10/3/09

In the spirit of Drew Barrymore's New Movie Whip It: My Roller Derby Girl Messenger Bag and Purse






I thought I'd do a post about these bags since Drew Barrymore's new movie Whip It, opens in theaters this weekend.
I've been making products from this fabric for a few years. No longer in print it is impossible to find. I bought a few yards of it, last year, and have been unable to find more. So what I have on hand is the last of it, making it pretty rare indeed!

I've had the pleasure of making various styles of my bags, in this print, for derby girls all over the world.
One thing I always want to know? What is their derby girl name? They are so creative, and fun.
If you are a derby girl reading this blog post, I invite you to share your derby girl name with my readers, in the comment section. Feel free to include your team's name, and a link to their site if you would like!

You can find the messenger style bag in my shop by clicking here.
The Tallullah purse by clicking here
and zippered bags here

I am including, a photograph of Tough Schmidt and her custom made Tallullah purse from a couple of years ago! Tough Schmidt! See what I mean?
Karen
10/3/09

10/2/09

Gift Certificates from Zoe's Bag Boutique

I've had an increasing number of people asking for gift certificates. But, as is fitting with my business style, they are varied in their requests.
So I have a few options to cover what you need.


One style does not fit all.

Some want to give a dollar amount, using a printed certificate. I now have that.

Some want to provide the option for the giftee to select a bag from the shop, or to order something custom made. The shipping cost also comes into play. They don't want the giftee to have to deal with paying for shipping. In this case the best way is for the giftee to pick out, or order a bag, and then I bill the gifter for the entire cost.
Here I can send an e-mail inviting the giftee to come and browse the shop. Or I can send the e-mail to you, and you can print it and give it in person.

I'm pretty flexible, just like I am with my design work. The one thing you can't do is buy one directly through the shop. The website isn't set up for me to do that easily.

Drop me an e-mail telling me what you'd like to do and I will work with you to make it happen!
thanks
Karen

10/1/09

Flower Power Waves Zelda Deluxe Messenger Bag






I thought this print was so colorful, and full of motion. Perfect for a Zelda Deluxe. To make it a little more interesting I made the front and back panels purple, and the sides and bottom black.
I am very pleased with the result!

9/29/09

Doggie Diner Zelda Deluxe Messenger Bag





Another fabric I thought would be perfect for a messenger bag.
The couples in the 50's cars? Awwww how adorable!
Find it in my shop by clicking here
9/29/09

9/26/09

Custom Order Pumpkin Mini Messenger Bag and Accessories




A customer bought a Sugar Skulls Zeldina Mini Messenger Bag from my Etsy shop and loved it. She left this feedback there:

"Wow! Amazing craftmanship and the price was very reasonable. I like this one better than my timbuk2 metro bag. Buy her stuff with confidence, you'll be getting a great deal."

She then asked about getting a Zeldina made in pumpkin fabric. She found a print she loved and had it sent to me.

I made a set for her, The Zeldina, plus a Sweet Pea Mini Wallet and a Raven Coin purse.

They made a great set as you can see here!
9/27/09



9/22/09

New Breazy iPhone Purses






This is a popular product, as might be expected!
Here are some of the most recent creations.
Find them in the Breazy iPhone Purse section of my shop
If you are looking for something larger, please check out the iPhone Purse page for other options!
Karen
9/22/09

9/18/09

Asian Dragon Messenger Bag






My Panther and Panther Deluxe Messenger Bags are large, but that makes them perfect for impressive large scale prints, such as this Tatsu Dragon. The last two Panther Deluxe Messengers I made sold quickly, so I am working on a few more. This is the first and can be found in my shop by clicking here
Karen
9/18/09

9/13/09

Asian Flowers, Lady Yang Mini Messenger Bag


Stunning print that provides a bold graphic on this Zeldina Mini Messenger Bag.
It's in my shop here!

9/16/09

Hunky Vampire Halloween Bag


A larger bag, the medium Fleur Tote, was required to accommodate this print. I thought someone might love carrying this bag with them for, at least, the week of Halloween!
Find him in my shop by clicking here!

9/15/09

9/12/09

Unhappy Hour Halloween Purse


Another fun, and odd, print! Perfectly suited to the Pickford style. But, also, works great as a Tallullah if you want something with more storage capacity! I have this print in black and white and, also, brown tones. With a zippered closure and an inner zippered pocket it's super useful as well as quirky. I've sold bags, made with this print, to fans of psychobilly in the past. They get to use it as a daily purse! Pretty cool!
Karen
9/13/09

Find it in my shop here.