Helloooo! I'm Crystalyn. My blog is a peek behind the scenes of how I make my handbags, as well as the people and natural elements that influence my design process. I don't own a car, and live by the zoo with a big oaf and two savage kittens. 
This week I cut, sewed and braided straps for 12 new clutches from some of my favorite materials – just in time for Valentine’s Day! For sale in both reclaimed leather and vegan options, these truly one of a kind bags have just the right vintage pleats and bright taffeta linings. Some of these cuties are so special, it will be hard to part with them. I might just keep the black patent leather one for myself!
purple recycled leather clutch, originally uploaded by Crystalyn Kae.
I just finished sewing a collection of clutches for Valentine’s Day and Molly and I ventured out around Phinney to take a few photos. This is one of my favs – we had to duck into a neighbor’s driveway to snag this shot – but using this old Volvo as a backdrop was hard to resist! I hope to have all of the photos loaded and clutches available for sale on my site tomorrow! Stay tuned.
Just a little reminder:
Check out the Pleated Clutch featured in November’s Women’s Health Magazine – which will be the daily giveaway on their site on December 19. To celebrate, we’ll give you a second chance to win a clutch of your choice. . . .just post a comment below before December 20th and we’ll choose one lucky winner at random!
“As Crystalyn Kae’s website states, her supremely gorgeous limited edition 12 Bags of Christmas collection are “perfect to give or receive.” (Note to self: Print photo of clutch and leave under husband’s pillow.)
We were lucky enough to get our hands on Crystalyn’s garnet glazed clutch with leopard pleat – the absolute perfect way to sex up our favorite little black dress. All of the clutches are the perfect way to look stylish for swanky soirees or to liven up even the most boring of office parties.
Conversely, the Troubadour’s and Soiree’s are great for everyday life. These bags have the unique ability to go from handbag to laptop case to diaper bag (or any other function your double life calls for).
Crystalyn Kae’s bags are the ultimate, indulgent gift for anyone looking for a fabulous yet functional bag to ring in the New Year with.”
The gals at Cool Mom Picks brought my lovely pleated clutches to be featured on San Francisco’s afternoon t.v. show – for their Mother’s Day Gift Ideas. Watch the show online here.
