New Antique Brass purse chain!
Well, I’m officially back at work and my deck is full of to-do’s. Love it! 🙂
I wanted to alert you all about the new 45″ antique brass purse chain. We designed a bigger lobster claw and we think you are going to like it. It looks good, ladies. Check these out.
She’s a beauty!
They are up for sale at the shop! I hope you like them!
Winn 🙂
New purse frame coming out!
Hi everyone! My family and I just got back from our spectacular trip to China. We got home at 2 a.m. last night, so we are all just lolly-gagging about today. School is back tomorrow and we will slowly, but surely, be back to the grind! I will be sure to post some photos soon. But before that happens, I just wanted to share a quick update to all my dear blog readers and customers: there is a new antique brass coming out this week in 4.5×3! Take a look.
New 4.5×3 antique brass coming this week!
These will be listed this week. We had a lot of demand for this, but due to the difficult antique brass finish, it took some time to make sure this was a permanent addition we wanted to add. Thank you to all who asked for it and have been so patient. As you can see above, this is made in the same design as my nickel-free 4.5×3 size. There’s something to be said for consistency! I can see this frames used with all kinds of fabrics. This is just another option in your product line.
Elegant Clutches
I’ve been reading stories about brides getting married on 12/12/12, and my dear friend Yvonne is one them! And that reminded me of the elegant clutches made by Cynthia at Belle Jou Jou. Her massive collection is just chockful of clutches made with sumptuous materials like lace, satin, silk and brocade.
Gorgeous bride with her equally gorgeous clutch by Cynthia!
But it’s just not bridal clutches. Belle Jou Jou has over 7 pages of clutches at the shop so the selection is quite good for the picking.
This hand-crated floral piece on this clutch really takes the clutch from classic to divine!
This delicate lace clutch would be ideal with your LBD at the holiday party!
All of Cynthia’s clutches are made with beautiful inner material such as this beauty, here.
Go check Cynthia’s clutches out! I hope you find that perfect gift for the loved one on your list!
Clutches with hand-finished OOAK fabric
Ok, so you want a truly unique gift for the holidays? As part of my series to bring you the best collection of clutches, today I am highlighting two women who not only make their own clutches, but also hand finish the fabric with their own unique finishes.
Jan, of Jan and Paul Creations, is known for her butterflies on her clutches, pillows and scarves. These are not ordinary pictures of butterflies though. The ones on her fabric are enhanced digital prints from original photos that her husband, Paul, has photographed. Customers absolutely love her original creations!
This reminds me of the blue Morpho butterfly. Gorgeous iridescent blue on this original hand-made clutch and fabric.
This is made with golden thread using four different layers to achieve this magnificent sheen.
The next clutch seller that I would like you to meet is Delores of Lella Rae. The work that she puts into her clutches are simply mind-numbing. She has clutches made from fabric that is hand-dyed, hand cross-stitched, and hand-embroidered. My fingers and wrists are numb just thinking of the work that she lovingly puts into her clutches!
My friend Kelley, a dragonfly fanatic, would absolutely love this clutch! Look at the delicate hand-beading and lace work!
Have a music lover, pianist, or piano teacher in your life? This would be the perfect gift for that lucky person on your Christmas list!
There are many more clutches at both of their shops! If you would like to see Jan’s and Delores’s selection of clutches available for sale, simply click on the pictures to get to their respective shops.
Clutch purses with vintage rhinestones
Get your clutch handbag in time for the Christmas holidays! This is in a series of features on handmade clutches that I will be posting to bring some amazing clutches and talent to your attention. I know you will find some great gifts for those on your list and you might be tempted to pick one up for yourself. Please feel free to share this and give a gentle hint to your beloved! 🙂
If you want to see a fabulous selection of opulent design, I am thrilled to feature Jenn and Michelle’s shop at J&Em. There must be something in the water, because Jenn, like Erin, also resides in North Carolina! Twins Jennifer and Michelle are a great team who share a similar creative aesthetic. I am so proud to announce that Jennifer was just recently accepted to the Ultrasound Program and will be devoting herself to that field for the next couple of years. What a great opportunity! To help you in making your purchase decision better, Jenn will generously offer 30% OFF plus FREE SHIPPING! This offer is good for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. So stop by her shop and get yours before it’s gone! And please offer her a congrats in her new opportunity!
I most love their well-crafted handmade clutches with this design: the raw edge silk ruffle flower with a vintage rhinestone in the center.
I love the brilliant orange silk lining of this well-constructed winter clutch.
A beautiful splash of color in the midst of the season!
Vintage Kimono Clutches
Looking for a holiday gift for someone special on your list? Whether it’s for your mom, sister, grandma, best girlfriend, aunt, or babysitter, a handmade clutch handbag is a treasured, useful and thoughtful gift. As part of my holidays promotions, I will be highlighting original clutches handmade by amazing women.
One woman in particular was just mentioned in my previous blog. Erin is a mom of 2 and is based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Erin is the originator of using vintage kimono fabric to make her clutches. Her eye for fabric and fabric placement is quite keen. Her clutches are truly treasured gifts and she sells at local arts and crafts shows as well as online through her shop on Etsy. My relationship with Erin goes back about 3 years and I am endlessly impressed at how giving she is to her fellow clutch makers from encouraging to supporting others with her experience.
This handmade clutch is made with original vintage kimono fabric. This clutch is a beautiful rendition of the peacock clutches that we’ve seen. It goes well for the holidays with a LBD (little black dress) or for a spring wedding.
Erin only uses vintage kimono clutches. She has them imported from Japan! These are the real deal.
Love the bold color!
How stunning is this coin purse? Beautiful chrysanthemum!
If you are looking for a clutch, Erin has a huge selection with many price points. Please check Erin’s shop out!
20% OFF total purchase – It’s on!
Thank you everyone, for your congratulations. This is a gentle reminder that our sale has just begun for our once-a-year biggest sale as a thank you to our customers. The sale ends on Nov. 11 , 2012 at midnight EST so please plan your purchases well. Get your needs now during this sale to make your clutches for Christmas(!) offerings. OMG, I heard Christmas music one week after Halloween at a DVD shop in Ho Chi Minh City! Many Western traditions and culture have permeated the far reaches of the Earth. I just can’t believe they had Christmas music before Thanksgiving already – in Viet Nam, no less!
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http://whilebabynaps.com **Thy will refund 20% OFF total purchase + any excess shipping at time of shipping at my online shop.**
Our other sister is in town to help Thy out with the orders and so far, all orders have gone out within 24 hours! Thank you for all the emails and notes that you’ve written in Note to Seller. I think I’ve replied and thanked each one who wrote personally, but I didn’t want to go without saying thanks, again, here as well. If I missed you, things are a little cray-cray around here — in a WONDERFUL and BLESSED way — but we are doing everything to get all orders out timely so you can get to the business of sewing and making!
Y is here helping with your orders …
Not helping with your orders? These 2! But they sure look cute! 🙂
Reblogged – Skull Ring Clutches
Check out these high-end clutches. I see these a lot in Asia.
Oh, Laurel (who commented below) made these for a customer who was vegan. It was for her bridal party and they were admired by all! Click on the pic to get to Laurel’s amazing shop. She specializes in all kinds of sumptuous leather!
Excited for my shipment to arrive! What’s an outfit without accessories?? Alexander McQueen really set the bar high with his line of skull ring clutches and since then there have been several designers to imitate the look. I ordered the orange skull ring clutch because a pop of color with the right outfit always stands out! It’s a cool and fun fashion accessory for an evening out and a definite conversation piece. 🙂 Thanks Berlue Boutique in Boca Raton, Florida (http://www.berlueboutique.com/)! Check out their site (great prices) and SUPER friendly girls! You can join their facebook page to keep track of the latest arrivals and they will ship!
20% off your entire cart SALE – Raincheck
WOW! I can’t thank you guys enough for all the wonderful and heartfelt “welcome back” notes in via the convos and “Message to Seller” in your check outs. Thank you, again, for the thoughts and prayers for our Grandma. And thank you, for your loyalty during our shop closure to tend to our family.
Oh, thought you might like this pic of my son Ethan showing his Great Gram pictures of family on the iPad. She was like “This thing takes pictures? This records videos, too? It must be really expensive.” When I told her how much the iPad was, she said “I can buy a lot of land with that!” 🙂
Amazing to think what she has witnessed in nearly a century!
Many of you have asked about our 20% OFF total purchase sale and specifically taking rainchecks for items currently out of stock or sold out. I wanted to clarify it for those still unclear. Just like any brick-and-mortar retailer, I also offer a raincheck. What does this mean for you?
*A “raincheck” is when you pay at a sale price for item(s) that are not currently in stock or are sold out due to the sale. In other words, if the shop had those items, you’d be able to cart it out with you to the minivan (or insert cool ride you have here). What, I’m the only with a minivan?? 🙂 I digress … but since they don’t have said item(s) (not your fault) you still qualify for the sale price, but you’ll just get those items when they come back into stock.
*Sale ends at midnight EST on November 20, 2011.
*… BUT with Etsy’s convo system and the nature of the back-and-forth communication of custom orders, I am allowing for convos asking for a custom listing with details on what you want sent in by that deadline to qualify for the 20% off sale. Even if we do not nail down 100% what you want, you will qualify as that was submitted before the deadline. It’s as if you’re at the store and there are long lines and only 2 registers open, and you’re the 8th person in line with a cart full of things and the shop will close in 10 minutes. But once your Custom Listing is up, you must pay within 48 hours or your order will be cancelled. (We convo you with a link to let you know that your custom listing is up.)
I miss Target. I miss Costco, too!
*Your order will be shipped altogether in one shipment when they all come in. (4-6 weeks). If you want to break the order up and ship them as they are available (same shipping options that Amazon allows), your shipping costs will go up accordingly. Just let us know. We will only charge what it costs to ship, not the time spent to ship multiple packages.
One more note, thank you for your loyalty and orders. I want to reiterate clearly that this sale of this magnitude only happens once a year on the anniversary of my shop (11/11). Under the legal guidelines, I cannot extend the sale to orders placed, paid or shipped prior to the sale, and it will not be extended past the end of the sale (barring the note about convos submitted by the deadline above). If you have a Custom Listing that has been made per your request, please pay ASAP. All custom listings not paid after the sale will be deleted.
Please keep in mind Christmas time and gift giving: start making your clutches and have them ready to sell for Black Friday. I would highly recommend planning your order and ordering what you need. Remember that as long as they are unused and in same new condition as was shipped to you, if you have excess that you want to return or you simply changed your mind, I accept returns for any reason for 30 days. You will get a full refund minus the shipping fees paid. Unfortunately, no exceptions can be made to the sale terms. So please plan well and order OR convo us with what you need.
Now, once I get out from under this mountain of to-do’s, I will be shopping for fabric. YAY! Something to look forward to! I will take pics. I will sell the fabric. I’ll get on it. It’s on my list … several of you have asked and I thank you for liking my taste!
~Talk soon!
Winn 🙂
Debuting new 6×3 antique brass with loops purse frame!
I’ve been working on this finish and I got it! These bigger sizes always pose a problem for the antique brass finish, but for those who have bought my 8×3 antique brass, this is the same finish.
It’s just beautiful! Take a look:
6x3 antique brass with loops!
These will be listed for sale tonight or tomorrow!
Same style as my nickel-free 6x3 with loops! Same kisslock balls and Perfect Fit 6(TM) u-channel.
The whole family! Note: I am sold out AGAIN of the 8×3 antique brass. I should have it in 3-4 weeks as I just procured the raw materials.
Antique brass in 8x3, 6x3 and 3x1.5. The 4.5x3 might not be too far behind ... 🙂
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I am the #1 US seller of purse frames and I’ve been incorporated since 2001. This blog is mainly aimed at my audience of clutch handbag makers. I have a very small niche that is comprised of 99.9% women. I am loyal and promote handbag makers who are loyal to me by using my fine purse frames. When they are successful, then I am successful.
The two businesses that I own are:
*purse supplies, Gutermann glue, and DIY clutch kits at whilebabynaps.etsy.com, whilebabynaps.com
*up-cycled purse supplies PurseFramesOutlet.etsy.com
To find clutches made using my fine metal purse frames, LOOK to see “Trademarks of WhileBabyNaps.com and H&D LLC” and you’ll know the clutches are made using the finest metal purse frames that are tested for lead and that have a protective coating to lengthen the life of the clutch. You can go to any of the sellers on the Sellers page.
****NOTE: If you want someone to make a clutch for you, please contact any of my sellers and inquire. They will gladly make custom orders!****
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Warmly,
Thy Khuong
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