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Cute as a button handbag

Cute as a button handbag

Originally uploaded by illusionary_one

I picked up a decent sized stash of buttons (vintage and new) from an estate sale a while back where the majority of them were white. Since I usually gravitate towards the bright and bold colors, I was at a loss for a while on how to […]

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Aaron’s Utility Kilt

Utilikilt

Originally uploaded by illusionary_one

This is the supposed cause of controversy during Aaron’s visit to The Rick Emerson Show today. (Aaron asked me to make him one.) It’s not quite as refined as the official utilitkilts, but it is comfortable and practical according to Aaron.
I am making more, and expect they should be available […]

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Flash Tattoo Art clutch

Flash Tattoo Art clutch

Originally uploaded by illusionary_one

I am super proud of this piece. Happened across this terrific purse during a recent outing for source material, and was so excited I got started on it as soon as I got back to the studio.
I cleaned up all of the leather with leather conditioner before delicately […]

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