February 4, 2009

Let the fun continue....

Oops, had to edit to add a link for the bag pattern.

OKAY GIRLS, I'VE SELECTED A WINNER OF MY TOTE BAG AND GOODIES. IT'S KRISSA BROWN!! CONGRATULATIONS KRISSA AND THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO LEFT A COMMENT. IT WAS FUN READING THEM ALL.


Krissa, please email me at stamplady@satelephone.com with your snail mail address.

Krissa Brown said...
WOW, love the colors on the bag...TOO CUTE! In my purse I have...work keys, car keys, 2 diapers, small pack of wipes, kleenex, nail clippers, wallet (wish it had money in it..LOL), 2 bottles of Window Chalk from decorating the car for my oldest daughter's cheerleading competition last weekend in Dallas, and last but not least Tylenol. :) Thanks for the chance to win...LOVE your stuff!!


If you're interested in the pattern for this tote, you can find the information in THIS post, where I showed my quilting bags. I improvised the pattern for this bag and just made it on my own, using 2-1/2" squares.

First, I wanted to thank you all so much for your comments yesterday. Your heartwarming messages meant so much to me and were very touching. You certainly made me feel better. Thank you for sharing your stories and thinking of me. It's so evident that our friendships reach so much further than a simple computer screen. I wish I could give you all big {{{HUGS}}}.

On to the fun stuff.......Nichole has a very exciting Papertrey announcement today. I'll let you read all the details on Nichole's BLOG but I'll give you a few hints......it involves shopping....a fun challenge.....a cute tote.....a gihugic shopping spree......YOU MUST CHECK IT OUT!

I thought it would be fun to play along with Nichole's challenge so I created this fun little, patchwork tote. It uses Moda and Amy Butler Fabric.

An adorable little tote, finished up with Papertrey Berry Sorbet ribbon handle and a fancy little bow and heart embellishment.
Completely lined and oh so cute! Well, I think so.With a little somethin' inside.....Butterfinger and Reese's Hearts (I've eaten two from the pack already, my faves!).....snippets of ribbon on a wooden clothespin(available at Dollar Tree)......
....and a little signed by mwah. Card uses Kraft and Vintage Cream cardstock, Berry Sorbet Swiss Dot ribbon and ink, buttons, Simply Stationery stamp set and some cute embellishments I made HERE using Heart Prints(a must have Valentine set!). I tied one onto the bag also.

And guess what? I'm giving it all away to one of you! Now I have to tell you that my little Jordan was NOT happy to hear this news. She LOVES this little tote. Really wants it BAD. Thinks you all are spoiled! But don't worry, she felt much better after I told her that good ol' Mom cut doubles of the fabric so that we could make another one.

So how do you win my fun filled tote? Leave a comment on my blog telling me a little something about an item in your purse. Do you carry a camera? Are all your gum packets empty because your kids take it? Do you wish your dear husband would carry his own man purse to contain his George Costanza wallet(did you see that episode?), cell phone, sunglasses and car keys? Let me hear it girls, whatcha got in that purse???????

Now. If you comment here, you're going to win MY PRIZE. If you want to win Nichole's prize, you must enter at HER blog. You can enter at BOTH places though. Good luck!! My prize drawing will close at 12:00pm EST on February 6th. Winner of my prize drawing will be announced on my blog sometime Friday. Good luck!!

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JMP said...

LOVE the colors. I always carry a finger rosary - the beads are green with shamrocks on it. It makes me feel better! Thanks!

Anonymous said...

How cute is that bag. My daughter would feel the same way and she's 18.

What do I carry in my bag, almost nothing. I have one of those big, all business like bags. Its beautiful and I carry a small wallet, and I mean coin change type wallet in the tiny inside zipper, my keys in the front flap, and a tiny note pad and pen in the big open area. You'd think I'd go smaller but I love my bag I just hate carrying everything in it.

Stefanie said...

Super cute tote bag Mish! I love the bright pink fabric lines you chose!

My purse has the standard stuff, wallet, checkbook, keys, iPhone, pen... I guess the only extras I have a wallet-sized photo album for pics of my cute baby boy and coupons to Joanns, Michaels and Carter's. I always print them out and stick them in my purse just in case!

Anonymous said...

I love your little tote, what a great job you did. I think that's sweet that your going to make another tote for your daughter. I just have way too much stuff in my purse but must have the essentials: wallet, keys, makeup, cell phone, day planner. Thanks for a chance to win your lovely tote.

Jessica said...

OMG, this is sooo cute!!

Gosh, what ISN'T in my purse? My bag seriously weighs probably 15 pounds! Wallet, camera, sunglasses, cell phone, tissues, about 5 different lip glosses, notebooks, pens, business cards, bluetooth earpiece, tylenol, mirror, a few packs of gum...the list goes on!

Sheryl said...

What an adorable tote! Beautiful job! You are so creative. I love to vist your blog and get my own inspiration from your projects! Thank you for sharing!

Barbara said...

I love this tote! LOVE it! The inside is as wonderful as the outside-seriously cute!
This might sound odd but I actially carry a small craft knife in my purse.It has come in handy so many times!
Barbara

Unknown said...

In my purse I have a huge collection of receipts (in need of filing), my empty wallet, pen & notepad to occupy the littl one during trips to the store, and of course, lollipops!Your crafts are amazing! I love to see what you have done each day!

Anonymous said...

What a darling bag! Love the colors. I have the usual cell phone, wallet, keys, gum and LOTS of lip gloss. Can't live without the lip gloss.

dennis said...

I just love that tote. I carry everything from lipstick to a swiss army knife (mini). You have no idea how handy that is. From cutting tags off new purchases to tweezing a sliver. Keep the creativity coming.

Yvonne said...

Wow, what a gorgeous tote bag! I would say the most utilized tool in my purse is a nail clipper. That thing comes in handy for so many things. Cutting tags off stuff for the kids, clipping loose strings on shirts, etc...
Thanks for the chance at winning!

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful tote!! In my purse I carry all the essentials--wallet, tissues, phone, gum, nail file, pictures, Advil, brush, insurance cards, pens, paper.... Even though I try to keep it somewhat lightweight my family thinks that whatever they need can be found in mom's purse!!

Anonymous said...

What an adorable tote. You are so talented and I love your blog. The big thing with me and purses is that I have so many of them. I love purses (and shoes - but that is another story). What I always carry in my purse is my cell phone. I don't know what I did before I had one.

Anonymous said...

Just have to say, I love your blog, it's a daily treat for me!! I love your little tote and Pink is my favorite color. I am a purse-aholic! I love purses in every shape and color. I carry just about anything and everything in my purse. My kids make fun of me 'cause whatever they need...I have it.....from bandaids, tums, tissues, safety pins, nailclippers...the list goes on and on.

Anonymous said...

Your tote is darling! I make some very much like this only bigger with charm square packs and I love,love, love them! All my bags are my 'purse' since I'm more of a shove it in my pocket kinda girl! But two things I'm never without is my little glass nail file and my chapstick. Take care!

Cindy said...

I carry my stethescope in my purse. I am a nurse and carry it with me so i dont forget it when i go to work. I deliver babies:)

Anonymous said...

I LOVE the bag! You are so incredibly creative I can hardly stand it!
I keep a little pouch of coupons in my purse...restauraunts, grocery store, specialty stores...you never know where you might end up when out shopping and my husband loves that I almost always have a coupon when we go out to dinner.

Anonymous said...

Love this tote. What's in my purse? More like what's not in my purse!

Anonymous said...

You are so incredibly inspiring... I find myself DROOLING over fabrics in craft stores wanting to buy them all, but not having the slightest idea of what to do...

Anyhow... in my purse, there is always a pen and paper, and my credit card. :-) I'm always jotting down lists, sketch ideas, phone #s, etc. And I'm horrible about carrying cash, so I've always got some plastic on me!

Anonymous said...

What DON'T I carry would be shorter. The one thing I always have is a camera to capture inspiration or good ideas. Love the bag, thanks for sharing!!!

Jessica said...

I'd actually rather not consider the contents of my purse ...
It just starts to accumulate stuff. Of course there's the gum and the chapstick and the nail clippers and the wallet ... but there's also at least one mini-notebook and a ton of receipts that I stuff in the purse and a few loose coins and bits of this and that ... I change purses every few months and just bring the necessities with me so I have several purses with just a few things in them and mostly garbage ... weird

Amy Kolling said...

Let's see...In my purse are always some Wet Wipes...you don't know how many I go through with kids!! Otherwise, the usual stuff. I did buy an awesome new purse called The Healthy Back Bag by Ameribag. I love it and it is supposed to be VERY ergonomic for your back!! Love it so far!!

Anonymous said...

How adorable! I love most anything with a quilted look and your tote is so cute! For things in my purse, I really don't like to carry much. There is a credit card, ID and the local garden shop points card. A small calendar along with lip gloss, bone shaped mints and a crystal nail file. And I always make sure there is room for my iPhone. Thanks for sharing this with us.

Jolene said...

I love, love, love your tote. You are a girl after my own heart. People always make fun of me but I always carry my 15 ft. tape measure in my bag. They make fun of me until they need it. Other than the diapers and wipes, it's my most used item.

Anonymous said...

I love your purse idea!! I try to
carry as little as possilbe in
my purse (ha!). I have a pocket calendar that I have altered with photos from a recent mission trip
to Zambia - it reminds me daily to
be so so thankful for all I have and to pray for those for away with
so little. -Mila Ayers rmayers@rallstech.com

Jingle said...

Wow! This is gorgeous! I have a little clutch that I carry so it doesn't have a lot in it. Just the essentials! I have a tube of Burt's Bees chapstick, a pocket knife (The leatherman squirt, to be precise), my wallet, and my library card, which, for some reason, is not in my wallet. That's everything!

caseyshayne+3 said...

My purse has been claimed as mine in the last few months. It seemed to becoming the dumping place for everyone and everything, so I purged, and it is mine. I do carry my wallet, lip gloss, gum, a small car, a pony (yup still carry for the littlest one), cell phone. I try to keep it clean and simple, but other stuff does creep back in.

Anonymous said...

Mish this is just such an adorable tote and I love the goodies!! Now don't eat them all! :)

I think my purse has too much in it but here is a sampling - antibacterial handwash, Bandaids, toilet seat covers, tissues, measuring tape, note book and pen, wallet, sunglasses, keys, phone and on and on, lol. Thanks for the chance to win this darling little tote.

Anonymous said...

The bag is adorable! Love to win it! Along with the usual, can't do without items, I carry a very small measuring tape--pull-out style- to measure inseams, tees, etc. when I come across a clothing item my grandchildren could use. It always brings comments like, "I should have one in my purse too."

Anonymous said...

Oh wow that is so cute it almost makes me think I should sew...scary thought:)
In my purse, I have at this moment, 13 lipglosses...shameful, but you never know which color will be perfect!!
Thanks!

Teresa said...

I absolutely love your tote! The contents and all the colors used are fabulous. In my purse I have a bizillion coupons I never use but pad my purse with them. (Ha, Ha) Maybe if I use them I could spend my money on my stamping.

Anonymous said...

Oh, I LOVE this purse! Too cute! Well, I'm a list maker, so my purse always has some list in there; grocery store list, walmart list, gift ideas lists...

Thanks for the chance to win! And yes, that episode about George's wallet is one of our favorites!!

Rachel S.
Spooner, WI

Anonymous said...

The most important thing I carry is my date book that I havehappened to have made. With life being as busy as it is...can't get along without it...

Anonymous said...

This tote is absolutely adorable! Love the patterns and Berry Sorbet is one of my favorite colors. Right now my purse is full of grocery coupons as I'm heading out the door to the grocery store!

Anonymous said...

Mine is not so much a purse as a diaper bag/briefcase/tote bag/first aid kit/everything holder.

Anonymous said...

Wow! Beautiful! I always have gum in my purse! I am a coffee drinker and I want to make sure I can pop in a piece of gum after my coffee so my breath is not coffee breath!

Anonymous said...

Oh my..that bag is so cute! I would love to win something you
made!! Let me tell you first I am so excited that you will be in Florida at the Papertrey Booth. I would absolutely love to me you!

What do I carry in my purse!! I have baby wipes, bandaides, Many receipts from various scrapbooking stores that I must get rid of...
EVIDENCE!!!!!

salusa said...

This is the cutest thing ever!!! My niece would love this!! :) I hate to admit it but I have (and can't seem to slim down) 3 separate mini notepads in my purse - well one is not so mini. I am a cronic list maker, have to write everything down and I have separate little notebooks for different things. My name is Susan and I am a compulsive list maker! :)

Unknown said...

i love little purses - i had one that looked like a fishing bag - too cute! in my purse - in my checkbook i keep gift cards that i have used..funny ones - i had a superman one from target,one that looks like a bug - with big clear eyes from target...one that probably has a dollar left on it from starbucks! thank you for the opportunity to win that cute little bag - that i would use in the summer for real!

Unknown said...

holy moly - 433rd? I hope that's my lucky number!
I have a boatload of stuff in my purse - most important are the wallet, my sub notebook - and my Sugar lip treatment. That stuff works wonders to minimize chapped lips. Pricey, but worth it!
I am really happy to have graduated from the diaper bag cum purse, but I miss the days of toy surprises in there.

Dana said...

Oh, what gorgeous fabrics Michelle! You are so talented in all your endeavors..it just amazes me the things you create.

Sadly, I don't carry a purse. Never have. I do however always have my wallet in my back left pocket...does that count? But one thing that I never leave home without is chapstick. I carry some sort of lip balm (Burt's Bees, chapstick, vaseline, etc) on my person at all times.

Jan said...

My goodness, I'm looking at everyone's timestamps, and it looks like we have conquered the time space continuim? LOL Some are in April, some in May of 2009, what a riot!

Mish, I love your patchwork bag! I'm very into quilting, and now I'm thinking I'll go through my fat quarter stash to see what I could make. Maybe I'll wait to see if I win yours first.
(right, :-( I never win...)

Okay, in my purse I have a pretty little decorated tin, where I keep stuff my husband won't notice, like my mints or gum or credit card...LOL. He's such a theif, and I'm tired of finding empty gum wrappers when I KNOW I had a couple of pieces left. ;)

Anonymous said...

my purse is a total mess i just shove everythin in it u wouldnt want to go in there hehehe

Bonafyde said...

Seriously adorable tote!!!

I carry a lot of things in my purse at ll times...

My Rebel, My wallet (bursting with money and lots of white money (aka receipts), keys, ziplock baggies filled with different kid sized portions of snacks (aka bribes to keep them busy and quiet when we are out shopping or running errands), baby wipes, 2-3 diapers, hand sanitizer, hand lotion and last but not least... my favorite must have item Lip glosses...I must have at all times at least 6-7 different ones on me at all times! LOL 1 in my jacket pocket and the rest in various compartments of my purse!

Anonymous said...

I recently bought an Instinct phone and I made a cute little case from Heather Ann fabrics that I carry in my purse. I also have a flat wallet, which keeps me from cramming tons of stuff in my wallet. I also have a coffee punch card so I can get a free cup when I fill it...almost there! I always carry a notepad to sketch ideas for projects and to write notes.

Polka Dot Moon said...

Oh my gosh - another fabulous design!!! You amaze and inspire me with your creativeness!!! I just love your little tote :)
And my bag happens to be a diaper bag right now, but aside from all of the wee ones necessities I can't be anywhere without my Burt' Bees Lip Balm. I have them in every nook and cranny of that bag!
Thanks for another chance to win one of your fabulous goodies!
Denise

Tamara said...

What a great little tote!

My purse always contains my camera, wallet, keys, lotion, travel toothbrush and travel toothpaste, my treo, ibuprofen, pens and a small notepad, my chequebook, and a ziplock bag with handmade cards and envelopes.

I don't carry anything for my husband, and I don't have any kids, so my purse stays fairly clean and organized.

Janet Swofford said...

I love that cute little bag! You are a very talented lady! Thanks for the chance to win it.
I carry a small pair of PINK reading glasses in my purse. I've always been blessed with better than 20/20 vision but in the past 2 years my up close vision is sometimes blurry especially when I'm tired. So I started carrying these little dainty pink glasses which I seldom use but I have them just in case. The funny part of this story is that my husband has been having the same eye issues but instead of carrying his own "manly" glasses, he borrows my little pink ones. It's fine if he's just using them to read the fine print on a package when we are in Walmart but he uses them every Sunday morning when we sing in the choir. So my husband stands up in front of our entire congregation and sings the anthem wearing my dainty pink glasses perched on his nose!!! Every Sunday!!!It's really hilarious!
Inky Hugs,
Janet

Heather Byrne said...

Your such a talented person...Love it...want it...My purse is a walking pharmacy...lol or so its been dubbed...have a good day

Unknown said...

Hmmmmm.......I have all of the boring necessary stuff in my purse, some of the other stuff includes mints, one of those little Splenda yellow dispensers filled with the tiny little tablets (am not a black coffee gal), some pens and some post-its. See....definitely not exciting! :> But, what is exciting is that REALLY adorable little bag you have made!! The fabrics are cute, cute, cute! I love the Berry Sorbet you have paired with them!! :>:>

Anonymous said...

Oooohhh...what a cute bag! You did a great job on this Michelle! I don't blame your daughter for being upset you were giving it away (but lucky her to have you to make her another one :) ).

Shirlann said...

Mish!! You are one talented lady that loves to share and don't we benefit. I don't carry a purse, I carry a deck of cards sized zippered hemp wallet that holds all the important things I need. My credit and debit cards, gift cards and ...oh look I found some cash. I just may use it for more Papertrey goodies! I love your tote, my little wallet would look so cute in it!

Mary Jane said...

Your tote is gorgeous! I carry tons in my purse, but my absolute, hands down favorite thing is the key chain my daughter made me her first year in preschool last year for Mother's Day. It's made of leather string and pony beads and I LOVE it. Thanks for the chance to win your tote.

Katie Skiff said...

That is so cute!! I want to go make one like it now!! LOL...

My purse has all the good stuff, checkbooks, planners, coupons, receipts, diapers (clean ones), wipes, hand sanitizer, gum, pens, garabage....you get the picture. What is it missing? MONEY!! LOL....

Anonymous said...

hhmm... just one item, huh? Okay... a silver cross that I keep with my coins. It reminds me that God is always with me and to be thankful that I have coins to count. Regardless if I win the tote bag or not... the bag is just simply precious. Makes me want to try my hand at one...and I don't sew well ... but almost worth giving it a try. Thanks for sharing!

Ann said...

Besides my wallet and cosmetic case I always have Kleenex small packages hand wipes folding scissors a tiny pocket knife apirins and a pen. I love your tote the fabrics are beautiful. I made some fabric totes a few yeras bacj that used clover iron on tape over the seams that were then stitched I used lots of decorative quilying and beads sewn on. FUN-FUN- FUN!! Ann Lind

reeree62 said...

I love your bag! Scrumptious, and I mean scrumptious, colors!!
It's kinda fun to think about what's in everyone's purse... and to think how the items have changed over the years. Now, at 50 with my youngest a jr. in h.s., it's my stuff... pen, checkbook, wallet, gum/mints, toothpicks, lip balm...kinda boring I guess! Back 10 yrs. there would've been a few lollipops for emergency, paper, crayons, markers pencils you name it, for keeping kids occupied! Fun days! A few yrs. earlier...probably a spare pacifier or 2, a packet of baby wipes, small toys... gee it's been fun to go down memory lane! Thanks!

Stacy said...

I loooove the bag, I want it!!! my purse does have empty gum containers haha!!! they are always "stealing" from me! and I always have my coupon carrier, you never know when you might need to save a dime!!!

Toni K said...

What an adorable bag! I'm going to have to start sewing again! The fabrics that are available are obviously gorgeous if your creations are any indication!
What's in my purse? Right now my scissors, bone folder, wallet, tons of receipts (I need a system), cell, keys, lip balm, and gum.
Thanks!!!

Anonymous said...

What a cute tote; you're so talented. What's in my bag?? Well, there's a cell phone that I have a hard time remembering to charge and lots of gum. And there's a note pad (which my husband likes to use) and a measuring tape, kleenex, lip gloss, glasses, and on and on.

Anonymous said...

I have lots of stuff in my purse....I used to have trouble finding anything in it because I wasn't organized. I purchased a couple of small cosmetic bags and use one for my checkbook and that kind of thing and one for my lipgloss and other makeup, etc. and now I can find everything and it makes it easier to keep your purse clean and you can change purses easier. I always keep an Arbonne sample and a business card in there too.

Heather "Hev" said...

I so love this bag Michelle :)
I can certainly understand Jordan wanting it all for herself :)

Now in oz we call "purse" handbag so in mine I always have hairbrush and hair ties and pens and a notepad incase I get the urge to doodle a bit ;)

If I am lucky enough to win - you can have the sweets ok - customs wouldnt let them through! and theyd melt in 2 seconds!!

Hugs from Australia

AaronB said...

Cute little bag! Love it!
For me, it's chapstick/lip glosses. I have a little zipper pouch with about 10 different kinds!

Anonymous said...

This is so cute!! LOVE your fabric choices!! I have so many pockets in my purse that I often forget what's in them. The most unusual item I carrry in my purse is and eyeglass fix it kit. You know the ones that have a little screwdriver and screws in it for when thay come loose. Other than that just the normal stuff a woman needs to carry.

Anonymous said...

You are so talented! I LOVE the bag!

Erin said...

Well in my purse since I have a two year old I always have wipes and a diaper just in case. You never know when you will need it.I just love the bag. Thank you so much for the chance to win...

Anonymous said...

Let's see...in the bottom of my Kathy VanZeeland bag (Sooo cute!) are some used kleenex (yuck), a container of chewy sweetarts (for the kiddos) and some plain 'ol chapstick! Thanks for the chance at your hand crafted bag...what an honor!!

Anonymous said...

OH MY - This is the cutest little tote I've ever seen. I am always carrying around a little paper bag containing my shopping list, coupons, cell phone, etc. so I don't have to search in my purse for those items. I would love to win this little tote. For all the 465 people that don't win, would you post the location where we can purchase this pattern. Thank you for all your creative INSPIRATION!

Chris said...

Although I carry a purse, most of the time you will find me with just a debit card wallet in hand. It is a leather wallet with Mickey Mouse on it. I love your tote it is so adorable.

Michelle Whitlow said...

Wow, that's the cutest bag ever!!! I really need to learn how to sew!

Let's see, what's in my purse. Well, what's NOT in my purse??! There's 1/2 empty packs of gum, bill, receipts, an overstuffed wallet (filled with even more receipts), children's Tylenol, allergy meds. I told ya, there's a lot of stuff!!

Thanks for the giveaway!!

ShortcakeScraps said...

OMG, that is the cutest tote!! I love the fabrics you used and the little gift tucked inside!

Anonymous said...

I carry an altered gum pack everywhere! I made one to match my purse, and then at Christmas I made a holiday pack. I am thinking of making a "Welcome Spring" cover soon! They have to have a Swarovski crystal somewhere or some greaet glitter. It is just an Orbit gum box covered and embellished, and then filled with Stride gum!

Anonymous said...

What a great looking bag! I always have 2+ lip glosses in my purse!

Anonymous said...

What's in your purse? Well, all the standard stuff as a 'wife' 'mother' and the 2 things for me are a little 2x3 card that gives fabric yardages needed for various size quilt backings, and a tape measure.

I love the little tote you made - I so want to open my craft room closet & get quilting again ---- but then that means I'd have to find a place for all my papercrafting supplies ----- guess I need another craft room or a sewing room!
bam7679@sbcglobal.net

A said...

My purse seems to be a collection of a little of everything from home. :) I have the lip balm, hand lotion, nail clippers, wallet, kleenex pack, pens, and even miscellaneous kid stuff thrown in for good measure. :) This tote is gorgeous and I am so glad you are giving us a chance to win it. I don't blame your daughter a bit for wanting one for herself. So glad you will be able to make her one, too.

Mandy said...

What a beautiful little tote! So pretty.
Having a toddler boy, who is not potty trained yet, the main staple item in my purse is an extra diaper and wipes. I will be so happy when he is finally trained and I can leave that behind and make room for more interesting things.
Thanks for the chance to win.
- Mandy

Diana said...

Too cute! Let's see, in my black purse is my pink wallet, my pink phone, and my favorite pink Canon camera that I got for Mother's Day last year (love that thing)...also have too many receipts that I "forgot" to give to my husband...

*kathleen* said...

oh oh oh i love your bag..LOVE amy butler fabirc! My fav thing in my purse is my Purse Hook - love it!

Unknown said...

I just got a new purse so I can separate the baby stuff from my stuff...one thing I started doing recently is carrying a small notebook so I can jot things or ideas down...I have found this to be a great help to me! Love your bag and all your talent!

Anonymous said...

You are so creative. I love the tote. Quilting is my second passion. I always have my camera in my purse and just this morning I put in my Michaels, Hobby Lobby and Archievers coupons. Would love to win this adorable tote - thanks for the opportunity.
Annette

Anonymous said...

This is the most adorable little tote! You are so creative! My purse is mostly a tote for my daughter's things. She must have her crayons,ipod,nintendo ds,and gum in there at all times. I think when she is old enough to want to carry her own purse I can start carrying a much smaller bag.:)

scrappinsarah said...

Your bag is so cute! I am not a mom but all my friends make fun of me because my bag is ginormous!!! I probably have over 30 different lipsticks, glosses, balms, etc. (probably about 20 of them are MAC lipglass - my personal fav)! Thanks for the chance to win!

Shay said...

What a fantastic tote you made! I usually carry a book in my purse...you just never know when you will need to wait and the book will come in handy. Thank you so much for the chance to win!

Anonymous said...

First of all, you created one beautiful gift and thanks for the chance to win. As far as my purse goes,it has a LOT less in it now that my kids are school age. Besides the wallet and checkbook, there are safety pins, band-aids, tissues, hand lotion, Advil, tylenol,and fidget toys for my autistic son. It's full but I can still get the zipper closed!!

Vina said...

Such a beautiful little tote! I love Amy Butler prints! Let's see..besides the standard wallet, I always have lipgloss, my cell phone, a pen & current coupons from Joanns & Michaels!! hehe!!
Take care.. Vina

milkshake007 said...

Wow...love the adorable tote....I totally am a purse fanatic.
I have 5 kids and carry a little bit of everything in my purses....including 3 inhalers as I have three boys with asthma.
Thanks for a chance to win!!

kim said...

Wow! what an awesome prize to win..I am so excited about Nicole's announcement. I live in Florida( about 5 hours from Orlando) and would love to come see you guys. I read your blogs everyday! My bday is in July so I need to talk my hubby into maybe letting that be my bday present! Ok, back to my purse! I keep so much in there but I always have a scrapbook magazine in there to look at when I have a few extra minutes. Thanks for the chance to win. The purse is beautiful... Kim Smith

Mendi M said...

Just one item?!! My purse is always full! I guess the most important item is a hair clip in case I wind up having a bad hair day!

Anonymous said...

Your bag is beautiful, no wonder your daughter wanted it. Love the card also. I would love to win this. Thanks for the chance. I always have my cellphone and gum for the grandkids. They are always asking for some gum.
JoAnn B. scrappingnana4@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Ok here we go I usually always carry some kind of candy in my purse. Reason is not because I like candy because I'm a diabetic and that helps me when I need it. If little ones see it in my purse they always want it and I can't help and let them have it. So I finally got smart and also carry some glucose tablets. When changing purses that is the first to get in there. The next items are the usual that every women must have money(credit card) lipstick, list of what I'm suppose to pick up at the store. You get the idea so good luck to all and I love your tote. You are amazingly talented

Anonymous said...

My purse contains a new wallet that I just got yesterday! I ordered a green swirl Lodis symphony off of e-bay for an incredible price! Now you can't deny a great deal! It's so roomy and i love all the card slots and soft feel!

Anonymous said...

Love the tote, i carry the usual assortment that most of us have, cell, wallet, gum, but i always have a notebook and pen in there. I actually get a little anxious if i don't have one in there. I write lists for groceries, menu plan, things to make, and dates to remember.

Dawn M

Shell said...

Currently I carry diapers, change of clothing, wipes, etc for my newborn baby, along with all my other things, wallet, gum, cell phone Kleenex. It's getting pretty heavy!

Way cute bag!

Mel said...

Probably the wierdest thing in my purse is a broken Hello Kitty necklace that belongs to my daughter. I keep meaning to get it out and fix it, but it always seems to be in the pocket where I'm looking for change or my credit card...gets pretty strange looks from the checkers in the stores I shop!

Anonymous said...

Wow - I sure love the colors. Moda always have such nice fabric. The one thing I always have in my purse is snacks for the kids. It never seems to fail that we have been out the door less than five minutes before I hear Mom I am hungry - so I learned my lesson after the first five times and always have the little raisins boxes in my bag.

cathy said...

Like most of you, I have a ton of stuff in my purse, but I'm going to comment on my little notebook where I can jot down important information, etc.

Anonymous said...

Your tote is so cute! I love the fabrics! Something in my purse....a travel size pepper mill. For my husband who is a fresh ground pepper snob when we eat out!!!

Anonymous said...

LOVE YOUR TOTE! This is fun! I alway carry huge shoulder bag, although I don't think that I carry that much stuff until I try to squeeze it all into a normal sized one. I have my wallet, checkbook, calender, large sized cell phone, make-up bag, hand sanitizer, hand lotion, spare keys, measuring tape, pocket knife, flashlight, pill holder, gum & mints, comb, spare headband & hair clip, a bottle of Liption diet green tea with mixed berry, envelop with coupons, sunglasses, driving glasses, club phone directory, couple of pens, car key, sometimes my camera. I also have room to put small store purchases in there too or a magazine or two if I'm going to be somewhere waiting.

Thanks so much for a chance to win!

Ann said...

both my wallet and my day planner are red leather with photo slots - of course, each is adorned with a cute photo of my 4 kiddos...Love them...(my kids and my red leather accessories!) That tote is "tote-ally cool!"

Anonymous said...

I always have a protein bar in my purse--never know when you might get hit with serious hunger and it keeps me from eating something less healthy. Love the tote!

Christianne said...

What an absolutely adorable tote...in my favorite colors, too! Love the details...oh so inspiring. What do I carry in my pink purse?! Aside from the essentials such as my wallet, lipstick, tissues, cell phone and keys, the most important item is my guardian angel coin. I keep it in my old-fashioned coin purse (like grandma used to carry), so it's always nearby.

Unknown said...

Gorgeous purse you made!!! You really outdid yourself. I know it's uninteresting but I have my work badge in a zipped pocket of my purse. It's the only place to store it so I know I will have it when I need it. The zipped pocket is key because my one year old daughter loves playing in there and I'm usually missing something -think credit card! Lord help me when she figures out the zipper!

Anonymous said...

Your tote is tote-ally adorable! It seems my purse gets ever more full. I have to have my wallet and lipstick, and my prescription sunglasses. Then there's the Advil, hair clip, business cards, coupons, etc., that accumulate until I clean them out! Thanks so much for the chance to win!

Amy said...

Too cute! What don't I carry in my purse-antibacterial lotion, wipes, kleenex, wallet, keys, cell phone, lip balm and lipstick. Sheez, then I wonder why my shoulders ache.

Anonymous said...

That bag is just the cutest! I have tissues(clean ones!), but never enough! I always put one of those travel packs in there, but between me and the three kiddos, they are gone in a flash. Thanks for the chance to win!

Anonymous said...

I usually have tones of receipts and papers from the kids/ I try to have a small book in there to read when I have down time.
Love your site, check it regularly.
Kathey
childofgod8@sbcglobal.net

Mixing-Katie said...

How sweet of you!!

I always carry a pencil case in my bag, with extra lead and erasers, just in case I HAFTA draw something :)

Lori said...

Need this really bad! It is so darn cute! I go from big purses to small purses all depending on what I think I need to haul around! I do try and keep my camera with me as you never know when a photo opportunity will present itself!
Lori

Anonymous said...

This is such an adorable tote! I would love to win it! My purse contains the standard stuff, along with receipts that end up at the bottom (of craft stores of course!). Thank you for the opportunity to win!

Crystal M. said...

My purse is actually a little leather brown backpack. I have the most convenient pocket for money and bank cards and such. And then there's a small zipper pocket where I keep everyone's own chapstick - I have four in there now. And then there's another pocket where I keep my cell phone. And the last and most cluttered pocket is actually the center of the whole backpack where I have bandaids, hand lotion, notebook, pen, the kid's immunization records, nail clippers, tissues, glasses cleaner and cloth, neosporin... really, the list could go on and on. I really love the tote you made and would LOVE to win it!!
Thanks for the chance!
~Crystal M.

ctemommy said...

My youngest is 3 years old, so I usually have at least one or two matchbox cars in the bottom of my purse. This did come in handy because I won a purse scavenger hunt at a woman's retreat, so maybe I'll be lucky and win this fantastic tote!!
Carla

Anonymous said...

That is the cutest tote, you did a great job on it! I've got mostly normal items in my purse, wallet, checkbook, cell phone and I don't go anywhere without my iPod, that's the best thing for sharing my digital photos with family & friends.

Anonymous said...

I just about have it all, receipts for the month, what ever the family want to take but doesn't want to carry automatically goes in. Lipstick, chapstick, twizers, mints way to many pens, I might be afraid to dig to deep.

Anonymous said...

What a cool bag! I love it! I just keep the standard stuff in my purse: wallet, ipod, phone and pen and paper. I don't wear much makeup so that kind of thing isn't in my purse.

loriaj61 said...

Ok Mish, yes I carry all of the things you mentioned in your blog, and reading glasses (have hit that age - can't see anything without them), cell phone of course, I work as a personal assistant so I have someone else's money and list of "TO DO's". Oh! I used your idea for Holiday Planner and converted that to a "TO DO List" and carry that around with me every day. It actually started out as a Holiday Planner, but I liked it so much that I just put a new label over the old one and it works great! I have a calendar, pens, pencils, and the usual makeup, medicines, necessary to get thru the day.

Crisanne said...

This is absolutely stunning! I never was a big pink girl, until I had 4 sons. Now everything is blue and green, and in order to claim something as my own it has to be pink or purple! I would love to win this, because my boys would leave it alone! Wonderful tote!

Anonymous said...

You totally rocked that challenge! Such a super cute purse/tote!!!

I have been consistently upgrading to larger and larger purses, so now I carry many many items - a notebook sized calender/planner, wallet, small first aid kit, hand sanitizer, hand lotion, advil, pepto, cough drops, phone, camera, coupons, lipgloss, gum, chapstick, kleenex, fold up travel sized toilet seat covers (for restrooms that don't provide them!) um.. yeah.. that's it, I think.

Hehe, I've got room for more, if I need it too.

Anonymous said...

I just changed my purse and a lot more stuff fits in this one. I have my wallet, antibacterial gel and my keys with a huge key chain so I can find them faster. I also just found I have my digital camera in there.

Anonymous said...

Love this purse. Your talent never ceases to amaze me. I always carry baby wipes, because I am the mother of a toddler. They come in quite handy on most days.

carpediem said...

That's such a great bag! What don't I carry in my purse?!? Definitely always have my camera in it ....plus the charger. It weighs a ton and I'd be so embarrassed if I had to empty the contents as you never know what will come out of it!!!!

Mary I said...

What a cute little tote! The lining looks like a pattern you could make with the Guide Lines set.

One thing I always have in my purse is tweezers. It started after I heard that natural light is the best for tweezing eyebrows--So, yes, I'm the one you see at a stoplight or in the drive thru touching up my brows. LOL :-)

care-in said...

That bag is adorable! I am just beginning to sew so it is definitely inspiration for me.

A must have in my purse is gum and chapstick.

garfield1971 said...

Your bag & contents are sooo cute! I really wish I could sew! I recently switched from a diaper bag to a purse (but a really big purse because I still have to have everything my diaper bag held). It's nice to be a little more stylish. So...I have diapers, wipes, food and apple juice at all times. ; )

Peg Frushour said...

I love your tote and your blog! I carry a "barf bag" in my purse...I have a tendency to get motion sickness so I just keep one (unused, of course!) in my purse just in case! (lol)

Unknown said...

Oh I LOVE that bag! My "purse" currently has enough diapers and clothes to keep 3 babies clean and happy--even though I only have one. Then there is the gum for the 5 year old (and yogos that didn't get eaten at church). Oh, and my wallet, cell phone, and keys. And most important...my Burt's Bees chap stick!

Anonymous said...

That bag is just too cute! My husband says that the wallet in my purse could double for The George Costanza wallet. He says it's a good thing that I don't have to carry it in my back pocket:-)

Anonymous said...

I love this tote! Thanks so much for the opportunity to win it!
In my purse, I carry the usual: gum, checkbook, pens, credit card, and kleenex. I also carry pictures of my kids, grandkids and a love note from my husband! :) My more interesting item that I carry is a mini dental floss stick--it really comes in handy!

scrapping4twins said...

What an adorable tote! I love it! My purse is always filled with my lipstick and lipliner, my blackberry (which doubles as my camera), wallet, my handmade coupon holder (it is made out of a 4x6 $1.00 plastic photo album) - I have to have my coupons!

Lisa said...

Oh, please, please, please! I LOVE that tote!!! All of your creations are so beautiful and I love checking your blog daily to see all the gorgeous things you make and so generously share with all of us.

In my purse: wallet, personal checkbook, business checkbook, notebook, pens and highlighters (multiples because I NEVER want to be without something to write with or write on!), keys, two cell phones, business cards, sunglasses, advil, pepcid, stamps, lipstick, face powder...Gosh, no wonder my neck and shoulder hurts! Then when my honey tags along, I add his keys, wallet, cell phone... Too MUCH!
Thanks Mish for this wonderful giveaway ~ you are AWESOME!!

Anonymous said...

Love the little bag. The most useful item in my purse is my tape measure. You would not believe how many times I use that thing. It is in the shape of a heart and when you pull out the measure it retracts automatically. Everyone is so used to me having it with me now that I am always getting requests to use it, "Mom, can I use that tape measure?"

My SweetCards said...

Wow, what a pretty tote. I hope I win!!! My purse contents, well here goes:
One very large wallet,
Lipstick, pocket recorder, coupons, hair pins, work ID badge, feminine products, keys, glasses, tissue, hand sanitizer and memory stick. Geez, no wonder my shoulder hurts!

Anonymous said...

I love your tote!!!!!!!!! I carry pretty much the standard stuff most women carry, but the important item for my 6 yr. old grandson is chewing gum. I keep it in my purse mostly for him and he always makes sure to get some out when I'm with him.

Mrs. Tolin said...

OMG! I wish I were a good sew...ohh, how do you spell a person who sews with without it looking like a gross drain? Sewer, yep, it means both.

Anyway, the bag is so cute! I have about 500 pounds of junk in my purse. The most unusual...a pair of socks, some sunscreen, and some recycled blue jean pencils.

CricketPE said...

My purse has so much stuff in it; it's ridiculous. One of my most important things is my coupon book! I just love saving money, it makes me so happy :)

Anonymous said...

LOL!!! I did watch that episode. My purse... you know that game played at baby showers & such, where they call out items and she who has most of them in her purse wins?? well, I'm the reigning queen of that game. and I NEED every single item in there, but perhaps the most precious (besides my son's pictures) is a small coin that has the Serenity prayer inscribed on it. That prayer has given me strength through a lot.

~dawne said...

What a gorgeous bag...I love it. Inside my purse, I carry a wallet & my cellphone....that's it. I don't like a lot of baggage, but this would be perfect for my bible study class.

Anonymous said...

LOL!!! I did watch that episode. My purse... you know that game played at baby showers & such, where they call out items and she who has most of them in her purse wins?? well, I'm the reigning queen of that game. and I NEED every single item in there, but perhaps the most precious (besides my son's pictures) is a small coin that has the Serenity prayer inscribed on it. That prayer has given me strength through a lot.

Anonymous said...

I used to carry a huge purse that had practically everything in it (but the kitchen sink!!) but I got to where I could lug the thing around anymore! So I downsized and I just carry a few necessities and I have to have wintergreen icebreakers - my 2 yr. old granddaughter is drawn to my purse and that is the first thing she looks for!!

Anonymous said...

I have all sorts of little treasures in my purse. My favorite is the collection of rocks my son gives to me. He is always on the lookout for just the right rock to give Mom. Love the tote!

Anonymous said...

Wow awesome tote..lovelove..definitely empty gum wraps that my girls leave in there like my bag is the trash hello..and a camera you never know when a great shot comes...hahaha...TFS..Liann M.

Anonymous said...

Love the tote and would love to win it! In my purse is ALWAYS some of what my 3-year-old calls "whip." That would be "lip" and is actually some kind of chapstick or lip gloss. We can't leave the house without it.

jknapp00 said...

Great tote bag! Yes I have a camera in my purse - must always be ready for that perfect picture. But the funniest thing is I only carry purple and pink pens because my sons won't use (read steal) them!

Anonymous said...

I am in love with this cute little tote. I want to make one if I don't win! And like you mentioned - I always have a camera in my purse to capture those moments that you never expect to pop up. Thanks for the eye candy.

krcrafts said...

I carry a sketch notebook for those spur of the moment ideas that tend to happen when I'm not home!

Your tote is so cute! Wonderful idea for a sweet Valentine gift.

Lesa said...

Oh my goodness! This is fabulous. I think we need a tutorial for those who don't win! Gorgeous. What is in my purse? Gum, lip gloss, Keys, wallet, contact solution and case, Eye drops, Kleenex. Boring! If I had this tote, I would have to find something fun to put in there! Ha Thanks for the opportunity.

cyndi said...

wow that is sooooooo cool. I'd love to know what pattern you use for your tote. I always have a camera and my ipod in my purse..you just never know when you'll need one of those items

Anonymous said...

OMG!!! That is such a cute tote!!
Something that's always in my purse is my debit card! Can't leave home without it!!

karie said...

Your taste in fabric is as good as your taste in paper! And your corners line up perfectly! I am jealous. I always keep a square of Dove chocolate in my purse. You never know when you'll need it!

Elizabeth S. said...

This is an asorable tote. When I first saw that your daughter wanted I thought to myself that she should get it. But then you said you were making her one it made me feel better. I seem to carry my own things and sometimes others but the thing I treasure most in my purse is photos of my kids and my grandkids. Then of course the cell phone in case someone needs to get a hold of me.
Thank you for the chance to win this gorgeous tote!!! Maybe for the ones that don't win you could share the pattern or tell us where you purchased it.

MaGoooo said...

LOVE the bag!! So cute and all the accessories, just ADORABLE!

In my purse lots of gum packets, never know when I want some, or what flavor. Lip glosses would probably out number everything though.

Anonymous said...

How cute is that bag?! You want to know what's in my purse. Well, the question should be what's not in my purse? I have a fairly large wallet stuffed with store cards (why does every store have a card now?) my cellphone, a pen, two lipsticks (I never have time to put it on in the house and always put it on in the car) a Michael's or AC Moore coupon, tissues, mints and Purell.

Jen Carvajal said...

My purse...it's more of a toy carrier. You may not need a diaper bag after a certain age, but it's not much better to have to pull out a nintendo DS, 3 hot wheels cars, and a half eaten fruit roll up just to find your sunglasses! You're bag is the cutest! What pattern did you use?

strent said...

Well, I am like alot of the mom's. I have EVERYTHING in my purse: wallet, phone, pens, crayons, scissors, small notepad, planner, tweezers, bandaids, anti-bacterial cream, medicine, lipstick, powder, oh..and I just found a box of paperclips...

No wonder my back hurts!!! LOL!! Love the tote. thanks for this chance to share your talent!!

Anonymous said...

What a cute tote! I just love the fabric you chose. I hear you about gum wrappers in your purse, I am always finding them too! I am never without my favorite lip gloss or day planner. I can't wait to see what is next!

Anonymous said...

The coolest thing in my purse is the the key to my car. I have a Hybrid Camry with Smart Key. As long as the key is in my purse or in a pocket I just walk up to the car door and it unlocks! So I don't have to go digging for my keys anymore! Yay!

Anonymous said...

Your blog is always fun and informative. The tote is darling. You are the first blog I visit every morning. I always keep my purse small and light. I don't like to carry things. The most important thing in it is my AMEX card. Never leave home with out it. I think someone has said that before LOL.

Marge said...

Your bag & matching card are both awesome!
Now that my children are grown & moved away, I have a (nearly) too tiny purse, but I always make sure I have Kleenex, band-aids, my cell phone & camera! It's amazing what I can cram in a tiny space!!!

Rosella said...

WOW! Can't believe you really want to share this great tote! Would LOVE to carry my stuff in there. Things would probably fit in there like: wallet, cheque book, cell phone, pens, cars, pens, crayons, receipts...As you can see, I could use a bigger tote!!

Tami McBeain said...

Wow Mish I adore this little bag that you've made and would be beyond thrilled to win it! My purse is too big and I always have way too much in it, but I always have my little planner with my coupons and usually a little paper scrap and ribbon.

Anonymous said...

The bag is Beautiful. No wonder your daughter doesn't want to see it go. Well, I carry just about everything in my purse. Sometimes it gets so heavy, I have to purge a little. But the most important (other than money) is coupons. Lots and lots of them. Never know when I'll be in a store and need one.

Kristie Larsen said...

oooh I love the tote! no wonder your daughter wants to keep it! I just recently downsized to the smallest purse I could find. I was tired of back aches. SO it only contains chapstick, keys and my cards... no cash to be seen!

mitch1066 said...

Nothing unusual in my purse except i do carry an expired passport as id because i dont drive.
That is such a cute tote:)

Anonymous said...

Your tote is gorgeous! I love the colors & I love the candy box, too! Thanks for the chance to win it! In my purse, I usually carry...wallets, cell phone, lipstick, nail file, checkbook, tic tacs & lots of other junk that only gets cleaned out when my shoulder starts to hurt.

MaryBeth said...

The purse is absolutely beautiful! You do awesome work. I always have to have lip gloss with me at all times. I also try to keep my camera with me because you never know when you'll need it!
Thanks for a chance to win!

Anonymous said...

What a cute little tote! I have a little six month old guy with me right now so I officially have given up my purse for a diaper bag, lol. And I think I carry everything around with me but the kitchen sink. Thanks for the great giveaway!!

Unknown said...

I always always always have fruit snacks in my purse. If my 8-year-old son got in my purse and could not find a pack of fruit snacks he would probably through a fit...LOL. But for me, I always have my iPod iTouch, would probably be lost without it.

Kyla in KY

Anonymous said...

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Kacey Elliott said...

WOW - I can see ywhy your daughter would have been upset, this is a gorgeous bag! Love the fabrics you chose! As for something in my purse... the most special things that I keep in whatever purse I carry are the prayer cards from my paternal grandparents' funerals. They were very special people to me, and each of the prayers chosen for them remind me of how lucky I was to have them in my life. As for the rest of the stuff in there, well it wouldn't fit in that little bag, but it would give me a reason to scale down now wouldn't it?! :-D

Anonymous said...

What a cute bag! I would love to win it. It must be hard to part with it though...
You can find in my purse lots of bits of paper - coupons, receipts, & lists. That reminds me - I should clean it out again. Ha!

Lou said...

Hey!
I LOVE the tote- it's just beautiful!! I don't carry much- a wallet and a Cath Kidston fabric shopping bag- so that I don't use plastic bags from stores!

Ms. Apple Pie said...

I always have one or two Michael's Arts and Crafts coupon in my purse! One I receive in the mail and another from a friend or family that saved theirs for me. :)

Anne said...

When I saw your tote my thought was, "I wish I could win that." So cute! I can see why your daughter would be upset.

I try to always carry a small purse so I can't carry everything! My favorite item that I do carry I made using the directions on this site http://angelstamper2.blogspot.com/2008/04/one-sheet-pocket-book.html It keeps me organized, and sales clerks often comment on it when I pull out my cc.

Kathy said...

I love that little purse, I carry very little in mine. I'm in love with the Vera Bradley purses. I one thing that I always have is gum papers. LOL I love your blog, keep those wonderful ideas coming.

Tammy Hershberger said...

Well, gosh I feel guilty leaving a comment since I visit often but don't usually leave comments, but wow... I want that bag! LOL That is too cute, Mish! Those fabrics are amazing!

In my purse, there has always got to be a Tide Stainstick! I am notorious for getting something on me when I eat, so I make sure that little orange stick is always handy!

Anonymous said...

I love your bag! My youngest is constantly finding things and saving them. I often will find a rock at the bottom of my purse that he put in to save and forgot about.
Thanks
Ang@todybran.com

Dawn said...

What a cute bag! OK let me first start by saying I carry a huge Vera Bradley purse and the only things I carry in it is my wallet and my checkbook, it is so empty that it falls over when I sit it down.

Anonymous said...

Oh, that cute little tote makes me want to sew right now. My purse is so boring. I still have my weight watchers pass from 8 months ago in my purse, even though it's expired in the hopes that it'll inspire me to go back.

Melanie Buchanan said...

I love that tote. Right now my purse has my wallet, sunglasses, keys, lipgloss, a water bottle, and a snack baggie for the kids.

Anonymous said...

Love the tote and your cards are awesome. Thanks for the giveaway contest. I have a purse that carries everything but the kitchen sink, although my husband would argue that. I have 2 children and so have to carry an assortment of goodies from band aid, tissues, nail clippers, headache pills and not to mention the Purell for my daughter, she just loves that stuff.
Love your blog. Hope you are having a great week.

Leslie Knox said...

That tote is soooo cute! Wish I could sew a straight line LOL
My purse has my life in it. It is also my personal savings bank. All my change from shopping get thrown in the bottom. The bills I put away in my wallet the coins are just tossed in there. When my shoulder starts to hurt from the weight of the purse I empty the change and buy myself a little treat. My record was 94.65. Yes that is dollars LOL I do not carry such a large purse anylonger. My shoulder just can't take it!
Thanks for the chance to win!!

staceykingman said...

What an adorable bag! I have a ziploc bag in my purse filled with lip gloss and hand sanitizers - left over from flying to California last week. I guess I could get rid of the ziploc now...

akagreenhouse said...

This card and tote are adorable!!! In my purse I have my DH's 4 watches! And are they ever heavy! We were going out the other afternoon and he said 'put these in your purse so that if we go someplace that replaces batteries I can get them taken care of.' But that was the other afternoon. They are still there!!!! Well, at least until I can get home and take them out! Thanks for reminding me! Cathy

iScrap said...

Okay, first I have to say I wnt the Amy Butler fabrics. We have one quilt shop in our area and I checked and they did not have any!
In my purse...paint swatches. I am always looking for things for my newly painted bedroom, which happens to be the hardest to match light blue!
Pick ME!!!!Thanks for the contest.

Amy said...

Wow! Love, love the Amy Butler fabrics! You are just amazingly talented! How on earth do you have time to do all of this? I'm so waiting for your book. :) My purse...ha! It is kind of my catch all--my planner, bandaids, crayons, small notebooks for the kids drawing, sunscreen, and if I'm lucky I'll be able to find my lipstick and a compact. It is ok though. There is something sweet about reaching for your wallet and finding a toy car or an obnoxious hair band instead. :)

leana said...

I love your tote! I always try and carry water with me in my purse since I am always thirsty!

VictoriaG said...

Love your darling little tote! I really should get some sewing done! As far as what's in my purse...lots of *regular* stuff, but very dear to my heart is a little heart (perla beads) made by my sweet granddaughter that travels with me everywhere :-)

Jo said...

Love this tote! So cute, the moda fabric is fab.

What do I carry in my purse? Many things as mentioned by everyone, but I always have to have me Carmex. We have such a dry climate here in Utah that my lips would not survive without it.

Jenn said...

I can't believe you are giving this away, but am happy to hear that you will be making another one to keep :)

My purse is a diaper bag! lol I have a small pouch that holds my wallet, lip gloss, and keys. The rest is toys, diapers, wipes, crayons, etc!

Danielle Marie Oakes said...

Mish, Love your tote! Sweet! I made a vow a few years ago not to buy anymore purses. I've have narrowed it down to 4. Brown, Black, green canvas and a pumpkin cloth purse I use in the fall. Wow! I've managed to keeep my promise. However, if I won I would love to use the tote in the spring. I keep the usual stuff in there (loved reading the other comments) but recently I have an ovulation meter in my purse as we see the fertility doctor. My husband and I are trying to have a baby. The meter says you get a smiley face when your LH is surging. The new joke in my house is "Honey, I'm surging!" I love your blog and you are precious! Thanks for all the inspiration!

Shawn Klinkner said...

That bag is absolutely gorgeous! Hmm, my purse...I always seem to have a stash of coupons or restaurant specials so if we're running around and happen to go out I'm prepared to save us a few dollars. :) Thanks for this amazing give-away!
Dana K.

Anonymous said...

OMG that bag is so adorable! That would fetch a pretty penny on etsy if you ever went that route! MY (etsy-made) purse carries my VeraBradley wallet, keys, sunglasses, 1/2 pack of gum, tums, hand lotion and a Tide to Go (mini) cause I'm stain-prone! All my other "necessities" are in pouches in my work bag - that way I can carry a cute little purse! Thanks for the chance to win a truly unique piece of you!

yvette said...

What dont I carry in my purse for myself and everyone else? I love your little tote bag it is adorable. I love to carry my Vera Bradley yellow birds coupon holder and I always have current Michaels and Joann's coupons in it like a good little crafter.

Anonymous said...

I now have my brand new cell phone in my purse. My other one was an old one of my sons I was having to use because my Golden retriever had chewed up MINE!!!!!!!!!! So...I got a new one. Oh thank you, thank you, thank you for the chance to win this! I LOVE it!
Kathy Mc

Beth said...

I have to carry a purse *AND* a diaper bag - STILL - found a cute little cloth backpack that I used for CHA which holds a diaper, my wallet and cell phone and some lippy!

I love your bag - you sure you didn't buy TRIPLE the fabric - one to make for Jordie, one for your FAVORITE new PTI stamp designer {insert big pouty face here}

angie worthington said...

WOW!!!...what an awesome giveaway!!!...love that bag, it is too cute!!!...

i always have chewing gum, a hairbrush and tylenol!....

Sherry said...

What an absolutly darling tote!! Here's what I carry ... my wallet check books,lip gloss, makeup and mirror, cell phone, Exced Migraine pens, gum, calculator, eye glass cleaner, and tool kit for my nails!

Mollie said...

Oh my goodness! Adorable little tote. I want it so BAD *grin*!

The one thing I always have in my purse/diaper bag/pocket is Lansinoh ointment...it makes great, great, great lip balm:o)

Anonymous said...

oh my goodness, mish...that tote is freakin' adorable! i can't blame jordan...i want it too!!!! :)

purse...well...i am really, really into clutches lately...i use a clutch for the basics and it can be thrown into my work tote, scrap tote, or a larger purse if needed...a silly/fun item in my clutch...fortunes...i keep 'em...in fact, i have a whole jar of them i have saved over the years...my hubster makes fun of it and my daughter supports the nerdy obsession...so, i stick them in my clutch when we are out eating asian food then when i get the chance, i pop them into my jar...someday i plan on making a cool layout with some of them, but i have to work up to letting some out of the jar!

thank you so much for your daily love for us!!!
chelle

Anonymous said...

Wow...what a great little tote!! Anyone who wins this is one lucky gal! Hmm..what do I always carry in my purse? dark chocolate covered altoids, my phone, wallet and of course, lip gloss!

thanks...michele h...

Anonymous said...

Love your tote! I keep sales receipts in my purse (suitcase). When I can no longer close my purse, I know it's time to file the receipts!

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