What is in YOUR purse? -- and giveaways!

I find that I tend to have some strange items in my purse, and often wonder what other ladies have in THEIR purses. Today I am hoping to find out! :o)


Here is a photo of the contents of my purse, as of today. Nothing was planted, nothing was removed (with the exception of a couple receipts and gum wrappers!). The list, starting with the chapstick at the bottom and heading (mostly) counter-clockwise:

three chapsticks, five Hello Kitty mini figure treats, three mini Barbies + accessories, tiny scissors, credit-card-size swiss army knife, tiny aspirin tin, sewing kit, three emergency suckers (for the kids!), assorted pens, pencils, and a SHARPIE (love!), juice pouch coin purse, mini notebook w/ pen, 5 hair claws (my daughter's "rings"), three bobby pins, three hair elastics (my daughter's "bracelets"), LPS Blythe coupon, gum, flashlight keychain, kleenex holder, keys, bouncy ball, tiny stuffed ostrich and owl, and my wallet!

NOW I want to know what is in YOUR purse -- or diaper bag, or handbag, or pocket book, or tote bag, or backpack, or whatever it is you carry! And, since folks don't normally make a habit of taking photos of what's in their bags -- I am making this a giveaway. Since I don't sew or make patterns for bags or purses, I asked four lovely ladies if they would be willing to share theirs with you. And they have agreed!
(Lucky me! Lucky you!)



#1 Jen of JensBags has offered to give away ANY PURSE, BAG, OR WRISTLET in her shop. Super generous! The above photo shows just a few of the amazing bags she now has listed. I own one of her fantastic creations, and let me just say -- her workmanship is just beautiful!



#2: Wendy of LuckyLemonDryGoods has offered one of her super fabulous ONION LABEL MARKET TOTES. These canvas bags are bold and eye-catching with their recycled onion bag labels! She is giving away the "Great Catch" bag, second from the left. She also has a blog, OldDaysOldWays -- and happens to be my amazingly talented mom!



#3: Made by Rae's famously fabulous BONSAI BAG SEWING PATTERN. I have been dying to make one of these lovelies! The pompom trim is just killer!





#4: Anna from Noodlehead's super fantastic 241 TOTE PATTERN. I just adore the shape and details of this bag pattern!

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Now for the entry rules!

1. Take a picture of your purse's contents (feel free to omit gum wrappers, receipts, and embarrassing personal care items) If you feel like it, include your purse in your photo
2. Upload it to my super special created-for-this-occasion FLICKR GROUP, along with a quick list of what you found
3. Come back here and leave a comment with a link to your photo in the flickr group
4. Include your email address!!
5. One entry per person

That's all! I will pick four winners via random.org on Wednesday evening and post winners as soon as I have them counted.

Good luck, and have fun!! :oD