http://www.eleen.com good stuff * hand made Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:31:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en photo on bottom right courtesy of jenn lim A small collection of these shiny new change purses will be coming along with me to Bazaar Bizarre next Sunday. I thought I'd give them a little taste of the outside world so that a sudden introduction to the public won't be so ... http://www.eleen.com/2008/11/attack-of-the-kisslock-frame-pouches/ Last week was a good one, incredibly productive! It felt so good to mark off 12 Little Lugs finished for the show. This is one of them, the Little Lug - Floating Water Lotus edition! photo by jenn lim Now there's a matching handbag to the Kisslock Frame Pouch that's already in ... http://www.eleen.com/2008/11/here-little-lug-here-goooooood-lug/ Step 1) Make a tiara of twigs and leaves Step 2) Don a pair of wings Step 3) Surround yourself with faux bois throw pillows and flutter about with glee! It's official. I've been branching out (get it ha ha) and making the accessories part of "thoughtfully designed handbags and accessories" come to ... http://www.eleen.com/2008/11/how-to-be-a-forest-fairy/ With 18 days to go before the San Francisco Bazaar Bizarre Winter 2008 show, I'm feeling the pressure and quality time with my Janome has never been better. Last week we put together a collection of Miss Priss Totes (2nd from the right in the photo below), and this week ... http://www.eleen.com/2008/11/making-progress/ Happily, I've steadily been making my way through the 150 padded shipping envelopes I ordered from Overstock awhile back and am almost in need of restocking my supply. I've decided to switch things up a bit and find different packaging. Here are the results of my homework to date... Jiffylite Cushioned ... http://www.eleen.com/2008/11/shopping-for-shipping-supplies/ Yaaaaaaay, I'm this week's Featured Shop on the SF Bay Area Etsy Street Team site! First, I'd like to thank Kendra from Brownies Vintage & Indie Design Clothing Boutique for the interview, awesome post and sweet selection of photos to feature with the article. Next, I'd like to thank my husband ... http://www.eleen.com/2008/11/featured-shop-on-the-sf-bay-area-etsy-street-team-site/ This new tote bag design is inspired by the Miss Priss Wristlet collection, originally released at the Renegade Craft Fair earlier this year in July. Miss Priss Wristlets won't make a reappearance at the Bazaar Bizarre SF Holiday Show, but the Miss Priss Tote will more than take their place! Better ... http://www.eleen.com/2008/11/miss-priss-reborn/ I was really happy to finally deliver this Big Lug - Earthy Faux Patchwork Edition to Connie a few days ago, and even happier to get her note back proclaiming her love for her new bag! Connie's Lug had a couple of special add-ons, including a small front zip pocket: ...and ... http://www.eleen.com/2008/11/an-earthy-faux-patchwork-lug-for-connie/ They're unisex bags really, but definitely suited for men. Especially considering that they were co-designed by the husband Jimmy, for two very special fellas: our Masters of Wedding Centerpieces Roberto and John, who are seen here politely showing off their new gifts. This was a really fun project for Jimmy and ... http://www.eleen.com/2008/10/man-bags-for-roberto-and-john/ Jimmy noticed a spike in the number of product views and hearts at my Etsy shop yesterday and found that one of my Big Lugs had gotten a spot (3rd row, center) in an article on oversized bags called Gift Ideas: Big Bag, Big Statement! YEA! We were both totally psyched ... http://www.eleen.com/2008/10/the-big-lug-gets-a-mention-in-etsys-spotlight-series/