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  • June 06, 2017

    LPDstudios Blog: What's New - The Art Shop at Moore

    By Lisa Parmer Ditty

    I was a Senior in High School when I realized my dream of becoming a clothing designer. I dropped my pre-calc class so I could take sewing, and as soon as I realized I could make my own look that no one else had, I was hooked. I finished High School, put a portfolio together and was accecpted to Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia Pennsylvania to study fashion design.  

    Moore College was an all women's school founded in 1848 to educate women in the arts to design for the textile, fashion and home industry. Today, it is a BFA and Post Baccalaureate College with focuses in Fashion, Interior, Web, Motion Picture and Graphic Design. It is a school dedicated to the arts through and through. To this day, I am fascinated with the school's history and legacy, and how it has lived on to reach so many budding artist. 

    I still live close to the Philadelphia area, which makes me lucky enough to be an active alumni member, and I now have some of my work in the Art Shop at Moore!  The Art Shop offers a unique shopping experience with a variety of art and design pieces made by Moore's current students, alongside emerging and established alumni. 

    Take a look at a few of the LPDstudio pieces in the Art Shop!

    If you are in the Philadelphia, PA area, I encourage you to stop by, not only to shop, but to learn more about one of the first and only women’s visual arts college in the nation!

    If you have any questions or would like to learn more about my work, please visit LPDstudios.com.

    Photo credit to Traci Kloss Jones.

  • May 22, 2017

    LPDstudio Blog: What's New - Rhino Square Tote in Black Leather

    By Lisa Parmer Ditty
    My Rhino Square Tote in Black Box Leather is a very special tote. Not only is it a unique, handmade piece, but it will also  support the preservation efforts of the endangered African Rhino population. A portion of your purchase will go to the World Wildlife Fund as a symbolic adoption of an African Rhino on your behalf. Along with your handmade leather bag, you will receive a personalized adoption kit from the WWF, which includes a soft, plush Rhino stuffed animal, 5" x 7" formal adoption certificate, 5" x 7" full-color photo of the African Rhinos you are helping, and a species spotlight card, full of fascinating information about the animal. 
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    What better way to support the preservation efforts of this endangered species? I want to make meaningful pieces that my customers will enjoy and that give back to the efforts that mean the most to me.
    Just like my other LPDstudios originals, this authentic leather handbag is handmade just for you. Check out my blog post Behind the Scenes - Authentic Leather Handbags to see my step my step creative process for making these bags. Looking for more unique, handmade items? Check out LPDstudios!
  • April 24, 2017

    LPDstudios Blog: What's New - Distressed Copper and Leather Herb Markers

    By Lisa Parmer Ditty
    LPDstudios - Distressed Copper and Leather Herb Markers
    Look what's new in the studio, just in time for Spring planting!! With a brilliant peacock blue leather front and distressed copper metal stands, these hand made herb markers are perfect for your indoor herb garden. You can order Basil, Dill, Thyme and Rosemary or funny sayings like Eat Me and Yummy :) I know what my mom is getting for Mother's Day!!
    Come check out LPDstudios to learn more about these artisan herb markers, and don't forget to keep stopping by to see what else I am creating in the studio!
  • February 20, 2017

    LPDstudios Blog: What's New - Leather Collar with Dog Bones Motif and Brass Dog Tags

    By Lisa Parmer Ditty

    We have a very special inspiration for the LPDstudios Pet Collection, our sweet girl Mally. She is a rescue puppy, who became the fifth member of our family 7 years ago.  She has a soft and silky coat, which makes her the perfect model for our Pet Collection!

    Durable Leather Pet 1 1/8" Width Collar with Dog Bones Motif

    Here Mally is sporting our Durable Leather Pet 1 1/8th" Width Collar with Dog Bones Motif in Peacock. This collar also comes in sorbet, cognac and black. I love these dog collars because they have a whimsical dog bone motif, and are made of high quality, durable 6-7 o.z. thick leather, fit for an active pup! 

    I make my dog collars the same way I make my leather wristlets and cuffs, just on a larger scale.  Check out my previous posts LPDstudios Blog: Behind the Scenes - Couple Leather Love Wristlets and LPDstudios Blog: Behind the Scenes - Leather and Copper Cuffs to see my step by step process of cutting, texturizing, and assembling my leather pieces.  In addition to those steps, I also cut, shape, and hand rivet my unique dog bone motif onto the collar to give it the pizzazz your wonder pet wants.

    Durable Leather Pet 1 1/8" Width Collar with Dog Bones Motif - Cognac
    Durable Leather Pet 1 1/8" Width Collar with Dog Bones Motif - cognac
    Durable Leather Pet 1 1/8" Width Collar with Dog Bones Motif - peacock
    Durable Leather Pet 1 1/8" Width Collar with Dog Bones Motif - sorbet
    Looking for another motif? I can also custom make these using motifs like the heart shown in redwood below!Custom Leather Pet Collar With Multi Bones Motif

    In addition to pet collars, I hand make Brass Dog Tags with Custom Pet Names. They are created from kiln fired brass metal clay, which gives them that rustic and rugged look. You can have any name applied to the tag, and I have had many orders with fun pet nicknames, like Brat or Sassy:) This is a great gift idea for all of the dog lovers in your life! 

    Brass Dog Tags with Custom Pet Love Name

    Brass Dog Tags with Custom Pet Love Name

    Brass Dog Tags with Custom Pet Love Name

    And here is what the set looks like together!

    Brass Dog Tags with Custom Pet Love Name

    Brass Dog Tags with Custom Pet Love Name

    Stop by LPDstudios Pet Collection for more whimsical pet accessories! Your pet will thank you!

  • January 23, 2017

    LPDstudios Blog: What's New - Copper & Leather Cuffs and Heart Bracelets

    By Lisa Parmer Ditty

    I've been very busy in the studio getting ready for Valentine's Day orders! Here are a few work in progress orders of my Copper and Leather Wide Cuff, Heart Leather Wristlet and a custom thin Triple Heart Leather Bangle.  

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    The finished Copper and Leather Wide Cuffs will look like these two designs in the photographs below. The Copper and Leather Medium Cuff is also featured in black or in pink sorbet leather.  

                    Copper and Black Leather Wide Wrist Cuff with Heart Motif  Red Vintage Heart Leather and Rustic Copper Wide Cuff

    I'm also working on a few Leather Heart Wristlets in black, vintage red, peacock and pink sorbet leathers. Stay tuned for a new slim style. A triple heart bangle in black, vintage red and a light pink leather.  

    Heart Bracelet in Leather

    Pink Sorbet Heart Rustic Leather Wristlet with Custom Brass Rivets

    I can't wait to show you the finished pieces in the new colors, and order soon to get your custom jewelry in time for Valentine's Day!!

    Check out LPDstudios to see all of the options available in these bracelets!

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