a few things

new zipper purses in valentines shades will be available in the bigcartel shop this weekend. i will post to let you know when they are officially available.

thank you to everyone who entered the giveaway! it was a lot of work, but a lot of fun, so there will be more of those in the near future. i enjoyed reading through all of the comments, and appreciate the feedback about what some of you would like to see from madebyhank this year. i wanted to let everyone know that the ruffle bags with the flaps and leather belt straps have not disappeared from the shop forever. i just have not had the chance to go on nearly as many thrifting adventures as i would like to, but that style of shoulder bag will make a comeback very soon. also, the zipper clutch a go-go (similar to this style) has been requested quite a bit, and will return soon as well. i just received a large shipment of zippers, so that style is at the top of my list as well. other surprises are in store, and i will post about new bags and projects as i am able to complete them.

hope everyone has a great weekend! i am off to the forest to visit a dear friend who is living in a cabin right now while she works on a local farm. it will be a welcome break from the city sludge. my lungs cannot wait to breathe country air, and frances is looking forward to smelling all the leaves and stretching her little pug legs.

xo, hank.

edit: also, thank you everyone who made the first installment of hank's stoop sale such a great (and surprising!) success. the next batch is coming soon, i wll keep you posted.