Wednesday, November 2, 2011

so long, old apartment



i already kind of miss this place, but am also so excited to be settling into my new space.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011





things have been a bit crazy around here lately, but will be back to normal very soon. i am moving this week, and found these three bags that i finished a bit ago while i was organizing + packing my studio. just listed them in my big cartel shop! hope everyone had a happy halloween. i made a last minute wonder woman costume with the help of some spray paint, electrical tape + gold spandex remnants. it was kind of sad the next day to go back to being just katie after being a super hero for a night.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

N E W ! OOAK shoulder bags!






five new one of a kind shoulder bags, available in the madebyhank bigcartel shop!

Monday, October 10, 2011

N E W ! ! vintage lace + beige


vintage lace + beige large tough ruffles shoulder bag. lined with kittens(!) print toile! available in my big cartel shop.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

N E W ! now in the shop!









finally had the chance to finish some photos + add new items to the shop! three teeny cross-body purses with leather appliques, two shoulder bags, and a handful of OOAK zipper purses made from repurposed vintage handkerchiefs (or 'HANK-ies', as i like to call them!). take a look! xo, hank.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

renegade craft fair chicago!

renegade craft fair chicago
renegade craft fair chicago
renegade craft fair chicago
renegade craft fair chicago
renegade craft fair chicago
i took place in the renegade craft fair in chicago this past weekend, and had so much fun! it was pretty stressful leading up to the event, and it ended up taking us seventeen hours to get there (so many flooded highways in western PA), but i really had a great time. i made some new friends, ate some tasty treats, and learned a whole lot. i have done very few in-person events like this, so i still have quite a few kinks to work out, but i am newly excited about doing pop-up shops! and i was so psyched to share a booth with my pal melissa, of missmillie ceramics. i think our stuff goes great together, and we have great fun together. a good time had by all. thanks for being so damn fantastic, chicago! hope to see you again soon. xo, hank

mixed bag







new one of a kind shoulder bags, just listed in my etsy shop! and don't forget to take advantage of FREE SHIPPING! enter code JUSTBECAUSE at checkout. ends tomorrow (friday) morning. xo, hank.

Monday, September 5, 2011

black + graphite



0905blog3
available here.

Thursday, September 1, 2011

sophia, emma, olivia, a handsome rabbit and grey ruffles!




six new shoulder bags, just listed in the shop! vintage florals! tough ruffles! and a very handsome rabbit!

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

vintage dark denim + graphite grey



new in the shop! one of a kind large tough ruffles in vintage dark denim + graphite grey. i am in love with this particular vintage dark denim-- i almost kept this one for myself! available here.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

the delphine bag




the [one of a kind] delphine bag! available here.

Monday, August 22, 2011

N E W ! tough ruffles zipper purses



available in limited quantities in the madebyhank big cartel shop.

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

testing the waters

new roundy-bottomed zipper purses in the shop today
now accepting [reasonable] special requests for roundy-bottomed tough ruffles zipper purses. looking for a specific color combo? would you like to add a wrist strap? they make great bridesmaids gifts! please keep in mind that i do work mainly with vintage and repurposed fabrics, so color/fabric options are limited. email me your requests (madebyhank@gmail.com) and i will see what i can do! and don't forget to visit the the madebyhank big cartel shop to receive 15% off your entire order (enter code SHOPHANK at checkout). xo, hank

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

vintage floral applique bag



now available in the shop. and don't forget to take advantage of free shipping (ends tonight)! xo, hank.

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

F R E E S H I P P I N G ! ! !


valid through wednesday august 3rd. thank you! xoxo, hank.

N E W ! OOAK shoulder bags!



N E W ! small tough ruffles shoulder bags just listed in the shop. and don't forget to take advantage of free shipping- enter code HANKHEARTSME at checkout (valid through wednesday august 3rd).