Category Archives: Custom Orders

Custom Orders, Handbags & Totes

A Special Order For A Special Grandchild

February 15, 2016 Donna B

This fairy-themed bag was made with upcycled placemats.

fairy front — This bag is a little larger than the other similarly styled ones. I used store-bought wooden handles, a hint of silver colored metal chain, and added the spring hook keychain with my logo.

fairy back — The back is exactly the same as the front; I used a magnetic snap on an interior tab so the image is fully visible.

interior back pocket fairy — I made the back pocket a little larger and gave them more depth. I intentionally turned the eyelets so the rims were inside the bag to keep the focus on the main character depicted on the outside front & back.

fairy side view — A white shiny, textured vinyl on the sides and bottom detracted the least from the design. (Hmm perhaps traditionalists would consider this a spring/summer bag)

Custom Orders, Handbags & Totes

New Upcycled Comics & Black Garment Grade Leather Bag I Carry

November 10, 2015 Donna B

Well, the faux crox purple and black bag was not as fun to carry as expected, but a grand opportunity to determine flaws. Perhaps I will re-visit the design and try again in the future.

I made this little ditty instead and am carrying it now – a good way to advertise…comments while shopping – even men stop to read the comics, but no orders yet!

back side — Back view – this time I used black chain for repetition with the black leather napa sides and bottom.

interior back pocket — I changed up the back interior pocket to a split pleated pocket in that grand shade of green for a “pop” of color. The interior tabbed closure has a magnetic snap so the outside comics are fully visible.

This side view shows the bag can open to a 4″ depth.

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A Special Order for Classic Monster Movie Lover

June 21, 2015 Donna B

I made this bag with art the client provided.

The front and back of this bag are the same image with a matt plastic coating; magnetic snap closure inside the bag.

As with the majority of my designs, I used up-cycled leather for the sides and bottom of this bag. This leather has a rougher texture to complement the monster theme.

Not sure if you can really see the texture in this shot... — Not sure if you can really see the texture in this shot…

Hot pink vinyl for the interior. — Per the client’s request, hot pink vinyl for the interior.

Most people don't notice little details, but I use a little finishing touch on the top edge of my pockets. — Most people don’t notice little details, but I use a little finishing touch on the top edge of my pockets.

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Black Skull Patterned Handmade Paper & Upcycled Black Leather Handbag

March 8, 2015 Donna B

This bag was made exclusively for a “bag-it!”, (a non-profit cancer organization), fund-raiser.

The front & back view of this bag are the same. The magnetic snap closure is on the interior of the bag.

back inside pocket — Red vinyl interior “pops” against the black. Open topped split pocket perfect for a mobile phone and lipstick.

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Another commissioned bag :)

February 12, 2015 Donna B

This is a variation of the ostrich vinyl tote for a friend’s client. After I finished this bag, I went shopping (read as researching) at a local mall. While cruising through the bag displays in a big box store, I overheard a woman say to her friend how much she really liked a certain designer’s bag but really disliked the gaudy logo/trinket…it was sooo tempting to offer to make her a bag that she could design and put her OWN initials on. Then there was a man looking for a bag for his mother. Again, I resisted temptation – besides I didn’t have a worthy sample on me or any business cards.

front view — No feet, single patch pocket on front. I changed up the straps a bit and cut them to points.

inside back pocket — The zipper opens up so you can get into the full interior of the bag. The back inside pocket has a zipper.

inside front pocket — Front interior open topped pocket.

Custom Orders, Handbags & Totes

The Mrs. J; handmade paper & leather

January 19, 2015 Donna B

This was a custom order for a colleague’s mother.

back — Back view; silver colored metal hardware with bonded leather handle.

Black up-cycled leather sides and bottom.

inside — Hot pink vinyl interior with split open top flap pocket; perfect for a cell phone, compact and lipstick!

the paper — Store-bought handmade purple and black paper.

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The New Mommy Tote

December 28, 2014 Donna B

This is a variation of the other ostrich vinyl totes. The father-to-be wanted functional picture-holder pockets for the kids’ art, hand and foot prints, and more.