My new 'blog-a-licious' bags!

I recently purchased a few handmade bags from an online friend, met through one of my favorite blogs, her "Sugar Creek Stuff Blog. I had been eyeing her beautifully hand made bags for several months and asked her if she would consider creating a llama bag for me.
And then I saw some other bags that reminded me of two of my dearest friends and got the great idea to also purchase these bags as Mother's Day Gifts for them.

I love the concept of handmade items, not mass-produced. I love one-of-a-kind items that make others ooh and ahh and ask where you got them, special goodies that just make you smile, and most of all, I like supporting work-at-home, stay-at-home moms.

But I have to admit, I wasn't fully prepared when I opened up the box full of handmade bags.
I knew these bags were handmade and looked adorable and whimsical on Sugar Creek Stuff's Etsy Shop. They also appeared well made and useable (not just for looks, but also sturdy).

But I wasn't prepared to be as impressed as I was (and am) with the amazing quality and attention to detail, that my new friend at Sugar Creek Stuff, puts into each and every item she makes.
Her bags are absolutely GORGEOUS!!

Here's my adorable llama bag. It just makes me smile!

Look at all of that intricate stitching and detailed quilting! Michelle is so amazing with her ability to mix, match and coordinate colors and patterns.

And this amazingly unique and fun bag is for one of my dear friends. While my friend was visiting me in ABQ not long ago, we spent some time in Old Town and discovered a tiny store tucked away with a small plaza and walls covered with all sorts of humorous and colorful items relating to El Dia De Los Muertos. I noticed how these items brought huge smiles to my friend's face, so I knew I just had to purchase this unique bag to give her for Mother's Day.
One thing I didn't notice on Sugar Creek Stuff's Etsy shop was the amazing detail and quilting and the festive glitter on this beautiful bag. What a treasure!
Then I had to search for the perfect bag for my other dear friend, and discovered this bag, which matches my friend's personality and her typical clothing that she wears. She often wears these earthy olive greens and pretty pumpkin shades. This bag will be prefect for her and I can't wait to surprise her with it!
Well, since my 18 year wedding anniversary is coming up, along with Mother's Day, I felt I deserved to have two of Sugar Creek's lovely bags, and I had my eye on her special 'Chick Bags' and knew I wanted one. And this bag has the perfect colors and patterns. And the attention to detail is so impressive. All the quilting, hand cutting and sewing of the chick design, even adding a little pocket inside the chick, too. Wow!
So, now Im going to put in a 'plug' for my friend, Michelle, over at Sugar Creek Stuff Blog, not because she asked me(she didn't), but because this talented gal deserves it! And YOU deserve to give yourself one of her gorgeous bags, or give one to your Mom, sister, aunt, or friend. Isn't this the cutest bag ever?!
Thank you Sugar Creek Stuff!!!