If you know what you want (or have a good idea that you don't plan to order), post it here! I could use some inspiration! Of course, if you don't want to share your design, that's okay too, but it's fun to see what everyone else picks out!
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If you know what you want (or have a good idea that you don't plan to order), post it here! I could use some inspiration! Of course, if you don't want to share your design, that's okay too, but it's fun to see what everyone else picks out!
I'm sorry I can't give much inspiration...I've been driving myself crazy trying to decide.
I really really like the Paris Print but I just can't decide what other fabric looks good with it.
I also think I may get a boring one....:) (I'm sure my DH will be glad for that idea....;) ) The blue/yellow cabana with light denium and matching yellow trim and inside.
But I want a funky one too..but I'm such a chicken!
I'm going for the Lily size. I have a bag about the size of the Elaine and it is too small. I guess I am a heavy packer.
I want the body of the bag to be Cabana Stripe Ocean and would like the stripes to go horizontally.
I want the bottom of the bag to be Roman Glass Stone.
I'd like to have the prints separated by a matching khaki tan Custom Band and also have a khaki tan inside. I'd like my strap to be 2 sided. I'd like the khaki tan on one side and Roman Glass Stone on the other.
Options and accessories I'm going for:
button loop closure
additional pockets - all with elastic
key loop
changing pad with vinyl - Cabana Stripe Ocean with the stripes going the length of the pad
ditty bag - Roman Glass Stone
paci pouch - Roman Glass Stone
I checked with Aimee, and she said that the Cabana Stripe Ocean and Roman Glass Stone do coordinate well.
Not very original but I love the look.....
Black Central Park Black tolie, black gingham inside, black twill bottom and black gingham ribbon
I know I want a monogram but can't decide if I should get just one letter "C" or three....three would look better on a larger bag (I am probably getting the Elaine)...but does "CCG" look weird.
I am going to get the button/loop closure, extra pockets, key loop and changing pad.
Picture of fabric choices attached.
Here's what I am thinking about:
Backpack Style
Keyloop
PaciBag
Changing Pad
Xtra Interfacing
Addt'l Pockets
Dark Ultra Suede Bottom *or* denim
Red Twill or Red Cabana Stripe for the upper
something light for the interior, either red gingham or a stripe
Not sure about the vinyl inside...I probably should do it ~ but will that add a lot of bulk and weight?
I'd love a burberry-type plaid for the outside though...I wonder if she'll have this in when she posts new fabrics. Petaluma has the burberry-type...but Ella seems to be more customizable at a better price.
Both of my strollers are red...and I love red...
Laura
mom to William
3.5.2003
Gina that sounds great. She mentioned that you had placed your order today. I like the two sided straps and might do that too!
How on earth did you decide on all of this already!!?!?!?! :)
I'm going for a more conservative look (this time around).
Elaine
light ultra suede top
red cabana bottom and inside
Red 'B' monogram
extra pockets
changing pad
make up case (to function as my mini purse...money, lipstick, etc)
key loop
I think that's it, but don't hold me to it!
That Red Cabana Stripe was REALLY drawing me, too. But, I decided on the lighter spring/summer colors for this bag. Maybe she'll continue to do this for us if we send enough referrals and I can get something with that fabric for fall... Hmmm...
(I told her to PLEASE include business cards with my order. I am constantly stopped about my bags and slings!)
She will do it again. She already mentioned that when we started having so much interest when I kept emailing her with so many questions. I am emailing her tomorrow morning with additional names with emails that are interested (the ones that emailed or posted today) and then it will be the cut off for this go around at 5 PM. It seems feasible to do this every 2 months and we'll probably just keep the main Baby Bargains account and then do a sign up with deadline again and have 30 days to order.
Just another excuse to have a bag for every season. :)
I think that sounds really nice Jen. What about the straps? You could do the cabana on that or just a plain red?
Okay...honest opinions. Is this too loud?
Here is my idea...
Elaine tote with tie closure
Top body in Paris Cream print - Hot pink solid band - very stripe watermelon bottom. Hot pink solid inside - stripe - or Paris print? and pink straps?
I'm adding three extra pockets with elastic tops; key loop; and maybe a striped changing pad to match?
Is she posting more fabrics on Jan 20? I thought that the spring fabrics were the new fabrics for 1/20? Will there be more to pick from??
Nothing new will be added, they will just be available after 1/20. So, if you choose from those fabrics I would imagine she can't start on your bag until she gets them in on the 20th.
I think solid pink interior since the others might be too busy to find stuff inside the bag. What about the straps hot pink on one side and the paris print on the other?
Okay, I've decided. No matter what I look at, I keep on coming back to the Rocket Rascals. And I love the one she has on her diaper bag page. So this will be it!
http://ella-bags.com/Merchant2/graph...scals%2002.jpg
I'm going with the Elaine, and think that I'll add the paci pouch, makeup case and additional 3 pockets, and want the button top closure. I was going to order one for myself and my mom, too, but will wait until I see everyone else's designs - especially since she says that she'll do the discount again!
Crap! I overlooked the straps! Hmmm, ultra suede on the outer side and cabana stripe on the inside? I'm going to have to visualize this for awhile now! Which reminds me, I need to measure to see how long/short I want my straps. This customizing is a LOT of work!
Lori-
That is too cute. I really like it a lot.
This is a lot harder than I thought it would be. It sounds fun...but then it turns into panic almost...which is crazy..I don't know why I'm so worried about it!! :D
Edited to add: it may be b/c I've been on the computer so much today because our heater downstairs is broken and Audrey and I have had to be couped up in the upstairs all day and I need a simple thing to worry about instead of freezing to death! ;)
Debbi, when is the deadline to order our bags this time around? Thanks! :)
You have 30 days to order because your name is already submitted to her. The deadline to submit names is tomorrow (Wednesday) at 5 PM EST.
I am interested in the Flora bag, since it seems to be about the same size as a Little Tripper. I love the one she has on the website that is in sage green toile with a pink/green striped interior. I think that pattern might be too girly, but I love the shape of the bag.
Is anyone else interested in the Flora bag? Or am I the only one? I really don't need a huge bag, since Andrew hates to be out for a long periods of time. I was considering the Caroline, but someone posted that they thought it might not be tall enought, which would be a concern of mine.
As far as fabrics, I love the farm print one (I think it's called Ollie and me), as well as the Rocket Rascals. I was thinking of getting blue gingham for the body of the bag, denim for the bottom, blue gingham on the inside and straps of denim. I wonder if she could do just one shoulder strap, because I just don't like 2 straps. I would get the key loop and paci pouch. I am thinking of getting a changing pad as well. DH is going to shoot me!
Wow, everyone has GREAT designs! Makes me want more than one! I have some ideas for a fall bag now!! Here is what I have so far - I managed to narrow it down quite a bit, but still have a few decisions to make :)
Style:
Elaine or Lily (need to measure my current one that is just a bit too small) with button or snap closure
Bottom:
Dark Denim (for sure)
The Rest :
Top pink twill with paisley custom made band (if possible) between pink and denim, denim and paisley strap, interior pink
OR
Top in very stripe watermelon with pink piping, denim and pink straps, interior pink
Extras:
the paci pouch OR small makeup bag in paisley or very stripe
I'll look at it again tomorrow to see if one of the combos looks better then - right now I am leaning towards the first one.
Ronda
Mommy to Jenna born 1/10/03
and Jacob due 4/28/04
I wasn't thinking about the flora but the caroline which is smaller than the Elaine. DS also does not long to be out long but now I am thinking I will probably get the Elaine....he is getting older and it can only get better right??? How old is your DS?
I have to say, after perusing that page for about an hour, that I really, really like the toile backpack without the feathers.
I swear, I never liked toile, but after I got the toile Zolo, I have a whole new appreciation for it, and that backpack is just elegant.
I still need to add my name to the list - but this was what I was thinking about:
Elaine bag; extra pockets; key loop; possibly paci pouch
Body: Geo Squares - Black
Base: black twill
Custom band - hot pink to divide base and body
Interior - Hot pink circles
Strap: Geo squares black / hot pink.
This is a major departure from my usual minimalist look!! :) But at least it isn't a lot of money.
Please reassure me that it isn't too much!! SOMEONE???!!
Nita
mom to Neel 01/05/03
dog mom to a cocker and a PWD
Debbi,
I'm emailing you, too - but my emails have often got lost. So could you please add me to the list?!!
Nita, email is obedcocker @ yahoo.com (delete spaces, of course!!)
I swear - I dreamed about these bags last night - during the 45 minutes DS let me sleep.
Thanks!
Nita
mom to Neel 01/05/03
dog mom to a cocker and a PWD
NIta I had dreams of the bag too! I just can't decide which one. :)
I'm doing Geo Squares too but I'm still deciding on the rest. I THINK I am going with red where you chose pink but the rest is the same except I might do red inside since the b/w circles are on back order.
Good choice Nita!!!!!!!
That sounds great! But if you wanted to do "less" you could get solid pink inside. hth
I was debating between the red and hot pink. And I looked very closely at the b/w circles!! :) Are you thinking of a solid red interior?
The weird thing is - I usually detest pink and circles. But hot pink is a whole different color, right? ;) I've been feeling so drab and down, that hot pink might be the shot I need!
Nita
mom to Neel 01/05/03
dog mom to a cocker and a PWD
I dreamed about these bags too!!! I've got to this order done so I will stop obessing!! :D
Man I'm having such a hard time deciding. So far, I like the watermelon stripe fabric and the two paisley patterns in the spring collection (not together LOL-one of these as a main bag fabric). I have having a hard time visualizing a bag though with trims and inside and outside colors. Any ideas?
I like hip/trendy stuff. The watermelon stripe reminds me of the Fleurville Mothership which I love the fabric, but hate the size. I think that I'm getting the Elaine, but I'm going to have to get the measuring tape out.
I am definitely getting a changing pad, but I'm having a hard time deciding on whether to add plastic to the pad. With the plastic that would bring the changing pad up to $19! That seems sort of expensive for just a pad.
~Heidi
Mom to Kailey Ashlin
4/27/03
That is very expensive for a changing pad...so I am not going to add the vinyl.
For some reason, the girls with kitties print is calling my name, even though I have a boy and I'm allergic to cats. :) I think DH would die if I got that one, though.
I really like the black/white circles, too. It is really tough to decide.
Finally....I made a decision. I just placed my order.
Aimee was so sweet and had some great ideas.
I went with:
Elaine tote (which is 6" deep/ not 4" as it says in one place on the site)
Extra Pockets with Elastic
Key Loop
Small Make Up Case
And a tear away snap on the straps so they can "lock together" when I have the bag on my shoulder
I didn't get the changing pad; I don't need it with the age Audrey is right now and I figured I could always get a solid colored one later if I wanted to.
I went with the Paris in Spring time print on the top; hot pink band; then black twill bottom. Hot pink inner and tie closure. The straps are Paris print on outside and hot pink on the inside.
The hot pink is a little "redder" than pinker, if that makes sense.
Also, you get free shipping if your order is over $35!!
Woo hoo!! Only $44 for the entire thing. I'm so impressed, I can't wait to see it!!!
Thanks Debbi for getting this ball rolling.
I love all the ones you're doing.
I am getting the lily. I have this thing about my bag not appearing to be stuffed full, and the elaine is the size of my SS, which is stuffed full and looks it. So I figure I can fit the same amount, but it won't look that way. :P
Top exterior:
http://image.inkfrog.com/pix/ellabags/EB039.jpg
piping:
http://image.inkfrog.com/pix/ellabags/EB022.jpg
(she said it matches...)
Bottom & inside:
http://www.sewingfabrics.com/home/im...x250_thumb.gif
(it turns out that the red wouldn't match)
I got the changing pad with vinyl (I know it seems pricey, but I know I'd miss it otherwise) in the cream dragonflies and the red cabana.
I also got the extra three pockets and a button/loop closure.
She was so nice to talk to. I think we're bombarding her today...LOL.
Three week turnaround sounds not bad considering how many orders she's getting. I'm excited!
Nita.. that sounds lovely!! i was going to go with the geo-squares too but since we live in the same town and might meet and then have same bags i will go with my other first choice.. the cameo topsy turvy backpack . :)
i like your idea of doing something so different on the inside.. i think i will be brave and follow suit.
i really liked rocket rascals but someone rightly mentioned that spring means khakis and whites for clothes so i decided to go with the cameo topsy turvy instead. it pretty much would match anything solid.
arrrrghh... too many accessory decisions!
I placed mine, too.
Build Your Own Bag $30.00
Lily Upgrade $10.00
Add Pockets (diaper bag) $3.00
Add Key Loop $1.00
Changing Pad $12.00
Vinyl to Pad $7.00
Ditty Bag $10.00
Paci Pouch $6.50
Total: $79.50
I think it is a great price for all that I am getting! I'm so excited!!!
i like the green...LOL with that dragon fly....:)
Gina,
What fabrics did you end up getting?
Cindy and Anna 2/11/03
I like the red with the dragonfly print. You could go with a tan band and tan twill inner that matches the print if you'd like a stiffer fabric inside. I like red a lot; so take my opinion with a grain of salt! :D I just think it looks more summer-like.