Heartful Handmade Blog

up to 10% off designer handbags at novica

 

Here's a note from Carol Wheeler, International Coorespondent at Novica, announcing their annual designer handbag sale:

Roomier than a pocket. More versatile than jewelry. Pretty and practical... I confess - I adore handbags. I love the way they make a fashion statement. They can transform an ensemble, complement trendy shoes and dress up a black linen dress. They can hide diapers, baby bottles, laptops and even a picnic lunch.

Make your own fashion statement with a unique handbag and save 10%. With Novica, you meet the designer who created it. That's personalized style!

So there you have it. Hop on over to Novica now to check out their wide selection of these pretty, practical, ensemble transforming wonders now.

new stuff at defunct baggage

I've been popping in on shops I reviewed in the past to see what they're up to now.  And I'm enjoying the project, even though I read somewhere the other day that "bloggers are loath" to revisit past review sites.  Ummmmm.  

Anyway, I'm so glad I dropped back in on Defunct Baggage.  They've got some cool new patterns on their line of funky retro bags.  And they've added a new line -- Defunct Couture -- strictly one-of-a-kind bags made of interesting materials and in various sizes and shapes. And they're just as pretty inside as they are out.

Check out the new stuff Defunct Baggage has in its bag of tricks. And you might want to also read (or reread) my 2008 Defunct Baggage review.

now there's even more to like at xenotees

Since I last dropped in on the shop, Noelle at Xenotees has expanded her offerings beyond the core line of very smart looking hand-screened tee-shirts.  She now has large (really large) cotton jersey (tee-shirt fabric) scarves and heavy canvas tote bags. These additions live up to the Xenotees signature look with original graphics and dramatic style.  This is the only tee-shirt outfitter I know of that can   dress you for a night at the opera.  Xenotees is also in Handmade Lookup.

May 3, 2010 update:  Here's a great article on Noelle and Xenotees from today's Etsy Storque.

a perfectly pleated sling

I adore this pleated tote from Yorktown Road.  Its creator, Carol Gilbert, calls it a layered pleat sling.  It comes in natural (undyed) linen, or hand dyed golden (shown), chartreuse, dark orange, or parrot blue.  It's about 17 inches across the bottom by 14-15 inches high.  Each one is slightly different because they're made freeform, without a pattern.   It's made to order and will take a couple of weeks before you get to show it off. $120.00

10% off entire order at best american arts

Best American Arts is offering 10% off your entire order.  Just use Coupon Code winter10 to get the saving on everything they sell:  American artisan handmade jewelry, kitchenware, tableware, home decor, handbags, leather goods, scarves and more (expires March 19, 2010).

Browse the selection of artisan creations at Best American Arts.

10% off items from featured novica artists

valentine's day purse from bags of blessing

This sweet little Valentine's Day purse is 100% felted wool, with a recycled leather strap and wooden beads. At 12" across, 6" high, and about 4" deep at the base, it's also pretty roomy.  $35 at Bags of Blessing in Indianapolis.

Click here for more info.

colorful canvas bags by moop

Moop, in Pittsburgh, makes practical, colorful canvas market bags, porter bags, book bags, letter bags, clutches, totes, and duffels for men, women and children.  

Click here for more info. 

urthbags on sale

These two UrthBags are currently on sale.  Monica (on the left) a recycled juice box bag, is marked down to $49 (regular $56).  Tina, a recycled seashell bag, is marked down to $54 (from $77).

Click either image for more info, or here for the specials page.

unusual leather purses by sakura urban

Theresa Goodwin, of Sakura Urban in Indianapolis, Indiana, makes colorful leather coin purses, wristlets, and brooches that have an unusual and stylish floral motif.  

Click here for more info.