I found some spectacular art at the SI Yuan Gallery SDN. BHD while searching for treasures in Malaysia. The Central Market is the perfect place to find all of the local vendors! It’s rare to find an artist at work in the shop when you purchase art in the U.S. At the SI Yuan Gallery…
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Searching for Treasures in Asia – part 5
While searching for treasures in Malaysia at the Central Market, I found the most delightful young lady, and purse designer named Emmy! Emmy is a kiosk owner of 💜 absolutely Emmy💜 and her purse designs are absolutely adorable! Emmy decided to leave her 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. job to pursue her handmade handbag dreams in…
Searching for Treasures in Asia – part 4
The next stop is Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in the series Searching for Treasures in Asia. I couldn’t wait to learn the art techniques of creating Batik! The best place to learn the art of Batik is the Craft Complex! Just to warn you I’ve tried to paint as a child with the paint by numbers…
Searching for Treasures in Asia – part 3
So many textiles so little time! With more than 20 textile shops on Arab Street, Singapore, I am on the lookout for the unusual prints that I would never find at my local fabric store. Each fabric shop has its own niche. Looking through bolts of fabrics is a blast. I’m in love with cotton…
Searching for Treasures in Asia – part 2
Before I share more of my favorite finds today,I thought the picture of the Masjid Sultan Mosque was in order. It is the focal point of Arab Street, Singapore. This is a view from the opposite side of the street. Here are more of my favorite finds from Khym’s Collection on Arab Street, Singapore. My all…
Searching for Treasures in Asia – part 1
My search for Treasures in Asia immediately led me to Arab Street in Singapore! Those of you who follow me know that it’s all about the “purse” and textiles for me.  Arab Street is known for textiles and restaurants! So it would be the most unlikely place to find a very unique artisan specializing in…
A Room With A View
This is the first post in my “Searching for Treasures” series. I’m hunting for textiles and artisan techniques in Asia. Where I will end up is part of the fun while traveling. So this is the series you don’t want to miss. A room with a view. … Stay tuned there’s more to come from…
Not your Ordinary Journal!
This journal emerged from disaster! On Monday, my craft room was in a State of Emergency! Lucky for me there was also a State of Emergency on the roads too! Snow and Ice didn’t deter me from organizing my craft room! I’ve organized this room before, but it always turned into a disaster room after every…
La Cartera’s Retail Display.
Last week I was frantically sewing to prepare for my first display at BELL Treasures! Our “Boutique” space is so much fun to visit. Although, there was added pressure to make purses when I heard about the Centerfest! I got it done. Cross body bags, totes, wallets, coin purses and clutches are available. Here are the other…
Earth Day Crafts
Here are some of my Earth Day projects created from household items and repurposed materials. I always love showing how to create fun and beautiful crafts out of items that are usually discarded and thought of as trash. I think Lisa at WBAL was a little surprised at my wrapping paper roll cuff bracelets and…
LaCartera Designs 
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