Fun Facts about the Open House!

OK, so this is probably going to be a very long post!! But I just brainstormed (cause I couldn't sleep!) and I'm so excited!!!

Who wants to design their own PURSE?? Obviously, right? I mean, that's the whole point of the Open House!! BUT who ALSO wants to design their own SEA GLASS JEWELRY??!!! WAHOO!!!!! That's right!!!! Keep reading.......

DESIGN YOUR OWN PURSE :)

I'm kinda a self-proclaimed "fabric hog/hoarder".....You would not believe how much fabric I have!!! Under tables, in drawers, in closets.....and on SATURDAY, JUNE 6th, from 10am-1pm (or however long it takes!!)~it's ALL coming out!!!!! That's right ladies! So here's how it's gonna go down~

1~Pick your favorite fabric(s) (at which time, you should pick it up & carry it around~especially if there's only a little bit!!)

2~Pick your style (I will have samples of all the currently available styles to choose from!!)

3~Decide if you want any matching/coordinating accessories (I will also have samples of all of these!)

4~Find me & let's sit down & talk.....I want to make sure I know EXACTLY what you want!!

So that's how designing your purse is gonna work! There WILL be "cash & carry" (or check & carry!) purses/accessories available to purchase!

DESIGN YOUR OWN SEA GLASS JEWELRY :)

1~Pick your Sea Glass....that's right!!! I'll bring out TONS of jewelry quality, hand picked sea glass & you can pick the one you love!!

2~Pick a pearl (or bead, or silver charm.......)

3~Pick a bead (or silver charm, or pearl.....)

4~Put it in a baggie & hand it to me (with your name on it!!)

I will then make you your VERY OWN, CREATED BY YOU, Sea Glass Jewelry!!!!!!!!!

Each pendant will come on an 18" sterling silver chain, in a pretty little pouch. As described above, they will cost $28. each! So, each "necklace" will have 3 components: a piece of sea glass, a bead & a pearl (or charm, or any combo of these to equal 3)......

Sound confusing?? No worries!! I'll be here to help you every step of the way!! The beads will be out, so you can lay them out to help you visualize what you're creating! Or just tell me the colors you want & I'll make it all for you ;)

I wil have samples to show, as well as cash & carry jewelry!

WHAT DO YOU THINK?????

Drumroll Please!!!!!

IT'S HERE!!!!!

Go check out the new website!!

www.ellieannapurses.com

Let me know what you think!

You can see ALL the styles of bags, PLUS, there's a page for choosing from the fabric I currently have in stock!! YIPPIE!!!!!

New Website coming soon!!!

So, I'm sure you've noticed, I haven't been posting much lately!! I'm so sorry!!!! I have been out straight, creating, selling, promoting, marketing & designing.....a new website that is!!!!
Check it out *in construction* www.ellieannapurses.com ~ and sign my GUESTBOOK!!!!
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!! Try to check it out today~a new storefront will be loaded on Thursday. I am in the process, along with my great friend, Mary, of taking new pictures, posting descriptions & just getting all my products visible! What a long, tedious process!!! Lots of coffee drinking & lots of typing....lots of waiting around for photos to upload too.....UGH!!
Well, for now, I've gotta get back to my sewing machine! The orders are piling up faster than I can keep up this week!!! YAY! A very good problem to have, so thank you all ;)
Hope to hear from you all soon!!!!

OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, June 6th 10am-1pm
866 Main St, Lewiston (across from Harley's)
Scentsy will be here too!!

Grab your girlfriends & come on over to see my ENTIRE fabric selection!!! I'll have each bag style to view as well!! There will be some cash & carry items (purses, checkbook covers, key fobs, sea glass jewelry & MORE!!)

I'm so excited & can't wait to see you all here!!! Email me if you have any questions or need directions!

Open House

Hi all!! I'm thinking of doing an Open House, at my home, for you all to see the purses, in person!! You'll also have the opportunity to design your own!!! I'll have all my fabric swatches out (and there WILL be some limited one too!!) for you to choose from!!

So, I'm looking for feedback before I go crazy with the planning!!! Do weeknights work better, or would a Sat. am be best? Would you be more apt to "create your own" or purchase an already made purse??

I will certainly post date/time, as soon as I know for sure when I'll be having this Open House!!

Gadget Pouch

Fully customizable! You choose the exterior fabric, as well as the fleece lining, from the selection I have! There is a finger loop at the top, magnetic snap, a D-ring (incase you want to clip it to something).... It's interfaced for durability & fully lined with a soft fleece!! These are great for cell phones, IPhones, Blackberry's, cameras, MP3 players.....you name it!! Get yours today!!!

Can be done in plain fabric, with NO flower tag, d-ring or finger loop, if men are interested!!

Approximate finished dimensions, interior, are 5" x 3 1/4".

Super Gigantic Enormous Canvas Tote Bag

Fully lined, with three pockets & a swivel clip for your keys!! LOVE this bag! I'm thinking of naming it The Bar Harbor bag, cause I plan on taking it every time we go to Bar Harbor this year!! LOVE IT!

Blues......zippered pouch~what should I name it??!!

Zippered Pouch/Clutch

OK~I need name suggestions for this one!! My bags are all named after (usually) little girls :) Some names we already have~Anna, Ellie, Lola, Molly, Sarah...... please don't be offended if I don't choose you're suggestion, this time!!! I may save it for another bag/purse!! :)








How awesome is this style though?? You can use it to organize a large bag, or just grab what you need, loop it through you belt loops, and it's like you're wearing a small purse all around your neck, but the strap won't bother you!! Stay tuned for more patterns/variations like this!!

Introducing.............

THE MOLLY BAG










It's quite small in size, perfect for a date night, or if you carry VERY minimal things in your purse (I envy those who can actually do that on an everyday basis!!)

This purse was made from a pattern by Keykalou, with minor adjustments!

Large Anna in Brown & Aqua Polka Dots

Brown Damask Zippered Pouch

Large Anna in Brown Damask with Sage Ties

Large Anna in Flowers with Brown Ties

Look what I found......

........I bought this for the table part of it about 8 years ago at Goodwill for about $10!!!! When I got it home, I found the sewing machine part of it, but it looked old, heavy & out of date. Well, over the last few weeks I've been doing some research and found that it may be worth some tweeking!! It's a metal machine, with just a straight stitch option, but it seems really rugged!! So, I plugged it in & ............ the light came on!! WAHOO!!!! It does look like some work may need to be done on it, but WOW! I'll keep you all up to date!

DIVA MALL