Bags By Hags

Monday, April 8, 2013

Time

Time is of the essence.
Time is short.
Time heals all wounds.

Everyone talks about time, I don't have time, there isn't enough time in the day. We all know that our time here on Earth is short and for some it is much shorter than others. How do you "Spend" your time? Do you spread love, joy, and warmth? Do you avoid the negative in the world and surround yourself with positive people and try to be a positive force yourself?

I learned a valuable lesson from my rose, ( I posted this picture a few days ago and this was the only rose on the bush)

Today look at my roses.

You may be asking what does this have to do with time, and what kind of lesson can it teach?

The first rose bloomed and waited, it never criticized the other roses or judged the other roses on their decision on how or when they would bloom. Yet she was a positive influence by bringing beauty into this world and encouraging the other roses to bloom.

My point is if you let your own beauty bloom you encourage the people on your own rose bush to bloom as well.

God never ceases to amaze me in the tools he uses to teach me things.......

Marsha Bourquin/Head Hag- Bags By Hags

Thursday, February 28, 2013

New and Improved!

As a Handmade Artist sometimes our work area can get out of control, especially when we are busy and in the creative mode. I am someone that just cannot work in chaos, and my work area had become chaos! So I have spend the last two days, sorting, organizing, and tossing! Out with the old and in with the new! I am super excited about my new area and wanted to share with everyone!

My wonderful husband put up Pegboard for me, I love having all my tools organized! He also hung a Wooden Bags By Hags sign it makes me feel so official!

If you sew you NEED one of these, it is so awesome to have your thread organized and at the tips of your fingers!

The cutting table and my sewing desk. (My machine will be uncovered and hard at work this afternoon!)
My husband is going to put up 2 shelves for me as well.

Now that everything is clean and organized it is time to go to work!
How do you stay organized? I would love to hear your tips!

Marsha Bourquin/Head Hag- Bags By Hags

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

How Do I Love Thee????

Handmade How Do I Love Thee? Let me count the ways!

♥ I Love the way Lucary really gives a hoot about their customers.

♥ I Love that Star Jewels will work till they are blue in the face to meet your expectations.

♥ I Love that Mama Made Prints and Knits can "Bee" so helpful with your next Baby Shower.

♥ I Love that Artisticsoul Designs knows the language of Love:

♥ I Love that Whispering Metalworks has Class:

♥ I Love that MiSha Me Designs is going green!

♥ I Love that Boho M is "knot' afraid of red!

♥ I Love that Toppy Toppy Knits make gloves fun!

♥ I Love that Cutterstone knows romance!

♥ I Love Artistic Funk can dress up boots!

♥ I Love camermaidjewelry knows your sign:

♥ I Love Terri Jean's Adornments has Compassion

♥ I Love The Prismatic Peacock can Jamaica Me Crazy:

♥ I Love Take Two Baby Quilts can help keep your bundle of joy warm:

♥ I Love Margalita Mosaic Art can "coast" your home in style:

♥ I Love Sassy Girl Headbands believes in "No Slip"

♥ I Love Gaga Gems believes in putting all her eggs in one bracelet!

♥ I Love Gypsy That I Was goes to infinity and beyond!

♥ I Love Hannah Mia believes in the colors of the rainbow!

And finally:

♥ I Love being the Head Hag of Bags By Hags and helping you make the perfect potato!

Discover Handmade, it's a Love that will last a Lifetime!♥♥♥♥

Marsha Bourquin/Head Hag- Bags By Hags

Monday, December 31, 2012

Out with the Old - In With the New!

It has been quite a year! 2012 brought many changes, lots of laughter, a few tears, and many blessings!

In 2012 I discovered the Handmade Circle Team I have made numerous friends, learned so much, and Bags by Hags reaped the rewards from learning so much from this team! We were very blessed to surpass our goal for the year and we look forward to new products, new goals, and meeting new customers in 2013.

2012 saw the birth of my third granddaughter in March.

My oldest granddaughter starting Pre-K

And the middle granddaughter turning 2 today!

My grandchildren are the sunshine of my soul!

I cannot believe all the smiles, hugs, and lovies I was blessed with!

As we move forward into 2013 look for new products, new adventures with these girls, and hopefully new goals will be met.

What are some of your favorite memories from 2012?

Bags By Hags wishes everyone a successful, prosperous, and blessed 2013!

Marsha Bourquin/Head Hag- Bags By Hags

Friday, October 12, 2012

Gone To The Dogs

We all love our dogs, they are more than just dogs, they are members of the family. They make us laugh, greet us with such joy when we come home, and no matter how many mistakes we make on a daily basis, our dogs still love us.

Bags By Hags has created the perfect Tote Bag for dog lovers everywhere.

Made from a recycled dog food bag, this tote is perfect as a market tote, or great for everyday use as well!

I lost the best 4 legged companion I ever had almost 2 years ago. I still miss her. Her favorite treat was bananas, just the other day I was making a Banana Pudding and while cutting up the bananas I started to cry, I always saved one banana for Cookie Monster. Her paw prints will be on my heart forever.

I am also a big advocate for adopting/rescuing dogs from a Shelter, especially older dogs as they seem to get overlooked because everyone wants a puppy. I saw this daily as back before I became Bags By Hags, I worked for Animal Control in Fairbanks, Alaska.

So love those dogs with all your heart, they sure love you! And please if you are thinking of adding a new dog to your family, visit your local shelter first, your best friend may just be waiting on you!

P.S. Please don't tell the cat about this post!

Marsha Bourquin/Head Hag- Bags By Hags

Friday, September 14, 2012

Nature's Creations

Some people are just born to create, their talent may be sewing, painting, crocheting, knitting, or jewelry designing. Some people even take classes to help develop their inner creativity. But yesterday I discovered one of nature's creations.

I was amazed at how all the sticks, twigs, paper, and straw had been so carefully woven together. I can just imagine the time, care, and love that was put into this creation.

We Handmade Artist put the same time, care, and love into everyone of our creations.

Bags By Hags takes pride in the creation of every product I make. I truly strive to make useful, unique, beautiful products.

While the process of the creation of my new Potato Bags didn't take as long as building this nest probably took, I used just as much care and love.

The process begins cutting the lining.

Then preparing the exterior, I decided to use a terry cloth dish towel as it is such a gorgeous print for the fall.

Miss Kitty has to approve all designs as she is our official Spokes-Cat.

The finished product!

I am just as proud of my Potato Bag as that little bird was of her nest!

Marsha Bourquin/Head Hag- Bags By Hags

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Monday, September 3, 2012

Time Marches On......

Time - how it does march on! It's hard to believe that Summer is winding down, the kids are back in school and before we know Christmas will be here!

Labor Day Weekend always finds me reminiscing about some of the most happiest moments of my childhood. We always made the trek to Turkey Texas or Washington Oklahoma for the Collins Family Reunion. This was all my dad's family. They loved getting together, laughing and talking, playing cards and dominoes. I remember playing with my cousins, the wonderful food, and being smothered my Aunt Agatha's kisses. And of course there was the big bet between my dad and cousin Michael Collins, $100.00 on who was going to win on Texas-OU Weekend. My mother would get so mad that daddy would bet that much money ($100.00) was a lot of money then! I love all these wonderful memories!

Now time marches on, all my dad's siblings have passed and we no longer have the Collins Family Reunion. I often wonder where all my cousins are, what is going on in their lives now, and if they have the same fond memories like I do. Oh and Michael Collins - Texas will beat Oklahoma this year!

Marsha Bourquin/Head Hag- Bags By Hags