Leather and flowers

 In the shop

This last one is a wee wallet. Perfect for those who prefer to travel lightly.

Mini Mandala!

I just posted this in the ol' etsy shop, and realized I hadn't shown you guys yet! This purse was inspired by the paper I wrote for teacher training on mandalas.  Using them as a meditative tool to help yourself focus, meditate more thoroughly and feel better in general. This bag was one of my many experiments into mandala mediums, it was such a joy to create. Letting the tools "pick themselves" as I worked my way around the circle.  I didn't measure anything out as I tooled, letting my eye guess the distance between hammer strikes. I love how it turned out, and am excited to learn who it belongs to.

I love this shape, and will be revisiting it again soon I think... 

I have also explored stitching in leather.  I'm in love.

stitch by stitch

I'm determined to finish this poor tree this year.  It has been languishing in the pile of unfinished projects.  I think I may turn it into a skirt when it's done.

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This has been declared the year of finishing! Boy-howdy, it feels great!