So, by now most of you know that I am closing down HKelly designs. But I wanted to do one last big charity fundraiser and we are going out with a bang! This year, all the proceeds from the Charity T-shirt are going to METAvivor (as well as a portion of sales from some of… Continue reading Artist, Marianne DuQuette Cuozzo Talks Inspiration and More About Charity T-Shirt!
Category: HKelly designs
Designing a Most Unique Handbag with Florabunda!
Over the past few weeks, I have been working on and teasing you with images of the one-of-a-kind bag I created for Florabunda!, my friend Melanie's latest fabric line from RJR Fabrics. This is a dream project for me. No limits, so much color and so many prints...
An Interview With Melanie Testa About Florabunda!
Before the big reveal happening from June 7th - 16th (I'll be on the 12th), I thought you might want to get to know a little bit about Melanie...
What Happens When a Purse Designer Meets a Fabric Designer!
A little while back, I made a trip to NYC for the Serenity Project Opening and I met Melanie Testa, fellow crafter/artist and a fabric designer (insert OMG emoji!!!). What was even cooler, she designs quilting fabrics, which is mostly what I use! So after a second meeting in NYC for the Ana Ono X… Continue reading What Happens When a Purse Designer Meets a Fabric Designer!
Handbag Quotes
Handbag Giveaway, pick your favorite quote all about handbags!
A Mother & Daughter Favorite Skirt Renewed
I get all kinds of different requests for custom handbags. Right before the holidays a client came to me to ask if I could take her mother's favorite skirt and turn it into a bag for her mother and sister.
Helping METAvivor In a Different Way
I teamed up with METAvivor to create 2 fabrics. One is the Metavivor Ribbon and the other uses the Elephant in the Pink Room.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! It's the beginning of a new year. Did you make your resolutions or do you not bother? Have you decided that this is the year? Are you ready for a better year than last year?
The Perfect Handbag for Every Occasion
Let's face it, size matters! There is no one perfect handbag for every occasion! Some days you need a large bag and some days a small bag will do.
The Serenity Project, NYC
This weekend I got to go to an amazing event with amazing people, The Serenity Project. For those of you who don't know, the Serenity Project was created by a husband and wife, Ren Allen and Keith Dixon. Ren is a makeup and body paint artist and Keith is a photographer. The got together a… Continue reading The Serenity Project, NYC