Saturday, March 28, 2009

Pink Saturday...it's all thanks to YOU

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Wooo Hooo! It's Pink Saturday!


I am so excited about my new purse. And, I owe it all to YOU!! A few weeks ago, I showed this as an unfinished project. And, to be quite honest with you, it was filed away in my REJECT pile!! I just couldn't envision a finished result. After posting it for Pink Saturday, I received some wonderful comments encouraging me to finish it....thank you!!

Nancy at lachambrerose.blogspot.com even shared a website with me that had patterns for the "Rag Bags". Of course I bought the pattern. You can see it at : Heather Knitz
The pattern gave some terrific tips and tons of info. Mine isn't exactly like the pattern, so we shall say that it is "inspired" by the pattern.


Ta Da!! Here is the other side:


I've worn it all week and I keep getting compliments....YAY! Just what I needed to feel "springy"!


I put in a green lining with snaps to close it:


And, LOTS of pockets! I even put in a zipper. I learned how to do this at U Handbag.


The handle is some plastic tubing that is in the plumbing section of the hardware store. I simply covered it with fabric. This is my own original idea. It's a very affordable solution to handles.

I love it so much, that I have another one on my needles right now. I'm trying to make this new one more like Heather's....but my projects seem to take on a life of their own, know what I mean?

So, thank you to all of my Pink Saturday blogging friends....thanks to YOU, I have a wonderful new purse!


Now head on over to Beverly's and take the FAMOUS Pink Saturday tour!


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28 comments:

  1. Ooooooo! Your bag turned out so cute!!! I love the colors...you ARE ready for spring now!
    Have a great weekend,
    Debi

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  2. WOW! That's beautiful. You are so very creative. Happy Pink Saturday! ♥

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  3. Awwwww...that is so incredibly cute. So glad you finished it. I bet everyone who sees it wants one! Thanks for the shout out! Happy Pink Saturday! (And, a toast to unfinished projects gone SO right.)

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  4. Wow, your purse turned out amazing.. You did a wonderful job.. I love the colors you used on the purse.. I have many reject piles(hehe)...
    Thanks for visiting me...Be back soon..
    Stephenie

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  5. Just adorable. I love the handle!

    Have a great Pink Saturday!

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  6. Thanks so much for the great post today. I just ♥ traveling from blog to blog...the photos, the crafts, the ideas...too fun!

    Yours was especially fun this week. Thank you! I've got one of her kits that I really, really need to do. You sure inspired me!

    See you next week!

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  7. That is adorable... and just my colors! :)

    Have a great Pink Saturday!
    ~Liz

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  8. Yes, that is a beautiful bag. You get inspired by something wonderful and then you create something that has your own mark on it. That's what it's all about!

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    (¸.·´ (¸.·´ Happy Pink Saturday
    Deanna :D

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  9. You did a great job. I bet when you go out with your purse, people will notice and you will receive the nicest comments. It's beautiful, Happy Pink Saturday, Char

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  10. Trying to visit blogs between thunderstorms today (Spring is here) Happy Pink Saturday ~ Susan

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  11. OMGosh!!! That purse is absolutely darling! I love it!

    Hope you stop on by for my 1st Blogoversary/100th post celebration! I'm even having a giveaway! Do come on over! Everyone is invited!!! :)

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  12. Great purse!

    Happy Pink Saturday!

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  13. Bravo! You did it! It looks fantastic - great work. Happy Pink Saturday!

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  14. OMG! It looks so adoreable. You did a fantastic job!! And the tubing for handles how great is that as most handles unless they are soft leather leave marks on your arm after you tote it around all day.

    Happy Pink Saturday.

    Kris

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  15. Your bag is adorable!!! Happy PS!

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  16. I LOVE this! What a terrific purse in such happy, wonderful colors!

    Happy Pink Saturday!
    Robin@Miscellaneous Thoughts

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  17. Stephanie, Happy PInk Saturday! I am glad you finished your purse. It is so pretty and creative! I love it! Isn't Nan a sweetheart. pink hugs, Ellen

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  18. Wow, that bag is a head-turner, Stephanie!

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  19. Stephanie, your hand bag is gorgeous. I bet you did receive lots of compliments. It just says spring. Good job.

    Hugs...Jeanne

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  20. hi stephanie and happy pink saturday to you. your bag came out way cool!

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  21. I do believe you are going to enjoy that! Lovely work.
    Cheers!
    Abby

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  22. I love your design. And I love the batik fabric you chose! Very creative. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I hadn't even thought of a tutorial for the butterflies. I'll give it all some more thought this week. I'll let you know...

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  23. Thanks for stopping by The T-Cozy on my first Pink Saturday. Your purse is wonderful! Great job.

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  24. Wow!! How gorgeous is your pink rag bag no wonder your getting compliments its so beautiful :)
    You're one very creative lady and I can't wait to see the next one :)

    Happy Pink Saturday!
    Melly:)

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  25. Good for you! I always leave projects unfinished. The finished project is so great! Happy Pink Saturday!

    Hugs, Lisa

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  26. Gorgeous! Love the green lining...very spring-y. :)

    Kimberly

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  27. i love the bag. what a great idea.
    thanks so much for the chocolates by the way! they are yummy, and i think thye do work. i ate mine when i had a sinus infection though.

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  28. Stephanie,

    What an adorable purse. Gotta love all those pockets.

    xo Cath

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