Thursday, September 27, 2012

DON'T BE SCARED!


Horror Movies are a staple around Halloween, there is just something about sitting around on a cool, crisp Fall night with a big bowl of popcorn, the lights dimmed and then being so scared you actually throw your popcorn in the air!
Night of the Living Dead, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Rosemary's Baby, Bride of Frankenstein, Halloween, and of course The Shining. Who can forget the first time you saw any of these movies, and how scared you where? 
The Handmade Circle Team is proud to announce the launch of our own horror movie! So grab your popcorn, dim the lights, and be prepared to see some scary low prices! 



Produced By: 

Directed By: 
Holly's Homemade Goodies
STARRING:
A MOMENT IN PARADISE
ARTISTICSOUL DESIGNS
ASTRABELLA SINSATIONS
BAGS BY HAGS
BRENNY'S BIBBIES
CALIFORNIA MERMAID
CHUMAKA
FLOWERTOWN ORIGINALS
HANNAH MIA
LUCARY
B MAJA
PIECES OF HOME MOSAICS
POLLY-WOG PATTERNS
THE PRISMATIC PEACOCK
SERENITY LANE DESIGNS
STAR JEWELS
STARFALL
TOPPY TOPPY
TWIGGY & OPAL
WHISPERING RAINBOWS
THE CRAFTY PANDA GIRL


There are many other stars in this sure to be classic movie!
You won't find it in any theater, and it would be a real Horror if you didn't 
stop in and check out these great Handmade Artist's and their Products!
You can save 5-50% through October 7, 2012. 
To see more great Handmade Artist in this sale go to www.etsy.com and search HMCSPOOKY.


Until Next time, don't turn out the lights and remember to check under your bed!

Marsha Bourquin/Head Hag- Bags By Hags
BagsbyHags@gmail.com



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
BagsbyHags@gmail.com




Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Dedicated to MOM!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM
You gave me life, you taught me the rights and wrongs, you taught me to be a strong and independent woman.  You have dried my tears, calmed my fears, and shared in the joys of my life.  You always told me I could do anything and be anything I wanted to be. I am blessed you are my mother.  

Now it is my turn to take care of you as you walk into your golden years, this is my promise to you, I will dry your tears, calm your fears, and share with you many joys to come.  I am now blessed to be your daughter. 

Happy Birthday Mom I love you to the moon and back!!!!

Fun Facts: Mom was born in 1935 when the cost of things looked like this:
What Things Cost in 1935:
Car: $580
Gasoline: 19 cents/gal
House: $6,300
Bread: 8 cents/loaf
Milk: 47 cents/gal
Postage Stamp: 3 cents


Marsha Bourquin/Head Hag- Bags By Hags
BagsbyHags@gmail.com  


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
BagsbyHags@gmail.com  


Friday, August 24, 2012

YESTERDAY......

It seems just like yesterday I was holding my newborn first grandchild.  I have blinked and now this Monday August 27th, she starts Pre-K!  I have no idea where the time has gone!  I have 3 beautiful grandchildren, all girls, but Natalie Jo or "Boo" as she is known to me, well we have a special bond.  I delivered her!  She wasn't waiting for the nurse to go get the doctor, so when they came back in I was holding my grandchild!  The most awesome experience of my life!

I always heard you never know true love until you become a grandparent, well let me tell you they are right!  My blog today is a collage of memories of Miss Natalie Jo, Boo I love you so very much and I cannot believe it is time for you to go marching off to school!






    


 In honor of Miss "Boo" starting school, Bags By Hags  is having a 25% off Sale!  25% off our entire shop.  Just use coupon code BTS12 at checkout.


Marsha Bourquin/Head Hag- Bags By Hags
BagsbyHags@gmail.com




Thursday, August 23, 2012

Feeling Frustrated?

We all have these days, where it feels like no matter what we do it just doesn't come out the way we expect it.  Life can be stressful, between jobs, family, trying to keep up with the house chores, and everything else that life throws our way.  Sometime you just want to bang your head against a wall!

Bags By Hags is proud to bring you something that may help you work your frustrations.  Introducing our Dammit Dolls!  These little guys are perfect for grabbing by the leg and beating against a desk or a wall.  Each doll is named, and can be made in any color you wish.  Don't bang your head against the wall, bang a Dammit Doll!  These would make a great gift as well.


They also will come with a little poem:


Whenever things don't go so well...
And you want to hit the wall and yell...
Here's a little dammit doll
That you can't do without.
Just grasp it firmly by the legs
And find a place to slam it
And as you whack the stuffing out
Yell, "DAMMIT! DAMMIT! DAMMIT!

Marsha Bourquin/Head Hag- Bags By Hags
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Thursday, August 16, 2012

What Were You Doing 35 Years Ago?

Today I find myself wondering, how in the heck did 35 years past so fast?

I remember August 16, 1977 just like it was yesterday, my mom was 9 months pregnant with my little brother, we were staying with my sister in Burleson in order for mom to be close to the hospital.  I can still see her sitting on the couch in this orange maternity dress with her feet propped up.  The Ice Cream Man was coming down the street, she sent me out to get her an ice cream, when I came back inside with her ice cream she was crying hysterically, Elvis Presley had died.


So much has changed in those 35 years, that baby (who was born on August 19, 1977) is now an Investigator for the Sheriff's Department, married with a 6 year old daughter and a new baby due in October.  I am now the Head Hag of Bags By Hags who still loves to listen to Elvis as I sew in my workshop. As for Mom, she now lives with me, I had to tell her what today was (bless her heart) she still loves ice cream, but thankfully there is no Ice Cream Truck out where I live, I am a little old to be running down the street waving money!  She gets her ice cream from the grocery store these days.  She still loves Elvis and that baby boy?  Heavens he is her favorite! 

Marsha Bourquin/Head Hag- Bags By Hags
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