Diamond 57 One of a kind Cowboy Boot purse

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	Welcome to the Hall of Fame Gallery The purses listed on this page are NOT for sale. They have been sold previously and are an example of the work I can do. So if you'd like to have a custom bag made from your boots or ours, this will give you some ideas of what I can do. Please don't hesitate to contact me with questions or comments. Thank you! Sue Roake


	Red Buckin' Bronc cowboy boot purse These cowboy boots were a "bugger" to work with but so happy when they were done! I was truly one of my favorites! I can make custom purses for you if you send me your boots. Click "Purses from your boot" on the left!


	Matching Set These Lucchese boots are from the set of Hannah Montana show! They happen to be a perfect size 8.5. Oh! My size! Comfort and style is what Lucchese is all about so I couldn't resist keeping this set! I used horse hobbles for the handles, pink crystals and the classic Rose Berry concho. The perfect size and look for me! See ya at the Rodeo.... or shopping..... or Taylor Swift Concert!


	Corral Cowboy boots made into a cowboy boot purse Custom Cowboy boot purse made from Corral cowboy boots. peace/wings/heart boots. I added Aqua blue crystals and heart conchos to make this one even more adorable! Horse rein handles with silver ferrels and rawhide braiding. I made the bottom of the boots into booties for a matching set!


	El Paseo Drive Fashion Show True Glitz Western Fashion Show. Palm Springs March 2011

Better than red high heels! Just as sexy!


	Shake them Booties! Here are some photos of the booties I've made. When I get some cowboy boots in stock, the sole's are still in good shape, so I've made them into booties! They vary in size and some I'm not sure what size they are, so it makes them hard to sell if you can't try them on. Some I lace the edges, others I line with fur. I sell them for $35. Email me with your size if you want to know what I have in stock. I will have some in Las Vegas (at the National Finals Rodeo) at the Sands Hotel Dec. 2-11th. if you happen to be in the area. For the local folks, you can see them, and try them on at the Expo Center in Portland for America's Largest Christmas Bazaar Nov. 26-28th and Dec. 3-5th.


	Here's a few of my favorites! Red with spurs and AB crystals. Vintage pin up cowgirl motif on the conchos, closure strap and longer handle. It is shown here is the shorter brow band hand that changes to the longer strap in a "snap" I loved the rodeo red buckstitching pattern on these vintage Tony Lama cowboy boots. It didn't take long for this one to find a new home!

One of my favorite Tony Lama Cowboy boots designs. I'm always looking for this pattern.


	Purple with a hint of leopard! This bag was so fun with the royal purple leather, multi colored stitching and the hint of hair on leopard hide on the bottom and inside for the pockets.


	Taylor Swift's purse You gottal love Taylor's style! Flashy, edgey, girley with a little bit of pirate in her!


	Brown classic cowboy boot lifestyle I loved the feel and smell of the leather of these cowboy boots. They evolved into this wonderful bag rich with the classic cowboy lifestyle. I used a brow band for the handle with horse rein snaps to give it a bit of a jingle. The sterling silver concho on front has a sweet iron background. Purses like this can have multiple handles with the release of the snaps. Photos by Lime Light photography.


	Power of the Purse Benefit for Girls, Inc. This purse was inspired with the help of Mike and Amy from the Wolf, 99.5 for Power of the Purse. We wanted to create a stand out purse that would show off the cowgirl attitude of Reba McIntyre because she autographed this purse. Lots of bling, spurs, Texas stars, romel horse rein handles are just some of the qualities of this once of a kind show piece. It sold for $2000 at the benefit. Additionally, I made this pink purse with pink crystals and 2 handles for Reba to sign also. I used a horse bit for one interchangable handle and a horse brow band for the other. The quick release of a snap changes from one handle to the other. Also, with pink crystals and lots of silver this is a collector piece as well. Photos by James Colhoff Jr


	Corral Boots! Gotta love 'em! One of my favorites!


	Black with constrasting stitch and 2 handles This is one of my favorites because of the contrasting stitching, lined with leather and 2 pockets and the handle is a brow band with silver inlays. Also, I used a Show Halter lead, black with buckstitching for a longer removable handle. Take good care of my favorite, Muffy!

Taylor Swift signed this purse when I met her the first time after her purchase of a Diamond 57 purse. She has since received another custom Pink Lucchese complete with pink crystals, silver and a pirate skull concho! Gotta see it to believe all the attitude!

Kate has a fine eye for shabby chic cowgirl! This Stetson boot with matching belt and just enough bling gives this one of a kind enough gun powder to rock any cowgirl's heart.


	Sexy Pink with a Horse Bit Handle This is a great example of a cowboy boot purse with a horse bit handle. I pad the handle and use fancy snaffle bits. You will usually find snaps so you can easily switch this horse bit handle for a longer, leather handle. Pink cowboy boots are hard to find, so let me know if you have some for sale!


	Military Boot Bag Life changes... and so do the boots! Just when I thought I’d hit the high road and I finally know the direction should go.... the weather changes. Whirlwinds and big, fat snowflakes redirect my life - my perspective, and give me eyes to see a different, more rewarding path. I recently worked on a particularly challenging project, thanks to Tim Kelly. He sent me some old, rough boots to make into a purse for his sweet sister, Pam. The leather was stiff, folded in funny ways, and oh, those zippers! Big, thick, cranky zippers. They were determined to do whatever they wanted. But I felt a deep inspiration to work with these old Military boots and help them to realize they now had a new, meaningful mission to carry out. You see, Tim's dad was a Major in the Air Force and flew the B-58 Hustler (which only had one purpose - to fly twice the speed of sound and carry a Nuclear Bomb). I understand the planes are as unpredictable as a wild mustang. The boots had walked on foreign soil, flew countless missions and walked a path of determination and devotion to our country. I worked with the boots, stubborn and unforgiving; they did not like the idea of a "purse". Ok then, I decided I'd call them a "bag"! So much more bold and brave. They softened up a bit, but those stinkin' zippers were not so cooperative. I tried a dozen ways to get them to compromise. Finally, I convinced them to lie quietly, tucked inside the lining, promising them a wonderful adventure about to unfurl. The dog tags of this uncompromising veteran hang on the laces, as is customary for men at war. The Air Force Major pins are proudly displayed on each side of the bag. I know the legacy of this Air Force Major, and father, will never be forgotten. As Pam touches the leather, now a little softer, a new perspective and a new mission will carry on.


	Some of my most cherished treasures! Enjoy browsing this archive gallery of purses custom made. I can make a custom heirloom piece for you from your boots, belts, horse tack etc... Contact Sue for more information and create a piece of art that will last a lifetime. A lady from Redmond, Oregon sent me her husband's boots after he passed away to make into single boot purses for their daughters. Once complete she wrote a poem for each asking them to always remember the path their father chose and walk in his footsteps. Another woman in Pennsylvania sent me her daughters first pair of boots. I add pink fringe and a pink belt with lots of bling for the handle. She now displays it in her room and wears it everywhere with a wonderful story to tell. One daughter was surprised to get her old boots as a wedding gift! Her mother brought her old english riding boots to me along with her daughter's horse's bridle complete with brass name plates. I incorporated all of this to be a custom forever purse worth more to her than any words could express.


	Hailey Tate's Custom Purse from her dad's boots Hailey Tate's custom purse made from her dad's boots and tassels from her pony's hair. Hailey's dad purchased her first pony when she was just 5 years old. Together they loved to ride. Her father passed away unexpectedly when Hailey was 19 years old. He left hailey with all the wonderful memories they'd had riding together and an old pair of rugged boots. It wasn't long after her father's passing that her beloved pony pass away. Hailey wanted to preserve the memories of the 2 she loved so dearly. She sent me her dad's boots and a tassel of her pony's hair. I made the boots into a purse and had the pony hair braided into a tassel to be displayed on the front of the purse. This purse will remind Hailey of Happy Trails for a long time to come.


	Soft leopard print Larry Mahan Cowboy Boot Purse Soft leopard print Larry Mahan Cowboy Boot Purse. Custom made, incorporating sentimental buckle to handle.


	Whimiscal Floral Cowboy Boot Purse One of my favorites! Made from Frye boots, lined with leather with 2 pockets, horse bridle handle and magnetic snap closure.


	Martina McBride's black leather cowboy boot purse This Black Cowboy Boot Purse with White Stitching, turquois and conchos matched Martina's spunky attitude like a shooting star!


	Let 'er buck! A Bull Rider in the 60's wore these vintage ACME boots! They were worn out with manure on the heels when I got them. With a lot of love and saddle soap I was able to revive these antique piece to create a wonderful purse that will forever be a favorite. The handle is romel horse hobbles. I love the little cracks in the inlay and the part on top with a scuff possible from the stirrup of his trusty horse.


	Pink cowboy boot purse with crystals I loved the contrast of the pink leather with the blue/purple/pink stitching. The pink crystals just added to the fun!


	Red Roper with zebra handle purse This purse can do it all! Fun and funky to rowdy rodeo! I usually have these types of boots in stock in every color so let me know if you'd like one made like this.


	Blue cowboy boot purse with fancy yellow stitching I loved working with this purse, it went together so naturally. The horse rein handles have the original brass buckles and attachments. This purse now resides in Reno, Nevada with S. Chelone! Congradulations!

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I really enjoyed creating this cowboy boot purse from these Fleur Di Lis Corral Cowboy boots! The inlays of the fleur di lis in turquoise are exquisite! I used AB swarvoski crystals and blue crystals on the conchos. One of my favorites!