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Handbag Binge

Help, I'm making purses and I can't stop! LOL....

Really, I am enjoying myself. This is my second art purse and I have already listed it for a friend of mine. She told me today she wanted one of my art purses.....so I reserved it on etsy for her but she may not get it. She might want a different color...more like the first one with orange/reds.

I have started another Fish-a-licious purse and I have another Art Purse cut out. So, as you can see, I'm on a purse making binge. My fingers are sore for the hand-stiching.

I had an idea for a triangle shaped purse.....still in the sketch stage... will keep you posted. Have a wonderful and creative weekend.

Comments

Poetic Artist said…
This one is great..Is it not fun to create!!!!
Giggles said…
Ooh I just went and spied on your other one too!! Excellent,your style is distinct and fun!! Great job!!

Hugs Giggles
Robin Pedrero said…
This is a super bag!!!
Kim Mailhot said…
Your purses are fantastic, Lesley ! You can see the joy you have making them shining through !
Lovely work, your Majesty !
deb did it said…
you are having way too much fun......those are precious!
rxBambi said…
Great purses! I love them! You are so talented... it kinda makes me jealous...

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