The lovely Barb at BStauff Designs is offering this amazing, vintage-inspired, clutch for this week’s giveaway. Please read about Barb & her shop and then find out how to win at the end!
Barb, from Easton, has been around the block as far as crafts go! She can remember creating Christmas ornaments from old greeting cards. She’s worked on ceramics, cross-stitch, knitting, & crochet. But 17 years ago, her husband got her a sewing machine as a gift – regardless of the fact that she didn’t know how to sew!
Barb says, “I began making my girls Halloween costumes and special occasion dresses. Over the years, I then branched out to make my own clothes, vintage reproductions, and home decor items. Two years ago, when my youngest went to school full time, I began making handbags and fell in love with that. It was much more fun than worrying about fitting issues, and I opened my business, B Stauff Designs, in the fall of 2007.”
The common thread in Barb’s pieces is a vintage simplicity. She says, “My inspiration comes from many places. Books, magazines, nature and especially vintage fashion and fabrics. When I design a new piece, I sketch out my ideas for the basic shape and style, and then I picture one of the fabrics I have and color the design to match.”
Barb is working on expanding her business & hoping to start selling her aprons and handbags in brick & mortar boutiques. In fact, much of her beautiful work is currently being shown in a shop! But please stop by B Stauff Designs and take a look around!
And now for our giveaway!
To enter:
- You must be a resident of the US.
- Leave a comment on this post letting me know where you’d like to carry this fabulous bag!
- For a second entry, share this post using the “Share/Save” button below. HiP’s favorite sites are Facebook, Twitter, and Stumble Upon!
This giveaway will end Friday, March 13 at noon. Good luck!
Her vintage inspired items are fabulous! Green is my favorite color and her purse would be great for anywhere I go. A tea room with friends, church, shopping, and on a date with my husband!
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Wow! I can take it out to dinner, to my next hair appointment, to school to pick up the grandbabies, on my next cruise for that BLING i needed last time. LOVE your bags. thanks rozzi
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I am a fan of summer fairs, flea markets, farmer’s markets, art shows and window shiopping…anything outdoors. This cute purse with a personality for fun would take me along!
I love this bag! So adorable! What cute stuff!
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I love the little vintage inspired cluth and must confess that green is my favoirte color. The design is splendid. I took a peek into Barb’s Etsy shop and noticed she has Totes, too. Now those would be handy for anyone to have.
I would carry the clutch with me out to Boston, MA each time I go. The clutch would fit right in out Eastt and surely get asked about. There’s a fun little “Caught on Camera” ploy that a frined of mine and I have planned and this clutch would work perfect as one of our props. Can’t say any more…but it will be fun and funny. (No, it’s not a ploy involving setting up a purse snatching). Thanks for the generosity and a chance to win the clutch.
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I want to carry it around the beautiful Spring weather everywhere. I think it would be fun to take a on a walk and show off under my arm.
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I would take this with me to the theater – Wicked is coming to town in September, it’s only appropriate to carry something green.
Where wouldn’t I take it?
i’d carry it when i wear my favorite black wrap dress. i could see hanging out in a cafe feeling all fashionable!
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What a great shop!! I would love to take that to my vacation this summer…yay going away without the kids….no diaperbags!
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This fantastic clutch would be stuck to my side like glue. It would have a very busy day every day. All your items are great!
This bag would go with me everywhere, but I’m really looking forward to taking it on vacations to Boston, the beach, and who knows where else. :-)
Fabulous bag! I love this design.
With Spring poking its head out occasionally, I’m starting to have visions of antique shop hopping and would totally show off this bag as I do.
Thanks for the opportunity to win! :)
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I’d love to carry this fab bag out on a romantic dinner with my husband! We don’t get to go out often since we have 3 little ones but this bag would be the perfect accessory!
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I’m pretty sure this bag would go everywhere with me – I love it!
I have 2 nephews getting married in May. This would be great!!
In this times of bad news and recession… this bag would be my “I will survive!” statement. Love the style.
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Besides, my friends being envious of this clutch. LOL I would Carry it to a party next month. thanks jacquecurl@gmail.com
I would carry this clutch out to dinner and dates. :)
I would love to use this clutch-especially during the spring time with all its spring time feel. :)
I would carry this clutch on special occasions like weddings or dates.
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cute! very nice shape & i love the selection of different patterned fabrics. i would bring this with me whenever i have to make a quick trip somewhere. perfect size and shape for being on the go!
Whenever I go out without my kids and overflowing diaper bag
Lovely clutch! I would like to wear it with a lovely spring dress for my Med School graduation in May!
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I attend many charity events and would love to show off this clutch. I adore the color and love the details on the flower.
I stumbled on B’s website and have ordered from B Stuaff before and I have to tell you the quality of all her products are stellar.