Becky Dawson Leather Designs

New Blog

2010-11-30T08:47:00.000-08:00

I know. Long-time-no-post. You can now find me on a different blog called, That's Purty. Home, Handmade, and Vintage. Check it out!

http://thatspurty.blogspot.com/

Some of my faves.

2010-02-22T07:29:00.000-08:00

I think one of the biggest things that keeps me going with my leather is being inspired by other artists. I wanted to share a few of my faves lately.

Wool wrapped bangles made by misticfibers http://www.etsy.com/shop/mysticfibers . So bright and fun! I love the simplicity and texture of these bangle bracelets.

I freakin' love this dress! So adorable made by onthetrashyside http://www.etsy.com/shop/onthetrashyside . She has some really awesome handmade rockabilly style clothing. I could totally see this dress being worn at a vintage trailer rally or a sisters on the fly event http://www.sistersonthefly.com/ . Too fun!!!

This apron made by snappyshop http://www.etsy.com/shop/snappyshop would make cooking that much more fun! Snappyshop makes lots of other fun style aprons, but this one would be so great to wear hosting that summer bbq! Or just hangin' in the kitchen looking pretty.

Spring is around the corner, and planting some pretty flowers is a must! What a neat idea kcsweetinspirations http://www.etsy.com/shop/KCSweetInspirations has selling her hollyhock seeds for others to enjoy! Hand harvested, they come up year after year. These would look gorgeous in any garden!

Making a quilt is so impressive to me. So much time and strategy put into making one. I think this quilt is lovely with all the fun colors (not to mention it's at a awesome discounted price!). Sygnetcreations handmade this beautiful quilt http://www.etsy.com/shop/sygnetcreations.

Thanks for inspring me everyone!

Road trip series

2010-01-13T08:26:00.000-08:00

I'm excited about my new road trip series I've been playing with. Vintage travel trailer belt buckles, and dotted yellow line belts.

I'm truly inspired by my recent purchase of a little vintage travel trailer of my own. A '75 Safari 13 footer. She's a doll, Can't wait to fix her up and have her ready for the summer! Meanwhile, other fun RV inspired buckles yet to come. I'm also in the works of getting my road trip series put on this website http://www.rvartgallery.com/ They have a large collection of RV, and trailer related items for sale. Check 'em out!

also.........

NOW FOR MY GIVE AWAY:

Being that my blog following is still just a couple of you...my give away will now be directed towards my facebook fans!!! If your not already, become a fan and I'll announce the winner of an awesome gift in a few weeks!!!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Becky-Dawson-Leather-Designs/172674550734?ref=ts

-Becky

Thanks Crafty Bitch!

2010-01-06T15:01:00.000-08:00

I'm honored to have been featured in the fabulous, thatcraftybitch blog. Check out the link below for a little blurb on my snowflake belt and Mt. Hood belt buckle combo! http://pink-thatcraftybitch.blogspot.com/

GIVE AWAY!!!

2009-12-30T07:02:00.000-08:00

In honor of the new year that lies ahead, I will be doing a GIVE AWAY!

Toward the end of January I will be giving away a free gift to one lucky blog follower. So, tell your friends and join the fun! I'll keep you posted on what goody you may receive =).

Happy New Year!

Boots, boots, and more boots!

2009-12-04T07:43:00.000-08:00

I had my craft show this past Sunday, and it went great! I love getting out there and doing busy shows. Not just for making sales, but getting a chance to talk with the people out there, buyers and other sellers. It's inspiring to see what other artists are making, and getting feedback on what people like.

So, my boots and lilies were a hit! I've decided to focus on making lots and lots of boots over the next few months. Hopefully so I can have a wide variety of sizes and styles for people to choose from at my next show. I've been on the hunt for cowboy boots, and have already accumulated a little collection ready to be upcycled (picture above).

And the leather lilies...lots more of those to come too! I've been making these lilies for quite sometime now, but just recently they have been becoming noticed. Not sure why, maybe better photos, and displaying them so they stand out at shows? I never gave up hope on my happy lilies =).

In the near future you will now be seeing a variety of colors with my happy lilies, some glittered, giant ones, and minis too! Exciting stuff!!!

Holiday show this weekend!

2009-11-24T08:35:00.000-08:00

I will be participating in a very exciting holiday show this weekend! It will be held at the pioneer courthouse square in downtown Portland. Come see me and my leather stuff, as well as Mi cuerpos Boninta (marionettes, calavera inspired), and many other fantastic artisans!

lilies, lilies, lilies

2009-11-23T12:17:00.000-08:00

I just finished up these white custom lilies for a customer. More bouquets will be posted to my website soon!

Upcycled embellished cowboy boots

2009-11-17T08:46:00.000-08:00

So, I've been hooked on making these upcycled embellished cowboy boots. There so much fun to make. I want to go to thrift stores all the time now and search for old boots ( an excuse to go to the thrift store is always a good thing!). I just finished these new white lily boots. A custom order for a friend. Check 'em out!

Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

2009-11-16T10:20:00.001-08:00

Lately I've been making cookies on a regular basis. It is the season for pumpkin, and these pumpkin snickerdoodles posted by recipe girl look fantastic! I think I will try to make these soon.

Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

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Openeing new doors

2009-11-10T11:33:00.000-08:00

I've been experimenting with "lacing'" leather. I am soooo in love with the results! It's basically just like hand sewing . With a strong waxed thread, and leather of course! I tried it out on a pair of my upcycled embellished cowboy boots (peacock feather boots in picture, will be posted in my etsy shop soon). And on a mini leather plushy (more on those later, also pictured).

I see this opening new doors for ideas of what I can make. Until now everything that I assembled was by rivets. I still LOVE rivets, the shiny metal look. This just gives me a little more flexibility.

As for my new leather plushy?!!! I made one for my daughter just for fun. And I was really excited how it turned out! Now I'm thinking over time to make a collection of little characters. This one is of a little girl helping in the garden. Made with lightly tooled leather on the front. Suede on the back. Painted with water based leather paints, stuffed, and sewn together into a plushy! It might be a while before I post any of these in my shop. I may even have a separate shop open just for these guys. Not to sure yet. Just thought I'd show some new fun ideas I've been messing with!

Thanks for reading!

-Becky

I'm a blogger!

2009-11-06T12:09:00.000-08:00

So, I caved and started a blog. I figure it's about time with everything I have floating around in my head about my leather, and life! Here we go, lets see what happens....