Keeping my hands busy

You would think that making bags in my spare time (nights and weekends) would be enough to keep my hands busy, right? Well, not so much. I love to learn to make new crafts, even - and especially- when they are not related to sewing bags.
Several weeks ago, I saw a beautiful wrapped leather bracelet. Ooooo, I need this, I thought.... except for the price tag...
So, I went online and I found a couple of excellent tutorials:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=4YLTHM8NzT0

http://www.rings-things.com/blog/2011/03/08/how-to-make-wrapped-leather-bracelets/#.UP1jwifoROw
Joann's had a 40% sale on beads when I went searching for supplies. I bought plastic beads to practice with, and glass beads in various sizes and shades for the real thing. Here is the result:

Pretty cool, n'est-ce pas?


Yesterday, I made a couple of waxed canvas and leather zippered pencil cases for the shop. I really like the waxed canvas and leather combo- I might have to keep one for myself:

Have a wonderful week!

Happy New Year!

I hope you had a wonderful holiday and I wish you all a very happy new year!

A few new items in the shop:

Oil-tanned leather clutch

 https://www.etsy.com/listing/87226170/leather-clutch-in-brown

Eco leather Zen bag

 https://www.etsy.com/listing/119613651/the-zen-bag-minimalist-leather-tote-in

Oil-tanned leather clutch in burgundy
https://www.etsy.com/listing/119608242/leather-clutch-in-burgundy

                               

Brown suede clutch
https://www.etsy.com/listing/119614777/suede-clutch-in-brown

A series of small pouches

My favorite! An envelope-style messenger in leather and canvas
https://www.etsy.com/listing/119612476/the-messenger-in-tan-waxed-canvas-and

A waxed canvas and wool iPad sleeve for my new iPad!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/119615886/waxed-canvas-ipad-sleeve

My current project is a large weekend bag in waxed canvas and leather. I was debating whether to line it or not. I am leaning toward lining. I tried to finish the seams with bias tape, but it doesn't look so hot. More on that later...

Have a fabulous Sunday!