The "F" Word and Why The More You Do It, The Better You Get

We avoid the "F" word.

We act like it is the plague.

Like we are going to catch something if we do it.

FAILURE. THE ULTIMATE "F" WORD.

Last fall I had an idea for a new style of bag. I scratched it out on a piece of paper, made my measurements, laid out my fabric, cut it and sewed it together. Result? It was a total failure from what I had planned out on paper. 

FAILURE.

I scrunched up my nose, (what I often do when I'm thinking) and looked at the bag. Nope, totally not my planned design. I didn't want to waste the fabric though, so I decided to put straps on it and just use it as my own personal bag.

So I sewed the straps on and held up the bag. And I'll be danged if this isn't what I saw.

My failed design was more beautiful than the bag I had planned out on paper. 

I think my heart might have skipped a beat. 

From my failure was born my entire 2012 Fall/Winter Collection. Truly beautiful bags that I am so proud to have created.

I'm not sure who decided "F-ing" was a bad word. Because let me say, I've had some of my best ideas happen after I "F-ed". When I "F-ed" and saw how something wouldn't work, I then figured out ways to achieve an even better end result.

Go and do. If you get lucky, maybe you'll even FAIL and get something better than you ever imagined.

Neecy - The Story Behind the Bag

Every bag design has a story. Here is Neecy's:

New Wristlet Pockets!

The Wristlet Pockets are a big hit and I'm soooo happy you all like them! 

I've decided to go ahead and make them available now. All you need to do is just email me, amber(at)daylinskye(dot)com 

let me know which Wristlets you want, and I will send you an invoice. You will need to have a PayPal account in order to purchase them.

In keeping with my style of doing things, the Wristlet Pockets are each unique. No two are the same. In fact many of them I only made one in the particular fabric. Don't wait to purchase as I will not be repeating the designs. (The Camo Case is the only)

**The Bright Chevron Stripe is Sold Out.

A funny thing happened on the way to the Apple store...

Every once in a while, I am asked the question, 

"How did you start designing handbags?" 

Don't forget to enter our Triple Designer Giveaway {here}. 

Also, every day that you share our page or our giveaway with your friends on FB, just tag me or leave a comment on the photo and you will earn an additional entry each time! 

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Triple Designer Giveaway!

I've teamed up with two of my favorite designers, Ceci Punch Designs and My Lucky Dragon to promote each other and give away a fabulous prize package to one lucky follower! 

Our goal is to get each of our pages to 1000 followers! 

In order to be selected as the winner you must be a follower of all three designer's pages!

Contest starts Thursday, February 14, 2013!

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What's in a name?

50 Things

While blog-stalking recently, I came upon a blogger who had a post titled, “50 Things”. Are you like me and like learning things about total strangers? (fess up you closet Facebook stalkers...you know who you are) So I thought I’d do the same thing. Without further ado, here they are in random order:

1. I'm an only child

2. My current fave color is Kelly green

3. I abhor frogs (don't even like fake kind)

4. Before designing handbags you would rarely find me carrying one

5. I like dubstep

6. Going to Cochella is on my bucket list

7. My fave ice cream is cheapo drug store mint n chip

8. I have a restored 56 Chevy 210

9. I am an avid reader

10. I totally suck at taking tests

11. I went to school for music

12. I'm a major Doris Day fan

13. Although I hate scary movies I'm strangely fascinated with "The Walking Dead" TV show

14. Hot tamales are my favorite candy

15. I'm a wine snob meaning I can't stand it

16. I can't frost a cake to save my life

17. I tend to give people nicknames

18. I find intelligence extremely attractive

19. I'm a P.K. (preachers kid)

20. I prefer Panera's hazelnut coffee over any other

21. I really like cold weather

22. I have a scar on the back of my leg from an ATV accident (I was showing off)

23. I do not, I repeat, do not like opera

24. I worked full-time for three years as an interior designer

25. Of all of God's non-breathing creations, the moon is my fave

26. When I was little my parents would call me a little brown bean because of how tan I was during the summer

27. I grew up without a TV

28. I have Hulu and Netflix and am now making up for lost time

29. I would get a tattoo if they just weren't so permanent

30. I'm a big fan of my own sense of humor

31. I sometimes wish we could drive bumper cars on real roads, there are a few people I'd like to gently "bump"

32. I'm barbie at math

33. I can not watch TV shows where people are falling or walking into doors or getting hurt (I.e., Americas Funniest Home Videos, etc...

34. I'm kind of addicted to watching actual surgical procedures

35. I'm allergic to grass, therefore I don't smoke it (see, sense of humor...I'm cracking up right now)

36. My first word was "bear"

37. I have a hard time shopping when things aren't orderly

38. I got a perm when I was 12 and earned the nickname Medusa

39. I probably won’t say anything to you if you make me mad, but you can count on the fact that I probably told you all about yourself in my head

40. My initials are kinda embarrassing, I blame my parents for not thinking that whole "middle name" through

41. I’m right-handed but if I wear a watch, I wear it on my right wrist (always have)

42. I like making lists (I also like leaving them at home so they are absolutely of zero good to me)

43. I’m particularly happy with my my birthdate because it is all sevens

44. I love makeup but I rarely wear it

45. I didn’t start wearing glasses until I was 15

46. I’m extremely productive when it rains

47. I’ve never seen either Hangover movies

48. I always wanted 6 kids

49. Peanut Butter & Jelly is my favorite sandwich

50. I’m kind of super stubborn

So that's me....now tell me about you! Please leave a comment below.

~Amber