Thursday, November 27, 2008

RECLAIMING AMY Handbag Review and Giveaway

**This giveaway is closed. Thank you for entering.**

I absolutely love handbags! Seriously. Some women buy shoes- so many pairs that they probably don’t even have room in the closet for them! (You know who you are! *wink*) Others buy clothes, and I’ll bet there are many items in their closets that are still sporting the department store or boutique tags! I buy handbags. Oh my, I don’t even know how many I own, but I can tell you this- I am a handbag-a-holic! I can’t resist buying them. Lately, I love the handmade bags found on Etsy. One of my new favorite stores right now is RECLAIMING AMY.



RECLAIMING AMY is one of the newer Etsy shops, but don’t let that stop you from buying from Amy! Her handbags are beautiful and made of fabrics that have been recycled to live a new life in a stylish, well-constructed handbag. Therefore, no two bags are alike. The purse I have from RECLAIMING AMY is made from a reclaimed skirt and recycled purse straps/hardware. I fell in love with it the minute I saw it, and let me tell you, it is even more gorgeous in person! The exterior fabric is strong, yet soft. The interior is fully lined with a coordinating fabric, and there is a cell phone pocket and a zippered pocket inside as well- great features for someone like me who NEEDS organization!

Bottom Line:
RECLAIMING AMY makes quality handbags.
RECLAIMING AMY handbags are ECO-FRIENDLY, made from recycled materials.
• I recommend you checking out her shop and seeing if there’s something there to suit your style, or for someone on your gift list.

BUY IT:
RECLAIMING AMY has some beautiful handbags available for purchase in her shop . Take a look.



WIN IT:
Amy has generously offered one living life one day at a time reader a chance to win a beautiful handbag. Thanks Amy!

HERE’S HOW TO WIN:
• Visit RECLAIMING AMY, and then leave a comment here telling me which handbag you like best.
• If you are not a blogger, email 3 of your friends telling them about this giveaway, and cc me at colleenstearns@gmail.com.

SCORE EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Blog about this giveaway with a link back to my site (be sure to post your link here so I know where to find it.)

2. Subscribe to my blog via reader.

3. Click on the FOLLOW THIS BLOG link on my left sidebar.

4. Tweet about this contest on Twitter.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry.

*Enter by 9pm (EST) on Friday, December 5.

One lucky commenter will be chosen at random and notified via email, so make sure you leave a valid email address in your comment.

80 comments:

getpalmd said...

Gold Shimmer Medium Bag! I love the country look of it.

Stasy said...

I like Autumn Colors Big Bag

Stasy said...

blogged about your giveaway

http://stasymipip.blogspot.com/2008/11/contests-november-27-2008.html

Stasy said...

Subscribed via reader.

Stasy said...

following your blog

Michele P. said...

The purple fancy print medium bag is very pretty!

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Michele P. said...

I follow your blog.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Jennifer said...

I like the Purple Fancy Print Medium Bag! Purple is my favorite color!!

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Jennifer said...

I follow!!

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Anonymous said...

i love the purple fancy print bag!

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nanja said...

I like the Purple/Black Paisley Medium Bag

nanja said...

Subscribed via reader

nanja said...

tweeted
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valerie2350 said...

I like the blue flower print bag :)

valerie2350 said...

following your blog :)

valerie2350 said...

blogged it :)
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valerie2350 said...

twittered it :)
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Anonymous said...

I love the Gold Shimmer Medium Bag-so lovely!

Elaine R
emrosser@shaw.ca

Wanda said...

Cutey pie!
I love it. I buy a ton of Vera Bradley bags between my teen girls and I.
This could be shared amongst the 3 of us.

Oh.....and I blogged about you.

Marilyn said...

These bags are too cute...I liked the Autumn Colors the most, but I really like all of them. Thanks for being so generous.

Jen@FIRR-Kids! said...

I like Autumn Colors Big Bag. Thanks for a great giveaway. Good luck with your Etsy shop, Amy!

firrkids(at)gmail.com

chris said...

love the Purple/Black Paisley Medium Bag

Libby Design said...

What a great site!! I love the "Blue Flower Print Big Bag". Thanks for the giveaway!!

Anonymous said...

The Gold Shimmer medium bag is perfect for my holiday shopping!

Anonymous said...

I subscribed via Google Reader!

Unknown said...

Purple/Black Paisley Medium Bag would be my favorite since there's no pink bag :) Thanks for entering me!

Anonymous said...

pink and black paisley

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Jenna said...

I really like the Autumn Colors Big Bag! Thanks!

Bovee Family said...

Love these bags! My vote is the Gold Shimmer Medium Bag. So creative!

clenna said...

I like the Gray Plaid Big Bag.

Jacqueline in Atlanta said...

That Autumn Colors bag is a cutie! She makes some great looking things! Wishing Amy the best.

Thanks for having the giveaway!

wigget said...

my favorite is the Gray Plaid Big Bag

The Saunders Family said...

love the pink and paisley
mom2maria at hotmail

Unknown said...

Gorgeous bags! I like the Purple/Black Paisley Medium Bag best.

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Unknown said...

I like the Autumn Colors Big Bag, I still have a need for a diaper bag, but sometimes wish I could carry a purse. This looks big enough to satisfy both.
beccaj73[at]hickorytech[dot]net

SJINCO said...

I really like the gray plaid big bag! What great stuff, I added them as a favorite shop :)

I'm subscribing!

Anonymous said...

I blogged it!

http://fracturedtoy.blogspot.com/2008/12/wednesday-giveaway-roundup.html

Anonymous said...

I'm a follower!

Marcy Bock said...

I like the Black and Tan Paisey, very cute!

sabrita said...

My favorits is the Autumn Colors Big Bag. Very cute with a retro touch.


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MySentimentExactLeePages said...

I love purple so the Purple Fancy bag is by far my FAVORITE!!!

Lee :)
leechrista @ gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

Oh I really like the idea of re-using things. My favorite bag is Fuzzy Zebra Medium Flap Bag. This is so me!

Andrea Hatfield said...

I like the Purple/Black Paisley Medium Bag.

Xenia said...

Hard decision but I think I like the Jewel Tones Paisley Print Medium Bag best.

Thanks!
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Bebemiqui said...

I love the Jewel tones Paisley print medium bag.
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Tickleworm said...

Autumn Colors big bag!!!! It is great! I love the handles! Great Shop!
rachelherzog@bellsouth.net

Tickleworm said...

Autumn Colors big bag!!!! It is great! I love the handles! Great Shop!
rachelherzog@bellsouth.net

Laura said...

I love the Gray Plaid Big Bag! It will go with just about anything. Thank you for the opportunity.

Laura said...

I subscribed! Thanks again.

~ Cee ~ said...

The Purple/Black Paisley Medium Bag is too cute. Thanks for the giveaway!!

Tenille said...

Purple fancy print medium bag! Purple is a really big color this season!

LadyBug-Kellie said...

I also LOVE handbags! I think the Purple/Black Paisley (medium) Bag is my favorite! I love prurple, it really is a great fall color!

CanCan said...

I like the Autumn Colors Big Bag and the Jewel Tones Paisley Print Medium Bag. I love that these are "recycled" , and she uses old belts for straps. So great!

onlycancan at hotmail dot com

CanCan said...

I follow your blog

tlr said...

I love the Autumn Colors Big Bag. Thanks!

Carolyn Sharkas said...

My favorite is the Gray Plaid Big Bag! I would be proud to have that one. thanks for sharing

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carolyn s

Carolyn Sharkas said...

I have subscribed via google reader.

thanks again

carolyn s

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Anonymous said...

I love this idea! what a awesome concept!

I fell in love with the Gold shimmer bag!

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Anonymous said...

following your blog!

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Anonymous said...

subscriber!

Anonymous said...

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tweeted!

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Anonymous said...

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blogged!

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bdaiss said...

I love the gray plaid big bag!

Ami said...

I love the concept of upcycling and repurposing and I think these bags are awesome! I'll be bookmarking and checking back for new stuff regularly.

The Autumn Colors Big Bag is definitely for me.

Ami said...

I subscribed via reader.

Ami said...

I also followed your blog.

Jennifer said...

My favorite handbag would be the Gray Plaid Big Bag. :)

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Jennifer said...

I am a subscriber. :)

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Jennifer said...

I am a subscriber. :)

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A Family Completed... said...

I like the big autumn colors bag.
Thanks
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A Family Completed... said...

I follow
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Natural Mama said...

What a great shop! My favorite is the Autumn Colors Big Bag, its adorable and big enough for all my stuff :)

Anonymous said...

I like the autumn big bag. Thanks for the great giveaway.

judybrittle said...

I really like the Purple/Black Paisley Medium Bag. Very nice. Thank you!

judybrittle said...

I'm a subscriber.

Marissa said...

I really like the Purple/Black Paisley Medium Bag

Anonymous said...

Purple/black paisley!!

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Ilissa said...

The Purple/Black Paisley Medium Bag is cute. Thanks!

Annmarie Weeks said...

I love the Autumn Colors Big Bag! It's so classic looking, but the design makes it so unique!

Anonymous said...

The Autumn Colors Big Bag would be great to me! Thanks!

email: keithadanielle[at]yahoo[dot]com