cosmichippodesigns

Handmade Leather Handbags, Wallets, Phone Cases & Pouch

Los Angeles, California On Etsy since 2009

149 Sales

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cosmichippodesigns

Handmade Leather Handbags, Wallets, Phone Cases & Pouch

Los Angeles, California | 149 Sales

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Announcement    Welcome to Cosmic Hippo Designs where everything is original and handmade by me in quality leather and in a smoke-free environment. I accept PayPal Bill Me Later which gives you 6 months to pay. Purchase both a handbag and cosmetic case or wallet and receive an $11 discount. Use coupon code FREESHIP for this offer. Shipping is immediate after payment unless it's a custom order. Los Angeles locals can pick up at my studio. Please convo me for the address.

Hope you enjoy my shop.

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Announcement

Welcome to Cosmic Hippo Designs where everything is original and handmade by me in quality leather and in a smoke-free environment. I accept PayPal Bill Me Later which gives you 6 months to pay. Purchase both a handbag and cosmetic case or wallet and receive an $11 discount. Use coupon code FREESHIP for this offer. Shipping is immediate after payment unless it's a custom order. Los Angeles locals can pick up at my studio. Please convo me for the address.

Hope you enjoy my shop.

All contributed content © CosmicHippoDesigns

Member of On Fire For Handmade, I Love Etsy, Indiepublic, Pinterest
Featured: www.handmadecraftshow.com; The Gift Shop at OnFireForHandmade
http://www.isupporthandmade.com/, Etsy Lush, SoCal Etsy Team
http://pinterest.com/cosmichippodesigns.etsy.com
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About cosmichippodesigns

Sales 149
On Etsy since 2009
  • These are my tools, neatly laid out. When I'm working they're all over my desk.
  • Here's my desk with a handbag in progress.
  • My cutting table ... I use scissors and occasionally a leather worker's knife.
  • Hanging bags and the bins that I pack them in when I'm doing shows.
  • I hang leather skins to keep them from getting fold creases.

Smart, Stylish & Handcrafted Leather Handbags & Accessories

I've been designing since I was old enough to hold a crayon, a needle and thread or a pair of scissors. Growing up, my father was my inspiration. He made designing interiors look like fun and brought out a passion in me that evolved into a multifaceted career.

I've had no formal training but that has never stopped me from pursuing the intricacies of design in all forms. Handbags came into the picture when I couldn't find one that was simple, lightweight and not huge.

Today, I love the zen-like focus it takes to create a handbag or wallet. I'm fascinated by how a simple skin of leather can be transformed into a functional and beautiful product.

Inspiration often comes from the shape of an object or the smooth feel of a piece of leather. Occasionally, I'll create a handbag in a dream state and attempt to sketch it when I awaken. My sketches are pathetic. I'm much more a hands-on doer.

I believe that your handbag should be as unique as you are. My Los Angeles home-studio is smoke-free and pet-free. I welcome visitors.

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  • Glenda

    Owner, Maker, Designer

    My career as a Production Designer led me down many creative paths and taught me that there is no limit to the definition of design. I love creating, whether it is a handbag, a movie set or a piece of furniture.

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