All Zipped up!

I was honored to create a special purse from the boots of a mother that had a 15 year old daughter.  She loved to cook and was an avid bike rider. She enjoyed watching her daughter play soccer and the bass guitar. Together they enjoyed the French culture and language.  I received her boots from her husband who asked if I could create the cowboy boot purse within a few weeks. As it was the holidays, I told him I would try.  I called him 3 weeks later to let him know the purse was complete only to discover his wife had passed away.  My heart was crushed that I didn't finish the purse so she could see it and present it to her daughter.  I looked at the bag, said another prayer and was inspired to add a "charm chain" to the purse.  I incorporated a curb bit chain from a horse bridle and attached a soccer ball, guitar, bicycle and a fleur de lis emblem, along with a miniature spur.  At the top of the chain I hand stamped on a metal guitar pick, "heart strings together forever".  I am truly grateful for the opportunity to have been inspired to preserve memories of those who love. Thank you....