In the Feature Gallery: Trinket Bags

Photo courtesy S. D. Jackson Photography

Wow! it's been a busy few days again here in the studio... we've managed to get some decorating done and our miniature tree looks so pretty... the last bit of sewing is winding down for The Commons Christmas Craft Fair... only the hand-stitched embellishments left to do... then on to the dry run for merchandising the show table.

Photo courtesy S. D. Jackson Photography

Our last product for the upcoming market is a Trinket Bag. These bags are wonderful for holding smaller gifts that are so hard to wrap... perfect for those little stocking stuffers or for hanging on the tree...

 

...Limited edition for 2011~ the prints and fabrics we used are the left over pieces of fabric from the gift bags and bread bags 

...Eco-friendly ~ no need for wrapping paper

...Reuseable; sturdy; versatile

...Finished size is approximately 5" wide by 8" tall

      

Photo courtesy S. D. Jackson Photography

So that ends our showcase of some of the cloth gift bags available at Carla's Victorian Heirlooms for the 2011 Holiday Season... there are so many we possibly couldn't photograph them all! We hope you enjoyed the sneak peek... it certainly has been fun sharing with you!

Make sure the craft market is on your "to-do" list this coming Saturday December 3... all the information can be found under the "Craft Market" tab on the right. Stop by to say "hello" and mention you read our blog... we have a special "Thank You for reading" gift just for you...

Until next time... the countdown is now 25 shopping days left 'til we hang our stockings... keep safe, be happy.

Gift bags galore...

Photo courtesy S. D. Jackson Photography

Good evening to all. We are up to our elbows in cloth bags here in our Gabriola Island studio! These are the first round of gift bags, with another stack being prepped for stitching... and more bread bags and some trinket bags to follow... and our countdown days are at 8 to our opening market at The Commons Christmas Craft Fair...

In the Feature Showcase this evening: a versatile Gift Bag

...Choice of print or plain outer fabric (poly/cotton) 

...Lined with contrast fabric to compliment the outer fabric 

...Built-in handle for easy transport or for hanging on a stocking hook 

...Attached ribbon tie 

...Plain outer fabric also has a medallion embellishment hand-stitched to the front ...Trimmed with decor stitching along the handle

Photos courtesy S. D. Jackson Photography

...Finished size approximately 6¼” wide (12½” diameter) by 14½” tall ...Large enough to hold a bottle ...Smaller version measures approximately 10" tall 

...Either version makes a great bag to fill with jams & homemade preserves, bath salts, an assortment of candles, or anything else you may be able to think of to put in it 

...Environmentally & tree-friendly; reusable 

...A gift in itself!

What features do you look for in a cloth gift bag? Sturdiness? Uniqueness? Versatility? What features would you like to see in our gift bags? More colors? More print outer or plain outer with embellishments? Bags for other holidays and special occasions? Please feel free to leave your comments, suggestions or questions below... we are open to all feedback regarding our blog and our products. Join us on our Facebook page too! Or if you prefer a private communication, please email Carla's Victorian Heirlooms at the address on the sidebar (use the @ symbol in the address)... And we are accepting orders for Christmas and New Year's delivery. 

Until next time... one month today is Christmas Eve! who's left on your shopping list?... stay safe, be happy.

Bags, bags, and more bags...

Carla's Victorian Heirlooms is excited to showcase the featured stock for our very first Christmas season. An assortment of cloth bags... reusable, decorative and friendly to the environment by eliminating the need for wrapping paper... 

We gave you a sneak peek of a gift bag on November 7, when we showed off the red bag...
yesterday was spent cutting more bags.


For the festive season, lots of red and green... and of course, the holidays would not be complete without the holly fabric.

 

      A smaller version of the handled bags...

Trinket bags to hold small treasures...

The cotton bread bags are also cut and ready for sewing. We posted a bit about those on November 9. We had a few issues with some lettering on them and that is sorted out... finished photos of those will be posted as well this week... 

The studio is becoming a flurry of activity with preparations for our upcoming market December 3... our blog followers are the first to see what will be available at our public debut...

There may be 33 more sleeps until Jolly Old St. Nick's arrival but we will back tomorrow... stay warm, stay safe and be happy.

Thank you to Shawn at S. D. Jackson Photography... your camera, your support, and your creative input are deeply appreciated.