Supporting The Independent Artist

Thought I would let you know about a fabulous Indie Art and design site dedicated to connecting the world to fabulous independent Australian artists.
It's not always easy as an artist to display your works online and be found! This great space links artists together and helps them find their eager audience.
I love designing and constructing the bags that I make that enable me to express my artistic side which is always desperate to get out. Being a contented stay home mother of three, the juggling act of homemaker and artist can at times be a battle but both co-exist happily when being nurtured.
Check this site out Indie Art and design site and you will be rewarded with some creative sites to explore.

Green Haze Bag

This one handled bag has been constructed from black cord, a stunning emerald green fabric with a circular pattern, black velveteen and a multi-coloured cord .
The bag is lined in a coordinating rich green fabric and contains one pocket.
The bag is further enhanced by the addition of two different silvery trims.
A large silver button is used to close the bag via a fabric loop.
The bag is fully lined with wadding to give the bag shape and strength. The bag also contains an added base to further strengthen it.

To make further enquiries about this bag please email me at victoriadesigns@optusnet.com.au

Red Filigree Flowers Bag

This two handled bag has been designed using red cord and a cream fabric with a large freehand floral design in black on it.
The bag has been further enhanced with the addition of a black and cream ric-rack.
The bag has been further decorated by the addition of two different types of buttons.
The bag is lined in a coordinating black fabric and contains one pocket.
A black button with a smaller black button nestled in it is used to close the bag via a fabric loop.
The bag is fully lined with wadding to give the bag shape and strength. The bag also contains an added base to further strengthen

To make further enquiries about this bag please email me at victoriadesigns@optusnet.com.au

Filigree Daisies Bag

This bag has been designed using black cord, a cream fabric with a freehand floral design in black and a cream fabric with a filigree pattern in black. The bag has been further enhanced with the addition of a mini black ric-rack.
The bag is lined in a coordinating blackish fabric.
A black shiny button nestled in another black button is used to close the bag via a fabric loop.
The bag is fully lined with wadding to give the bag shape and strength. The bag also contains an added base to further strengthen it.
price. $50.00

To make further enquiries about this bag please email me at victoriadesigns@optusnet.com.au

Success At Julia's

Thanks to Julia and her friends for their fabulous support of my bag design business.
It was great to meet everyone and have a chat.
Thirteen sales! amazing - Your encouragement is greatly appreciated.

Filagree Flowers Large Bag

This two handled bag has been designed using black cord and a cream fabric with a large freehand floral design in black on it.
The bag has been further enhanced with the addition of a black and cream ric-rack.
The bag is lined in a coordinating cream, fawn and black fabric, and contains one pocket.
A black button with a smaller black button nestled in it is used to close the bag via a fabric loop.
The bag is fully lined with wadding to give the bag shape and strength. The bag also contains an added base to further strengthen

To make further enquiries about this bag please email me at victoriadesigns@optusnet.com.au

Red Gerbera Larger bag

This two handled tote bag has been designed using a beautiful cotton with reddish gerbera's on a green backdrop. Red and cream cord are incorporated in the design.
The bag is lined in the gerbera fabric and contains one pocket.
The bag is further enhanced by two different trims.
A large square button made from the shell of a coconut is used to close the bag via a fabric loop.
The bag is fully lined with wadding to give the bag shape and strength. The bag also contains an added base to further strengthen it.

Bag Dimensions
Handle(s):76cm
Width:33cm
Length:31cm
Base:8x26cm


Victoriagoodridge Handmade Bag $50.00


To make further enquiries about this bag please email me at victoriadesigns@optusnet.com.au

Sparkly Frangipani Bag

This sparkly two handled tote has been constructed from black and cream cord, and two coordinating fresh cotton fabrics with purple frangapani flowers printed on them.
The bag is lined in the the small frangapani fabric, and contains one pocket.
The bag is further enhanced by the addition of three different trims and some gorgeous dark purple sequins.
A black button with a smaller lilac button nestled in it is used to close the bag via a fabric loop.
The bag is fully lined with wadding to give the bag shape and strength. The bag also contains an added base to further strengthen it.

For further enquiries about this bag please email me at
victoriadesigns@optusnet.com.au

Red Gerbera bag

This two handled tote bag has been designed using a beautiful cotton with reddish gerbera's on a green backdrop. Red and cream cord are incorporated in the design.
The bag is lined in the gerbera fabric and contains one pocket.
The bag is further enhanced by a textured fawn trim.
A large circular button made from the shell of a coconut is used to close the bag via a fabric loop.
The bag is fully lined with wadding to give the bag shape and strength. The bag also contains an added base to further strengthen it.



To make further enquiries about this bag please email me at victoriadesigns@optusnet.com.au

Frangipani Sunday Bag

This pretty bag has an adjustable knot handle.
The bag has been constructed from black and cream cord, and two coordinating fresh cotton fabrics with purple frangapani flowers printed on them.
The bag is lined in the the small frangapani fabric, and contains one pocket.
The bag is further enhanced by the addition of three different trims.
A pearly white button is used to close the bag via a fabric loop.
The bag is fully lined with wadding to give the bag shape and strength. The bag also contains an added base to further strengthen it.

For further enquiries about this bag please email me at
victoriadesigns@optusnet.com.au

Emerald Delight Bag

The bag has been constructed from black cord, and a stunning emerald green fabric with a circular pattern.
The bag is lined in a coordinating rich green fabric and contains one pocket.
The bag is further enhanced by the addition of a black velvet trim.
A large shinny black button with another black button nestled on top is used to close the bag via a fabric loop.
The bag is fully lined with wadding to give the bag shape and strength. The bag also contains an added base to further strengthen it.

For further enquiries about this bag please email me at victoriadesigns@optusnet.com.au

Purple Haze Bag

This striking two handled tote has been constructed from purple, cream and hot pink cord, and a gorgeous modern floral fabric.
The bag is lined in the modern floral and contains one pocket.
The bag is further enhanced by the addition of purple rickrack in two different sizes.
A large shinny black button and a sparkly purple button are used to close the bag via a fabric loop.
The bag is fully lined with wadding to give the bag shape and strength. The bag also contains an added base to further strengthen it.

Bag Dimensions
Handle(s):67cm
Width:39cm
Length:35cm
Base:8x30cm

Victoriagoodridge Handmade Bag $50.00


For further enquiries about this bag please email me at victoriadesigns@optusnet.com.au

Sophisticated Swirls Bag - Larger

This two handled tote is simply stunning.
The bag has been constructed from black cord, a hot pink cotton with a circular pattern, and a gorgeous cotton with a swirling hot pink, black and orange design.
The bag is lined in the pink, black and orange fabric.
The bag is further enhanced by the addition of two different trims.
A large shinny black button is used to close the bag via a fabric loop.
The bag is fully lined with wadding to give the bag shape and strength. The bag also contains an added base to further strengthen it.

Bag Dimensions
Handle(s):77cm
Width:39cm
Length:33cm
Base:8x32cm



Victoriagoodridge Handmade Bag $50.00


For further enquiries about this bag please email me at victoriadesigns@optusnet.com.au

Red and Black Daisy Bag

This two handled tote bag has been designed using two stunning cottons in red and black with a gorgeous daisy design. A black cord is also incorporated in the design.
The bag is lined in a coordinating luscious red fabric.
The bag is further enhanced by the addition of three different trims.
A silver metal button is used to close the bag via a fabric loop.
The bag is fully lined with wadding to give the bag shape and strength. The bag also contains an added base to further strengthen it.



To make further enquiries about this bag please email me at victoriadesigns@optusnet.com.au

Sophisticated Swirls Bag

This striking bag has an adjustable knot handle.
The bag has been constructed from black cord, a hot pink cotton with a circular pattern, and a gorgeous cotton with a swirling hot pink, black and orange design.
The bag is lined in the pink fabric with the circular design.
The bag is further enhanced by the addition of three different trims.
A shinny black button is used to close the bag via a fabric loop.
The bag is fully lined with wadding to give the bag shape and strength. The bag also contains an added base to further strengthen it.

For further enquiries about this bag please email me at victoriadesigns@optusnet.com.au

Shades Of Peacock - Small

This smaller sized bag is perfect for when you want to travelled a little lighter.
This two handled tote has been constructed from green and cream cord and a gorgeous cotton fabric that has a beautiful paisley design on it in shades of blue green and cream; shades of a peacock!
The bag is lined in a coordinating cream fabric that has a soft blue swirl design printed on it. The back of the bag has been constructed using as complimentary navy cord.
The bag is further enhanced by the addition of two different trims and four decorative buttons.
A carved wooden button is used to close the bag via a fabric loop.
The bag is fully lined with wadding to give the bag shape and strength. The bag also contains an added base to further strengthen it.

her enquiries about this bag please email me at victoriadesigns@optusnet.com.au

Barack And Me!

The U.S election is finally over and what an amazing fabulous result -hurray that George W Bush is finally on the way out and a new progressive leader will be at the helm of one of the most influential countries in the world!
Much hope can be taken from the election of a black person to the U.S presidency -what seemed impossible has become a reality.
Lets all strive to achieve our dreams and believe in their possibilities!
Anyway what do Barack and I have in common???? - In the days before he became a presidential hopeful he was know as "Barry" and then reverted back to the much more sophisticated "Barack"! My school Buddie's and all those who new me before the birth of my first child know me as "Vicky" and all those who have befriended me since as "Victoria". Again like my buddy Barack a much more sophisticated choice!!
I wonder whether his older buddies have struggled with the change like most of mine have!
Tomorrow I will have completed two bags to upload!