Good oldies deserve a second life: well used jeans gave the  inspiration  for Tripper. The cap gives the little rascal an extra attractive look. In his leather bag an ini-mini children’s book and some cards with wise life...

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Hard to choose from the plate which cup-cake is most attractive. It was a challenge to paint these sweeties on the off-white bag.

Cheeky, curious, honest, nostalgic and trustworthy are qualities which suit Past Joys. She loves to take pictures of people, especially the ones with a lot of character and laughters.

Just l-o-v-e to transform a vintage leather bag into a piece of peace. This time I choose the attraction of doggy to the cats.

She came from far, by train, with everything she owns in her little leather suitcase. She travels from one family to another.

Recycle some left overs, decorate with beads and threads, put it in a warm cosy bath with paint and this little bag for lingerie is the result.

Nothing more interesting and exciting than experimenting with mohair. Mixing colors, making shades, adding details until the creation looks irresistible attractive.

I love handbags, and I love roses.

For a VIP, living in Hong Kong, I created this mix of Chanel and Hermes. As a hobby she paints, holding her right hand in her Chanel-skirt.

Another sample of my Lady’s Bags series. I just Love working on these items, being artistic with a...

There is no way I can hide this for you and I cannot lie about it either: I am a little bit in love with my latest Pinocchio.

No idea for what the old mohair was used for before I picked up scissors to cut the pattern for this creation.

After a long search, I finally could transfer my paintings on fabric and I have to admit: they look great. The fabric cannot faint or blur. It is washable too. How nice to see a cushion perk up and embellish small items as real work of art. Use all your bits and pieces, mohair, wool, cotton or whatever left-overs you do not like to...

It is spring and therefor this teddy is in the mood to change the color of her mohair.

An old paper torn into pieces and stuck together with wall paper glue is the base for the little horse. Next step is covering it with some layers of elastic clay which dries open air. Paint and shade is added. Last step is making its leather saddle, tail and mane. Now his bit and bridle and there he goes the perky Gee-gee. Big step...

Every time I caught sight of these old greeting cards, there was this dualism whether to throw them away or to keep them for…yeah… for what reason?

Weather has been extremely warm for the time of the year in the Netherlands. The sunny sandy beaches, which are close by, inspired me to make this little friend.

As usual Easter time is pre-eminently the moment for Bunnies to show off, and Creamy isn’t acting differently.

This little friend Poste Restante is a combi of identities: the old tin mail-box is from the UK, the vintage mohair originated in Germany, the ribbon came from France and everything was assembled at a place just in between those countries. An air-mail envelop and red/blue pencils created the post in the bag, and 2 real teddy magazines are hidden in it too. Poste Restante...

Old lace ribbons were sewn together and cut in the pattern of the fancy dress. Georgina is a romantic girl and she has a nostalgy for the past.

Characters are always inspiring me and Pinocchio is one of them. Not an easy job to create him, as I wanted him to have the same construction as the original wooden one.

Last year I designed bear Alice especially for Teddy Bears of Witney, and for the new catalogue 2010/2011 I have made this character.

This bear is inspired by an outfit which was worn by the Dutch Queen Beatrix. Elegance, pride and class are the key words for this...