Gypsy bag

I dropped my brand new Ipad 2. The glass front looked like

a beautiful spider web. 

 #!#@!*%# 

I didn't appreciate the beautiful nature looking artwork

that spread across the screen.

I was juggling my usual arm load of stuff from the car into the house. My gym clothes, sneakers, purse, papers, mail, and balanced in my arms (somewhere) was my

(did I already say) 

brand new Ipad. I needed a way to carry

all this daily stuff that I transport.

 I had a gift card to "Shoppes at Somerset", so I began hunting for a canvas bag. I found the perfect size to hold everything, PLUS a great pocket on the side for the slippery, and now
newly replaced  Ipad. 

 Perfect, yes in size,  but a plain, ecru colored, canvas bag.
First thing I did was dye it black. Then I proceeded to find fabrics that worked well together. I knew I could customize it (above photo) with all kinds of details, like the pencil and brush holders that I sewed down.

 I used an "Iron On Webbing" to secure the fabrics where I wanted them to stay. Some of the fabrics I coffee stained, stamped or hand painted a design.

This angel I painted, is a very (very) loose interpretation of a "James Christensen", and was the color inspiration for the bag. I love the jewel tones of golds, purples and deep reds.

I added lots of embellishments, like the "Make Art" and the pretty dyed silk ribbons shown above.

I don't think I'm done working on this carry-all yet. The 'add on's' are waaaay too much fun. I think I want to add a cluster of crystals to one side...

This is the final picture and the top of the bag. There is a strip of velcro that keeps the top

closed and in place. Hopefully now I will not drop my Ipad while carrying it

to work and back again...