This is the purse I showed in progress
(a few post down the page if you want to see it while I was working on it).
The first picture is what I call the back of the purse,
because the flap closure is on the other side.
(a few post down the page if you want to see it while I was working on it).
The first picture is what I call the back of the purse,
because the flap closure is on the other side.
Once it was completed I had a hard time making up my mind if it was going on Etsy, or my shoulder. (UPDATE: I did take it off Etsy before it could sell. It is regularly on my shoulder)
I know the butterfly isn't really a Swallowtail (at least not one that I have ever photographed). Have you ever tried to needle felt a Swallowtail? It ain't easy! LOL! So this is what I decided on after looking at my own bought clothing that had butterflies. None of those butterflies look like the real thing either. Notice the tiny little bead for his eye. I was afraid to use the size I have been using for the birds, thought it would be too big. Can barely see this one in person.
The last picture is the front of the purse. Notice the green at the bottom on the front and the back. It is needle felted across the bottom and goes up just enough on each side for the flower stems to start in the grass.
When I make these and list them on Etsy my thought is if they don't sell the nieces will get purses for Christmas this year. This past year they all received scarfs, (never listed on Etsy). The purses would be a step up, don't you think? So far, they are selling, some faster than others. The last one I sold was shipped to Alaska.
12 comments:
This is a beautiful bag Leedra! The last sentence brought a tear of thankfulness to my eye.
That is gorgeous! I love everything about it, Leedra! It's so much fun to see what you are making now :-)
Wow, thats beautiful!!! Really nice job!
Gorgeous purse, Leedra... You do such nice work!!!! I'm sure you won't have any trouble selling it (all of them).
I posted a neat video from Nashville today... Be sure and stop by and see it.
Hugs,
Betsy
Your purse turned out really neat! I think the butterfly adds just the finishing touch.
Beautiful new items, Leedra! You must have lots of energy to work and do all this too! Thanks for the blog plug! Joe went to the whirlpool today and they re-wrapped his arms. Tomorrow more whirlpool and then surgery, so it will be a big day! We are so thankful for all the prayers being lifted for him!
I like a lot ♥.
Beautiful. You are certainly multi-talented.
You added a lot of very detailed touches which really sets off the purse. Someone is going to be so happy!
Beautiful! You are sooo talented! Great gifts!
That is adorable Leedra!
You do very nice work! I loved the flowers in the other post and I think the butterfly is a great addition! lovely purse!
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