Saturday, May 29, 2010

PAINTING DAYS






CELL PHONE BAG
Paint Tubes
http://www.etsy.com/listing/39863601/cell-phone-bag-hangs-from-purse-or-jeans

Susan is moving her studio to a new location in the next few days. Yesterday, and today,

and tomorrow, and tomorrow and tomorrow - creeps forward at this petty pace . . . . .

Wait, that was Shakespeare class . . .

For a few days she'll be painting her new place - which brought this cute cell phone bag to mind.


Thursday, May 27, 2010

JUST BECAUSE IT SAYS "SOLD" . . . . . .


Pleated Purse
Recently Sold

Just because it says "SOLD", doesn't necessarily mean it's not available.
Our bags are not massed produced, and most are one of a kind.
And, while we have hundreds of fabrics, most are purchased in 1 - 3 yard lengths.
In many cases we can make a second or third bag from the same fabric.

When you shop in our store, click on the "sales" (we now have 254 sales in bagitdesigns) and you'll see everything we've sold in the past 14 months.
You may see something you like.

Convo (Etsy speak for conversation) us by clicking on the "conversations" link at the top of the page and ask us if we can make another of the item you like. We can, if we have the fabric, and we love to do it!


The gal who purchased our pleated bag left the following very nice feedback:

Outstanding seller!
I received my bag in 4 days!
Great product, very nicely made!
My daughter will love it for her b-day!
Highly recommend this shop!!!


It's nice customers and friendly transactions that make this job fun.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Here's To The Girlfriends!


Cosmetic Bag - Coin Purse - Zippered Pouch
I recently found several pages I printed from the internet with cute quotes that are fun to share with my girlfriends. And, they're good for a blog when the author is too tired, too busy, or too brain dead to come up with something original. I plead guilty to all of the above. Thus, this quote:

"Laugh and the world laughs with you. Cry and you cry with your girlfriends."

Nothing says, "I love you, girlfriend," like a new cute little bag.
Or a chocolate bar.
Or a chocolate bar in a new cute little bag.

Monday, May 24, 2010

FLAMIN' BLAZIN' HOT








CELL PHONE BAG
http://www.etsy.com/listing/39862850/cell-phone-bag-hangs-from-purse-or-jeans


It is hot here in Minnesota today. Tropically Hot. Humid.
HOT AS HELL!
My car thermometer said 96 degrees at one point this afternoon.
And, it is only May.
IT LOOKS LIKE A LONG HOT SUMMER.
For those of you who enjoy that sort of thing,
our flamin' accessories will drive up the heat while doing a blazin' job organizing items in your purse.


I'm heading for the shower.

Saturday, May 22, 2010

Weddings, Graduations, Pollen, Allergies . . . . What Do They Have In Common???





KLEENEX!!!

We all get the sniffles - tears of joy, tears of sadness, stuffy noses, allergies . . . . . . and then we need a kleenex. Our kleenex/tissue holder provides a cute way to carry and protect a tissue pack in the purse, in the desk drawer, in a locker, or the glove compartment. These make a great gift. Check our shop to see what's available today - and check again later - we add new fabrics all the time.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Bagitdesigns2?section_id=6762257

Thursday, May 20, 2010

WE HAVE GREAT CUSTOMERS

We just received a "convo" (Etsy term for conversation/correspondence) from a new customer:

I recently purchased the monkey purse and the wine purse...one for my mom and one for my sister.....I just had to write to you again and tell you how pleased I am with both purchases. Very quick service, beautifully made, exactly like pictured and a great buy!!!! Thank you so much. You and your sisters are very, very talented. I love the purses where the inside material goes with the outside material...same theme. GREAT!!! Can't wait to see your new ideas!!! Thanks again.
A. from Florida

We are so fortunate to have such supportive and kind customers. Thanks to all of you!

Sunday, May 16, 2010

PRICE REDUCED ON OILCLOTH BAGS





PRICES REDUCED ON OILCLOTH BAGS
ORIGINALLY $45.00 - NOW $39.95

Click here to see what's available now
http://www.etsy.com/shop/BagItDesigns?section_id=5980921

AND KEEP CHECKING AS WE'RE ADDING NEW BAGS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER

Friday, May 14, 2010

And Things That Go Bump In The Night . . . . .

Now this is creepy!

Living on a lake, surrounded by lots of trees, we're often visited by woodland creatures:
raccoons, deer, fox, a coyote, loons, geese, wood ducks, chipmunks, squirrels, an eagle . . . . .

And, many times over the years we've had a few little critters get inside the house:
mice (in the fall), chipmunks (in the summer - they sneak in through the open garage door, then dart into the house, following behind some unaware human occupant) . . . . . .

It adds excitement for a moment or two.

We're currently experiencing a little "excitement" that I fear will have an extended run with a very bad ending.

Some critter has found it's way into our chimney and worked it's way down to where the chimney meets the fireplace. It's a complicated and not at all up to code (gift of a previous owner) where fireplace and some furnace vents are all running in the same place. I may have that wrong, but I don't even begin to try to understand what's going on in there.

What's going on in there now is a CRITTER who somehow got in and cannot get OUT!
If he makes it into the fireplace, he'll be contained in there as our fireplace doors are secure.
So, as I write this, he's scurrying around scraping his little claws against the metal chimney liner. Think fingernails on a chalk board . . . . . . . . (shudder).

As long as I hear him, he's not dead. As soon as I do NOT hear him, he IS DEAD. And soon, he will stink. Badly. I haven't yet recovered from the critter who somehow worked his way into the dryer vent and expired. Gads! That was a task to get his tiny mouse corpse out of there!

By the way it sounds, I'm thinking small raccoon. With luck, it's a chipmunk WITH GIANT CLAWS.

Oh, the horror!

And you ask, "How do you know it's a he?"

DUH

MEET EMMA


EMMA - Joins the team - May 13, 2009

Meet Emma, our new Bag-It Designs team member. Emma's a skinny little thing with annoyingly perky breasts, but at about 5' 6" tall, we think she'll do a great job as a model for our "demo" photos, giving our customers a better idea about the size of our products.

You'll see her later with a Mother-Load or Tote Bag hanging from her shoulder, a Lite or Party Purse draped across her body, or a necklace or scarf around her neck.

We'll be taking photos over the next couple of weeks and you'll see Emma in our Etsy listings and here on the blog.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Tired Computer - Taking A Break??

My computer has been sooooo slooooooow today. Reading email was a chore. And now, that I'm feeling rather slow myself and ready to go to bed . . . . .

It's perked up!

I hope I'm as perky in the morning.

Good night!

Monday, May 10, 2010

FINDING BUTTERFLIES



Yesterday we featured our Mom, affectionately called "Grandma Georgene"by her kids, grandkids, and great grand kids. She is a huge fan of butterflies.

Click on this link and you'll find butterflies . . . . . .

http://www.etsy.com/search_results_shop.php?search_query=butterflies&search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_9177540


Saturday, May 8, 2010

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO OUR MOM

Here's our Mom! Happy Mother's Day, Mom.

TODAY IS GEORGIA'S BIRTHDAY


Happy Birthday to You!
Happy Birthday to You!
Happy Birthday, Dear Georgia!
Happy Birthday to You!

Friday, May 7, 2010

LOVE THE PANSIES







Coin Purse - Makeup Bag
http://www.etsy.com/listing/45011768/coin-purse-small-padded-zippered-pouch

Here in Minnesota, where this blog is written, the only safe flower for the month of May is the lovely pansy. Many a gardener has been fooled by sunny days and warm temperatures, as they try to get a head start on the spring annual flower planting. But then a day like today shows up, and all is ruined. We have snow in our forecast and temperatures plunging down into the 30's for tonight. Typical Minnesota May weather. However, the hardy pansy, sweet as she looks, will tough it out and remain beautiful through the night and continue to bloom until June draws closer, making it safe for the other wimpy annuals to make an appearance.

Gotta love her.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

SHOPPING BY SECTIONS - EASY, FAST, ORGANIZED

Just want to remind you how fast and easy it is to shop in our stores by using the "Sections" feature found on the right side of the shop page. We choose the section titles and placement of items within each section. A quick click on each section will give you a listing of all the items that fit under that particular category making it easy to see what's available each time you shop.

In http://www.bagitdesigns.etsy.com we have the following sections:

Oilcloth Bags http://www.etsy.com/shop/BagItDesigns?section_id=5980921

Small Purses http://www.etsy.com/shop/BagItDesigns?section_id=5980938

Wristlets http://www.etsy.com/shop/BagItDesigns?section_id=5980926

Pleated Purse http://www.etsy.com/shop/BagItDesigns?section_id=6895718

Special Occasion http://www.etsy.com/shop/BagItDesigns?section_id=5980917

Tote Bags http://www.etsy.com/shop/BagItDesigns?section_id=5980908

Clearance http://www.etsy.com/shop/BagItDesigns?section_id=6777775

Use the sections! Easy, Fast, Organized - A Great Way to Check Out What's New

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

REALLY? CROCHETED DISH CLOTHS? YOU'RE KIDDING! RIGHT?

Chosen crochet stitch adds loft and nubs for scrubbing.



Sold in sets of 2.



Makes Washing Dishes Almost Fun


While Georgia was recuperating from knee surgery, Susan, who came from Minnesota to assist - found herself with time on her hands. (Georgia in the background - "Always a dangerous thing.")

Sewing on an unfamiliar machine is a challenge, so Susan decided to devote her time to knitting and crochet.

Sister Nancy was enlisted to pick up yarn on her trip up to Georgia's mountain cabin.

Now read the title of this post. Making sense now??

One day, after quite a stack had accumulated, Susan decided to list some dish cloths in her Etsy shop, http://www.SusanJonDesigns.etsy.com. She took some photos, wrote the description and completed her first posting. She stepped away from the computer. Came back in 10 minutes and the first pair had sold!

Again, refer to the title of this post!

Cotton crocheted dish cloths are WONDERFUL.
Look here for the available colors.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/SusanJonDesigns?section_id=6779908

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

OUR STUDIOS - WORKING FROM HOME - Part 2


Nancy loves her roses. She's lucky to live in an area where roses bloom in APRIL?? Doesn't happen in Minnesota or in the northern California mountains.

OUR STUDIOS - WORKING FROM HOME


A recent post showed Susan's beautiful crab apple trees in full bloom. A beautiful reminder of some of the benefits of working at home in our studios.

Georgia has a lovely setting in the mountains of Northern California and is visited by these charming friends twice daily.

Nancy is surrounded by beautiful roses, pictures posted soon.

We're lucky!

Monday, May 3, 2010

JUST LISTED - BUSINESS CARD HOLDERS - Great Gift Idea

http://www.etsy.com/listing/46089227/business-card-holder-mini-wallet-gift


http://www.etsy.com/listing/46089982/business-card-holder-mini-wallet-gift

http://www.etsy.com/listing/46090383/business-card-holder-mini-wallet-gift

http://www.etsy.com/listing/46090754/business-card-holder-mini-wallet-gift

Designed to hold 30 business cards, this style is the perfect card holder for the discerning business woman. We've designed an elastic cord and button closure to give a little extra stretch for bigger loads.

Our card holder will also hold credit cards (about 15 cards), some cell phones, some digital cameras, and gift cards. As a mini wallet, you can carry your license, a credit card or two, ATM card, and some cash, stow it in a pocket, and you're off for the day, totally hands free!

We love these. These make a great gift - especially if they contain a gift card!!

Sunday, May 2, 2010

BABE IN TOTAL CONTROL OF HERSELF - IN ALL COLORS

You know this is our most popular fabric. People ask us where they can get it, or will we will we sell some to them. Georgia found this fabric in a warehouse in San Francisco and bought what they had. We found another small amount in a warehouse in Minnesota. It's hard to find so we're glad we have enough to keep our customers supplied for awhile - and in a variety of colors.
We don't sell this fabric, only finished products.

Cuz if we're going to be Bitchy - we should be color coordinated!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/42082246/coin-purse-small-padded-zippered-pouch

Saturday, May 1, 2010

May 1st - Beauty and Memories


The top picture is the view from Susan's front yard. Bottom picture is from her backyard.
Surrounded in pink, May 1st, 2010. Life is good.

Historically, when both trees are in full bloom, the wind picks up and blows all the blossoms off the trees and in a day or so we have to clean up a blanket of pink petals. And, true to form, the wind is rippling through the trees right now.

May 1st used to be such a fun day when we three sisters were girls. We celebrated "May Basket Day" by making baskets (I should say Mom made the baskets) out of saved empty milk cartons, cut down, covered with crepe paper, and handles attached. We filled them with popcorn and candy. We especially loved the combination of flavors when the puffy pastel party mints met popcorn - delicious! We sneakily delivered them to our friends, hanging the basket on the doorknob, ringing the bell, and running like crazy to hide. The recipient opened the door, found the basket, and immediately came out to find us. A chase ensued. And once caught, you got a kiss! The scene repeated many times in each of the neighboring yards. It was a greatly anticipated day each year.

I think I'll go buy some of those puffy mints and make some popcorn. And sit on my deck and watch my pink tree.