FEATURED ETSY ARTIST - jajaja (Suzanne)

RECYCLED never looked so good!! Wow, what a cleaver idea and JAJAJA carries it out beautifuly! JaJaJa is created by Suzanne and her sister. They came up with the cleaver idea of making fabulous fabric purses and bags from recycled old and vintage fabrics; (they also use some new fabrics). Each bag is a unique, one of a kind and the sisters take great pride is knowing that they are all very well made. Each bag has its own history or story which is shared with the purchase of the bag. The fabric can be from the 50s, 60s, 70s, whatever piece strikes their eye as a potential for that purse! The "object" might be a jacket, a skirt, dress, shower curtain - you just never know what will look great! Be sure to check out her Etsy store for lots of surprizes. http://jajaja.etsy.com

FEATURED ETSY ARTIST - BananaShowcase

Banana Showcase Welcome to the land of many purses ... Banana Showcase offers a wide variety of styles; basic, messenger bags, quilted, wristlets, clutch, key fobs, and tissue holders. The designer of Banana Showcase has been sewing since she was in her teens but has just discovered that purses are so fun to create. "I also love visiting thrift stores so that you will find some of my bags are created from vintage fabrics or other vintage clothing items that have been repurposed to become purses." If purses are on your upcoming Christmas you will want to explore BananaShowcase for some great choices. http://BananaShowcase.etsy.com http://kellyvanvoltenburg.typepad.com/bananashowcase/