mokuluamama
04-17-2007, 09:31 AM
I am an artist and work from home. My husband recently gave me a handbag made entirely of one of my images for my birthday. One of his buddies @ work turned him onto this company called Flashbags (http://www.flashbagsonline.com). You can upload your own original images through their site, just like you can on a bunch of other photo bag sites, but this Flashbag is WAY cooler than the other photo bags I've seen (all made in China and all look the same). The whole bag, inside and out, is made from my painting. Each individual image is embroidered with decorative stitching that compliments both the color and composition of my work. Very well made and unusual materials. I've never had so many people ask about my bag before- seems like everywhere I go. It has opened up unexpected opportunities to talk about my work, hand out business cards, and let complete strangers know about my next art opening. My husband didn't intend the gift as a marketing tool- just thought I'd like the bag. I LOVE the bag and am having so much fun with it. Check out their website- clean, chic, and classy. Very impressive, cool company with a cool attitude.
http://www.flashbagsonline.com
http://www.flashbagsonline.com