my "Boot Scootin' Bags" that is! I showcased the original "altered boot top purse" in 1993 and received my official "trademark label" on these bags in 1994. They had been featured in many national magazines and was often seen on TV shows and movies. In fact, it was the "Boot Scootin' Bag" that was a hit with the celebrities and all of a sudden I had a very looooong list of celebrities that owned these "one-of-a-kind" bags.
I only use "new" boots (would not dream of cutting up vintage boots---unless a customer asked), I inlay a wood gusset (covered in leather) on the bottom, all of the beaded fringe is HAND DONE (no factory beading here), painted with high quality leather paints, inlaid with stones, rivets, nail heads, etc...AND I designed the handle to be removable and worn as a necklace!
I know there are a lot of people out there that started doing these after I brought them out, and that is okay....they still would never be a "debi lynn original".
When everyone else started making them, I pulled my off the design table and knew that someday I would bring them back....but, with a bit of a new twist. I have been asked many times "when are you going to do the Boot Scootin' bags again"? and I can say that for 2012 they are BACK!!! And if you are at WESA next week...make sure you stop by the showroom (Material Things, Inc. Ste. 3363 & 3364) to take a peek at these and all of my 2012 Spring/Summer Collection!
