A selection of my goods are now available at Blackfeather Vintage on the eastside, near Airport and Springdale Rd. Come see them, along with the great, we’ll-curated vintage, artwork and local goodies!
Author: JNA
Coming from a background in design, graphics, metal arts, and leather work, Jenifer Nakatsu Arntson makes quality hand-built vinyl goods such as hand bags, wallets, checkbooks, and accessories. Her materials are animal-friendly and her finished products are stylish and modern. After working in leather for many years, Jen has switched to working entirely in vinyl but approaches design and construction with the same attention to detail, quality and function she learned when apprenticing to master-level leather craftsmen and metalsmiths. She is now an Austin-based artisan but has lived in Kyoto, St. Paul/Minneapolis, and Tokyo. Jen's work is also available in Austin, San Francisco and New York boutiques. Her website is www.nakatsudesign.com. Jen is also an active member of the Austin Craft Mafia, and Babes in Business Bonanza. When she is not at the studio, she is on her way there.
Instagram nakatsubyjna bag giveaway!
Having a bag giveaway on my Instagram page, I’ll notify the winner 4/28!
I have similar bags in my Etsy shop:
Handmade adjustable strap (shoulder/crossbody bag) teal turquoise silver glitter vinyl star bag https://etsy.me/2ZsDQdK
Also have green/silver glitter https://etsy.me/2GyzhHo
And purple/silver glitter https://etsy.me/2PpSIVr
Listings on Etsy!
Excited to share latest addition to my #etsy shop: Adjustable strap purple sparkle vinyl star applique flap bag https://etsy.me/2VJ4FII
I’ll be adding more items over the weekend, be sure to check my Etsy store for updates!
Leaf trapunto bag, dot donut clutches, vinyl pins/brooches
Leaf trapunto bag, dot donut clutches, vinyl pins/brooches #bluegenieartbazaar #bgab2018
Blue Genie Art Bazaar Nov 23-Dec 24 2018
I’ve been busy in the studio preparing for this year’s Blue Genie Art Bazaar which will be Friday November 23 thru Monday December 24.
Time to make the donuts. This is what I was working on today:
If this is a dream, then you are the most beautiful apparition.
Seen on the side of a bridge during my morning walk. Street haiku.
Recent work
Stuff I’ve made recently…
New flap bags!
Productive weekend in studio, made some flap bags with adjustable straps, and magnet snaps! Finished these in time to avoid the rain 🙂 Preparing for Blue Genie Art Bazaar, November 24-December 24.
I had a bag of similar size in olive canvas I used for years, which finally wore out after 15+ years, and I realized since I found this size/bag so useful, it might work well for others. There is a back shelf pocket, a pen pocket in the side gusset, a patch pocket inside on the lining, and the strap is adjustable (from 50″ to 30″) so you could wear it on a shoulder or cross-body, and so it would fit people of different sizes. There is a snap tab at the top of main compartment, and two magnet snaps to close the flap. I’ve worked out the pattern after making a few, so I’ll be making more asap. Road-testing one now to make sure I’m happy with design.
Blue Genie Art Bazaar Nov 24-Dec 24 2017
I am proud to say I’m participating in the Blue Genie Art Bazaar again this year! Open 10am-10pm Friday November 24 through December 24th. Come check it out! Second year at 6100 Airport Blvd, across Airport Blvd from ACC Highland Mall campus at Denson Dr. Look for the big blue genie sculpture on the roof!
Blue Genie Art Bazaar giveaways and calendar of events
There is an online calendar with a list of events during the art bazaar:
https://bluegenieartbazaar.com/events/2015-12/
New this year is a free art sweepstakes – they will be giving away 2 paintings by Rory Skagan and a sculpture by Blue Genie. They will also be giving away free reusable tote bags on Tuesdays to any customer with their purchase!
The Blue Genie Art Bazaar will again be hosting Make-A-Wish Mondays, artists socials, and live music, so check out the calendar to find out what is going on each day!