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Linda's Book Reviews - The Decorated Bag by Genevieve A. Sterbenz

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I thought that I might start the review of handbag, purse, and totes books with The Decorated Bag: Creating Designer Handbags, Purses, and Totes Using Embellishments by Genevieve A. Sterbenz.

I have to tell you that what drew me to this book initially was the embellished purse on the front cover and then when I was flipping through the book all the pictorials caught my eye. If there is anything I love in a craft and craft making book it's pictorials. You might find this unusual for a crafter and a reader, but I hate to read the text. I'd much rather look at the pictures and follow them. Now that's not to say I don't read the text. I do if I have to, but I'd rather learn from the pictures. I suspect that I'm not the only one in that regard. I'm sure many, many crafters out there are the same way.

The Decorated Bag has 26 designs ranging from bejeweled evening bags to a Victorian Straw tote to an urban cowgirl saddle bag. There's a folkart bucket bag, Marabou mini bag, springtime pull string bag, girly weekender, mod print tote, and "Miss Kitty" tote. There's even a big-city bowling bag and Hollywood hatbox.

Don't forget the American beauty bag, the blue suede portfolio, tropical demi, blue-boots tote, and buttoned-up hobo bag. And, there's the swingtime shoulder bag, lush leopard hatbox, snow-flurry lipstick purse, and vintage rhinestone purse.

Last but not least, we have the midnight feather clutch, beaded ballerina bag, silver moon satin clutch, pave polka dot purse, tottenham tweed clutch and mini travel valise.

26 bags in total all with wonderful step-by-step pictorials. Some of my favorites were as follows:
1) Bejeweled Evening Bag - This bag just looks so pretty. I'd love to try and make it. Not only does this book tell you how to decorate the bag, it also gives you step-by-step pictorials for making the bag starting on page 114. The pattern is on page 128. Definitely one I want to try.

2) American Beauty Bag - I love to make ribbon flowers and this bag is right up my alley with its folded ribbon roses. It just looks so beautiful and so delicate. It would be a wonderful compliment to a fancy dress. Pictorial step-by-step instructions are given on page 34 and 35 for making all the ribbon roses.

3) Blue-Boots Tote - This bag takes a graphic from page 133 that you scan in to the computer and then re-size and print on transfer paper and then add to the patchwork toe. This method allows you to add any image you want, not just the image they have nicely provided.

There are patterns and instructions in the back of the book for making the bejeweled evening bag, urban cowgirl saddle bag, and springtime pull-string bag. There are also some illustrations and helpful tips for some of the other bags as well.

For all the rest of the bags "The Decorated Bag" provides you with the step-by-step pictorials for converting existing bags. Each bag has a section on materials needed to embellish it, tools required, what the featured bag is, as well as design tips, and a variation illustration.

If you love purses and love to embellish them then this is a great book. There is a lot of variety in the selection of the purses with one sure to please everyone.

I can hardly wait to start my bag. The only problem is which one to choose. There are so many that I just love.

Cracker Jack End of an Era

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Once upon a time, you got an actual toy in a Cracker Jack box. Then they replaced an actual toy with stickers. Now, you get an app. Launch the app, link with your code inside the bag and play baseball related games. You can read the Press Release. Updated lyrics? “Buy me some peanuts and […]

Business & the Business of Business Reading …

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Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent “As former Oracle engineer Roger Bamford told Wilson, Ellison coached his recruiters to ask new college graduates: “Are you the smartest person you know?“ If the candidate answered “yes,” they’d get hired. If they answered “no,” the recruiter would ask, “Who is?” Then they’d try to […]

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Hasbro Recognized for Employee Health and Wellness Programs

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[Business Wire] - Hasbro, Inc. , today announced that it has been named a “Health Champion” by the American Diabetes Association for its commitment to the health and well-being of its employees.

Funko Releasing Harry Potter Mystery Minis

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Who’s Ready For These Adorable Harry Potter Mystery Minis? Funko, a company famous for creating amazing POP! Vinyl collectibles, Dorbz, Mystery vinyls, plushies, home accessories, and numerous...

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Funko Releasing Harry Potter Mystery Minis

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Who’s Ready For These Adorable Harry Potter Mystery Minis? Funko, a company famous for creating amazing POP! Vinyl collectibles, Dorbz, Mystery vinyls, plushies, home accessories, and numerous other licensed great collectible items, is releasing something that fans have definitely been wanting for quite some time now. They’re releasing their first series of Harry Potter Mystery […]

Baltimore Cop Shoots Teen Carrying A BB Gun

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Source: Riou / Getty Authorities said the gun looked real. The 13-year-old boy is expected to surviv

New Friend

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The Traverse Family got to meet the Amanda.  Yes, Amanda!  They were so excited. For some reason she

Bugs Bunny 24″ Figure by Mezco Toyz

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Mezco Toyz presents the 24″ Bugs Bunny Collectible Figure based on his classic appearance during the years of 1942-1946. The Bugs Bunny 24″ Figure features 9 points of articulation and features his ever-present carrot displayed […]

Masterpiece MP-30 Ratchet Video Review

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Thanks to our friend and forums member TMan978 we have another video review for the recently released Masterpiece Ratchet. In this review we're given, as usual, a look at the packaging and included paperwork, both modes along with comparisons to Ironhide, as well as a quick stop with the sticker sheet, showing the very easy way to give Ratchet his more accurate shoulder crosses from the modified options presented to you. The review is embedded below, so go check it out!

Julie Newmar Catwoman Premium Format Figure by Sideshow Collectibles

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From the classic 1960’s TV series Batman comes the Julie Newmar Catwoman Premium Format Figure by Sideshow Collectibles. The Julie Newmar Catwoman Statue was sculpted by Mark Newman, Walter O’Neal, Alfred Paredes, Pascual Wawoe and James Lareau. It stands approximately 20 […]

Radio Free Cybertron - 466

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This week on Radio Free Cybertron: Upcoming SDCC, NYCC and perhaps also Toy Fair reveals are now screwed because of a MASSIVE Titans Return leak! We dig in and talk about all of the new Titans Return toys coming your way! Also, the rest of the week's news! Other stuff happened, seriously. Sins of the Wreckers #4, new photos of Ultimetal Ultra Magnus and cool stuff like that. All that and more on this week's Radio Free Cybertron! PLAYMP3Subscribe to YoutubeiTunesRSS

The Pharrell Williams Real Action Hero Action Figure Is Coming At You!

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Are You Happy With the Pharrell Williams Real Action Hero Action Figure News? Unusual figures, or figures of unusual characters, always grab the attention of collectors and journalists alike. This...

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The Pharrell Williams Real Action Hero Action Figure Is Coming At You!

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Are You Happy With the Pharrell Williams Real Action Hero Action Figure News? Unusual figures, or figures of unusual characters, always grab the attention of collectors and journalists alike. This definitely applies to Medicom Toys latest figure in their Real Action Hero series, the Pharrell Williams Real Action Hero action figure. I know, I know, are […]

Adam West Batman Premium Format Figure by Sideshow Collectibles

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From the classic TV series Batman comes the Adam West Batman Premium Format Figure by Sideshow Collectibles. The Adam West Batman Premium Format Figure stands approximately 22 inches tall and features retro-styled Bat emblem, scallopo-edged cape […]

4-LOM Sixth Scale Figure by Sideshow Collectibles

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Sideshow Collectibles presents the 4-LOM Sixth Scale Figure from the popular Star Wars franchise. The 4-LOM Sixth Scale Figure  stands approximately 12 inches tall and features a carefully detailed weathered paint application, a pair of relaxed […]

GSC brings back Cheerful Japan for Kumamoto recovery efforts

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In 2011 Good Smile Company launched Cheerful Japan, a fundraising effort created to aid those effected by the Great East Japan Earthquake through the sales of specially designed figures. In a way it's now unfortunate that Cheerful Japan is returning, this time to aid in the recovery efforts of the quake that devastated the Kumamoto region in April. They've quickly put together two figures this time around, and who knows, maybe they'll add more later?

The first figure is the popular Hatsune Miku: Cheerful Ver. cheerleader figure originally released in 2012. She's being sold at the Good Smile Store for ¥10,800 and a December release with ¥2,000 of that being donated by GSC and Crypton Future Media to the charity.

The second figure is the Orange Rouge Nendoroid Mikazuki Munechika: Cheerful Ver. from Touken Ranbu -ONLINE-, a variation on the Mikazuki Munechika Nendo released late last year. This version includes folding fans, a banner, and an extra happy expression. The figure sells for only ¥4,200 in August of which ¥1,000 will be donated by GSC, Nitroplus and DMM.com.

The Cheerful Miku figure has been pretty well sought after over the last four or so years so this is a great chance to get this figure again and help a good cause at the same time. I'm sure Mikazuki will be popular just for that smile alone. Both figures will be available for order until May 25 on the international shop.

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WAREHOUSE SALE!

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Our warehouse SALE is just around the corner. Stock up on everything tokidoki without breaking the bank. It’s happening Friday, May 6th & Saturday, May 7th !       You’ll have a chance to shop bags, tees (2/$20), collectibles, hats, plus other exciting products! You will not want to miss out on this event! It will be held […]

Titans Return Leader Class Blaster New In Hand Photos

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We have a few new photos of a loose sample of Titans Return Blaster tonight, giving us a new look at the figure, expected to be released soon. Among the new images is a shot of an apparent storage space for the Titan Master's robot mode, and we have a decent look atnthe Titan Master's head mode without the helmet flipped over it, serving to prove RAC's theory that the circulating test shot features an alternate face sculpt from the regular release. Keep reading to see all the photos!
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