And what have crafty things have been keeping me busy? First, I wanted to show you the latest addition to my shop - this fun Valentine's Day banner. Anybody need some hugs and kisses? This should do the trick with it's XOXO message.
I've also had a few questions about my new bag. First, does the top fold over? Yes, it does. I got the idea from another bag I saw online and I thought it was a great thing - not just for looks, but for function too. I have lots of people ask me if I can add zippers to my bags for security reasons (and I can, if you're interested), but I thought this fold over top accomplishes the same thing without the zipper.
Second, a request to see the inside of the bag. Here it is - pockets on both sides. The final version might have more pockets - what do you think? Are more pockets better or is there a point where they are just more pockets?
I've been using this bag for a couple of days now and I really like it just how it is, so I'm thinking I might actually offer two versions - one just like this one, but with longer straps and one that is a little wider and has a plethora of pockets inside that could be used as a business bag (like for carrying files and such to and from work) or a diaper bag. I have several friends who are having babies this year and I'd love to give them a bag like this, maybe with a matching changing pad. I'll be experimenting with it in the next few days - I'll let you know how it turns out.
And in the meantime, I'll be bundled up trying not to freeze - six years in California (we've only been here for a year) was not good for my winter time cold resistance. I'm such a wimp now! Or maybe I just have forgotten that when you go out you need a little more than just a coat in a place with a real winter.
9 comments:
Love the banner and the new bag Jess!
Make yourself a nice cuppa and curl up under a blanket. Warm and toasty. :)
The banner is really cute. I like pockets in my bags, so to me, more pockets are a good thing. I think your new bag is really great. I like the idea of making a larger one that someone could carry to work or use as a diaper bag.
Stay warm! :)
More pockets is good.
8 degrees is cold. Very cold.
LOL Poor California girl! Make some heavy quilts and get under them. haha I love the cold, I definitely wasn't meant to live here in CA. Trade ya?
My two cents on the bag...when I'm setup at the farmer's market I get more comments about pockets than anything. I sometimes just do one or two inside, like you've done. If they don't go all the way around the inside I get a comment that it'd be nice if there were more pockets. I guess too many is better than not enough. You can't please everyone.
Hi Jessi! I'm with ya on the cold thing! Love the new bag! I'm a great lover of pockets, so my thought is that you can never have too many! And I also love any bag that has closures - fold, zipper, magnet, what have you. I once lost my car key at the movie theater (poor exterior purse pockets were to blame) and had a humiliating call of shame to my dad to pick us up.
Great stuff, Jessi! The banner is gorgeous and I'm loving the details of your new bag design.
I'm a fan of pockets too ... I've got an idea for the pocket application ... I'll email you ... I am going to a cold, cold part of the state tomorrow and Friday for work ... I think I'll pack up those heatpak things to keep me warm while I do inspections.
AND .. I love the banner too ... I'm working on you b-day present tonight ... I'm excited ... I'll probably make me one too. Love you, Mom
When I was out driving today my car say it was 2 degrees! Should it EVER really need to be a single digit outside? You're not a wimp, it just is FREEZING!!!!
I don't think there is such a thing as too many pockets if it's my purse. I'd add some bigger ones and maybe one on the outside. (But that does make it more of a hassle to produce them in bulk!)
Sounds like more pockets is the majority here but I actually like it with just the two you have. I'm pretty minimalistic when it comes to my purse though. I only carry necessities. As long as I have a pocket for my cell phone, a small bottle of lotion and 1 tube of lipgloss I'm good! :) A zippered pocket on the inside would be really nice for loose change. Someday I would like to try doing that in a bag....once I get over my fear of zippers!
Anyway, I think the bag looks fabulous. The combination of the fabrics is perfect!
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