praise for the jennifer bag

* due to the declining economy we have recently reduced the price of the jennifer bag from $80 to $55. 

we are so happy with our etsy feedback for the jennifer bag. here's what our customers have said about their bags........

"I'm really amazed by the quality of my new bag! It is just beautiful and appears very well made. I didn't realize that the strap is leather...it is so supple and feels really great to carry! Thank you!"

"I absolutely love my new bag. The finishing is so professional--really a quality item. The shape/size is perfect for daily use. The handle is the perfect length to single-handedly slip up onto my shoulder. The seller was communicative and prompt."

"I adore this bag! It's so cute and very spacious without being too bulky! It's perfect for shopping AND for school, I couldn't have asked for anything better."

"Beautiful bag!! I absolutely love it...the colors are amazing and the construction is flawless!! THANK YOU!!!!"

"very nice sellers. the bag is very well made and stylish. thank you!"

cute placemat purse for a child's birthday present

when my daughter is invited to a birthday party i like to make a handmade gift --if i have time (a big if!) this is the latest gift i made for a 1st grader: an olive juice purse made out of 2 fancy place mats. the handles are made out of leather and there's a magnetic snap closure. i think it took me around 2 hours to make.

how to make your own anna bag sash...

changing the sash on your anna bag can change its entire look. coordinate it with your outfits or the season.  making your own anna bag sash is easy and should take less than 20 minutes --here's how:

materials

1 3/8 yd. (49") of lightweight material *if using heavyweight material add 4" to length

1 pack of heat and bond (or two-sided fusible hem tape)

use 1/2" seam allowance

1. iron fabric

2. cut a piece of fabric 7" wide x 49" long

3. fold 7" width in half, good side to good side, press, pin

4. sew the ends and long side leaving a 3-4" opening in the middle of the long side

5. use pinking shears to trim seam allowance on corners to remove bulk

6. turn right side out using a tool to gently push out corners completely

7. press

8. cut a piece of heat and bond the length of the hole and follow package directions to close the hole

9. tie onto your anna bag using a square knot

10. to keep you new sash looking fresh periodically starch and press it

frugal gals: buy only 3/4 yard of fabric and cut 2 pieces 7" x 25", pin 7" ends together good side to good side and sew using 1/2" seam allowance. follow above instructions to finish the sash - the seam will be at the back of the purse. NO one will notice the seam!

fabric store recommendations: fabric depot portland, oregon (we love their 30-40% off sales!)

or call 971-409-5630 to purchase an extra sash for $10 with minimal shipping cost. describe the type of fabric you want -- we probably have it!

 

one happy customer...

the beginning of olive juice...

olive juice (www.olivejuice4u.com) all started with jen creating what came to be known as the anna bag. the anna bag is our best-selling bag --probably because you can change the look of it just by changing the sash and it's not too big, nor too small. you can use your own scarves or sashes on the anna bag or even make one of your own. currently we have 4 anna bags for sale at www.olivejuice4u.etsy.com. an anna bag comes with 2 coordinating sashes.

we always always always receive compliments when we carry the anna bag!!!