Clutch Bags Galore

This week, I'm dedicating much of my time to listing some of my latest textile jewellery, cushions & charming Clutch Bags to my Folksy (http://www.folksy.com/shops/BOOGE64) and Etsy shops.  Most of my bags are made from my own design prints taken from my original drawings and are unique to BOOGE64.  For this reason, they make wonderful gifts for discerning customers who like something a bit different from the masses.  They would make fabulous Valentines gifts and they are Very reasonably priced at £16.99.  I currently have ten different designs for sale on Etsy.

Here are some of my favourite items from these listings:

Sculptural Vintage Fabric Petal brooch

available to purchase on Folksy http://www.folksy.com/shops/BOOGE64

Bird Print Clutch Bag (my own print design)

Available on Etsy

SEAHORSE print and denim Clutch Bag (my own print design)

Available on Etsy

Having recently sourced some wonderful vintage buttons, fabrics and other items of haberdashery, I've set about making lots of wonderful textile jewellery and these will be available at craft events and in my online shops soon.  I don't know about you, but I get very excited when I find a hoard of sumptuous old textile goodies, I'm like a kid in a sweetshop!   I take great joy in up-cycling and re-inventing vintage items, giving them a new lease of life and contemporary edge.   Where I find a head scarf which is complete, with no damage, I tend to leave it be, and use it for it's original purpose, (as its designer intended), but, where one has a small mark or is in some way damaged, I utilize the best parts to make something new and beautiful.

I'm planning some more exploratory trips later this week in search of more textile resources, let's hope I strike lucky and find some gems! In the meantime, back to the studio .....