Category Archives: Blog
Catching up
The most exciting project of the year was these hand-cut, hand-punched, hand-stitched, hand-painted saddlebags that won me third place in the Alaska State Fair in the leather category. Sweet! I made them with copper rivets and heavy-duty black grommets, along … Continue reading
Excited about this new collar!
I’ve listed some new items in my Etsy shop, including this one-of-a-kind handmade leather flowers and gears collar necklace. I’ve been wanting to make this for years. Modeled by shop mannequin, who for whatever reason is wearing safety glasses. Also, … Continue reading
New custom and readymade items in December
Lucky me! This year I received a commission for a buckskin rune pouch. I chose a vintage buckskin, dyed it black, and created a veg-tan cowhide domestic cat skull badge, dyed blue, tacked on with rough knots showing on the … Continue reading
New vintage buckskin mini-purse
Just finished this vintage buckskin cross-body mini-purse. It’s 100% handmade and one of a kind. Modeled by my trusty shop skeleton, Mr. Clackers. You can find it in my Etsy shop. Full description in the listing. Also, I received a … Continue reading
The holidays approach
The journal below sold before I could get it posted in my Etsy shop. That’s always nice! Please submit custom holiday orders ASAP. I have a lot of readymade items in the Etsy store, and you can get privacy leather … Continue reading
Lots of projects on the bench
I’ve got my workbench stacked with projects in various phases of completion. In addition to a wall-to-wall bench at standing height, my husband built me a new leather hide rack, which helped me tidy up my space. After four years … Continue reading
Big projects in work
Long time no post. I am working on several custom projects … one of them among my largest yet, and I look forward to sharing. Everything readymade is in my Etsy shop. You can also find me on Facebook, where … Continue reading
Bella Boutique’s 10th anniversary! + workshop love
Last night I delivered 15 more handmade luggage tags and 20 keyfobs to Bella Boutique for the big day: her 10th anniversary party TODAY! These items are ready to pick up for your favorite snarky traveler. Check out the Facebook … Continue reading
14 new items in the shop
I added 14 new items to my Etsy shop this afternoon, including three wristbands, three watchbands, three picture frame keyrings, a luggage tag (made to order), two journals, an iPhone 6+ case, and a belt bag. Whew! Here are some highlights: … Continue reading
Final Friday event 9/30
I will be the featured artist at the Spenard Final Friday event at Bella Boutique in Spenard on September 30, 5:00-8:00pm. We’ll have champagne and baked goods. This is my first event; so I hope you can make it! RSVP … Continue reading