My 'first draft' of my Clippykit bag is done! (I see this as a work in progress that will be 'tweaked' over the coming months).
I ended up using the small book covers with coloured paper behind, bookmarks, notebooks, the ticket to the RNA party on the day I sold my first book, pencils, mini notepads and lots of felt flowers, bows and stick-on bits. I tend to think of the front as the side with the bows on the handle and the other side as the back.
The colour scheme is based on my website/blog banner. I initially went with these colours as I was going to slip a buisness card in one of the pockets. I was going to cut out stars and flowers and hearts out of card to match the banner, but I ended up using some felt flowers I got in my local craft shop instead, as they were just the right colours. Sometimes they were too big, so I cut them down a size or two until they looked right.
But now I have another dilema.
When I orginally bought my bag, I ordered the black liner to go inside. When I was trying out my inital attempts (see previous Clippy post) the black looked too stark and I decided the pink bag my black liner came in was a better colour behind my pictures etc, so I asked if I could exchange it for a pink liner. But now my bag is just about finished and looking more 'bitty', I don't think the black looks as stark. (I tested my theory out with a folded-up T-Shirt). So...do I stay with the pink liner or do I order a black one?
After changing the liner once already, I wouldn't be cheeky enough to send it back a second time, but I could get another liner. Then I could change my coloured liner to suit my mood. Good idea? Or am I letting my obession start to show? (Start, Fiona? Start?) Oh, the curse of being both a perfectionist and indecisive too! This will haunt me in my sleep until I make a decision. Anyone got any suggestions?
I ended up using the small book covers with coloured paper behind, bookmarks, notebooks, the ticket to the RNA party on the day I sold my first book, pencils, mini notepads and lots of felt flowers, bows and stick-on bits. I tend to think of the front as the side with the bows on the handle and the other side as the back.
The colour scheme is based on my website/blog banner. I initially went with these colours as I was going to slip a buisness card in one of the pockets. I was going to cut out stars and flowers and hearts out of card to match the banner, but I ended up using some felt flowers I got in my local craft shop instead, as they were just the right colours. Sometimes they were too big, so I cut them down a size or two until they looked right.
But now I have another dilema.
When I orginally bought my bag, I ordered the black liner to go inside. When I was trying out my inital attempts (see previous Clippy post) the black looked too stark and I decided the pink bag my black liner came in was a better colour behind my pictures etc, so I asked if I could exchange it for a pink liner. But now my bag is just about finished and looking more 'bitty', I don't think the black looks as stark. (I tested my theory out with a folded-up T-Shirt). So...do I stay with the pink liner or do I order a black one?
After changing the liner once already, I wouldn't be cheeky enough to send it back a second time, but I could get another liner. Then I could change my coloured liner to suit my mood. Good idea? Or am I letting my obession start to show? (Start, Fiona? Start?) Oh, the curse of being both a perfectionist and indecisive too! This will haunt me in my sleep until I make a decision. Anyone got any suggestions?
8 comments:
It looks great either way, Fi. You should defo go with two liners :)
I haven't even started mine but then I don't have RWA to spur me on. Now I wish I hadn't thrown away the invite to the RWA party (I am trying so hard not to hoard stuff); it would have filled a pocket nicely.
I did most of my bag the evening after my 8yr old's birthday party. i decided I needed some 'me' time after having a gaggle of giggling girls racing round the house.
The invite is a fabulous idea! I must see if I can sqkueeze in in somewhere - as long as I remember to take it out again to go to the party.
Or you could just take your bag to the party!
I really like the pink! I think we all need a bit more colour in our lives!
Pink!
And I'm so thrilled to see a me-designed Winter Party ticket in one of the pockets!
It's lovely, Fi. You need two liners, so you can change to suit your mood. (Or maybe three... No. Bad Kate.)
Yes, get more liners but with those inserts, pink all the way.
Lovely lovely! Clever you! I like the pink. It's going to look stunning on your arm.
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