Friday, June 6, 2014

Fringed Leather Totes

I would like to share a beautiful designer tote from Thunder Rose Leather. This fringed leather tote has lots of fringe and is a large tote. It could be used for an everyday bag, a carry on bag when traveling or whatever your needs are. It is an amazing bohomian gypsy bag . The color of this handbag is cream but as you know we are made to order so you may have this bag made in whatever color you see on our website. Also you can have the shoulder strap any length you like. 

FRONT VIEW

 As you can see this designer tote has a lot of fringe. It has fringe all around, down the middle and on the back as you can see in the last picture. It also has an antler tip closure. It is stunning!

FRONT VIEW


SIDE VIEW

 In this side view of this boho gypsy tote you will notice there are antler buttons for decoration and support.

BACK VIEW


This hobo handbag is over the top. It measures 13" tall, 15" wide and 6" deep, features an extra pocket inside. It made with elkskin leather and is hand stitched one stitch at a time. We can make this bag in any color or combination of colors you see in our shop.
So if you like a large handbag / tote this is the fringed bag for you.
If you are unsure about getting it dirty you really should get it in a darker color. If you have no problem with the antiqued look then you will be okay with cream. It just depends on your needs.
If you like bead work this bag could be around the edges in our linear style of bead work.
You can find this bag here:


Thanks for stopping by and taking a look.
Blessings!
Debbie and John



Tuesday, April 29, 2014

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

Sunday, March 30, 2014

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



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.

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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



Thursday, March 13, 2014

Thunder Rose Leather It's all about handmade

Today I would like to show you a few things from our Handmade Artist's shop
 This morning I woke up and decided to create a highlight on Handmade Artists.
A highlight is the same thing as a treasury, except you get to put 20 artists in and everyone's highlight is on the front page of Handmade Artists. Each artist in the highlight gets a picture of there art on the front page of Handmade Artists. So it's very fair for all artists. 
Spring is right around the corner so I thought I'd show a couple of  signs of spring and summer that are to come.


This is a  crossbody handbag with a beaded hummingbird. It's made of soft, palamino elkskin leather with contrasting saddle elkskin lace. This leather bag is perfect for your smartphone and a few other items.
 
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This fringed leather crossbody handbag  with a beaded dragonfly is made of durable tobacco elkskin leather .
This bag features an extra pocket inside and one on the back and an adjustable 4 point braided strap.
The beaded dragonfly is beaded with glass seed beads in rainbow bead colors.
A great fringed leather crossbody bag for the person who loves dragonflys and having a special bag with them always.

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This is the highlight I made this beautiful spring morning.
SPRING GIFTS


 This is it for today. Thanks for stopping in and taking a look.
Love and Light!
Debbie
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Sunday, March 2, 2014

Spring is on its way

I am up very early this fine Sunday Morning. We have been getting some really good rains. The perennial plants in our garden are waking up and I saw my first robin. Spring is very close.
New beginnings and fresh air with the rains makes for good feelings.  I saw an amazing rainbow the other day that always makes me smile. 



Here are a couple of our leather creations.
 

This simple leather crossbody  bag is made of brown elkskin leather. It is a perfect leather bag to carry your phone and a few other items in. If you are going out to dinner , dancing or a movie this bag would be light and easy to carry along.
All of our work is custom, made to order just for you. If you would like this bag in a different color of leather a shorter or longer strap all you have to do is email us and we will be happy to work with you. 



This bag is made in saddle colored elkskin with chocolate lace and fringe. Let us know if you like different color and how long you like your strap.
 
Come and visit our store where you will find many styles of quality handmade handbags, totes, baby moccasins, flute bags. medicine bags and much more. We also have many beaded leather bags of all styles. We would love to create a piece of functional art  for you.

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Blessings to each of you!
Debbie