Monday, January 18, 2010

Another blog feature and great Etsy shop!






Heartfelt thanks to Jen at SimplyInvitingCards for a superb blog feature!! She fabulously showcased FIVE of my shop products in an interview about my passion for creating. I'm incredibly grateful for her generosity, and have to admire the work Jen does!  Please stop by her blog for a look see:

Simplyinvitingcards blog:
http://simplyinvitingcards.com/blog/?p=627


Also, if you love cards of all kinds, (seasonal, special occasion, blank), journals, handmade paper, and all things paper, you'll love Jen's shop. I selected some items that I particularly like, including her handmade paper. 





Notice the flecks in the handmade paper - I just love the texture!


















Thanks for stopping by.

Visit my shops anytime at:
www.gladraggz.etsy.com
www.gladraggz.shophandmade.com
www.carpetbaggercreations.artfire.com
www.carpetbaggercreations.1000markets.com

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Periwinkle Paisley's Valentine's specials - including my red party purse!






I want to thank the Periwinkle-Paisley Etsy shop for blogging about my red party purse! This is the perfect accessory for Valentine's day or even Mardi Gras! Please stop by her blog to see more lovely Valentine's Day items and suggestions on Periwinkle's blog, as well as her wonderful showcase of bright, sunny color!
http://periwinkle-paisley.blogspot.com/














Also, if you love color, don't miss her shop, which is full of her own artwork and digital dowloadable digital
art. All exquisite and very affordable! I couldn't resist sharing a few items because they make my heart go pitter pat!


Enjoy!

Alos, please stop by my shops to see my red party purse and more:

www.carpetbaggercreations.artfire.com

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Catching up, our Greyhound fosters, Ludo etc., (and the trouble with computers...)



I've been trying desperately to post to my blog for weeks, but our family computers haven't been cooperating. My husband's new computer has Windows 7, and mine has Vista. We purchased them a few mere months apart, and I think 7 has many flaws... Since his computer is basically a toy, and mine a workhorse, I download photos to his and send them to mine. Let him use up space for something other than solitaire...!

Anyway, Windows 7 is so different that I can't seem to send photos from his to mine without major size problems (too small to do anything with). I've been slowly figuring things out, but have yet to post photos to my blog from any photos that are still on his PC. I supposed I could figure out how to post from his, but the problem still remains about how to solve the current problem.

In the meantime, I just realized that I have some photos on my PC that I can use for blog posts. Some of my followers know that we love Greyhounds, and have our forever Penny and usually one foster or another who is staying with us between the track and their "forever" home at any given time.




Ludo, (racing name C's Bagman), has been with us for 2 months, now. Anyone who is a Harry Potter fan will find meaning in his name. He's an extremely easy going boy who is faithful and loyal to the very end. His favorite phrase has been "Anything you want, dear". We learned that he's an "only child", the only pup in his litter, and all the attention never went to his head!

Ludo left us today, for the first leg of his journey that will take him north to the Chicago/Detroit area this weekend. In return, we came home with a red fawn boy, named "Blazin Rocket". We don't know if he's going to answer to "Blaze", "Rocket", "Rocky", or what? Time will tell about that, as well as what kind of a personality he has. So far, he's bright, curious, and loves squeaky toys.

I'll get a photo of Blazin Rocket soon, but in the meantime, here's our Ludo.

The best to you big boy - you're going to make some family VERY happy!!

Saturday, January 9, 2010

Treasury!





Apologies for being behind in my blog posts - I have plans for more steady posting next week. I just learned that one of my purses is in a treasury, and wanted to share. This is a well put together collection of sunny bright colors - one that brings a breath of fresh air to dreary winter:

Treasury:
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=105247
 
I've disovered a great shop behind the creation of this treasury, too!
http://www.laurencecollection.etsy.com/

I just had to include a few items from LaurenceCollection's Etsy shop, which includes a fabulous selection of jewelry,  handbags and more!














Take a look, and please stop by Laurence's shop to see more - you won't be sorry!




Saturday, December 26, 2009

Thanks to a nice Etsy seller for her treasury!




Many thanks to Ziemabir for including one of my winter crochet purses in her lovely treasury. You can see the treasury here:

Treasury:
 
Also, the creator of this lovely treasury is certainly no slouch in the crochet department!  Here are just a few of her many creations. There is a lot of work that went into her shop, so please stop by to take a better look!




I love the oodles of crochet flowers she has for sale, (just two styles shown here), as well as cute butterflies in an various colors!



 

Ziemabir Etsy shop:
http://www.ziemabir.etsy.com/










Black/white/red crochet purse:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18966462

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

My Daisy Purse is featured!



I want to give Linda B a great big thanks for featuring my sweet little Daisy purse on her blog - LinorStore.com!

Please stop by her blog to see more lovely creations that she's showcased!
http://linorstorecom.blogspot.com/

You can see more of my purse and my other creations at:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18966074




Stop by my shops at:
http://www.carpetbaggercreations.1000markets.com/
http://www.gladraggz.etsy.com/
http://www.gladraggz.shophandmade.com/
www.carpetbaggercreations.artfire.com

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

The Yarn Coture Shop - a beautiful evolution in progress!






I've known Maryum, from the Yarn Coture shop for some time now, and have always admired her work. I hadn't been to her shop for a while, so decided to stop in for a visit.







I was blown away by the work that she's produced, as well as the high caliber of it all!  Part of the passion of creativity is that it's all a process of evolution, and it was clear to me that Maryum is truly evolving in her craft. I was so pleased to find a great blending of art, style and skill in her shops!!



It was difficult to pick just a few things from her shop to showcase, so I chose quite a few, including one creation made by Maryum's daughter. I highly commend her for teaching her children the creative process - something I feel we  need to do more of with your young people, (when it comes to creativity)!




Please enjoy the work shared here, but please, stop by Maryum's shops to see more. She's shared that she's also working on an on-line boutique at the Shophandmade site, so please take a peek there as well.



























Yarn Coture's Etsy shop:

Yarn Coture's Shophandmade shop:





Monday, November 30, 2009

Winter/Holiday themed purse






I hope you like my latest purse. It's perfect for winter and/or the holiday season. It's a 100% cotton reindeer and harlequin printed batik, topped off by gold braid trim, decorative black metal rings, and a lush velevet bow centered with a vintage brooch.

It's nice and roomy inside, with inside, and of course, it sports my signature tied shoulder straps. It would be great for yourself or as a gift for someone very special...


Thanks for stopping by, everyone -  happy shopping!

Reindeer & harlequin purse. Winter/holiday/Christmas theme:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34720986

www.gladraggz.etsy.com

http://www.gladraggz.shophandmade.com/
www.carpetbaggercreations.artfire.com

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Thanksgiving wishes!



Hi Everyone - I'm feeling extremely fortunate today, and want to thank all my visitors and followers for taking the time to stop by from time to time! Warm, loving wishes to you all for a very safe,  happy, and  healthy Thanksgiving!

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

5erg Etsy shop and blog feature





I'm sorry I've gotten behind - I promise more updates when I can. 

I wanted to give Silja, (of 5erg Etsy), a great big THANK YOU for her feature of my shop on her gorgeous blog! She's featrured several of my purses, ands she's done a great job! I'm SO proud - thank you, Silja!!

You can see the blog feature here:


I took great pleasure browsing through 5erg's shop, which is packed with all kinds of wonderful items, including felted mini creatures, artwork, beautiful affordable jewelry.



I found everything to be extremely well done, attractive, cheery, fresh, and affordable. Hint - all would make great gifts / stocking stuffers!





Everything you see here is from Silja's 5erg shop  - it was hard to choose but please take a moment to visit the Etsh shop, (http://www.5erg.etsy.com/), to see more.
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Visit my shops at:
www.gladraggz.etsy.com
http://www.gladraggz.shophandmade.com/
http://www.carpetbaggercreations.artfire.com/

Friday, November 13, 2009

Thanks to Kateemarie for a treasury!




Many thanks to Kateemarie's Etsy shop for including my silk ribbbon embroidery purse in her her lovely treasury!! You can see the lovely work she's done here:
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=93940

I was delighted to discover Kateemarie's shop and found these 2 creations that I think compliment each other very well - don't you. I know the work that went into her quilt, and it's a steal at her price.















Please stop by Kateemarie's Etsy shop to see more
beauties:
 
Thanks for stopping by - have a nice weekend everyone!

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

My Vintage Sweater is in a treasury!






I want to thank Pat, of GoodLookinTreasures, for including my vintage beaded lambswool and angora sweater in her lovely treasury! It's called "OATMEAL with CINNAMON", and you can see it here.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=74973

She's also created another treasury, called "Go ahead...W(h)INE a little" for some other fantastic finds!
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=93255

Pat does not yet have her own shop, but her daughter is relatively new to Etsy and has a lovely shop. She carrires a bit of everything, from apparel to hair accessories to jewelry to paper goods to vintage! I especially like what she does with fabric and flowers - here are a corsage and a hair barrette that caught my eye.



Her etsy address is http://www.storied.etsy.com/



Please take a look at Pat's marvelous treasury and if you like vintage clothing and haven't seen my vintage shop yet, please feel free to have a browse!

RekindledPassions - vintage
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7074665

Stop by my 1000markets shop along the way:
http://www.carpetbaggercreations.1000markets.com/

Thanks everyone, and take care!

Monday, November 9, 2009

I've been featured!




I want to thank Jillian, of Classics Redone, for the lovely feature of my Etsy shop on her blog! You can see the feature here:

http://jillianjordan.blogspot.com/2009/11/holiday-shopping-guide-gladraggz.html

I just love the look of the Classics Redone blog - particularly the sweet and beautifully colored, happy bird that greets you as you first log in.

It's obvious that Jillian is multitalented, as seeen by the nice variety in her Etsy shop. Her specialty is her pretty hair clips. I've chosen a few to showcase here, for your pleasure, and I especially like the sweet little frog bow - it's so simple yet artistic genius at its finest! Please visit Jillian's shop to see more.

Thanks again, Jillian!

Please visit the Classics Redone Etsy shop:
http://www.classicsredone.etsy.com/
Have a happy Monday, everyone!

Pat
Visit my shops at:
http://www.carpetbaggercreations.1000markets.com/
http://www.gladraggz.etsy.com/
http://www.gladraggz.shophandmade.com/
www.carpetbaggercreations.artfire.com

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Winter scarf bling!






I just listed this really versitile scarf that's both attractive and warm! It's made with a textured black novelty yarn that's wooly, warm and shiny all at the same time. The overall effect and design results in a multi-textured, tone-on-tone effect with bling!



This scarf is really long, and can be worn in a variety of ways - casuual or elegant. It can be practical, and worn under or over a coat, tied, looped, around the neck or across one shoulder, draped down or across the body, or stole-like. Whichever way you decide to wear it, it can be fashioned as is, or dressed up with a scarf clip or large sparkly brooch for plenty of bling.



Measures 8" across, (20.5cm) X 79" long, including fringe, (200.5cm). Fringe is approximately 8.5" long, (21.5cm).




























Please visit my shops at:
http://www.carpetbaggercreations.1000markets.com/
http://www.gladraggz.etsy.com/
www.gladraggz.shophandmade.com
http://www.carpetbaggercreations.artfire.com/


Stay tuned for Christmas ornaments and another very chic winter scarf!!

Monday, November 2, 2009

For those who love Oriental...


I haven't officially announced my newest Oriental themed purse. For some reason Oriental design comes easily to me. I've found that people either love it or dislike it - what do you think?





Oriental themed purse with bamboo fan design. Black/brown:
 
 
Please stop by my shops:
http://www.gladraggz.etsy.com/
http://www.gladraggz.shophandmade.com/
http://www.carpetbaggercreations.artfire.com/
http://www.carpetbaggercreations.1000markets.com/