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bella studio 101

this is the time of year that I have a bit more time to work on my process. when I am busy creating for upcoming shows, I get overwhelmed and the process goes out the door.   i jump from one project to another and often can't compete things because something else needs to be done first.

under perfect conditions, I like to have straps, tags, and pouches ready to go, and that can be easier said than done...so many little things to tend to

  • bella studio leather tags that must be cut and heat-stamped,

  • leather straps for crossbody purses and totes need to be cut and fitted with clips and brads,

  • cowhide tags  cut and punched for earrings,

  • and then there's the pouches for jewelry items that need to be dip-dyed, rinsed, ironed and stamped (I really can't believe how much time those bags take) but that is important to me, and I love when customers get all excited about them!

so many details go into making my designs one-of-a kind....and those little things are what make each piece completely and beautifully...

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a peek at the studio

i've been working hard since the first of the year to get my studio space picked up and ready for a new season of creating.  i   tend to make a huge mess as i work, which is fine for a while but eventually it takes it's toll.

so...it was time to clean up, clear out and make things pretty in my not so pretty space.


the new additions really add to the "ambiance"....and i am loving it!

new area rugs and café lights!!

i've even created a couple new banners from scrap fabric to soften things up a bit.

it is as awesome as an unfinished space can be, and that's good enough for me.

now i can get back to the work of creating!