cute with clutches...

Since launching my bridesmaids clutches in April of this year, it's become a pretty big part of my business. It varies, but I make about 25-40 clutches a week to keep up with these orders. I've loved getting to work with the lovely ladies that have chosen my shop to a be a part of their wedding day!


Last night, one of these ladies sent me the following photos:

Photo by Sutography

Photo by Sutography

First of all, how gorgeous is the bride? AND all her girls? And how cute are they in their mix+match dresses and burlap clutches! Love it!

Thanks Christina!

Also, if you're a clutch fan, whether it's for your bridesmaid or for yourself, there's a fun little clutchie surprise coming to the shop next week!

Loves and Hugs,
Rachel Elise

fabulooooouuuussss...

Ghetto fabulous is not a phrase I would normally use to describe my work. However, the latest addition to the Rachel Elise Etsy shop has me scratching the ol' noggin a bit.

This fabric is... shall we say... "off the chain".

A combination of two layers-- vinyl and mesh-- make this material awesome and awful and then awesome again. Best or worst fabric ever? I can't decide.

My friend Rachel was with me when I bought this fabric. I was on the awesome/awful fence about it and she said, "I don't know what you would use it for besides an entire clutch", to which I replied, "Me either. But I kind of want one." "Yeah, me too."

Sold.

Loves and Hugs,
-Rachel Elise

chillin'

Sock monkey bed nap on top of the fabric shelf.

It's a good day to be Cat.

Loves and Hugs,

Rachel Elise

yokie yokes...

Friends, I must apologize.

For a I have done a terrible thing.

I neglected the Yoke Tote section of the shop.

Yoke Totes had a stellar sales record during the spring craft show season,
but then they weren't selling super well for a couple of months.
And then I got busy.
And then I sold a few.
And then there were only three in stock.

That's just not right.

So this week, I made three more.

This little guy is already in the shop.

Doesn't he make you the most excited for fall?

And these two newbies:

will be showing up tonight or tomorrow.

There. All is right in the world.

Loves and Hugs, 

Rachel Elise

a big step and a seller spotlight...

Well friends-- I made a milestone yesterday. I hired by first employee! EEE!!!

My dear friend Nikki is going to fill the role of part-time studio assistant starting in September. She'll help me cut out fabric and prepare materials for sewin'. My Etsy shop has been crazy lately (mostly with bridesmaids clutches continuing to gain popularity), and I simply can't keep up.

Cause of craziness.

I originally thought I would have Nikki start in October, but after the past couple of days, I'm not entirely sure how I'm going to make it to her September 17th start date! It's wonderful to be so busy, but the help will be super awesome.

Anyhow, I'd like to take a minute to introduce Nikki, and since she's also an Etsy seller, what better way than with a Seller Spotlight?

That's right, I have not forgotten this blog feature of old, the Seller Spotlight. It just went on hiatus for a bit :D Anyhow, Nikki's shop is Velvet Underfoot, where she upcycles t-shirts into awesome kids' clothes. She started out with shirts for boys like this one:

but by popular demand is now venturing into adorable little dresses for girls, like this one:

She made that one for her daughter, Rosemary, who wore it to her first day of kindergarten yesterday. I wish I could be as cool as Rosemary...

Make sure you check out her shop and support this super awesome gal. Don't have kids? You know you need an awesome one of a kind gift to take to that baby shower that's coming up...

Loves and Hugs,
Rachel Elise

get on the giveaway...

Only a couple more days to enter the giveaway!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

You can win $50 worth of collection merch! Huzzah!

Scope out the collections here.

Loves and Hugs,

Rachel Elise

sewing fiends...

I've had Connie, my new industrial sewing machine, at work for a full week now. It's totally amazing. I'm already noticing a huge increase in my productivity, as well as in the prettiness of the stitches. It's kind of magical.

Why didn't I do this a long time ago?

Anyhow, in celebration of my own sewing victories, I put together this treasury of some of my Etsy sewing idols. I hope they inspire you and your day!

Eco friendly Large French to... ikabags $89.00	Beige Thani Hand- stitched t... LittleAtticsho... $40.00	Briefcase in Dark Shadow Gra... jennyndesign $186.00	Phaedra - Leather clutch wit... milloo $78.00
PRE ORDER: The Taplin Purse ... ShelterProtect... $118.00	Totem Wallet - Free-stitch e... CutOutAndColle... $25.00	Kallia - Shoulder bag in str... milloo $75.00	SALE Hobo Bag - Feather Appl... peskycatdesign... $65.00
Personalized Kindle Fire Cov... downstairsDesi... $25.00	Vegan Messenger in Red Suede MilkandHoneyHa... $170.00	Sukan / Birds Linen Pillow c... sukanart $55.50	Clutch Purse Gray and Red wi... JensBags $26.00
Pale Grey Tweed Wool XL Coun... joesbrand $395.00	Wool Log Bolster Roll Pillow hitree $55.00	The Wayfarer Backpack in Gra... sketchbook $285.00	Size 8 - Keyhole Flat in New... HydraHeart $72.50

Treasury tool supported by the dog house

Loves and Hugs,

Rachel Elise