Rising Sun Coin Purse

After being so moved by all the people donating, since I have limited funds myself, I decided to make purses with Japanese themes and sell them to donate 50% of the proceeds. This coin purse is the first of many I'm going to make to contribute to one of the worst disasters in all the world. The Rising Sun insignia was draw freehand to make a pattern piece that was then cut out in this bright red vinyl. Since most of my work is Gothic or rock theme, I felt this should be no different. I will also be making them with white backrounds but this was my first idea.

I've always loved Japan and have spent the last 5 years of my life studing the language. Most of the music I listen to currently is Japanese rock music. Everything from Gackt and Buck-Tick, to X-Japan and An Cafe. One day I hope to visit Japan and maybe live there.

With that in mind it only seemed fitting for me to venture into making Japanese themed or style bags. I've been working on doing some Anime inspired bags, but hadn't yet gone into making anything else that was Japan specific. It's unfortunate that I should get inspiration from such tragity. I wanted to donate something to the people of Japan, and since I don't have money all I can offer is my sewing skills. I don't really have a number goal in mind but I will be selling these bags and collecting the money to send to Japan. It's the least this one person can do. It also gives people something tangible to show their support.

New supplies, new ideas!

Hey people so I just got some new supplies that I ordered now I can work on some of my new bag ideas. I got small snaphooks so I can make better wristlets/coin purses. I also picked up some 1 inche black webbing for my bags. I already have 1 1/2 inch and 2" but those are not always the right size for what I need so I decided to get a smaller size. I think this webbing will be perfect for my smaller backpacks. Another product I just ventured into was pyramid spikes. I had got some in 1/2 inch size and those work so well I decided to get the smaller 1/4 inch size too for bracelets and decoration. I can't wait to start using my new stuff in my designs! Here are some pics of the new supplies :D

Purchased at CountryBrook Design

Purchased at Spikes and Leather

*NEW* Pink vinyl coffin clutch!

I designed this coffin clutch a few months ago when i noticed there was only ONE coffin clutch design in all of the Gothic underworld. I worked up the prototype and made it for a friend who test drove it for me. I recently was inspired to revist the clutch this week and prefected the design. I was also inspired to make something bright and punky in this normally dark and morbid shape. I have big plans for this clutch, it will become one of my staple designs like my coin purses and my totes. Without further ado here is my most recently made Coffin Clutch. This clutch is for sale now in my Etsy store!  

 

*this bag looks a hundred times better in person and I tried every which way to make it look good but this fabric is too reflective to take decent pictures of without an professional photographer. :D

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*NEW* Teal Metallic Choker w/studs!

Was feeling really productive yesterday after weeks of not being in the mood to even look at my sewing machine. I finished a clutch that I started two weeks ago and made two new chokers. Here is the second choker I made. I used a gorgeous mettalic teal colored vinyl. I love this fabric and the single yard I purchased over 5 years ago is still going strong. This will also be up on my Etsy store

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*NEW* Blue Leopard faux fur choker!

My latest creation that I just made today. I love this fabric so much it inspired me to make this awesome coker! I purchased these awesome metal pyramid studs about a month ago and have been dying to use them. Here it is WolfChild Design's first coker! Hope you enjoy it! It's currently up for sale on my Etsy site!

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Art walk Phoenix MADE boutique!

Yesterday was my first art show here in Phoenix Az. I was invited to participate in the First Fridays art walk in downtown at the MADE boutique! I didnt sell anything but I gain some expeince & interest & even made some contacts.