Elegant and Fun Handmade Treasures for that Special Person

I was living in Colorado in the '80s, foolin around with some cloth as usual. Came up with a very nice tote bag, way before totes were so popular and commonly available. Made another one: square bottom, reinforced handles, applique design and pocket on the side. Pretty soon I had a collection of them. I went to a handcrafters outlet and was told that $17 was too much to ask for the work of my hands. Very disappointing, but the dream was born. Fast forward about 25 or so years. This time...

I was living in Colorado in the '80s, foolin around with some cloth as usual. Came up with a very nice tote bag, way before totes were so popular and commonly available. Made another one: square bottom, reinforced handles, applique design and pocket on the side. Pretty soon I had a collection of them. I went to a handcrafters outlet and was told that $17 was too much to ask for the work of my hands. Very disappointing, but the dream was born. Fast forward about 25 or so years. This time I'm foolin around with beads & wire. Found out about etsy when my husband took me to a craft show. I never did show at more than one; suddenly was very busy on the vertical learning curve (for me!) of getting a shop established on the web. Well I'm still foolin' around with stuff. Keeps me from running wild in the streets :) I will say that my skills have developed, especially when I look back at some of my earliest pieces! It is Awesome to have you! Please enjoy & Like me on Face Book