January Header: Rippling Beauty

Happy New Year! I want to thank everyone who stopped by this blog in 2014 and shared with me the joys of marbling and my marbling adventures. Your comments, emails, purchases, and ongoing support fuel my desire to "bring marbling to the masses," and I am honored to have you join me on the journey. I have so many amazing things planned for 2015 so hang on...this is going to be one heck of a ride! This month's header comes from this piece of marbled fabric:

Marbled fabric by Ebru artist Barb Skoog.

It had never occurred to me to try the Spanish marble, a centuries-old traditional pattern, on fabric before I took my Alternative Marbling class from Elin Noble last spring. I don't know why I hadn't done it before because now I think it's one of the more beautiful patterns to do on fabric. And then when the talented Jeanie Joe got a hold of this particular piece and turned it into a stunning purse, well, I was blown away.

An Envelope Purse made with marbled fabric by artist Barb Skoog

Marbling on fabric is much more time intensive than marbling on paper ~ there is more prep work and a lengthy post-marbling curing process that needs to be done to make sure the paint stays on the fabric. I will be offering one or two (depending on demand) fabric marbling classes this year. If you're interested, be sure to sign up for my eNewsletter to get the latest updates on class announcements.

{The Envelope Clutch above, Rippling Beauty, is available for purchase in my online store.}

New to the Shop: the Madison Wristlet!

Madison Wristlet made with marbled fabric by Barb Skoog.

Just added to the shop: the Madison Wristlet, named after my sweet niece who is proof that the awesomest things come in small packages! This versatile wristlet is the perfect go-to for your on-the-go, hands-free needs. Or carry it in your purse as a wallet and then pull it out when you just need the basics!

The Madison Wristlet is large enough to hold most phones and the perfect size for your lip gloss, keys, and more.  There is also a zipper drop pocket on the inside to keep your credit cards and cash safe and secure.

$45 + shipping (and tax, where applicable).

New Clutches, Purses, and Accent Pillows in the Store

Accent Pillows made with hand-marbled fabric by artist Barb Skoog The day is FINALLY here!!! I'm so excited to let you know that the shop has been updated with a whole new round of amazing clutches, purses, totes, and ACCENT PILLOWS!! All are made from my hand-marbled fabric in collaboration with the ridiculously talented LA fashion designer Jeanie Joe.

New items include the Mini-Barb Purse, Envelope purses, and totes.

Mini-Barb Purse made with marbled fabric by artist Barb Skoog

An Envelope Purse made with marbled fabric by artist Barb Skoog

And of course we restocked the store with the ever-popular Veronica Clutch and Nina Coin Purse.

The Veronica Clutch made with marbled fabric by artist Barb Skoog

Nina Coin Purses made with marbled fabric by artist Barb Skoog

And next week I'll unveil TWO new purse designs...so stay tuned. In the mean time, for more eye candy, check out the store!!

New Clutch Purse: Split Personality

Hand clutch made with marbled fabric by Barb Skoog. Well, she did it again! The wonderful Jeanie Joe dropped off a new clutch purse last week (along with some more small and large coin purses) and boy-oh-boy is this another beauty!

I'm calling her Split Personality because she has two different faces...and I can't decide which one I like better:

Clutch made with marbled fabric by Barb Skoog.

This roomy purse easily holds your cell phone, wallet, make-up, and more. There is also a deep, inside zipper pocket.

Details:

  • Cost is $95 + shipping (and tax, if applicable).
  • The clasp is shiny silver and easily fits on the hooks of public bathroom doors (very important detail!).
  • Each clutch purse is one-of-a-kind, made with high-quality materials, and washable.

Approximate measurements:

  • Top of frame is 8 inches (20 cm) long
  • Bottom of purse is 10 inches (25.5 cm) long
  • Middle of purse is 13 inches (33 cm) long
  • Width at bottom is 2.5 inches (6.25 cm)
  • Overall height is 5.5 inches (12.5 cm)

~ Head on over to my shop to purchase. ~

Clutch made with marbled fabric by Barb Skoog.

Totally Cellular

Front of clutch purse hand-sewn by Jeanie Joe using marbled fabric by Barb Skoog. I mentioned earlier this week that the large and small coin purses Jeanie Joe and I have created are selling like hot cakes. Well, I should also mention that this is the last clutch purse we have immediately available! We call her Cellular.

This roomy purse easily holds your cell phone, wallet, make-up, and more. There is also a deep, inside zipper pocket.

Details:

  • Cost is $95 + shipping (and tax, if applicable).
  • The clasp is shiny silver and easily fits on the hooks of public bathroom doors (very important detail!).
  • Each clutch purse is one-of-a-kind, made with high-quality materials, and washable.

Approximate measurements:

  • Top of frame is 8 inches (20 cm) long
  • Bottom of purse is 10 inches (25.5 cm) long
  • Middle of purse is 13 inches (33 cm) long
  • Width at bottom is 2.5 inches (6.25 cm)
  • Overall height is 5.5 inches (12.5 cm)

~ Head on over to my shop to purchase. ~

Back of clutch purse hand-sewn by Jeanie Joe using marbled fabric by Barb Skoog.

Inside of clutch purse hand-sewn by Jeanie Joe using marbled fabric by Barb Skoog.