Bag

On a very exciting note, Carly has flatteringly, asked me to participate in an exhibition she is putting together shortly .

That, I am very excited about.

What completely floors me, however, is having to write a bit about myself, to accompany my contributions. I am so crap at putting down on paper, what I want to say.

For example, what I would probably write here, is...

Small clutch bag, made by an old bag.

That won't do, will it ?

Help.

Any hints or tips would be very gratefully received.

Comments

[linda]

Very funny though.Great purse.

[Melissa]

The purse is wonderful! I am thrilled to be part of Carly's exhibition too, and was so excited to see your name on the list. I would love to get over there to see everything in person, but I don't think I will be able to. I love the baby girl sock monkey too! Everything you make is so fresh.

[persephone]

I, too, tend to use humor when writing anything about myself. I say, use it, because that is who you truly are. (ahh... my philosophy of the day)

[A.J.]

You could explain what it is made out of--canvas, felt, embroidery floss, etc. How does it clasp? What is it lined with? What are its dimensions? Can you put a check book in there or just some credit cards and a compact?

It's wonderful, though!!!

[Pajara Pinta]

why is always so hard to write about ourselves???

I appreciate your visits and comments!!!

thanks and take care!!!

PS. cute bag.. recycling is the name of the game!

[africankelli]

Oooh, the sewing is difficult for me, but the writing comes easy. I could help!
(Change these details where they are incorrect)

This handcrafted one-of-a-kind clutch was created by local artist Molly Chicken. Using recycled textiles, Ms. Chicken used imagery from a spring flower garden for her embroidered inspiration. The clutch measures X by X and costs $XX.

[lisa s]

congrats! how exciting!

i agree wiht the above comment.... and also the one about humor. it's impossibly hard to talk about yourself in the 3rd person. ugh!

but it's for a good thing... i know you'll get it done!
will you show us what you are going to exhibit??

[yolie]

The purse is beautiful, as are all your creations and I sort of love the title too! You have a wonderful writing voice, I always enjoy reading your blog as well as looking at your work.

[Snowbear]

Never apologize for being yourself. Your humor is what makes you wonderfully you.
I would buy that bag from this old bag!

But a little elaborating wouldn't hurt!
;-)
by the way, you can't be that much of an old bag---can you?

[lk]

OOOOh fabulous bag... I covet!! I love the colors, the stitching, the bag!!!!

How about...
Lynn Roberts, an artist from (insert your town here), has been working in textile and fiber arts for the past (insert #) years, in between raising her children and not once has she sewn them to the couch, although she may have been sorely tempted. Ms. Roberts earned her (educational credentials here) from ( institution here). This clutch is available for sale (insert price)

[Cassi]

Oh my, that bag is adorable! Love the fabric, colors and stitching details - please tell us a little more about it! I find it extremely difficult to write about myself, I tend to fall back on a bullet list, but you've gotten some great ideas here. I wouldn't worry too much anyway, I always enjoy your writing voice - it's what makes you, you!

[KiWi]

Canvas....floss....you know you want it. Love Lynn

[mandy]

Lovely bag, very autumnal! I too am really bad at writng about myself ( even worse at speaking about meself! ) as the about me bit on my blog is evidence! What is the exhibiton? I'm intruiged!

[Kate]

Fabulous bag, Lyn. (As usual!) Everyone's beaten me to it with witty remarks, but you know you always do just fine! Well done on your exhibition - don't forget to tell us when it is. By the way, the respondant above has a point, it might be nice to give sizes or an object in the pics for scale. (Indeed, a credit card or a lippy....)

[myra]

I love that purse! It cheers me up on this rainy morning. I am excited about Carly's exhibition too. It took me forever to write something up and I still wasn't happy with it.

[jackie]

Small clutch made from natural fibres. With hand embroided wool felt and lined in contrasting... I nearly missed made by an old bag. I thought it was made FROM an old bag. You are funny.

[Nichola]

I'm really terrible at writing stuff about myself too. Maybe you could get someone to write 'about' you?
Beautiful clutch BTW.

[Fiona]

I had no idea what to write, either - everything ended up sounding so flat. Sure you will inject your submission with your usual humour and life. Beautiful clutch bag, the embroidery is gorgeous!

[moxiegirl]

just before i read this, I was reading this:
http://www.mollygordon.com/resources/marketingresources/artstatemt/index.html

...maybe that will help?

[Alison]

oh beauty beauty!! Love the embroidery - it's just gorgeous!

[mrspilkington]

everyone else has already offered wonderful suggestions (vintage, recycled, handcrafted), though i really like yours...so i can just say how lovely it is!

[Jane]

Just print off this page with all these great comments and everyone will be clamouring for your bags. Then you'll be rich enough to employ a copywriter to write your blurb.

[samlamb]

Oh Lyn - the flowers on this clutch are so delicate. I think you have the best blanket stitch around! And I say write whatever you want, funny is ALWAYS better!

Good luck with the exhibition!

[kath]

the bag is wonderful -

[jenn]

writing about yourself is the toughest thing ever...I always ask my friends for a few things they notice about me and then use what seems to come up the most.
the bag is lovely!