Thursday, April 30, 2009

Handmade Bag - Elegant Emerald






Green is such a rich complex colour and looks stunning with black. This one handled bag is ready for a winter's day out.
The fabrics in this bag are elegant and the combination of cord, velveteen and designer cotton are perfect.
Two different trims and some sparkling decorative buttons add to the charm of this creation.
The bag is lined in a coordination green fabric, and contains one pocket.
A large black button topped with a smaller black sparkling 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.



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

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Handmade Bag - Autumn





The season of Autumn is my favourite with the turning of the leafs, the cooler weather and the gorgeous colours that it represents; it's a lovely time of year.
This two handled bag represents it's name well, with warm chocolate cord along with cream and green cord. The feature fabrics are just beautiful and speak for themselves.
The bag has been further enhanced with the addition of four different trims and some standout buttons.
The bag is lined in a coordinating green fabric, and contains one pocket.
A wooden carved 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.



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

Monday, April 27, 2009

Handmade Mini Bag - Maddy





This bag is just so lovely. It is constructed from black cord and velveteen, and two gorgeous fabrics in cream and black with a stunning filigree daisy design.
The bag has been further enhanced with the addition of black and cream rickrack and a black velveteen strip.
The bag is lined in a coordinating cream and black floral fabric, and contains one pocket.
A black shiny button topped with a cream pearly button and then a tiny black floral 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.

Let's encourage our girls to be different. :)


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

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Handmade Bag - Racing Ascot







This two handled bag will stand out in the crowd. It has been designed using black cord, a black and white spotted material and a stunning black and white swirl material.
The bag has been further enhanced with the addition of a black and white trim and two ruffles made from the swirl fabric.
The bag is lined in the swirl fabric, and contains one pocket.
A large black shiny button topped with a tiny black button with a white floral design 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

Saturday, April 25, 2009

Handmade Bag - Maddison's Dream







This one handled bag has been designed using black velveteen and cord, and two gorgeous fabrics in cream and black with a stunning filigree daisy design.
The bag has been further enhanced with the addition of black and cream rickrack in three different sizes.
The bag is lined in a coordinating cream and black floral fabric, and contains one pocket.
A large black shiny button topped with a cream pearly button and then a tiny black floral 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.

Bag Dimensions
Handle(s):122cm
Width:37cm
Length:35cm
Base:8x30cm




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

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Handmade Bag - Purple Indulgence






Purple is such a rich indulgent colour I just love it. This two handled bag has been constructed from deep purple cord, and three different coordinating purple based fabrics.
The bag is lined in the fabric with the small flowers in shades of purple and contains one pocket.
The bag is further enhanced by the addition of three beautiful trims.
The bag is closed with a fabric loop. A pearly cream button with another sparkly pale purple button on top is used to close the bag.
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.

Victoriagoodridge Handmade Bag $50.00


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

Monday, April 20, 2009

Twins Turn 8!





It's hard to believe that my twin boys turned 8 today. Time has sped by at a rate of knots! It has been a fabulous journey and a privilege to have had two such beautiful boys together.
Now you know that I LOVE making bags, my children see the process of construction and the whirlwind of fabric and bits and pieces that storm through our house.
The boys have been asking me for quite a while to make them a "boy" version to house their D.S player and special treasure!
Well what better time to deliver than on their birthday.
They were joyfully received and full of "stuff" within minutes.

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Handmade Bag - Glamorous Scarlett





Glamor is fabulous no matter what time of the day! This new design oozes style and allure.
This two handled bag has been constructed from black cord and velveteen, a stunning red cotton with a black filigree design and a gorgeous black fabric with a metallic sliver filigree pattern.
The bag is lined in a coordination black and white fabric and contains one pocket.
The bag is further enhanced by the addition of three beautiful trims.
A large sliver 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):71cm
Width:31cm
Length:30cm
Base:7x25cm


Victoriagoodridge Handmade Bag $50.00


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

Friday, April 17, 2009

Handmade Bag - Happy Days






With Autumn upon us a splash of colour is always welcome. This one handled bag oozes warmth.It has been constructed from a floral pink based cord, green cord, a rich chocolate velveteen and a hot pink tiny spotted cotton.
The bag is lined in a complimenting spotted fabric, and contains one pocket.
This bag has been been further decorated with two gorgeous trims.
A large wooden button decorated with a dot design 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

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Handmade Mini Bag - Beautiful Flowers





This delightful mini bag is constructed from black and mauve cord, a cotton fabric with a gorgeous floral design in shades of burgundy and a another cotton with black daisies on it.
The bag is lined in the black and white daisy fabric.
The bag is further enhanced by the addition of two different trims.
A large clear button with a black floral design on 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.

Let's encourage our girls to be different. :)

Bag Dimensions
Handle(s):107cm
Width:17cm
Length:22cm

Victoriagoodridge Mini Bag $25.00

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

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Handmade Mini Bag - A Touch Of Silver



This bag is a black and white creation with a touch of silver. It is constructed from black cord, and two black and white fabrics.
The bag is lined in the black and white floral material.
It has been decorated with two different trims both with silver.
A black button with another one nestled on top with a sparkle to it has been used to close the bag via a fabric loop.
The bag is fully lined with wadding to give the bag shape and strength.

Let's encourage our girls to be different. :)

Victoriagoodridge Mini Bag $25.00

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

Easter Adventures








Easter is a lovely time to getaway with the family and spend sometime together having fun!
The beach this year was fabulous, with the children swimming everday - too cold for me but sunshine and water were irresistible to them!

Thursday, April 9, 2009

The Charm Of Beads








Another fun holiday activity at our house is beading. Beads are such beautiful creations coming in all shapes, sizes, colours and textures; not unlike humanity.
My three, love sorting beads into appealing pattern and designs. They put together five different patterns and then select two of their masterpieces to produce.
There are going to be some lucky teachers when we return from holidays :)

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Handmade Mini Bag - Black And White Swirls



This bag is a classic black and white creation. It is constructed from black cord, and two black and white fabrics.
The bag is lined in the black and white swirl material.
It has been decorated with three different trims.
A black button with a moulded floral design has been used to close the bag via a fabric loop.
The bag is fully lined with wadding to give the bag shape and strength.

Let's encourage our girls to be different. :)

Victoriagoodridge Mini Bag $25.00

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

Handmade Mini Bag - Spotted Pleasure




This bag is a little gem. It is constructed from black and cream cord, black velveteen, and two spotted cottons.
The bag is lined in a coordinating black and white fabric.
It has been decorated with three different trims.
A black shiny button has been used to close the bag via a fabric loop.
The bag is fully lined with wadding to give the bag shape and strength.

Let's encourage our girls to be different. :)

Victoriagoodridge Mini Bag $25.00

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

Handmade Mini Bag - A Touch Of Purple



Purple is my favourite colour so I just love the trim on this delightful bag. It is constructed from black cord, and three different black and white designed cotton fabrics.
The bag is lined in the spiral fabric.
It has been decorated with three different trims.
A black button with a moulded design has been used to close the bag via a fabric loop.
The bag is fully lined with wadding to give the bag shape and strength.

Let's encourage our girls to be different. :)

Victoriagoodridge Mini Bag $25.00

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

Creativity in the Family









It is school holidays and the weather is cool and showery, there is no better time for making and creating.
My three have been industrious for hours decorating and constructing castles and designing jigsaw puzzles for each other to do.
Now they are making up plays for their favourite "littlest Pets" and the castles.
So much fun!