I'm having so much fun at the moment, I feel like I need to pinch myself. Shop orders, new bags to make, website and blog to revamp, lots of photos taken of my new collection, the prospect of going part time at the day job :D and spending lots of time with my other half (now he's not working). Life is wonderful.......xx
Thursday, 29 April 2010
Bon Voyage
to my first trade order which is making its merry way to a gallery in Margate :) I'm sad to see them go but so excited that they will be making their debut in sunny Margate.
I'm having so much fun at the moment, I feel like I need to pinch myself. Shop orders, new bags to make, website and blog to revamp, lots of photos taken of my new collection, the prospect of going part time at the day job :D and spending lots of time with my other half (now he's not working). Life is wonderful.......xx
I'm having so much fun at the moment, I feel like I need to pinch myself. Shop orders, new bags to make, website and blog to revamp, lots of photos taken of my new collection, the prospect of going part time at the day job :D and spending lots of time with my other half (now he's not working). Life is wonderful.......xx
Wednesday, 28 April 2010
Almost there
I'm not very good at deciding what a post title should be.....and today is the usual. Its almost the weekend, well I know we're only half way through the week but since I have so much to get done this weekend I cant wait for Friday to be here.I'm almost done with the website makeover, I cant wait to reveal the 'new' look site. I cant say that my favourite part of it is the actual uploading, but its slowly getting there. A few new pages, lots of new bags and accessories and some photos of me, my studio and me working in my studio. This will also mean that my blog will be getting an overhaul too to match.
Today is my 2nd Etsy anniversary, so I'm offering free delivery on any item until Sunday (delivery will be refunded after purchase). I also thought it would be nice if I did a giveaway which celebrates, my blog anniversary, my Etsy anniversary and the re-launch of the website...so keep your eyes peeled for that as I'm feeling pretty generous on this one!! ;)
(still loving the antlers, something exciting happening for the next trade fair which includes them and more!!)
Sunday, 25 April 2010
Come along and join in the green swap!!
Pop over to thatlittlebitgreener to join Rachel and Emma's (me) 1st green themed swap :DFriday, 23 April 2010
MOO CARDS - TRADE
This was my biggest Moo card order to date! I had ordered two sets for the BCTF and I think they came out rather well, don't you think? And big thanks to Chris who again did all the photoshop'ing, tweaking and making them look fabulous.
4 of the new bags and a card with details on ....on the reverse of the bag cards there was a little bit of blurb about bagladee.
I then paired the cards up, image and a details card, hole punched them in the top left hand corner and threaded some pretty ribbon through them.
Lovely :D
4 of the new bags and a card with details on ....on the reverse of the bag cards there was a little bit of blurb about bagladee.
I then paired the cards up, image and a details card, hole punched them in the top left hand corner and threaded some pretty ribbon through them.
Lovely :DMonday, 19 April 2010
Whats this then?
There is something very strange going on over here!! I wonder whats happening?
Mondays.....yuk!! At least its over and done with. Only 4 more yucky days until the glorious weekend. :D Hmmm I'm in the "right lets get this started" mood tonight, who knows what will happen.
P.S. Went looking for an image and found this adorable video!!
Friday, 16 April 2010
Blog Anniversary No.2
Yesterday was my 2nd blog birthday. I had totally forgotten until I looked in my diary this morning. How on earth did I miss that one? Well it has been a little hectic round here lately :D
I was planning on having a giveaway to celebrate but since I forgot all about it I've decided to have one towards the end of the month so that I can make some goodies for it. Before I went off to the BCTF I did promise photo's of the little bit of bling that I was adding to the bags......so here they are.
They are flower corsages to go on all the new bags. They are attached with a brooch pin on the back and in the centre there is a rhinestone button with some chain and teardrop crystals.
I think they just add a glam touch to the bags......and if you like you can wear the corsage on your jacket to match your bag.
I was planning on having a giveaway to celebrate but since I forgot all about it I've decided to have one towards the end of the month so that I can make some goodies for it. Before I went off to the BCTF I did promise photo's of the little bit of bling that I was adding to the bags......so here they are.
They are flower corsages to go on all the new bags. They are attached with a brooch pin on the back and in the centre there is a rhinestone button with some chain and teardrop crystals.
I think they just add a glam touch to the bags......and if you like you can wear the corsage on your jacket to match your bag. Wednesday, 14 April 2010
BCTF 2010
Hello,I have returned from sunny Harrogate.
A lot of prep was involved for the BCTF (British Craft Trade Fair) and it started just before Christmas. There were endless lists of things to buy, things to make, things to do and think about. And as the weeks crept closer the more and more nervous I was getting......
Well there was no need to be!! I've had a ball these last 4 days, there were a few people exhibiting that I already knew, some of them I knew were going to be there, others were just a lovely surprise to see when I arrived.
I was really lucky as I had one of the end stands which had an open end. Perfect!! This is a photo of the stand before I dressed it with my samples. At long last I can show you the ANTLERS!!! Don't they look fab (don't worry there were NO Deers hurt in the process of me acquiring them, Deers shed their antlers every year). A lovely plain white unit and some vinyl stickers for the wall and top of the unit. I am so so grateful for Chris's help with my stand, he did an amazing job on it. (Big love's to you C)
It didn't take me long to dress it.....I already knew in my head where it was all going. These are my new design bags that are not even on the website yet. Will be getting round to that this weekend.
I was so pleased with the way the stand turned out and I received lots of lovely comments, not only on the exhibition space but on my standard of sewing skills. Which really was a huge boost for me. If anything the show has reassured me that I actually can make quality items that could potentially make me a living :D very happy girl indeed.
OK down to the nitty gritty and exciting part!!! I am now officially stocking 3 shops!!!!! I know exciting. Cant reveal just where yet but in due course I will let you know.
While I was there I popped over to one of the stands that I knew a fellow blogger was exhibiting at Area thrifty one, hello Net **wave**. It was lovely to put a face to the name, your stand looked fab...I am now a big fan of the kitten (as well as the dino) :D hope you had a great time.
I also made so many new contacts, fellow crafters and buyers. And hope that 2010 has lots to offer bagladee, we are most definitely looking forward to the next chapter. Speaking of chapters I took the first editions of my book along to the show, it was fantastic to talk about it and some buyers even took the details to order some. So a fab show all round. I will take some photos of the book this weekend and give you a sneak peek.
And just in case you were interested this was the scaled model that Chris made whilst designing my exhibition stand....isn't he soooooo clever?! I'm keeping it in my studio as a reminder. He's already working on the design for next year, yes I loved it that much that I signed up for next year on the last day. And if there are any crafters out there that are thinking I'd love to do it but dare not, go on give it a go, I did and it was great fun. I was so nervous the first day but as soon as I'd spoken to the first buyer I just relaxed and enjoyed it.
A lot of prep was involved for the BCTF (British Craft Trade Fair) and it started just before Christmas. There were endless lists of things to buy, things to make, things to do and think about. And as the weeks crept closer the more and more nervous I was getting......
Well there was no need to be!! I've had a ball these last 4 days, there were a few people exhibiting that I already knew, some of them I knew were going to be there, others were just a lovely surprise to see when I arrived.
I was really lucky as I had one of the end stands which had an open end. Perfect!! This is a photo of the stand before I dressed it with my samples. At long last I can show you the ANTLERS!!! Don't they look fab (don't worry there were NO Deers hurt in the process of me acquiring them, Deers shed their antlers every year). A lovely plain white unit and some vinyl stickers for the wall and top of the unit. I am so so grateful for Chris's help with my stand, he did an amazing job on it. (Big love's to you C)
It didn't take me long to dress it.....I already knew in my head where it was all going. These are my new design bags that are not even on the website yet. Will be getting round to that this weekend.
I was so pleased with the way the stand turned out and I received lots of lovely comments, not only on the exhibition space but on my standard of sewing skills. Which really was a huge boost for me. If anything the show has reassured me that I actually can make quality items that could potentially make me a living :D very happy girl indeed.
OK down to the nitty gritty and exciting part!!! I am now officially stocking 3 shops!!!!! I know exciting. Cant reveal just where yet but in due course I will let you know.
While I was there I popped over to one of the stands that I knew a fellow blogger was exhibiting at Area thrifty one, hello Net **wave**. It was lovely to put a face to the name, your stand looked fab...I am now a big fan of the kitten (as well as the dino) :D hope you had a great time.
I also made so many new contacts, fellow crafters and buyers. And hope that 2010 has lots to offer bagladee, we are most definitely looking forward to the next chapter. Speaking of chapters I took the first editions of my book along to the show, it was fantastic to talk about it and some buyers even took the details to order some. So a fab show all round. I will take some photos of the book this weekend and give you a sneak peek.
And just in case you were interested this was the scaled model that Chris made whilst designing my exhibition stand....isn't he soooooo clever?! I'm keeping it in my studio as a reminder. He's already working on the design for next year, yes I loved it that much that I signed up for next year on the last day. And if there are any crafters out there that are thinking I'd love to do it but dare not, go on give it a go, I did and it was great fun. I was so nervous the first day but as soon as I'd spoken to the first buyer I just relaxed and enjoyed it.
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