The Blog: Updates from the studio
![I've leveled up!](http://laurashape.com/cdn/shop/articles/laurabag.jpg?v=1598914722&width=800)
With this latest bag I've leveled up in two ways. First, I've figured out how to create custom foil printed words or monograms in multiple colors. And second, I've learned how to wrap the frames in...
Read more![New recycled genuine fur bag!](http://laurashape.com/cdn/shop/articles/furandbutterfly.jpg?v=1598914848&width=800)
I'm a little torn about this one, tbh. It's SO SOFT AND FLUFFY! But it was an enormous pain in the ass to make. Fur literally flew. Everywhere. Plus, glue and fur are a tough combo to work with. I...
Read more![Coming soon! Custom dyed exotic leathers](http://laurashape.com/cdn/shop/articles/906E947F-076C-4FE0-B76C-513EF677608B.jpg?v=1588717087&width=3024)
Coming soon! Custom dyed exotic leathers
I've just learned I can hand dye American alligator and python leathers! Holy smokes! I've ordered all of the dye colors. Now I just need to practice and make sure I can achieve a close color match...
Read more![New lining leathers just arrived!](http://laurashape.com/cdn/shop/articles/2BAE6496-A86E-491E-A508-6541AEFADFFE.jpg?v=1588717379&width=3024)
New lining leathers just arrived!
A bunch of new, gorgeous, super yummy lambskin lining leathers just arrived. Look at all of these fun colors! How would you want to use them? Let me know in the comments below.
Read more![New bag! Now with more palm trees!](http://laurashape.com/cdn/shop/articles/palmtrees.jpg?v=1598915195&width=800)
New bag! Now with more palm trees!
I feel selfish and mean complaining about not getting to go on Spring break when so many people are struggling with health and finances right now. Not getting to spend a week in sunny Mexico certa...
Read more![The latest look from quarantine](http://laurashape.com/cdn/shop/articles/damask.jpg?v=1598915174&width=800)
The latest look from quarantine
I admit it has occurred to me there are few things more useless when you can't leave your house than a fancy purse. So, I considered not creating any more until the world's situation improves. But...
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