Diamond 57 One of a kind Cowboy Boot purse

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Purse made from Old Gringo cowboy boots


	Welcome to the Hall of Fame Gallery Yes, that's me and Taylor Swift! Taylor has several Diamond 57 purses. 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


	Custom Saddle Blanket Bags This purse was made for a wonderful lady. Her husband had passed away and she wanted to preserve the adventures they had in these boots. She loved the Ant-Eater hide on the bottom of the boot and requested that I use if somewhere on the purse. It was challenging to separate the hide from the boot but with the help of guiding angels, and making 2 prototypes I got it just right. She chose Amber Swarovski Crystals, star conchos and a laced english rein for the handle. Thank you for the opportunity, Rene. C ustom Orders click here #saddleblanketbags #saddleblanketpurse #wovenwesternbag #cowgirlswag #cowgirlfashion #recyclewesternbag


	A mother's love... It was a joyful time to create this custom bag for Heather. The boots belonged to her mother. She wasn't sure what to do with them until she found Diamond 57 Leather goods. She wanted 2 handles, 1 long leather horse rein and the other a horse bit. I padded the horse bit with leather. Now she can easily snap on which ever handle she wants. She chose to let the boots "speak" for themselves in the elegant beauty, not adding any crystals or spots. She chose the Heart concho as a symbol of her love for her mom. It was an honor, Heather. Happy Trails! Custom purse from your boots #custombootpurse #madeinUSA #recycleMemories


	Old Gringo Favorites This was a beautiful custom bag made from Old Gringo cowboy boots. A great way to preserve all the times out on the dance floor or in the stirrup. These boots didn't fit my customer any longer, but she absolutely loves it as her new purse. Order your custom purse #madeinUSA #recycledMemories #custombootpurse


	Rodeo Drive Fashion Show In PalmSprings on Rodeo Drive, Diamond 57 was included on the runway. Here is a Diamond 57 cowboy boot purse with horse rein handles and angel wing inlays. The model is wearing a lime green magnesite necklace with a star concho pendant. We felt so blessed to be a part of this fantastic show.


	Kristy Lee Cook Kristy Lee Cook, Singer, songwriter, Cable program host, barrel racer and fashionista. I worked with Kristy to create a custom, one of a kind cowboy boot purse for the fundraiser, Power of the Purse to benefit Girls, Inc. What a talented, kind hearted and visionary woman Kristy is! It was a pleasure to be inspired by her talent and partake of her inspirational voice.


	Custom Saddle Blanket Bags Custom saddle blanket bag ready to ship to New jersey this morning! Hand cut fringe, specialty trinkets and custom horse rein handles. Create your bag today! $150-190 http://www.diamond57.com/saddleblanketpurses #saddleblanketbags #saddleblanketpurse #wovenwesternbag #cowgirlswag #cowgirlfashion #recyclewesternbag


	Short Ankle Boots Shorty ankle boots are what all the celebrities are wearing these days. Diamond 57 we've been recycling the bottoms of the cowboy boots into Shorties since 2002. I make a bag from the tops of the boots and if the bottoms are in good shape or new boots, I hand lace them with premimum leather lacing and you get to wear these easy to slip on boots in style! If you need a certain size, give me a hollar!

Last weekend I was vending at Thieves Market in Chandler Arizona. Tom had taken some old boot bottoms and and planted some succlents in them to recycle the boots. A very sweet, young couple came by, loved the recycled boot and purchased it. Along the way as they were shopping they were telling people about their "recycled boot planter". At one booth they dropped the brochure I gave them. The vendor (we'll call her Jane) picked it up and started reading it. In this brochure I have the story of how Diamond 57 was created. She was touched by the story and came to find me. As we started talking she discovered a cowboy boot bag she loved! "It speaks to me!" she squealed. I am so grateful to be inspired to create works of wonder that spreads such joy. Jane makes beautiful recycled yard, garden and home art reclaimed old wood, antique clocks and more. She told me she was going back to her booth and was going to take the proceeds from her sales to buy the bag. She returned in a short while and told me she was telling her brother all about the bag (he also creates beautiful works of art by recycling vintage wood and old truck parts). I asked her how sales were, and she said not good but I'm telling everyone about the bag I'm going to buy it when things pick up. I told her to take the purse to her booth to show her brother, to which she replied with a smirk, "ok, see ya.... in, like....never!" Ha! She did return with the purse swinging like an old friend on her shoulder. Gently putting the purse back on it's rustic display she said she'd be back and may have to take up donations to achieve her goal. She would joke with the good people enjoying the show. The next day I recieved an email from a delightful angel asking me if I remember the gal that really wanted the cowboy boot bag when she was shopping in my booth. I said, "oh, yes! She's a delightful soul!" She asked if I would accept her payment of the purse and present it to the "lady" as an anonymous gift? This woman said "I don't know her name, but do you know who I'm talking about?" "Yes, I remember", as disbelief welled up in my heart. Really?? For Real? She was serious and called me with her payment information and didn't want any recognition for her very kind gesture of love. My life will forever be touched by such generosity and inspiration!
Tom and I went to see Jane, and I put the bag on her shoulder asking her if she's sure it fits properly. She smiled and said, of course it fits just right! I said "Well, then, it's yours!" She was in shock with tears of unbelief mixed with such humility that will be a memory in my mind forever.
Jane came to me later that day and said "I've always been a giver. I don't know how to react as a reciever." Joy. Pure joy! This is what it feels like to bless others.


	Crystal pendants Each one is so different, and beautiful! Cut from Thunder Eggs, these Geode pendants come on a satin cord.

I love everything fringe!! I added custom surplus leather from PRADA! Yep, that's right, Prada! I used it for the fringe on this bag made from Corral cowboy boots. Inside I lined with more soft Prada leather and 2 pockets. I was inspired to add the antique spots across the top of the bag. In all my adventures I'm always looking for unique items to add to the bags. This one has a natural turquoise stone with custom wire wrapping for the snap closure on the front. The horse reins in light oil were the perfect match for the handles. If I don't have any bags available with fringe on my site, just shoot me an email with your requests. yehaw@diamond57.com 971.674.6182

Stunning with crystals, this geode from an Oregon Thunder Egg is an amazing freak of nature! See more in Jewelry.

Hair on cowhide bags are now available with customization. I can add a 3" concho to the front of the bag, spots, crystals or a buckle. If you'd like horse rein handles or rope handles, let me know. yehaw@diamond57.com 971.674.6182

These cowboy boots are made from a pair of cowboy boots, horse tack and lined with leather with 2 pockets. Each bag is unique in it's design and use of conchos, spots, Swarovski Crystals, fringe and other inspired touches. If you'd like something special, just let me know! yehaw@diamond57.com 971.674.6182


	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!


	Some of my favorite things... July 2013


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


	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.

Add conchos, horse rein handles and horse hair zipper pull.


	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!


	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.


	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!


	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!