I am happy to announce the winner of the LIZ EATON JEWELRY giveaway!
Congrats! You are so lucky… email me your contact information and I will make sure that Liz gets in touch with you! I do have a link to Liz’s Etsy shop here on the side of my blog… would make some awesome Mother’s day gifts! So think about ordering SOON so you have time to get something just right!
I would like to introduce you to Tiffany Jenkins… aka the 'tiny seamstress'
I have become acquainted with her through emails, and she is just the sweetest thing! I am amazed with what she sees in her head, and can create… I was asking her how she learned how to sew these amazing bags… (ok, so I can’t wrap my head around sewing something like this) here is what she said:
“While attending BYU-Idaho, majoring in English, I signed up for Sewing 101. I loved every stressful minute of it. My teacher was so hard on me…one time she took my sewn fabric from me and tore it up. She told me to start over and to stop trying to take the easy way out. So I did. In that short semester, I learned more that I had learned in all four years combined”
I also thought this was cute:
“I have two favorite sounds in the whole world. The first is the sound of my diet coke can opening and the second is the sound of my blade cutting into brand new, crisp, fabric. This routine begins every night at 7pm when I put my kids to bed and I love every second of it!”
She just makes up the patterns for these! They are her own designs… super cute.
I love this funky bag! So fuN! If you would like to WIN this cute thing… leave a comment about what is ESSENTIAL in your bag… and I will be picking a winner Friday morning…
I will kick off by answering my own question….in addition to the obvious ($$$ and cell phone) I am all about snacks (mostly candy) and a little camera.
Wow, her stuff is darling. Apparently, I need to have lots of lip balm and gloss options in my purse. Carmex, Burt's Bees, and the FABULOUS Buxom glosses by Bare Escentuals.
Posted by: Cyndi | March 04, 2009 at 09:36 AM
Hmmmmmmmm... I am all about the bag itself:) I actually have just started knitting and felting purses. I am having a ball! BUT you may ask what is the essential IN my bag? A small notebook and pen...I have alot of downtime waiting for my kids, etc...and it is when I do my most creative thinking...if I have the notebook i can write it down!
Thanks for asking...
Dancingly Denise
www.dancinglydenise.typepad.com
Posted by: Denise | March 04, 2009 at 09:36 AM
My #1 essential is lipstick or lipbalm.......gotta have it always and have to be able to find it quickly. :)
Posted by: ruth | March 04, 2009 at 09:37 AM
Great bag to carry "all" of my essentials : Make-up - bandaids - q-tips - deoderant - wash cloth brush and hairspray and a sewing kits and my perfume..and a small note book with my camera so I can jot down ideas and thoughts or where a great piece of jewelry is. I live in NY so "need" everything and that big bag! Hugs Grace
Posted by: Grace | March 04, 2009 at 09:37 AM
Chapstick! A must have!! Dawn H
Posted by: Dawn Hobbs | March 04, 2009 at 09:41 AM
I need Burt's Beeswax Lip Balm--love the feel, love the smell.
Posted by: susie l. | March 04, 2009 at 09:41 AM
My essential is my camera - goes everywhere I go. Can't do without it.
Posted by: Denise Morris | March 04, 2009 at 09:44 AM
My sunglasses and lipstick.
Posted by: Amy A. | March 04, 2009 at 09:47 AM
A camera is a must in my purse-never know when you need to snap a picture!
Posted by: Cat Gieger | March 04, 2009 at 09:48 AM
Lip close and Excedrin Migraine are absolutely essential in my bag. I always several different lip glosses cause you just never know :)
Posted by: Danielle | March 04, 2009 at 09:49 AM
I love bags...they are essential on their own. I love to be able to stuff things in them!
My first essential is a pen...okay, about seven - including a highlighter and a Sharpie. Then paper, my wallet, gum, maybe some snacks, band-aids, pocket knife, nail clippers, sewing kit, fabric tape measure (you'd be surprised how handy it is), coupons, a pacifier, maybe some diapers...the list goes on.
I'd love to win that bag!
Posted by: Tifany D. | March 04, 2009 at 09:49 AM
The essentials in my bag are tissue, cellphone, and lifesaver mints.
I also need to have my Camera of course!!!
Posted by: Nicole C. | March 04, 2009 at 09:50 AM
What a great bag! I always need my wallet, cell, and keys
Posted by: Chris | March 04, 2009 at 09:55 AM
WHAT IS OF IMPORTANCE TO HAVE IN MY BAG? WELL FIRST AND FOREMOST IS MY BANK CARD TO PURCHASE ANY OF THOSE FUN CRAFT SUPPLIES WHEN I GET TO GO TO TOWN. I LIVE OUTSIDE OF CHATTANOOGA AND WE REALLY DON'T EVEN HAVE VERY MANY OPTIONS THERE. ALSO HAVE TO HAVE THE CELL PHONE AND OH A MUST HAVE IS MY LIPSTICK PENCIL:) GOTTA HAVE THAT. I LOVE THE PRINT ON THAT BAG. IF I COULD HAVE DAMASK ALL THROUGH MY HOUSE I WOULD. WELL HAVE A GREAT DAY.
Posted by: BRENDA KELLEY | March 04, 2009 at 09:55 AM
Always, always a blank book/notebook/journal for jotting down ideas, websites, inspirations, lists ... it's my essential!
Posted by: KateinCleveland | March 04, 2009 at 09:55 AM
ditto on the chapstick/lipstick - also gum, hand sanitizer and hand lotion!
thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Lori | March 04, 2009 at 09:58 AM
I carry a tiny bag so this is easy. A few essential cards: drivers licence, insurance card, mac and credit card, an inhaler, Aquafor for my lips, keys and phone.
Posted by: Caryn | March 04, 2009 at 09:58 AM
Lip gloss, planner, sunglasses, and water bottle.
Such a great bag!
Posted by: Heather S | March 04, 2009 at 10:01 AM
I was lucky enough to get a REAL pair of
Channel sunglasses on my last trip to Vegas.
I never go anywhere without them in my purse. It was well worth the cost. they look
marvelous.
Posted by: Nan Fowler | March 04, 2009 at 10:04 AM
One essential I always have is Burts Bee lip balm. My lips have a tendency to dry out and this is the best stuff ever!
Posted by: Bianca | March 04, 2009 at 10:06 AM
My cards, and the photos of my kiddos..and oh yea, business cards (need those to support the habit!)
Posted by: Mel | March 04, 2009 at 10:08 AM
a diaper and wipes. no doubt if I go out without them, the little guy will mess his pants. SO I like big bags I can fit that stuff in, but it doesn't look like a diaper bag!
Posted by: amy | March 04, 2009 at 10:11 AM
well mine has a camera ,4 different kinds of lip gloss, wallet, keys, cell, snacks (for kids), some pens, notepad.
hope i win im a oure freak LOL
Liz Hagage
Posted by: Liz Hagage | March 04, 2009 at 10:11 AM
I carry a sort of medium size bag, so it's the essentials…plus camera (just in case I see something inspirational for a scrapbook page), sketchbook (for the same reason as before) and grandkids pictures. I love to show them off, so those pics are a must have. PS Heidi it was so much fun spending time with you at CHA (you probably don’t remember me, but take my word for it…it was fun). Love everything you do, so thanks for sharing with the world. Nancy
Posted by: Nancy in CA | March 04, 2009 at 10:14 AM
So funny that you said the obvious $$$...I rarely if ever carry cash anymore. How things have changed! Essentials for me are my cell phone, debit card, camera and Bare Essentials Buxom lip gloss. It is a pick me up any time of the day - tingly and pepperminty! Love this bag. Thanks for doing another great giveaway!
Posted by: Kate | March 04, 2009 at 10:17 AM