Sunday, 3 March 2013

A mountain of handmade purses

Haven't been around for Handmade Monday for  while. Partly due to computery type issues, but also I've been struggling a bit to find time to sew. Hopefully with the lighter evenings it will start to feel like there's a bit more time.

But I have managed to make this mini-mountain of little puffy purses.

I love the shades of green and pinks. Just need to find time to get them on the website now.

I've also got my first international order. Two of my bucket bags will soon be winging their way to Alaska!


In between the day job, doing the book-keeping for my husbands accounts and making bags, we're also trying to get our house finished to put on the market. Why is it that I've lived in a half-finished house for eight years and now we want to leave Mr HbyH finally gets all those DIY jobs done. It'll be a lovely house two days before we leave!
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23 comments:

  1. Anonymous3 March 2013 at 18:18

    Oh dear. How very frustrating and such a shame not to enjoy the fruits of your labour. Maybe you are just not destined to live in a complete house! Congratulations on the overseas order - very well deserved. :)

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  2. Myth Illogical3 March 2013 at 18:27

    I love the top most purse- the fabric is absolutely gorgeous, and the shape of them is perfect too.

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  3. Wendy3 March 2013 at 18:39

    They're all lovely - but where on earth are you finding the time to make them? Life sounds manic for you at the moment!

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  4. Patchwork Fairy3 March 2013 at 18:51

    Very nice purses - something I've ner tried to make - yet! I emphasise with diy not getting done till you are moving! My OH is the same! grrr!!!

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  5. CatkinJane3 March 2013 at 19:05

    I love the 'puffiness' of the purses, I've been experimenting trying to do something similar but haven't managed anything as nice as these!
    The fabrics are lovely too

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  6. Natalie Jones3 March 2013 at 19:06

    Your purses are gorgeous! They won't hang around long once you get them advertised. How true re:decorating a house you are leaving! Rather than moving I'm sure lots of people should just spring clean or decorate and they'd fall in love with their home all over again. Good luck with all of the many projects you have on at the moment xx

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  7. Free Spirit Designs3 March 2013 at 19:33

    He he :) Isn't that always the way with houses! That, and the box that never gets unpacked :)

    It sounds like you've had a lot on your plate... well done on the Alaska order...HBH is going global!

    I really love your puffy purses, the colours are beautiful, just perfect for spring :) x

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  8. Goodnight Boutique3 March 2013 at 23:02

    Really like the purses! They're so cute! I think the polka dots are my favourite :)

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  9. Gertie3 March 2013 at 23:05

    I love the little purses. The fabric is gorgeous.

    Congratulations on your first international order.

    Good luck with your house DIY.

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  10. Lilly's Mom4 March 2013 at 07:20

    The bucket bags are absolutely lovely! I wish you a calm, fun filled week ahead!

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  11. Fiddly Fingers4 March 2013 at 12:24

    I saw your purses on fb. They look beautiful as usual. Fancy going international now!! Very exciting.

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  12. Adaliza4 March 2013 at 13:22

    Pretty, pretty purses and beautiful bags. Happy house-moving!

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  13. Anonymous4 March 2013 at 14:50

    The puffy purses are lovely, far too nice to be shoved in handbag, I think I'd carry one on its own.
    Good luck with the house!

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  14. Unknown4 March 2013 at 17:38

    Awww love the poofy purses - the spotty one is my favourite :-) Well done getting your first international order - it's really exciting to think of something you've made going across the world! Have a good week, Simmi x

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  15. Bev Newman4 March 2013 at 18:13

    I often think that with the property shows - they do loads of work so they can sell and then decide they can stay put :-) Hope it all goes well x I love the colours you've used for the bucket bags, they're a lovely style. Have a good week x

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  16. Ginx Craft4 March 2013 at 19:03

    How exciting - Alaska! How funny, this afternoon I was looking at my son's room, and thought we will never be able to move, because we could never let anyone look round our house. Good luck.

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  17. EleanorLucy Millinery4 March 2013 at 21:02

    Love the purses, but my favourite has to be the birdhouse bucket, it's fabulous! How exciting that it will be continuing its adventures so far from home! :) We put the DIY off because it's always a bigger job than you think (my dad's famous for the 'five minute DIY'), leaving even less time for sewing! ;) Good luck!

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  18. fatmonica4 March 2013 at 23:40

    Congratulations on your sale to Alaska.can you make an extra large bag and fit me inside it to go too!

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  19. Jan5 March 2013 at 10:22

    Great order for your bucket bags, well done. It's difficult finding the time for everything. Good luck with the DIY :)

    Jan x

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  20. Christmas Pie Crafts5 March 2013 at 15:23

    Sounds like hectic times. As always, I think your bags are so lovely and not at all surprising that you are now know internationally - well done. Good luck with the house 'stuff'. Hope you have a good week.

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  21. Stephen @ Soy of the North5 March 2013 at 17:20

    Congratulation on your international order. Alaska is quite a distance for your bags to travel.

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  22. threads 'n' shreds5 March 2013 at 17:46

    beautiful fabrics that youve made the bucket bags out of x

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  23. AliceAndFlorence5 March 2013 at 22:04

    The purses you have made are gorgeous. How could they not be in pink and green! Congratulations on your bucket bag orders too.
    Wendy x

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