The Hundred Bag

So over on Facebook, I started an alphastar page and it's been great!  I know FB can be a drag - but it's also been very great at doing what it was created for....networking.  I have been put in touch with some of the coolest people and some of my best friends because of Facebook.

I put my FB page "likers" to the task of promoting me.  I had a goal of 100 "likers".  I decided that once I hit 100 I would do a giveaway.  I had been wanting to design a new bag.....kind of a tote-bag that wasn't just a limp, rectangular sack.   Something casual and lightweight, but also functional and a bit stylish. 

This is what I came up with:

The Hundred Bag edie.0311

materials:  repurposed maxi dress (bag and strap) and tissue tee (liner and trim)

The Hundred Bag flutter.0311

materials: repurposed dress (bag, strap, liner)



Once I hit 100, I gave my first 100 likers 24 hours to leave a comment telling me why they love alphastar.  (I LOVE all the comments!!) After 24 hours, I used a random number generator and that comment was the winner.  They got to pick from the two bags pictured and the winner chose the butterfly bag.  I hope she enjoys it!!

I have plans to add this to the line-up.  Will be making a couple more very soon - this is the perfect summer bag, in my opinion.  Lightweight, roomy, inside pocket, two outside pockets, cute and colorful!

I hope everyone likes it as much as I do.  And I can't wait to see what happens when we hit 500!

cheers! A★