Thrifty Mommy » bag http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy Time and Money Saving Tips from Thrifty Mommy Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:39:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Giveaway 2: My Recycled Bags http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/giveaway-2-my-recycled-bags/ http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/giveaway-2-my-recycled-bags/#comments Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:35:07 +0000 Karen Weideman http://www.thriftymommy.com/giveaway-2-my-recycled-bags/ Post from: Thrifty Mommy

]]> I love the Bloggy Giveaways.  It gives me a chance to meet new people and it also introduces new readers to Thrifty Mommy.  Some folks don’t know we’re around here trying to save money and this helps get the word out.  Welcome everyone!  We’re glad you’re here!  :)

Cindy’s recycled bag

The second giveaway comes from Cindy of My Recycled Bags.  Cindy has given her time to create a unique bag just for Thrifty Mommy.  This bag is made from recycled plastic bags.  How cool is that?

My Recycled Bags is a blog dedicated to recycling and crafting.  Cindy crochets and sews using a variety of recycled materials. Her creations include the use of plastic grocery bags, bread bags, Vcr video tape, cassette tape, denim, bed sheets, rags, and other materials. She offers patterns for totes, purses, handbags, water bottle holders, bibs, wheelchair totes, clothes pin bag, rugs, dishcloths, potholders, coasters, doll clothes, and other re-purposed items. All patterns are free for personal use and posted at her blog. Cindy loves to share and inspire others in the art of green crafting. So take a moment and stop by Cindy’s blog to learn more about the wonderful world of green, recycled crafts.

To enter this contest, all you need to do is leave a comment at this post between now and Friday, April 25th.  The winner will be contacted via email, so please be sure you leave a valid email address.  Please leave your email address in the box under your name instead of in the comment section.  Due to shipping costs, this giveaway is open to US and Canadian addresses only.

Please check out my other giveaways at A Healthy Balance and Little Fun; Little Learning.

Good luck!

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]]> http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/giveaway-2-my-recycled-bags/feed/ 139 Thrifty Beautiful Handmade Bags http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/thrifty-beautiful-handmade-bags/ http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/thrifty-beautiful-handmade-bags/#comments Fri, 19 Jan 2007 03:21:48 +0000 Karen Weideman http://www.thriftymommy.com/thrifty-beautiful-handmade-bags/ Post from: Thrifty Mommy

]]> raffia toteI just received an email about these beautiful handmade purses from World Crafts.  After seeing these purses, I expected a large price tag, but they are very inexpensive.  I also discovered that these bags are made by women in other countries that are earning money to receive an education.  Here’s a statement from World Crafts:

 

The artisans of these bags have learned marketable sewing skills. They work an eight-hour day making quality handbags and receive on-the-job literacy lessons. Each artisan is eventually able to read and sign her own paycheck, which many have never been able to before! By purchasing a Henna Bag, you are supporting these women who are using their unique skills to be freed from the bonds of prostitution.

That’s pretty awesome.  You can buy a beautiful one of a kind bag at a great price, all the while helping a woman to be freed from a life of prostitution. 

beaded purse The beautiful bag shown above is available for only $14.99. Also available are cosmetic bags, eyeglass cases, backpacks, pencil cases, totes, coin purses, and more. 

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