Triggered by a question from a friend I started creating these business card holders. You can also use them to … More
Author: TheCrazySmile
“Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions. Imagination is more important than knowledge.” (Albert Einstein)
Leather tablet bag with Avanade logo
My colleagues at Avanade are often at career events and a tablet is a nice device to have by your side … More
Simple leather backpack for light mission into the city
Making your own bags has the great advantage that you can create exactly what you imagined a bag would look … More
Custom leather business card holder
Small leather pouch to carry mobile phone
This leather pouch is a custom order for a customer that wants to carry her mobile phone around her neck. … More
Purple belt with white buckle
I needed a purple belt with a white buckle to match an outfit. 🙂 This one took a little preparation … More
Godfather of an Elephant (Chang Yim)
Recently I received the certificate to prove that I am now Godfather of Chang Yim (Smiling Elephant). I was able … More
Workshop Leerbewerking op 13 december 2014
In samenwerking met BG 22-24 The Young Art Lab verzorg ik op 13 december 2014 een workshop leerbewerking. Aanmelden … More
Materialen beurs 10 januari 2015
Brown leather messenger bag
This Brown leather messenger bag is a recent custom order I finished. The bag has a large main compartment with … More
100! olifantjes voor Bring the Elephant Home
Het is gelukt. Ik heb 100 olifantjes verkocht om zo geld in te zamelen voor http://www.BringtheElephantHome.nl. Met de ruim 400 … More
Update verkoop olifantjes voor Bring the Elephant Home
Update verkoop olifantjes voor Bring the Elephant Home De verkoop van de leren olifantjes gaat goed. Als het zo doorgaat … More
Bring the Elephant Home
In Almere-Buiten is de Sjopping Mol (Pop up store) weer de komende maanden open. Naast de creatieve uitspattingen van 40 … More
Workshop leerbewerking van 14 september 2014
Afgelopen zondag 14 september verzorgde ik samen met Anne een workshop leerbewerking in het buurthuis van de Buitenkans. Na een … More
Ook leuk om tijdens een workshop leerbewerking te maken
In september en oktober verzorg ik workshops leerbewerking en dit is een van de dingen die je daar kan komen … More
Casual unisex leather shoulder bag
This leather bag is based on a design I have been reusing a few times now. I got my first … More
Casual shoulder bag
Small casual shoulder bag in purple and sand color leather. Great when you are just carrying a wallet, phone and … More
Workshop leerbewerking in Almere
Workshop leerbewerking Op zondag 14 september 2014 en zondag 12 oktober 2014 verzorgen we workshops leerbewerking in Almere. Tijdens de workshops is het … More
Leather bag designed by my son Thomas
My son (4yr) suggested he wanted to make a bag together. He had a clear picture of what it should … More
Leather cover for a manicure set
A colleague asked me if I would be able to make a leather cover for her manicure set. You can … More
Leather phone case for better protection
After dropping my phone twice ending up with a broken screen it was time for a different approach to phone … More
Raw leather shoulder bag
Recently I received a request to make a raw looking shoulder bag based on two other bags my customer saw … More
Leather bracelets with handmade leather beads
Trying something new with these handmade leather beads. A simple but comfortable bracelet. Imagine, Create & Enjoy
Wrap your passport in this leather cover
Yes, you are born to be Awesome. The document that confirms your identity should be wrapped in this statement. 🙂 … More
TheCrazySmile in Sjopping Mol – Pop up Store
Een kleurig cadeauparadijs Sinds eind april 2014 is er Pop up store open in Almere Buiten. De winkel heet: Sjopping … More
Leather SkateBag: Hands free shopping after arriving on my Penny board
I like to have my hands free when I am shopping. 🙂 This leather bag has a leather flap to … More
Leather case for business cards
WIP on leather passport covers
TheCrazySmile at the Beach
Preview of the SkateBag! More on Instagram
Is it a frog?? No. Is it a leather bag? Yes!
I really like the looks of this leather. Almost like it came from a huge frog. My son picked this … More
Pink leather bag with a flower print
A special bag for my daughter. Today she used it to gather easter eggs. Imagine, Create & Enjoiy
TheCrazyTube in Barcelona
Last week I visited Barcelona. Now that is a great city. And the sun added the finishing touch. TheCrazyTube was … More
Just because someone asked for it…
Yes, another post with a wallet I made. This is a custom order form Robert. He wanted a wallet in … More
Pink leather passport cover – Born to be Awesome
There are so many things you can protect, cover and carry using leather sleeves and covers. This one is for … More
Handmade leather wallet
Making these wallets is real fun. Imagine, Create & Enjoy
www.Vakpracht.nl Voor unieke creaties uit Nederland
Sinds kort is er een nieuwe plek op het internet waar je terecht kan voor mooie dingen. Een grote verscheidenheid … More
Handmade leather phone pouch (or for any other object that fits)
Leather guitar strap Western style
This leather guitar strap is custom made for Martin-Jan for his birthday. The strap is made of two straps of leather. … More
Avanade inspires! Fun stuff for departing Rockstar!
Last week a colleague left the Netherlands to continue his career at Avanade in the US. I will miss him … More
Raw Handmade Leather Wallet
Somehow it was time for a new Leather Wallet and last week my new sewing machine was delivered. YES! This … More
A leather bag for Ice Woman
The way I work is: Imagine, Create & Enjoy. Sometimes I fight my Imagination, but most of the times I just let it … More
Tools: Debossing press
My new tool has arrived. It is a press you can use for debossing and stamping foil onto a variaty of … More
Leather backpack for Thomas is ready!
Thomas turns 4 next week and will go to school. Of course he is not going without a handmade leather … More
Leather backpack for Thomas almost ready
W.I.P on a bag for my son’s birthday
A new outfit for my phone
Happy New Year everyone!
I hope you have a great 2014! Imagine, Create & Enjoy
The Bags of 2013
What a great year it was! Below you find a picture with the bags I Imagined & Created in 2013. … More
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