Fabulous Fabric Clutches
That’s the actual description of Catherine’s shop, FabByCab, home to a variety of handmade clutches. I like Catherine’s roomy clutches and sumptuous linings. Her linen clutch wristlets are exemplary little pieces of art.
Who doesn’t like this little birdie?
Got an empress on your Christmas list? This inner lining is a perfect complement. Just beautiful!
This OOAK clutch features Windsor Castle. Any Kate fans out there? 🙂
Lastly, Catherine just debuted many fabulous plaid clutches that are just in time for the holidays and the winter season. You don’t have to a Scotsman to love these plaids! They go well with jeans, red/grey/black sweater and black winter boots!
One of the many plaid clutches new to Catherine’s shop.
Go check Catherine’s shop out! She’s got many ready to ship to you for holiday gift-giving!
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.
Your Clutch handbag collection in Reds and Greys
Who wouldn’t want this collection of beautiful clutches? Well, to get it, you’d have to shop at all five stores from these great women! Click on the photos to go directly to their shops.
This first clutch is made by Malaika over at HMDDesigns. Just like Jenn, Malaika has a new opportunity that is a blessing for her and her family. After home-schooling her kids for 8 years, Malaika has found a new career that gives her and her family much-needed healthcare benefits! I am very excited for Malaika in her new job, but I will miss her designs. In addition to making clutches, Malaika’s shop also has these brilliant mustache wallets. Just in time for Movember!
Red wool plaid clutch handbag. Perfect for the season!
This second clutch is handmade by Nancy at NancyEllenStudios. Nancy and her sewing machine can crank out some amazing and varied arts and crafts. Check out her other clutches and bags, but also browse for the snowman soft cuddly toy! Really good work!
Red and white chevron clutch. Love the embellishment!
Another well done handmade clutch is the gray chevron clutch made by Sarah at BobLovesEleanor. Sarah has lots of other cluches, bags, and totes. Check out her bright Spring Street reversible Bin Bucket!
Gray chevron clutch in the most popular size – 8 inches.
How cute is this Eiffel tower clutch in white and dark shades of gray? I love its roominess. Made by Stacey at BagsByStacey, there are also many other clutches, bags, and wristlets for your Christmas list.
Gray and white Eiffel Tower wallet clutch.
Speaking of Eiffel Tower, a place that my daughter has wanted to go since she was three years old, here’s another clutch featuring it. For you Francophiles, this is a perfect holiday gift! It’s made by Mona at Mona’s Box & Bags. She also has some chevron makeup clutches and lots of other bags at her shop. Mona will have a sale from Nov. 23 – 30th for 20% OFF. Use the code BLACKFRIDAY2012 at her shop.
The French Vacation clutch featuring the Eiffel Tower. No need to spend a bundle when you can have this!
I will be curating and promoting some more clutches, shops and the amazing women who make these by hand. No robots are used in the production of them ;). I hope you will peruse these shops and find that perfect gift for some lucky person on our list!
Starbucks follows Small Biz Owners with Square
Another huge company is following where small business owners have gone by offering Square at their locations! Starbucks is the biggest company yet to offer mobile payments. As you may recall, JcPenney‘s has just joined previously.
Read the entire article here:
Fall Arts and Crafts Fairs are right around the corner. This would be a great opportunity for you to have this as an option for your customers to pay via their preferred credit card without any upfront fee since it’s free. That’s a big help for crafters, hobbyists, and small business owners. To read more facts – such as how the average transaction is higher when using mobile devices, read my blog post here.
Have you tried it? Have you found it helpful?
Mother’s Day clutches
Check out my latest album. This one honors the mom on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13th. Other than this one special day to celebrate mom, we often hear “Hi, MOM!” when TV cameras hone in on someone who’s on TV for the first time. Why is it that our first instinct when caught in the big lights of TV cameras is to wave and scream “Hi, Mom?” I’d like to think that the excitement of the deer-in-the-headlights feeling takes us to our core, to what’s important, and in many cases it’s the mom. 🙂 Why don’t we say “Hi dad?” We do, but just in the minority. The majority amongst us have the most contact with their mothers and feel closest to despite dad’s increased involvement in child rearing.
So you all know I support and honor women. Whether you are a mom yourself, or yet to be, or are perfectly content with being aunty, this album’s for you! I’m sure you’ll find several clutches in here for your shopping list.
Mother’s Day clutches album.
As for me, I’ve got a busy week ahead with my husband on yet another business trip. My oldest is turning 10 (egad!) on Friday and another birthday party to attend… then Mother’s Day. My wish is to wiggle my nose so that all my bills are paid, my piles of papers magically fly into the right folders in the filing cabinet, and I have time to get a leg wax and pedicure. I’m looking kinda like a … sasquatch. TMI? 😉 Well, one of those wishes will come true!
Have a great week and Happy Mother’s Day this weekend to all the moms out there!
~Winn
Purse frame Inventory status: 8×3 nickel-free kisslock with LOOPS!
They made it … they’re in. I swear UPS guys must dance on the boxes are something … the boxes took quite a beating!
Thy is doing the inspections right now and I’ve just relisted them for sale.
They’re back and they’re beautiful!
Made with Perfect Fit 6(TM) u-channel - the perfectly designed width for making clutches!
As always, please let us know if you want a custom listing!
**** And from the looks of the hits that my blog is getting, it looks like you guys really liked my last post! Thanks and I hope the Helpful Hints Collection it will be a good reference for you!
Back in stock!
Alert for all those who have been asking and waiting so patiently …
Thank you, thank you, thank you … for all your support. In the first 3 months of this year, I sold as many frames as I did 1/2 of last year! From small sales of 5 frames at a time to hundreds … I’ve grown my business a lot. I have reinvested all this back into the business – save for a lunch out here or there! 🙂
Many of the big handbag makers ordered even more privately. The feedback that I keep getting is “I’ve tried many frames, and yours is simply the best.” “My clutches look so much better with your frames.” So even these large handbag makers see the value in having consistently high quality frames that they can depend on. They know that they can save time by having dependable high-end, high-quality frames for their clutches and handbags. They have also switched to using Gutermann glue after seeing how much time they saved using a quick-setting glue, how tight it bonds the fabric to the frame, and how quickly I can ship it out to them.
What’s back in stock: These sold out much more quickly than my forecast. Thanks for being patient!!! In addition, with my inventory criss-crossing the country in the back of a FedEx truck … that didn’t help either. I will try my best to not be in a SOLD OUT position.
*8×3 EleganceLock(TM) with loops nickel-free
*8×3 Duskcoat gunmetal(TM)
*6×3 nickel-free purse frame(TM)
What’s new that’s coming later on this week:
*10×3 nickel-free no loops – picture to come …
*8×3 DiamondCut(TM) brushed antique brass – I will post this separately in a new blog later today …
NEW! Hand-finished by custom order! DiamondCut(TM) brushed antique brass!!! It *sparkles* in the light!!!
What’s coming in 2 weeks or so:
*12×3.5 nickel-free no loops (for those wanting to make bigger bags with your own handles) – picture to come!
4.5x3s are back in!
Hi y’all! (That’s from my livin’ in Oklahoma City.)
Just quick note to let all who asked about the 4.5x3s … they’re back!!
I do want to alert my long-time users of this size that the u-channel is smaller by a smidge. For those with a really accurate caliper … less than .05mm. It falls within the variance but it’s not exact as I would like. There should not be any difference in the usage and functionality with that small of a variance. You will not need to switch up your fabrics or interface.
But the finish is better so I went with these. Every batch is different but the new plating company for nickel-free that I’ve been working with has just really done a splendid job with the finish!
Old batch on left. New batch on right.
LOVE these. They are … well, they are real and they are spectacular! (Name that show!)
Aren’t they so much shinier and brilliant???
Oh, swoon … 🙂
About
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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Thank you for stopping by for a look.
Warmly,
Thy Khuong
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