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This is where it all began, in our basement, Cranbury, NJ. Since then, we have moved to Newtown, PA, and I have set up a studio in our house.

The Carpet Bag - "Acacia Bush"

Shown here on the Carpet Bag, the symbol of the Acacia Bush, with its leaves resembeling tongues of fire, is connected to the burning bush, in which the angel of God appeared to Moses (Exod. 3:2). Because the fire did not consume the bush and because of the durable nature of the wood, the acacia bush symbolizes immortality and permanence. This handbag is positively radiant, inside and out! I have chosen a subtle, yet perfectly appropriate tapestry of paisley that appears to be tongues of fire, along with a faux leather, satin, taffeta, twill, and cordurory. This is a lovely combination. The faux leather will soften in color over time from the oils in your skin. Limited Edition (3) Alva William Steffler, Symbols of the Christian Faith (Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans, 2002), 103.















A closer look at the golden colors inside. The Carpet Bag is designed for organization -- trust me, I am queen of organization, and I designed this bag just for that. The center compartment of the bag should hold your items that you would need immediately (the side pockets for your sunglasses, checkbook, lipsticks, cell phone), and the side compartments are for things that you need on occasion (ibuprofen, dental floss, tissues, etc.).

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And yet again.....another satisified customer! She is also a faithful customer (she is the proud owner of the Eden Bag as well!).

The Carpet Bag - "Raven" (Gold)

The Raven theme is presented here on the Carpet Bag. This lovely handbag has two exterior semi-circular pockets that hold items that are needed on the fly, and the inside lining is just perfect for the woman who likes organization! The story of the Raven comes from I Kings 17:1-6 where the prophet Elijah flees from the evil King Ahab to the brook of Cherith. It was here that the ravens fed Elijah "bread and meat in the morning, and bread and meat in the evening", reminder of God's providence and hope. This handbag sold at a silent auction for a fundraiser in Cranbury, NJ.

The back of the Raven has crisp, clean lines, in a gradation of color from ivory to a rich gold taffeta. The buttons are new Vogue replicas. The gold on the front panel and sides are silk.

A detail of the inside.

The Carpet Bag - "Raven"

The Raven theme is presented here on the Carpet Bag. This lovely handbag has two exterior semi-circular pockets that hold items that are needed on the fly, and the inside lining is just perfect for the woman who likes organization! The story of the Raven comes from I Kings 17:1-6 where the prophet Elijah flees from the evil King Ahab to the brook of Cherith. It was here that the ravens fed Elijah "bread and meat in the morning, and bread and meat in the evening", a reminder of God's providence and hope. Limited Edition (2). One of these handbags sold at a silent auction for a fundraiser in Cranbury, NJ.

This particular Carpet Bag is composed predominately of black fabric. I have used many different textures and patterns to bring flavor and variety. A closer look will reveal velvet, taffeta, a cotton blend with tan polka-dots, gingham, a raised flora print of black on black poly blend, and a confident black and tan paisley. The "cascade"



Detail of the Raven. I have used an old button I found in a box of treasures for the eye.







The inside detail presents large gingham pockets, some small, some large, to hold your big ole' sunglasses, your blackberry, pens, lipsticks, etc., and the two side pockets are perfect for items that aren't always needed right away.





Just another view.

The Messenger Bag - "Pentecost, You're HOT!" (this bag no longer available)

I 've titled this one: Pentecost, You're HOT! OK, if you are a Christian or a Jew, or have any knowledge of our biblical history, you'll get the play on words here, and IT'S FUNNY!!! Pentecost is all about FIRE (not to mention, the bag is Hot too!). Pentecost is the season of the Holy Spirit, otherwise known as the "birthday of the church." It is connected to Christianities central image of God as Trinity. Fire in the Old Testament symbolizes the presence of God in His glory. In the New Testament, fire is a symbol of the presence of God the Holy Spirit (Matt. 3:11; Luke 3:16). The tongues of fire that came down on the Apostles at Pentecost symbolize their being filled with the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:3). Alva William Steffler, Symbols of the Chrisian Faith (Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans, 2002), 41, www.godweb.org Limited Edition (2)


This is a very unique Messenger Bag. Made almost completely of orange cordurory, it offers you two distinct looks. Side A, shown here, displays clean minimalist lines. On the bottom right corner is a ball of fire. This detail is on orange taffeta stamped with gold, and stitched with the colors of fire. Should you desire a bag with a "flamboyant" flare (I know, I'm too much!), just turn the flap over to the other side, and BAM! You've got a whole new look.


Side B brings some glamour to your look. Great for a night on the town, the shinier fabrics help to reflect the light, and brings it full circle with its symbolizm of fire. The "cascade" consists of taffeta, tapestry, and polyester blends. There is a secret pocket one third of the way down. The 7" zipper is hidden under one of the ribbons of fabric.

Turn the bag around and you have two great cargo pockets made from a lovely paisley tapestry. They are just the right size for smaller flip phones, lipsticks and keys. (Side A does not have cargo pockets on the opposide of flap.)

Both sides of the purse have full size openings complete with flat pockets. Magnetic snaps on each side provide easy closure. Side A(shown here) has pale blue lining with white pockets of satin. Blue is the hottest temperature of fire.





Side B, lined with red, also has flat white pockets of satin.

The Large Day Bag - "Eden"

This fabulous bac is called Eden. Eden is the Hebrew word for "paradise". The floral and tropical prints on this purse represent the Garden of Eden, and the snake skin print is meant to remind us of the serpent, our temptation, our sin, and then our Fall (Gen. 3). Although this particular bag is not for sale, I will be making more of these come Spring. The Eden Bag was the first of Scarlet Clover handbags. This was a limited edition of 3. With the first sale September 29, 2006, I began my ministry in spreading God's word through handbags. God is good.

This is the Large Day Bag. It measures 6" across the bottom. It has tons of room inside. My first client purchased Eden to hold all of her knitting supplies, as it is tall enough to comfortably hold the books and neatly stash away other supplies in all of her pockets. This handbag is a classic. I have had more women than I can remember stop me and ask me where I bought this. "Well, I make them" I said.






This handbag is the cat's meow inside. With one full size pocket complete with zipper in the middle, one 7" side pocket with zipper, and three extra large pockets (shown below), you can be assured that you have room for all of your girly needs, and then some.





These expansive side pockets are perfect for Blackberry's, your Jackie O sunglasses, checkbooks, cell phones, lipgloss and nail files. Don't be surprised when someone stops you and inquires about your beautiful bag! Don't forget to show them how awesome the inside is!