When is a Bag Lady Not a Bag Lady?

These are truly some of the coolest things I have seen come off the Handmade 2014 production line. Designed with our mantra of recycle / repurpose / reuse in mind, this is the best way I have ever seen an old pair of jeans put to use.

The seamwork on these multi-purpose shoulder bags is second-to-none and they tick all the boxes when it comes to fashion, function and form. The range will amaze you, and they'll all be on display on Rainbow Carnival Day - which is, btw, just around the corner on Sunday August 31 from 10am-3pm at Norman Buchan Park.

Most of the designs have an 'i' in mind.... huh? iPod, iPad, iPad Mini... or the equivalent tablet devices that are on the market. The zipper function ensures that the device is secured when on the move, or just being kept safe when you're at home, away from scratchy surfaces. The hip style ensures they'll be used. Again, again and again.

There's even a loop or metal ring at the base of many of the shoulder bags that's just perfect for hanging the cute keyrings also available on the Handmade + Homegrown Stall. How thoughtful is that?! Scroll down to previous blog entries if you need a bit of a refresher.

They'll suit the littlies, the tweenies, the teens, the mums and even the grandmas, so make sure you bag yourself at least one of these. Ideal as birthday gifts or stocking fillers for Christmas, handmade gifts are the new black.

But grab yours early or you will miss out. Now that'll be a bummer.