Make-It/Take-It Photo Board Class

As we were working on our studio events calendar, it occurred to us that we could offer customers more than just custom bag design. Many of our creative clients would just love the opportunity to design something and be able to take it with them the same day. A wonderful new idea was born- and we will now be offering various Make-It/Take-It classes throughout the year!

Our first class was November 22nd- a fabric and ribbon photo board. Participants were able to select fabric & ribbon from our swatches and had the option of adding covered buttons. We had a great time and every board was just adorable! These will make great holiday gifts or a great addition to any room.

Stay tuned for our next Make-It/Take-It class, and if you have any suggetions for another project, we'd love to hear your ideas! Here are a few pics from our class:

Our Studio Moves to The Greene!

As most of you know, we have relocated our Centerville studio to The Greene Towne Center in Beavercreek. Although we miss our friends in the Centerville business community, we had outgrown our studio & workroom space. Our beautiful new studio is 3 times larger which allows for us to conduct private group design sessions during regular store hours! We've also gained the convenience of being on a first floor.

If you have not been to visit our new studio, you may find specific directions and a downloadable map at http://www.thegreene.com/. With lots of shopping, restaurants & ample parking, visiting The Greene is a great way to spend an afternoon. We hope to see you soon!

Ugly Bag Winner!

We have a winner in our Ugly Bag Contest! Congratulations to Elizabeth Twillbeck from St. Louis, who submitted Ugly Bag #5. Elizabeth will receive a $50 gift certificate to JennaClaire Handbag Studio!

We would like to thank all who participated in this fun contest!

Ugly Bag Contest Entries

It's time to vote! Our entries are all in for our "Ugly Bag Contest" and we need your help in deciding a winner.

Please cast your vote by emailing us at info@jennaclaire.com (one vote per person, please!). All votes must be cast by noon (EST), July 5th, 2008. A winner will be announced on this blog and in our studio.

Winner receives a $50 gift certificate for a new bag!

Aids Gala Participation

We are proud to have been a participant in the Dayton OH Aids Gala held on April 27th & 28th ("Red: Design & Dine"). This annual gala is a major fundraiser for the Aids Resource Cneter and features 40 different "over the top" vignettes. Within these 12'x12' vignettes is a table with seating for 8 people. Sponsors "purchase" a booth for their guests who are treated to a fabulous dining experience.

Our vignette was a runway-inspired look with the "runway" converting to the dining table. The theme conveyed how handbag designs evolve from sketch sheets to finished products.

We would like to thank Tara at Envy XOXO for the beautiful mannequin and red silk dress (Twelveth Street by Cynthia Vincent). Envy is located at The Greene Towne Center in Beavercreek OH. We'd also like to thank Entertainment Unlimited & Prime Time Parties for pipe, spandex, table and chairs.