The Purse tells a Story

Each hand bag has a narrative whether the design is non-objective (geometric), abstract, or representational. Factors influencing a bag's narrative include materials and the artist's personal interests. If you don't have an inspiration board now is the time to start making one. Begin by collecting images or by writing lists of things that interest you.

Heidi has chosen the life cycle of the cicada as the main design element.  The narrative of her purse with be shedding old skin, rebirth, and reaching the height of one's potential.

She collected images of cicadas off the internet to inform her design.  

Inspired by this postcard, I have decided to bead the image of a rabbit on to this bag.