After watching that debacle on Netflix last month, I decided to find out more about Madam C.J. Walker, one of America’s first self-made female millionaires. I saw this great documentary about her life on the World Channel.
So, it looks like I won’t be doing any craft fairs or trade shows this year. I had prepared A LOT of bags for the summer and early fall selling season that will now sit in storage until they are sold.
Luckily for you, I opened an Etsy store recently to help sell my bags! I will continue to add new items, including handbags, tote bags, reusable shopping bags, cosmetic bags, coin purses, pouches, and even crochet roses, over the next few weeks. Most of the bags there are made from recycled materials, meaning I might only have one or two bags made out of a specific material featured in my Etsy shop. If you see something you like, get it soon because it might be a one of a kind! Best of all, free shipping for all purchases $35 and over for U.S. shoppers.
I am also still doing custom bags, but there are some delays from the wholesalers I work with to get fabrics. It might take a little longer to complete some projects. I will not be taking any leather bag orders until further notice because it is hard to get that material right now from my dealers.
We are all doing our best under these challenging circumstances, but we will get through it!
Because I am getting bored at home with this quarantine, and I needed a drink!
As I mentioned last week, I have been reading more lately. I also know many independent bookstores are struggling to stay afloat. So, I have been making an effort to support them, and here some purchases I made recently at Verso Books, one of my favorite publishers.
Empire of Borders by Todd Miller
Imperial Intimacies by Hazel Carby
City of Quartz by Mike Davis
Set the Night on Fire by Mike Davis