Not a Plastic Bag - GIVEAWAY !!
I've been thoroughly enjoying making these bags, which I initially started due to the fantastic crackdown the shops are making on giving out plastic carrier bags.
I am fully supportive of the idea, as I'm sure we all are, but I keep flippin forgetting to take a cloth bag with me. So, I thought I'd run a few pretty ones up to hang on the wall by the front door to remind me as I'm dashing out.
On the bag shown above, I used the very last scrap of a beloved flowery Cath Kidston material I had. This one went as a gift to my friend Sharon, whom I had a wonderful time visiting over the weekend.
And this one...
also used up the last scrap of my Cath Kidston 'Flowers' material.
However, it will be this bag....
that I shall be giving away to celebrate (albeit late) my one year of blogging.
So, if you would like to win my little bag all you have to do is leave a comment on this post. I shall close the giveaway at midnight on Friday so you have until then to leave a comment. Everyone welcome, bloggers and lurkerrs alike! I will randomly pick a winner over the weekend via names in a hat, and I will then announce the result in Monday's post.
PS. I would like to apologise to anyone who has sent me an email during the past couple of weeks that I haven't replied to. I've been a little snowed under with a project, so please don't think I'm being rude - I just can't seem to fit it all in! I will try to answer you by the end of the week. Please bear with me. x
Wow! I can't believe I'm the first to comment. Love the bags and I'm de-lurking to say I enjoy reading your blog. Happy one year anniversary.
Posted by: Lisa | April 30, 2008 at 06:50 AM
I can't believe it, I've only just discovered your blog, only to find a give away!! I'd love to win your pretty carrierbag, it's absolutely lovely! Happy first year!! You've got a lovely blog, which I now will visit frequently!
Posted by: Brigitta | April 30, 2008 at 08:06 AM
Hi Nicky
How could I resist this giveaway of a prestigious Vintage Magpie product! I have only been a visitor for 6 months but in that time I have seen your beautiful crafts go from strength to strength.. and even adopted one of your gorgeous bunnies!
Congratulations and Happy 1st Birthday...
and thank you for sharing this celebration!
Love Michelex
Posted by: Michele | April 30, 2008 at 08:07 AM
Oooh they are lovely bags Nicky! x Sal x
Posted by: Sal | April 30, 2008 at 08:11 AM
Happy 1st blog birthday. The bags look great. Would love to be in the draw for one.
Posted by: Heidi | April 30, 2008 at 08:33 AM
Hello, I think your bags are just as lovely as your blog, happy blogging birthday! I would love to be added to the giveaway!
Posted by: prettyshabby | April 30, 2008 at 08:42 AM
Well - your blog cheers me up and l love reading about your adventures!! I look every lunch time and I'm hoping to purchase one of your daring toy rabbits:0) you inspire me to write my own blog....so maybe one day!! Samxxxx
PS Happy Blog Day!!
Posted by: Sam Neville | April 30, 2008 at 08:57 AM
How quickly a year has gone by!
Love the not plastic bags, I find the trick is certainly to keep one in your handbag, otherwise I arrive at the till and remeber my bags are in the car!
Posted by: French Knots | April 30, 2008 at 09:01 AM
They are great bags. Great idea to keep them on the pretty hooks by the door. I also tend to arrive at the supermarket having forgotten bags - I must buy one to keep in my supermarket.
Happy (late) one year blogging birthday by the way.
Posted by: Daisy Steiner | April 30, 2008 at 09:16 AM
And when I say supermarket - I of course mean handbag - the lurgy has taken over my mind!
Posted by: Daisy Steiner | April 30, 2008 at 09:18 AM
Yes please and congratulations!
I keep forgetting to take a bag with me too and now cringe with shame when i am forced to accept a plastic bag
Posted by: janet clare | April 30, 2008 at 09:43 AM
oH! How extremely wonderful and pretty your bags are! I've only just discovered you from your comment on Posy's blog, and love love what I am seeing, yummy!!!
I live in a town which has a whole charter written up to ban plastic bags which I think is fantabulous, but like you I often forget to take cloth bags with me.
Would love to be entered into your draw, oh yes please!
Right, off to explore some more of your delicious blog now
xx
Posted by: Lucy @ attic24 | April 30, 2008 at 10:01 AM
oooh, it's my favourite of the three...surely that's a good omen...
congratulations on a year and happy (belated) blogoversary...this is a lovely place to visit
Posted by: annieb | April 30, 2008 at 10:02 AM
Hi Nicky,
What truly delightful bags. I would love to win one. Thank you for all you share through your blog, it is always so inspiring and you are a very gifted lady.
Agatha and Dorothy said another hello!
love
Sheila
Posted by: Sheila | April 30, 2008 at 10:02 AM
Happy blogerversary, lovely bags, I forget the bags at the supermarket too, well I do keep a couple in my handbag all the time but that's not enough when you're doing the weekly shop and then I am a plastic bag sinner. I hang my head in shame. x
Posted by: dottydesigns | April 30, 2008 at 10:14 AM
Ooh, count me in. Gorgeous bags. I keep my fingers crossed! Kathy
Posted by: kathy | April 30, 2008 at 10:39 AM
So, anyone who doesn't keep a blog but enjoys admiring your writings and products is a 'lurker'? I take great offence at this label!
This 'lurker' has recently purchased a Rose Darling and she has convinced me that I need not be offended - she assured me that you would indeed reward me with the stunning grocery bag as an apology.
Posted by: Reece | April 30, 2008 at 10:56 AM
Count me in! Happy 1st bloggiversary!
Julia x
Posted by: julia | April 30, 2008 at 11:31 AM
As usual, very pretty designs. I have enjoyed keeping up with your blog these last few months. You post such great photos and work on fun projects.
-- Michele
Posted by: Michele C | April 30, 2008 at 11:49 AM
I have been lurking for a while, but love your blog x
Posted by: Trish | April 30, 2008 at 12:43 PM
Congratulations on a year of sharing your creativity, your lovely life, dear children, and amazing charity shop finds with us all -- brava!
The carry bag is a splendid idea for a hostess gift -- fill with some goodies to hand over when you arrive, or roll up and mail as a post-visit thank you.
See, here you are saving the earth now. Keep up the good work!
Posted by: Daisy | April 30, 2008 at 12:56 PM
What lovely bags! I'd love to win one!
Posted by: Kendra | April 30, 2008 at 01:03 PM
Happy 1st birthday!!
I always love reading your blog...its always full of beautiful things. The bags are beautiful...You have inspired me to add some embellishment to my plain pink "Booths" bags!!
Ouissi x
Posted by: Ouissi | April 30, 2008 at 01:09 PM
Happy blogging anniversary!
Your bags are beautiful and handmade? Lovely! Please add my name. I'd love to!
Posted by: Irene | April 30, 2008 at 01:22 PM
That is beautiful. With the eco-crunch, we can all use a helping hand and an extra shopping bag.
daldak01@yahoo(dot)com
Posted by: Carol Van Rooy | April 30, 2008 at 01:46 PM