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Flappers Morphin Lynx Deluxe, Mistee iPhone purse and kind words!

♥!!! I don't know how I've gone this long without these bags. Sizes are perfect! I've NEVER been one to carry a big bag, but now that I have this Lynx, I am reformed. I have three young sons, so this bag is filled with all kinds of cool stuff for all of us daily, no matter where we go... books, magazines, snacks, my embroidery supplies, laptop... (I work online), water, matchbox cars, hand wipes, my MISTEE, everything! Really, I don't know how I've been walking around with tiny bags all this time. Bonus: I love this print so much. The colors are so pretty in person. I'm already looking forward to shopping for fall versions of these items. Thank you!
Michele
7/18/10

Stephanie ordered this set of sugar skulls, an ABC Camera Case, Sweet Pea Mini Wallet, and Scooter zip bag. She added a Strappy wristlet strap, and a shoulder strap for the camera case too.

Her comments?
"My package came today and I cannot thank you enough! I am head over heels in love with everything!! I'm a picky person and these are FLAWLESS!

You rock!
Steph" 4/24/10

Britta the Flap Queen and Decisions Decisions, Decisions




Regular readers of my blog will recognize Britta right away. She found me on eBay years ago, and began buying, and then custom ordering, bags with owls. An avid collector, she has 1000's of owl related items (I've seen pics of them, it's amazing!)

We became fast friends and often chat, via email, about our lives. A few years ago she asked me about making a bag with a removable flap. I was surprised, because I had been thinking about such a design for a while. I told her I didn't think it was possible, I couldn't come up with a good way to make such a bag. She didn't stop though, she asked again later. Then it came to me, the exact way to make such a product and so I moved ahead and created the Morphin Zeldina.

However Britta wanted a Tootsie with a flap. OK, I designed one, just for her. I have never offered it for sale. Since it was right at the beginning of the design "naming" process we each came up with Chameleon. We both thought it was the perfect name, until I found it was in use by someone else. I moved on to Morphin, but Britta claimed the Chameleon name for her own bag.
After the body was made, she ordered flaps from most of the owl fabrics I had on hand. Then she moved on to other bag designs, some not even owl related!

But this year she returned to her Chameleon again and decided to start collecting flaps. Every time she came by the shop she saw another print she loved. The result is, she has, at last count 23 flaps!
I have named her, rightfully so, The Flap Queen :-)

I just made her another Chameleon, in navy, plus some new flaps to match.

She sent me these fantastic pictures. The first shows the dilemma faced by having so many flaps from which to choose. Then, in the second shot, she learned that if you are wearing a sweater the flaps serve as a bib as well!









.....The good news is that I'm now ready to marry my Falcon!  It worked out great!  I think it's too much bag for me as an every-day bag and I'll continue to rely on my Breezy for that (although I've now got my eye on that Ferret! ).  But for trips, the Falcon was perfect ... all the stuff I usually carry in my fanny pack, plus room for more, including maps, camera, and phone (I usually have to attach my camera and phone to the fanny pack strap and either leave the maps in the truck/on the bike or stick them in a pocket of my shorts/jeans, which isn't all that comfortable).  I could have fit a water bottle in there, too, but didn't.  I now must have more flaps!   Will decide which ones later today or tomorrow and give you a shout ... I know that the pink flamingos on the blue background is a must.
Regina 4/13/10

Joyce and Ada

There's a great story to go with this photograph. Joyce bought a Morphin Zeldina from me a while ago. She contacted me earlier this year, amazingly enough, about a week later than another regular customer asking the same thing. Could she get a slightly larger Morphin Zeldina on which she could use her standard Zeldina flaps?

I had planned on adding the new style to the shop, and blogging about it using this great pic. However I just haven't had time to add it to the shop.

Here's what happened, I did the new design, it is taller and has a few extra features. It will still be able to use the regular Zeldina flaps. Joyce loved hers and when her granddaughter, Ada, saw the new bag she instantly claimed the old bag!

Joyce sent along this photograph to share with you. Isn't it great? Plus anyone who has dogs knows they have to get in on the action!

What she said after the bag arrived
"Hi Karen,
The bag arrived today and it is absolutely perfect! I LOVE It! The size, the pockets, everything is even better than I could have imagined. All my new gear fits perfectly. My granddaughter has already claimed my old bag so I will have to put her in some flaps. You  really are the best and I can't thank you enough for all the work you put into this bag. I really do appreciate it. Thanks so much, Joyce" 3/15/10

Karen,

I just wanted to thank you for my bag. I ordered the Falcon Mini Morphin bag in the Asian Butterfly Garden fabric. I love it! Its perfect! Durable and lightweight. With plenty of pockets for my make up and iPod and anything else I need to carry with me. I will definitely be buying more from you in the future!

Thanks again!

Katie H 4/21/10

Here's a happy me with my new Mistee in that amazing new fabric! Thank you so much!! I love it! :D Jeannie 4/12/10

I think the words and pictures say it all without any commentary from me, except, thanks Toni!



"First of all I want to give you a great big thanks! I stumbled across your items quite by accident and I am sure glad I did. I received my order today and I am so happy with them. I am a first time buyer and for my first order I ordered a Morphin Body, two flaps, a wallet on a string, and a scooter zippered bag. I love them all so much, they are so beautiful and the craftsmanship is wonderful. I am so happy with my order and plan to order more very soon. I am glad I found you and look forward to ordering more. Thank you again!

Toni" 3/18/10


"Karen,

I just wanted to send another great big Thank You for my second order. It is all beautiful and wonderfully made. I am a huge fan of your work. I will be ordering more. This time I ordered 2 more flaps for my Zelda, 2 Breazy i-phone purses, another scooter zippered bag, and a Tarquin padded case. I love them all so much! I have gotten so many compliments on them. I also have probably never been this organized ever, but I love that I am now. Thank you again.

Please feel free to use my comments and/or pictures on your web site. Thanks so much!

Toni" 4/2/10

Dotty, a return customer, sent me this incredible fabric to make a Kipster, my drawstring knitting bag. She thought there might be enough fabric left to make a Pippa portfolio as well. She was right and the result was one of my favorite sets ever!

She kindly let me know her thoughts on the set.......

"Hi Karen!
Ahhh! Once again you have done it. You have created the perfect bag, and in this case, bags, for me! The Kipster is lovely in so many ways. I love how you used the fabric I sent; you preserved every wingtip on the cranes and placed every design on this small bag perfectly. I greatly appreciate the finesse it took and thank you for taking my ideas and making them come true. I immediately transferred my knitting project, needles, scissors, tape measure, small journal and pencil into the bag--and there's space for more! It also fits into my Falcon--an added bonus while traveling. In fact, I will be sitting in an airport next week. How fashionable I will feel pulling my beautiful Kipster out of my beautiful Falcon. Yippee!!

And, I love how you used the left-over fabric to make the Pippa Portfolio. I often carry a folder full of papers around to meetings and was worried that all the papers would fall out. Now they will be encased and protected in this stunning bag. Oh, Karen, you made my birthday extra special and I feel rich simply looking at these sumptuous bags.

As always, such a treat to work with you!! Thank you so much.
warmly,
Dotty" Feb/10

This is a custom ordered ABC camera bag I made earlier this year. Tricia asked me to size down the standard model a little. Here's what she said after receiving it.

"Hi Karen-
I received my camera bag yesterday. It is beautiful. Your workmanship is flawless. Thanks for sizing it down....there is still room for whatever else I may need to carry. It should be perfect for the camera, ID and a little cash whenever I am out and about.

I will not hesitate to come back to you when looking for any other bags!
Thanks again-
Tricia" 1/22/10

A CUSTOM ORDERED MORPHIN FALCON MINI MESSENGER BAG











This is a custom order I did back in February. Such a great assortment of styles in just three flaps. Plus I received these kind words from Hannah...

"Hi Karen

I got my bag yesterday.... I love it! I have to say that I have never had such amazing customer service! The bag exceeded my expectations! I will be back and spreading the word about your amazing products!

Thanks
Hannah" 2/3/10

Another Hawk Jr Mini Messenger Bag custom order with dragons and flames

A return customer liked the size of the Hawk Jr for carrying a netbook already in a neoprene case.
He selected this great dragon print and added an exterior zip pocket on the back of the bag.

His comments after receiving the bag?

"Karen:
The most wonderful bag I've had the chance to see came in today. I thought it would be impossible to better your last work of art, but I was wrong. You keep raising the bar. Got everything loaded up and it works perfectly. The Netbook in the Neoprene case, slides in like a custom fitting. I'm going to wear everyone out showing it off. Car Club Meeting/Breakfast tomorrow, Church on Sunday and Work on Monday. Thank you so very much for making this for me. Hope your team wins on Sunday, Jim"

3/2/10

Here is Kate with her Morphin Zelda Deluxe and Becky with her Morphin Zeldina!

Hi Karen,
             Just received the bag, what can I say GORGEOUS, GORGEOUS, GORGEOUS., and of course I love it!!!  Looking forward to using it on my trip, need to get away from the cold and be outside.  Thanks again, looking forward to more of your bags.

                                                            Linda 2/21/10

Hsiao-Min contacted me with a request. She wanted a Frida Kahlo messenger bag. I didn't have enough fabric so we ordered a nice big piece to give us plenty to work with.
The Frida motif is quite large but we situated her low enough on the flap so she would still be visible when the bag was full.




We put a different scene, with her, on the back panel.



On the side pockets I gave Hsiao-Min some options, and she picked the two she liked the best.





She wanted to be able to remove the strap in order to wash the bag, and, she added a removable shoulder protector as well. I have been wanting to add this shoulder protector to the options in the shop so this gave me an opportunity to make one and get a couple of photographs. I will add it as soon as I can!





She saw the Little Red Riding Hood print in my shop and asked to have a custom sized Raven made as well. She especially liked the Granny in bed scene (who doesn't, it's amazing!) so I made sure that was on one side, with Little Red and the Wolf on the other.



She stopped by my Facebook fanpage and left this message:

"Hey! I finally got my bags today! They are just beautiful! I was thinking the bag may be too big ( when I saw your pictures on the website.) When I got it, it is just beautiful and it's in perfect size for petite me : ) And the fabric is awesome comfortable! The little zip bag just so cute! I also got the rest of fabric! You are very kind. I can save them for my next Zoe order!

Thank you again!
Hsiao-Min "

Finally, she stopped by Facebook again, and posted this photograph !


With this report!

"Here is the pic! I just got back from all day work with your bag! Everyone loves it! I love it, too: ) Thank you Karen!"

1/28/10

"Karen!!! I got my package today!! Yahhhooooo! The Zelda is much larger than I imagined. I can take the kitchen sink with me now! the red/gold flower flap is absolutely incredible! I'm in love! The other bag (sale item) is a gift for one of Madi's friends. She's gonna love it! Once again, you rocked the Aden house!"

Abby A 2/9/10


Abby and her Morphin Zelda in the San Marco Piazza (St. Mark's Square) Venice, during Carnevale

Dotty sent me her own fabric, and ordered Breazy iPhone purses, with the Strappy, a removable wristlet strap, for her daughters.

An e-mail from her :
"Dear Karen,
I wanted to write and tell you how much my college-age daughters LOVE their Breazy purses! On Christmas they immediately emptied their old purses and filled their new ones. "Everything fits perfectly!" they said, especially their phones (not iPhones but similar size). So thank you--again--for creating such wonderful bags (that makes 4 I have ordered now!) and for being so willing to work with me to make each one in just the fabric I want. Hurray!! You are the best!
warmly, Dotty

Tiina and her Morphin Lynx Deluxe in Toronto