As I noted last week, I have been working on an hourglass bag for KNPR's auction. it's finally done and just in time. The auction opens tomorrow, 2/10/2011!

Trish was happy to model the bag in exchange for my famous homemade turkey chili :)

In Our Hour - artisan-crafted handmade messenger bag by Krystal Hosmer of Sol Sisters
Available at the Western States Public Radio Auction to benefit KNPR

You'll soon be keeping time in this cross-body messenger showcasing a one of a kind applique & beaded hourglass. The top portion of the glass is black and white clocks which turn to a rich golden color as time flows through the hourglass ... in the same way our favorite causes take on new vitality when we choose to support them with our time and money. The hourglass is adorned with czech glass beads from local seller Bead Haven and tiger eye rounds. These were all applied by hand. The steampunk feel is further enhanced with antique brass hardware and a strip of grommet leather across the back pocket.

Detail of the hourglass. Click pic to enlarge.

Big pocket across the back with grommet detail.

Beyond the beauty of the bag, it is also functional as well. The bag measures 12" wide by 9" high. It's loaded with pockets - a small zippered one in the flap for stashing bus passes or other papers, one under the flap for slipping your smart phone into, a zipper pocket in the lining for the "girly" stuff" and a row of three pockets along the back side plus a key hook to stop that annoying digging for keys.  There is also a wide pocket across the entire back of the bag that can hold a letter size file folder or book. The strap is adjustable as well.

The smart phone or sunglasses pocket

A place for a pen, phones, ipod, glasses, keys and just about anything else!

My mom calls this zipper pocket in the flap "the spy compartment." She said it is a great place to put transit passes and boarding papers when traveling. BUY THIS BAG now and support public radio

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I also have two certificates for private Photoshop, Illustrator or InDesign tutoring in the auction. You could also use them for social media for business training.