Hand Painted Shoulder Bags



Now that the holidays are done, and I'm pretty sure that the bags have all made their way to their new homes, here are the larger sized OOAK Iggy Jingles handpainted and beaded character purses I made on special order for my good friend. I have to say it was kind of an accident that they turned out so big. I made a template for the painting and the larger size sprang from that. However I took the opportunity to upgrade the design by including an interior pocket, sewn in to the lining, which is always handy in a bag. Plus I made the closures with covered elastic instead of ribbon or plain elastic.
Please enjoy...





Comments

Magpie's Mumblings said…
These are absolutely gorgeous Robyn! I couldn't pick a favourite because I like them all.
January 6, 2010 at 4:16 PM
Pam said…
Robyn, they were all loved by their recipients (including me) and they have had several comments already, people really thought they were great.
January 7, 2010 at 10:52 AM
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