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{ My New Bag }

May 29 at 4:08pm uncategorized

I finally made my first Auntie Pea handbag. :) Took awhile since it was my first one but I loved sewing again. It’s rather a relief to have time to do something like this after being so focused on the Ultimate Digi-Scrapper contest. For those of you who don’t know I didn’t make it through to the next round. I was definitely a little disappointed since I had been really appreciating the challenges of this contest (and lets face it – ‘playing along’ just doesn’t give you quite the same drive). I’m so happy for the final 7 and actually maybe a little bit more bummed for the designers that I SO thought should’ve been in that list that weren’t. It was just an amazing group of scrappers left in the top 40.

Auntiepeabag001 So for the next week I’ll be taking a little break from the digital scrapbooking and sewing a few handbags. So looking forward to using some of the fun fabric combos that I’ve collected for these. I’ve gotta take a look online and see if I can get some ‘Auntie Pea Bag’ fabric labels made up. :)

Hope everyone had a great memorial day!

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by Shawn

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Teresa - OMGosh, that bag is GORGEOUS, Shawn!! :) Are you taking orders!?! :) I was so sad to not see you moving on in this competition- you were definitely one of my favs and so were a few others who weren't selected. Happy for the top 7, but man what a cut!! Did I mention I love that bag...? LOL You have such an eye for color combos- can't wait to see more! Have fun with life being "back to normal" after the UDS contest! May 29, 2006 - 5:41 pm

amy - that bag is awesome! :) May 29, 2006 - 6:00 pm

Shabby Miss Jenn - OH wow SHAWNEEE!!! This bag is GORGOEUS! Okay you're gonna have to add a section on your website so you can sell these cuz man oh man ladies are gonna wanna buy this!!!!! :) May 29, 2006 - 6:01 pm

Shabby Miss Jenn - Wooops, sorry I forgot to add sorry about the contest but you are NUMBER UNO in my Shabby Book! :) Love ya!!!! May 29, 2006 - 6:02 pm

Helen - WAh!!! My girl's not in the contest anymore :( I really wanted and think you should have won! Your so creative and scrap so much with your heart! Anyways... the bad is sooooooooo cute... when are you going to be selling these? hint, hint... For the labels I looked at Herrschners since I've used the labels before and found they have quit a few to choose from: http://www.herrschners.com/search.aspx?q=custom+label&tab= Can't wait to see the next bag :) May 29, 2006 - 6:21 pm

Helen - Hee hee... guess it does not help to proof read AFTER you hit the submit button.... the BAG is sooooo cute... not the BAD LOL!! May 29, 2006 - 6:25 pm

Laurie - Oh you could definitely sell your gorgeous handbags!! I know I for sure would buy one!! It's beautiful!! I hope you had a wonderful weekend!! Congrats on making it as far as you did in the UDS contest - you had some beautiful LOs!! :) May 29, 2006 - 8:44 pm

CraftTeaLady - That has to be the CUTEST purse/bag I have seen in AGES! Great job girl! May 29, 2006 - 8:45 pm

Nicki - I LOVE that bag!!!! Can I buy one!!! :-) :-) :-) May 29, 2006 - 9:21 pm

Nancy Comelab (aka belgianangel) - OMG Shawn! I so totally L.O.V.E that bag! Lol.. you're going to have to start mass-producing! Awesome, girl! I was so sorry and disapointed to hear you did not make it through! I hope you know every single one of your entries rocked! :) Hugs, girl! May 29, 2006 - 9:59 pm

The Gupster - I would be all over that hand bag, but the ribbon is just not my color. Sorry. May 29, 2006 - 10:46 pm

Kirsty B - This is beautiful!!! When do you start selling!?!?!?! *Hint, Hint* :) May 29, 2006 - 10:57 pm

LeeAndra - *rofl* at Gupster. Classic. Ditto the other ladies' comments: lovin' the bag and lovin' YOU even if you are UDSless. :) love, me <>< P.S. When are we getting together?!?! I'M HOME!! May 29, 2006 - 11:03 pm

Nina - OH SHAWN that turned out way, way, way cute!!!! Are you taking requests on colors? ;) ;) May 29, 2006 - 11:58 pm

Carla - That bag is PERFECT!!!! I can't believe you didn't move on in the competition. I haven't seen any of the lo's but they must be incredible! You're one of my scrappin' heroes Missy! Share your photos of your bags. They are ADORABLE! May 30, 2006 - 1:20 am

Katie - Love it! I can't wait to see what other bags you come up with. Loved your layout too - it was incredible :) May 30, 2006 - 5:59 am

MandaKay - cauuute purse!!! Sign me up! You know I had your back on the contest girlie - so I am bummed! May 30, 2006 - 10:32 am

Suzanne - You could sell those bags at one of those trendy places in DC. They are smokin' hot! I know *I* would buy one. Although I tend to buy my purses at Wal-Mart..... Sorry to hear you didn't advance. In no way does that diminish how amazingly talented you are. You have OODLES of god-given talent. I mean, LOOK at that purse! Now if it were polka dotted, it would TOTALLY rock. Something about polka dots. You cannot be unhappy around polka dots. It's physically impossible to frown with polka dots on... Scrappy hugs your way... Suzanne May 30, 2006 - 10:58 am

Kim - I'm so sorry that you are feeling sad about the contest. :( I know it won't help, but you really should have made the cut. And you know I'm not just saying that. I feel terrible. I can't tell you how many of your pages are in my "all time favorites"....the place I go to be inspired. AND...that bag turned out FABULOUSLY!!! When You showed me the fabrics, I didn't imagine it would look this stinkin' CUTE! Promise me you will sell me one?! I've found a few places for labels too...if you need any, you know where to find me. :) May 30, 2006 - 11:14 am

Lisa aka momy4him - i was shocked to see that you didn't move on, but it's ok. we all know you rock!! don't need a contest to say that. besides, i have always just wanted to say that the letters UDS look like some sort of disease to me, not downing the contest, i'm just sayin... oh man! that is one cute bag! i NEED to have one! or two!!! :) let me know when they are available for selling! May 30, 2006 - 12:25 pm

Sophie - Good morning Shawn, Just wanted to drop you a quick note to say I'm back online after an extended absence. Just love you're handbag... I see I've missed out on quite a bit. I'll be taking the opportunity to catch up on your blog tonight, on what you've been up to. Have yourself a nice day. Sophie May 31, 2006 - 3:07 am

Nancy - FAB bag! Hoping you'll be selling some!!! :) May 31, 2006 - 9:42 pm

kari - Putting my order in now! Looks like you've got a potential here! You do know that talent just seems to ooze from you! :) May 31, 2006 - 11:02 pm

juliana - ooooo can i special order an Auntie Peas Diaper bag?! that is just way to cute!!!! bummer about the contest, but you know you rock, you don't need a contest to tell you that...you've got your neices and nephews to do that :) June 1, 2006 - 8:37 pm

cat - that bag is gorgeous! apparently, your eye for design doesn't stop at digital. :) June 2, 2006 - 1:23 am

Jennifer - GOtta have one of those purses. That is the bomb. Your gonna have to start marketing them puppies. Pretty please. June 3, 2006 - 7:08 pm

Lily Bleu - Beautiful bag. I wish I had sewing skills. I love, collect even, bags. Let us know when you begin to sell these great bags! (Hopefully at a price we can afford - heh). June 6, 2006 - 2:40 pm

Lisa Cohen - Oh baby! Love this purse! June 8, 2006 - 7:17 pm

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