Monday, February 23, 2015

FANTASTIC FINDS

Tonight I would like to share with you some beautiful finds I found on Luna Essence's Arts and Crafts World Expo Team also known as LACWE  I love the Etsy community. Since I started selling there I have met so many awesome artists and small business owners  that are so supportive and kind. This is my way to say "THANKYOU". 

'Fantastic finds' by thunderrose

LACWE team treasury! I found some really fun and beautiful items here.I also want to thank everyone for all your support.Many blessings!


Talking Head - Mookaite Parr...
$90

Fancy Jasper Double Stranded...
$79

Beach Themed Home Decor - Sh...
$45

hand painted butterfly neckl...
$54

Green Begleri, mini komboloi...
$7.9

Red sunflower seeds
$3

Triple Bud Vase -- Continent...
$18

Kimono Dress in Cherry Bloss...
$48

Women Light Ivory with Pale...
$32

Bead Embroidered Purple Onyx...
$110

Vintage iron hand forged cra...
$8.99

Gentle Vintage Flowers Neck...
$22

For Men Made In Your Size St...
$65

CANYON COVE Men's Soap -...
$7.5

Handmade Beaded Bracelet ~ O...
$105

Orange Poppy Decor, Botanica...
$30
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Be sure to stop into these artists shops. Each item you see goes back directly to the shop.
Thanks for stopping by!
Debbie 
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Thursday, February 19, 2015

Fringed leather handbag for the day

You want to talk fringe well let me tell you about this crossbody leather handbag. First it is made of chocolate elkskin leather and has tied , twisted fringe all around. There are many hours in this beautiful handmade, hand stitched fringed leather bag.  This is what I call a high fashion handbag but in the world of unique and not like you get from all the designers in Malls and department stores. These handbags are completely handmade by John and me at our home. We start with a hide layed out on our big leather table. First we look for the perfect lid that fits your order and then we go from there. Every hide has a different story , for sure. They aren't all perfect. They have scars and blemishes giving the bags and purses character. The older your bag gets the cooler it looks. We call it antiqued around our home. You don't have to do anything to these bags. Let them grow into you and your person. They take on a personality all their own from living with you.





This fringed leather bag measures 9 inches tall , 12 inches wide and 2.75 deep. It features an extra pocket inside, tied, twisted fringe all around , front and back and a 48 inch strap that is perfect for wearing crossbody. The closure is an antler tip.
This is the one handbag I choose to show you today!
For you to enjoy! 
You can see this bag in our Etsy store
Thanks for stopping by!
Blessings !
Debbie and John

Saturday, January 31, 2015

MEDICINE AND AMULET BAGS

Good Morning! Today I would like to share some of our medicine bags and amulet bags. Many times I have been asked what does that mean "medicine bag". In the year 2015 I suppose it can mean whatever you want it to. For me and how I learned about it in the Native American circles I have been a part of, it is a pouch that can be made of any material you wish. Leather, cotton, hemp etc. It can be plain or beaded, large or small. People can carry or keep a special stone, crystal or some special medicine with them. Some use it for protection or a special prayer. In my opinion it can be for whatever is your intention, your prayer. A leather pouch can keep something you hold dear very safe and protected. I have received some special items in and or around ceremonies I have attended and I keep these in a special medicine bag. I also like to keep some of my favorite medicines (herbs) in a special leather pouch. That is what I understand them to be.
Now let me show you some of the ones I have made. I really enjoy making these leather pouches for people. 

 BEAR CLAW MEDICINE BAGS


This bear claw medicine bag has long tied fringe and is decorated with tin cones.

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SMALL BEADED LEATHER DRAWSTRING POUCH



This beaded leather pouch has a drawstring closure and is a great bag to keep a special carved fetish , stone or crystal safe and protected.

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WOLF PAW MEDICINE BAGS



This wolf paw medicine bag is all hand sewn and is a necklace bag. 

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WHITE DEERSKIN BEADED AMULET BAGS



This is a fringed white deerskin leather necklace amulet bag. It has a beaded sunflower.

LEATHER DRAWSTRING POUCH




This drawstring leather pouch is made in elkskin leather and has a double drawstring closure. 

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FRINGED LEATHER NECKLACE BAG



A small simple fringed medicine bag to wear as a necklace bag.

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BUFFALO MEDICINE BAG



 This very small handmade medicine bag is a necklace bag and has a burned buffalo and feathers on the front of the bag.
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This is it for today. As you can see we have a variety of different sizes and styles of medicine amulet bags for you to choose from. If you have something else that you would like to have made special for you feel free to contact us here

Debbie 
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Saturday, December 13, 2014

Handmade Bags

It's a beautiful Saturday morning and we had some awesome rainfall last night. We are getting closer to Christmas day and John and I have been working very hard on all our Christmas orders. One of the things I love about Christmas is the message of Peace , Love , Compassion , Gentleness, Patience. This is the most important thing to remember. All the beating up of people  on black Friday, to get a TV or whatever I hear about, just sounds like madness. There is no way this promotes peace..... So why not have yourself a Merry, Happy Christmas and keep it simple. There are many handmade artists out there who are working hard to share the love of their art so you can give something special.

Our shop had to have a cut off date of November 15th for everything to come to you before Christmas. But we have many beautiful handmade items for after Christmas. I thought today I would share a couple of my favorites.



This fringed leather handbag has really long flowing fringe. This is a new color of leather we have gotten in lately. It is called dark saddle. It is so pretty a real rich color of elkskin.





I love the brown leather with black contrasting lace on this bag.
This bag is a unisex bag. A man that wants a man bag or a woman who want a really soft durable everyday bag, this is the bag for you.

This is it for today. Thanks for taking a look!
Have a beautiful day!
Debbie and John




Thursday, November 27, 2014

Happy Thanksgiving

Good morning! The sun is just coming up over the mountain and it's gonna be a beautiful day here in Arizona. Thanksgiving Day is here. John and I always enjoy the day by cooking a nice yummy meal , relaxing and giving thanks.
 It's a beautiful time of year with the spiritual overtones of gratitude and giving. There are also some who really miss their families, have lost loved ones and feel sad this time of year, so let us be mindful of them and send loving kindness to them. At our home Christmas is another time of giving thanks for family and friends. Being grateful for our spiritual connection to the Great Spirit, and Mother Earth. I just wanted to say that much.