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Found these gems and they magically came together to bring me back to my mountain memories #AYK #newexplorations2017

Found these gems and they magically came together to bring me back to my mountain memories #AYK #newexplorations2017

Tropical Autumn #AYK #newexplorations2017

Each hide has its unique markings. Often the branded areas and edges are unused and left behind, but they’re too precious not to be transformed into something special. Any ideas of what they could they be turned into? #AYK #newexplorations2017

Excited to spend today exploring new things to make with leftover scrap. These didn't make the cut for handbags, but perfect for new beginnings #AYK #newexplorations2017

It makes my heart jump for joy to see friends looking bayootiful and enjoying their AYK bags on their travel adventures. The Yosemite Bucket Bag out in the world. Thank you for the @lilwonton #AYK #newexplorations2017

A closeup of the Chevron pattern. Love seeing all the differences between each piece/hide #AYK #newexplorations2017

Nature’s way of laughing#AYK #newexplorations2017

Dyed scrap pieces stitched into a Gradient Chevron pattern #AYK #newexplorations2017

A broom made out of natural fibers - bamboo and dried leaves Found in Guilin, China #AYK #inspiration #newexplorations2017

Gradient chevron pattern in progress #AYK #newexplorations2017

Leather naturally tanned by the sun with some deeper shades dyed by me to create a full spectrum of sun kissed color #AYK #newexplorations2017

All laid out and ready to be stitched #AYK #newexplorations2017

Fun to explore ways to use all my scrap pieces. I had saved a LOT of unused leather from a batch that wasn't "handbag approved", but it's finding its sweet home in this recent exploration #AYK #newexplorations2017 #chevron #painting