Newborn baby moccasins

                            Good morning and Happy Friday! Today I am going to share some really sweet baby moccasins from my Etsy shop

We make these leather moccasins by cutting from a very large hide, punching them with our leather tools and then sewing them. If you decide to buy a beaded pair we bead them with just the right colors of beads for your newborn. We are a very hands on handmade shop and all things are made with love. John and I have been creating these for over 25 years and we have some very satisfied customers from way back.  I gave them to all four of my Grand Children, keeping their little feet all warm and cozy. The ones I am showing you measure 3.5 inches heel to toe. 

These small baby shoes make a really great gift for anew mom and baby and are a big hit for a baby shower gift.

Take a look!

NEWBORN MOCCASINS

NEWBORN BABY MOCCASINS

SIDE VIEW HANDMADE MOCCASINS

These newborn baby shoes are for sale in my ArtYah shop for $24.00.

What an awesome handmade gift for someone you love!

If you would like a different color please feel free to contact us.

Just click on this link and you will be there

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Have a beautiful day and fun weekend!

Debbie and John

Thunder Rose Leather Beaded Turtle Messenger Bag and my beautiful garden

Today I thought I'd share our newest leather bag in our Etsy store.

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This is one of latest leather messenger bags we made. This one has a beautiful beaded turtle.

This beaded leather messenger bag with a beautiful beaded turtle is made of chocolate elkskin leather. It features a comfortable flat strap that is perfect for wearing crossbody. This handbag has an extra pocket inside and one on the back of the bag. This is a great bag for your laptop or for anyone that loves a large bag for their everyday use. The beaded turtle is done in glass seed beads. There is tied fringe down the sides of this messenger bag.

This leather handbag is offered is several different colors of elkskin leather. Our shop is all made to order so we will make your strap length to fit your needs.
You can find this bag here

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Everyday life after making leather and beads .
I have been working at planting a small garden. Something I love to do every spring.

So here are a few pics from our organic garden so far. You will see weeds and grass. I do what I can . I don't use any chemicals. I make my own dirt from my compost. This is not a better homes and garden garden this is a country, down home, easy going garden.

Lemon Balm it makes a really refreshing tea. Like mint it loves to grow.

This is a leek. It will be going to seed soon. We love leeks around here.

This is my mullein plant. I will be harvesting this one soon and letting my other one go to seed.
I collected seeds one day when we were cutting fire wood in the woods. Thought I'd see if they would grow here in our garden. They replant themselves every year.
The other little plant you see is a swiss chard that will be going to seed soon. The little birds really love eating the leaves.

This is a volunteer arugula plant that came up along side the raised bed. I will be collecting the seeds soon.

My jerusalem artichokes are very happy. They are really good in salads and love to grow in Arizona.

I planted purple cabbage this year. I don't usually grow cabbage. I have learned that the moths come and lay eggs to the cabbage family and that's that. It gets hot fast here. So my plan is to let them go till the moths come. Eat the beautiful purple leaves. I have some rainbow chard growing in with them so when they come out the rainbow chard will be growing and ready to eat soon.

 A  couple more leeks.

This our my fur baby Rosie. Waiting on me to go for a walk. She is so patient. We love her so much. She is a really fantastic family member and friend. We are so lucky to have her.

So this is it. I love my connection to Mother Earth . I am very grateful for my beads and leather. My family means everything to me.
Much love and light to all!
Debbie

New from Thunder Rose Leather

Spring is definately here now. Even my grape vines are getting there leaves. The only trees left to come out are the mesquite trees. They come out in April. I love mesquite trees. I have a really big one in my garden. They are a desert tree so they don't have to be watered.

A few things are coming up in the garden and the march winds have been blowing strong.

We've been busy in the shop. Thought I'd share a new thing or two with you today. I got some new beads in this week and as soon as I have a moment I am giong to post them in our leather and bead store on Etsy.

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 This is one of my bead walls. I have one here by our singer sewing machine. A lot of medicine bags have been made on this beauty. 

Most of our work is hand stitched but a few things are done on a sewing machine.

 Here is something new form our store on Etsy.

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Here is a new burned design that we were asked to do.

BUCKSKIN MEDICINE BAG

Our buckskin medicine bags come in many different sizes . Some are plain , some beaded and some burned. You should come by and check out the different ones in our Etsy store. If you go to this link you will find a whole section of medicine bags to choose from.

LEATHER MEDICINE BAGS

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This post is short and sweet. Rosie and I need to get outside to the garden and see how things are going. (growing)

Here are some pictures of our beautiful mesquite trees. One is a summer picture and two are winter pictures. All are beautiful.

Have an awesome week! 

Blessings!

Debbie

Handmade leather tote by Thunder Rose Leather

 We have a  new bag to show you here at

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 Lets start with this beaded sunburst large tote.

This elk skin leather tote with a beaded sunburst is a great handbag for your everyday needs. It has an extra pocket inside and a comfortable strap if you like to wear your handbags crossbody.

This bohemian gypsy style is for the free spirited person who likes to be different and unique. It goes well with your skirts or a pair of jeans. This bag is designed by us, beaded by us, one stitch at a time and one bead at a time.

There is a lot that goes into making a bag. All the way from laying out those large elkskin hides and finding just the right pieces for a bag, cutting and punching the whole bag out, cutting the sewing laces and cutting the fringe.Then sitting down to sew.

Once the bag is complete there are finishing touches. Cutting the antler toggle and buttons and attaching them. 

Each fringe is tied on one at a time.

 You can see the antler buttons on the side giving this leather tote even more support and a beautiful decoration.

 

The bead work, a sunburst rosette is beaded in an assortment of rainbow colored beads. It is made and then sewn onto the bag.

I love to lace around my bead work designs to enhance the look.

It gives the bag and the bead work a different dimension.

You can find this bag here

Thunder Rose Leather on Etsy 

 

Thanks for stopping in and taking a look.

May you be filled with peace, love, light and happiness.

Debbie