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  <body>Buttertart is all about one of a kind handbags, for one of a kind you! Our handmade designs are always baked fresh with care and love. From fresh and funky, to delicious and dainty you'll find it all here! 

&lt;b&gt;Behind the Designs...&lt;/b&gt;

Leah Leones is the painter-turned-handbag designer behind Buttertart's fresh baked handbags. Although she is the &quot;jill of all trades&quot; for Buttertart, she credits all the beautiful, strong, &amp; amazing women in her life as the inspiration behind the line. without them, the Buttertart dream could not have been realized.

Leah has been creating in one form or another since a very young age. From painting and photography to ceramics and sculpting she has always had the desire to create. As an abstract expressionist, Leah created mixed media paintings out of her home in Southern California. Due to her success, many of her original paintings now hang in homes throughout California. Always wanting to try something new, her creative desires soon evolved and with the guidance from her maternal grandmother, Lydia, she was introduced to sewing and designing. A move from her home in Southern California to beautiful British Columbia created the perfect opportunity to truly flex her creative skills and thus Buttertart was born! now back in Southern California she's ready to get all you crafty fashionistas fully accessorized!

&lt;b&gt;Behind the Name&#8230;&lt;/b&gt;

A Buttertart is a sweet pastry treat originating in Canada. The best buttertarts were made by Muriel Brushett, better known as, Grandma B. each warm, sugary tart was baked fresh with care and love. Although the ingredients may be familiar, the treats as a whole are unforgettably unique. Leah's approach to handbag design and creation are one and the same, with these loving thoughts in mind, she deemed her new line of one of a kind handbags, Buttertart.

&lt;b&gt;Custom Orders...&lt;/b&gt;

Do you like what you see but wish &lt;i&gt;that&lt;/i&gt; style bag came in &lt;i&gt;this&lt;/i&gt; pattern of fabric?  want a matching wallet for your newly purchased handbag? Crave a unique diaper bag, laptop bag, or book bag? &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:leah@iheartbuttertart.com&quot;&gt;contact us&lt;/a&gt; to describe what you are looking for, and we'll get back to you with options and availability, the possibilities are endless!

&lt;b&gt;Buttertart&#8217;s guarantee to you&#8230;&lt;/b&gt;

One of a kind handbags, for one of a kind you! you will never see the same combination of fabrics, handles, and embellishments on more then one bag. Patterns are hand drafted to help ensure there is nothing else like a Buttertart. Accessories are all made in limited quantities and all with their own unique qualities.  

We do our best to accurately photograph and list each item, however, please remember that not all monitors are created equal and slight variations may occur. Your satisfaction is of utmost importance, please &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:leah@iheartbuttertart.com&quot;&gt;contact us&lt;/a&gt; if you have any questions in regards to color or tone, we can easily send you more photos or describe the item in further detail.If the item purchased does not meet your satisfaction, please contact us within 7 days of receiving your order and we will give you directions on how to complete your return/exchange. The item must be sent back to us in the same condition, and we can issue you a refund or store credit. You must pay for return shipping.If you have any questions regarding our policy please &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:leah@iheartbuttertart.com&quot;&gt;contact us&lt;/a&gt;.

&lt;b&gt;Washing &amp; Care Instructions...&lt;/b&gt;

It is recommended that Buttertart handbags and other products are spot washed with cool water or by professional dry cleaning. Please iron handbags on low heat with no steam.

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&lt;p align=center&gt; &lt;b&gt;email: leah@iheartbuttertart.com&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;p align=center&gt; &lt;b&gt;myspace: http://www.myspace.com/iheartbuttertart&lt;/b&gt;</body>
  <body-html>&lt;p&gt;Buttertart is all about one of a kind handbags, for one of a kind you! Our handmade designs are always baked fresh with care and love. From fresh and funky, to delicious and dainty you&amp;#8217;ll find it all here!&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Behind the Designs&amp;#8230;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;Leah Leones is the painter-turned-handbag designer behind Buttertart&amp;#8217;s fresh baked handbags. Although she is the &amp;#8220;jill of all trades&amp;#8221; for Buttertart, she credits all the beautiful, strong, &amp;#38; amazing women in her life as the inspiration behind the line. without them, the Buttertart dream could not have been realized.&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;Leah has been creating in one form or another since a very young age. From painting and photography to ceramics and sculpting she has always had the desire to create. As an abstract expressionist, Leah created mixed media paintings out of her home in Southern California. Due to her success, many of her original paintings now hang in homes throughout California. Always wanting to try something new, her creative desires soon evolved and with the guidance from her maternal grandmother, Lydia, she was introduced to sewing and designing. A move from her home in Southern California to beautiful British Columbia created the perfect opportunity to truly flex her creative skills and thus Buttertart was born! now back in Southern California she&amp;#8217;s ready to get all you crafty fashionistas fully accessorized!&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Behind the Name&#8230;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;A Buttertart is a sweet pastry treat originating in Canada. The best buttertarts were made by Muriel Brushett, better known as, Grandma B. each warm, sugary tart was baked fresh with care and love. Although the ingredients may be familiar, the treats as a whole are unforgettably unique. Leah&amp;#8217;s approach to handbag design and creation are one and the same, with these loving thoughts in mind, she deemed her new line of one of a kind handbags, Buttertart.&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Custom Orders&amp;#8230;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;Do you like what you see but wish &lt;i&gt;that&lt;/i&gt; style bag came in &lt;i&gt;this&lt;/i&gt; pattern of fabric?  want a matching wallet for your newly purchased handbag? Crave a unique diaper bag, laptop bag, or book bag? &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:leah@iheartbuttertart.com&quot;&gt;contact us&lt;/a&gt; to describe what you are looking for, and we&amp;#8217;ll get back to you with options and availability, the possibilities are endless!&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Buttertart&#8217;s guarantee to you&#8230;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;One of a kind handbags, for one of a kind you! you will never see the same combination of fabrics, handles, and embellishments on more then one bag. Patterns are hand drafted to help ensure there is nothing else like a Buttertart. Accessories are all made in limited quantities and all with their own unique qualities.&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;We do our best to accurately photograph and list each item, however, please remember that not all monitors are created equal and slight variations may occur. Your satisfaction is of utmost importance, please &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:leah@iheartbuttertart.com&quot;&gt;contact us&lt;/a&gt; if you have any questions in regards to color or tone, we can easily send you more photos or describe the item in further detail.If the item purchased does not meet your satisfaction, please contact us within 7 days of receiving your order and we will give you directions on how to complete your return/exchange. The item must be sent back to us in the same condition, and we can issue you a refund or store credit. You must pay for return shipping.If you have any questions regarding our policy please &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:leah@iheartbuttertart.com&quot;&gt;contact us&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Washing &amp;#38; Care Instructions&amp;#8230;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;It is recommended that Buttertart handbags and other products are spot washed with cool water or by professional dry cleaning. Please iron handbags on low heat with no steam.&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p align=center&gt; &lt;b&gt;email: leah@iheartbuttertart.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p align=center&gt; &lt;b&gt;myspace: http://www.myspace.com/iheartbuttertart&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</body-html>
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