and the local Observer & Eccentric. Just sorta getting around to putting them up... Check 'em out - woohoo!

Hello, Cutie

The colors in this photo are slightly off but it's a rich purple with green accents, and the flap is a pretty chartreuse - and none of the colors look quite as harsh as they do here. Someone was feeling a little too lazy to take another picture.

The back story on this bag

I loved the heavy blue fabric I used for the base of this bag - it was just so sturdy and such a pretty slate blue color... but when I finished it, it was like blah - too plain and boring! So I found a pattern on the internet (because I can't draw freehand) and this little birdy found a home, and the bag also got a nice outside pocket! Now little birdy just needs a new home.  

Estate Sale Find

I found this pretty fabric at an estate sale... The large orange piece was a twin bedspread and the print piece was a tablecloth. The owner told me that the bedspread was from the 30s (wow, really?) and the fabric is just gorgeous, with a little texture and a few shades of orange. There's still quite a bit left after I made a nice roomy purse and a small drawstring pouch. Hmmmm, what to make next. 

I see a trend here.....

Flaps! These bags were inspired by a new bunch of fabric I got - a lot of smaller pieces that were actually only good for just a flap or the body of a small bag, but so cute I couldn't pass up using. So there you go!