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The perfect accessory.

Is indifferent if you’re talking about earrings, a bracelet or a bag, the perfect accessory is just an item you can wear almost for every occasion. I’m being realistic here, for every occasion is too much for any item. When you find such a thing like that use it, take advantage of its versatility and take care of it. Aging occurs to all.

Recently I’ve lost a brooch. I cannot remember where or when; it just disappeared. I t was perfect for my gray jacket. Its hook literally made a hole on it.  Now I’ll have to find the perfect match to that hole. I have no pictures of it, the poor thing, but you can send pictures of your most loved accessories and I’ll publish them with a small introduction, so maybe you’ll like to  tell how did you acquire them and what you like the most of them.

samples of my treasuries

so red, so white

You spell grey, I spell gray. You spell pink, I spell... magenta.

Half the way between tender and trendy. Some finds on Etsy suggestions.

Juicy fruits!

The Absolute Leather

some items I like...

Just because I like them

As soothing as an oceanic bathe

just magenta... a risk?

So far, so goof

I’ve been thinking where the mistake I made was.

When I decided to open a virtual store to offer the bags we made I thought, naively, it would be a great possibility for us. What I didn’t think was that a lot of people made the same candid calculation. The visibility in this case is almost inexistent.

I’m still happy with the fact I knew excellent people with a good disposition who helped me a lot. And some of our bags are accompanying other women strolls around the world.

Okay, the “goof”, at this time can be changed for “good”. I’m trying to be optimistic here, so please, give me the reasons for that.

See you soon, with less complaints and more interesting posts, I hope…

Just another irrelevant post

Hi again. Lot of time passed since my last post. I have to admit finally, I’m not the blogger type.

Since the sales are slow (very slow), I dedicated most of the time to my other activities, and that maintain me far from the leather, but not far from creative process I had time to paint, and organize two collective exhibitions. Yay for that. 

My next post will include pictures of my paintings (the exhibited ones) but now is too late in this part of the world and I should be sleeping.

So, good night and good luck.

Crafty People Identikit

A useless, pointless interview for you to enjoy with the crafty-people that dared to answer.

Today: Kathy Fowler from Art of Spirit Leather Works

LeatherStuff: When have you realized you were a craft-talent?
Kathy: There was no particular moment of realization. I was raised in a very "crafty" household. My mom could do so many things - knitting, sewing, extraordinary needle work and more; Dad was a woodcarver in his spare time. The playroom was always well stocked with a variety of crafting supplies, so it's just something that's always been a part of my life.

L: For the thousands of people that read the blog (he he)… what kind of items you produce?
K: Handcrafted leather goods. Wristbands, pouches and my stone & leather pendants called Earth Medallions have been my main focus of late, but i can do most anything out of leather with the exception of saddles & cobbled footwear.

L: I assume you enjoy your handmade activity, but there always exists some things of it that bore us. Would you reveal that thing you dislike of it?
K: The dying process isn't my favorite part of what I do. Many of the best compounds are quite toxic so I must wear a breather mask & gloves, then close off the "fumed" area for hours after the process.

L: What kind of activities absorbs your free time? (If you have any, certainly)
K: Not a lot of free time when you work at home because you're always at work & there's always more to do! That said, the area I live in is rural & beautiful with many lakes, hills & forests, so I spend as much time as possible enjoying the great outdoors!

L: Are you a beer or wine person?
K: Rum ;-)

L: The most awkward moment in your life was…
K: This is difficult to answer. Maybe I've "blocked" my most awkward moments from memory? Or perhaps there are just too many, lol. I guess it was pretty awkward when I showed up at a craftshow venue a week late... awkward and costly ;-)

L: Your almost famous flash was…
K: Viggo Mortensen owns one of my pouches :-D

New Year, New Treasury!

OK, I'm not being very original, just posting the treasury I've recently created. This post will be almost equal to the previous one. Sorry for the lack of imagination here...

Treasury...at last!

I'm so happy! And I wanted to share with you this...yep... I'm not saving the world from a disease or doing something extraordinary. Well, I'm not sure about the last part, it's so difficult to be in front of the computer at the exact time the treasury open its gates...

Just curious...

I've started a little survey on my facebook fan page to know my fans opinions about the items listed on my etsy shop. I asked them to answer and post a link of their favorite item for me to check. You are welcome to participate to.
The prize...my happiness, isn't that enough?
I am seriously thinking about offering a discount on the most voted item.

Uploading a treasury

is almost as difficult as being featured in one, even though I love to create them and mix items from different origins to create what seems to be a harmonious ensemble.
Even when I opened the account on February it wasn’t until May that we started to upload our bags. I have created three treasuries and I have a note with all the items I have chosen for the next one. It seems I’m never available when the treasury coffer opens its lid.
Anyway I’ll be watching, and waiting… I hope you enjoy my selection.

Models; so difficult to find!

Hi there! I’m not such keen on updating the blog; as you can realize. But the topic today is: models. Yep. First and foremost, the difficulty associated with finding them. I usually torture my sister in law and now my latest acquisition: my brother. Now I can tell: it’s a family business. Not only my mother and I are involved designing and manufacturing the bags, but the rest of the family offering them. Aren’t they cute? Just look! They're in love preparing themselves for a sudden trip.

The giveaway winner is...

Crystal, from Indie Style Blog, who organized the giveaway told me the winner was Sue, from blueboxstudio. Congrats to her.

Made in a very strong material, sole leather can resists some rainy days, but don’t abuse. With a rustic touch is great for combining with any casual outfit.

Approximate measurements:

Inches: 8,6 x 6 x 2,7 Adjustable Strap/Total Length: 47
Centimeters: 22x 15 x 7 Adjustable Strap/Total Length: 120

GIVEAWAY!

Yes, I'm sponsoring a giveaway! For more info visit: http://indiestyleblog.com/ You'll find me in the GIVEAWAYS section. Follow the instructions and win one of my handbags.

A brief presentation

Hi! I'll upload here some photos of our leather products & info about our creations. If you like you can visit our little shop on etsy. Sometimes I'll use English sometimes Spanish, so don't panic!