Bead Embroidered Bag

I made this bead embroidered piece quite a while ago, but could never decide what I wanted to do with it.  This leather bag from Goodwill was calling my name; just enough room for my keys, wallet and cell phone.  Love it.

Antique Steel Cut Beaded Purse

Do you see those tiny little dots to the right of the wording?  Those are the steel cut beads that were used to bead this purse.  Unbelievable workmanship.

The purse has fluidity similar to fabric.

And it still has the sweetest little button closure on it.  I purchased two of these purses; the one above and another that was in pieces.  I made an attempt to bead with these tiny beads.  Major headache.  I will post it tomorrow.  Hope your weekend is headache-free!

Upcycled Felted Purse

I am the proud owner of one of my friend's gorgeous felted art purses. She purchases used sweaters, felts them, embellishes them and adds a cute story to each of them. The front has a cell phone holder, her signature, flowers and a tiny pocket for a jingle bell. The back has some abstract forms, patches and a flower. She took a workshop to learn how to makes these and said that her teacher told her to always put a surprise somewhere in her design and that it should always make noise. The inside is spacious and has another pocket. I just love it. Christmas early!