Rachel's Diaper Bag

My friend Rachel just had her second daughter, Paige, and really wanted a new diaper bag.  She wanted a messenger bag in grey (so it would match everything) and teal, with a cool applique and left it up to me to do the rest.  I love having that kind of creative freedom to come up with something that just shouts that person to me.  And I think this bag calls out Rachel's name!

I am absolutely in love with how the tree came out - the corduroy was an inspired choice if I do say so myself. 

I used two coordinating fabrics for the lining, which I think turned out pretty cool - but the color came out kind of weird and under water looking in the photos.  I tried in all kinds of light, inside and outside and this is the best I ever got.  But trust me it looked great. 

 I, of course, also had to throw in a few extra things for her, so I made her a coordinating wristlet for quick diaper changes.

And I couldn't leave out a present for Grace (3 year olds deserve presents when they become big sisters) so I made her a coloring wallet out of fabric that I know her mom had been coveting.

Daron and Elisa's bags

Since my friends Daron and Elisa waited so long for their precious son Jack I decided they both deserved a diaper bag.  Elisa loves Hello Kitty and so I searched for a long time to find Hello Kitty fabric that wasn't too childish.  And when I saw this I just fell in love with it and knew it was for her.  (I actually bought it a few years ago in anticipation of this event!)  I had some fun with this one and made 3 optional pins for the outside of the bag - so she can change it based on her mood.  And I made a little matching wristlet perfect for holding wipes and a few diapers for a quick change.

Daron on the other hand needed a manly diaper bag.  And since I know for a fact that he seriously considered giving Jack the middle name Tiberius - after James Tiberius Kirk of course- I knew that he needed to receive my first Kirk bag.  Which I think is pretty cool, cause it functions as a diaper bag or a laptop bag. (Phaser not included.)

The Ryan Bag

Ryan is the ultimate girl next door. She is warm and friendly, a bit of a tomboy, and kind of sexy. She loves skinny jeans, lip gloss and her blue Chuck Taylors. She likes to sit back and observe her environment before she becomes a part of it. She is naturally talented – easily switching hats between swimmer, dancer, musician and artist. She is very sincere and earnest and can’t stand fakes or liars. She loves her friends and is passionately dedicated to them. But she doesn’t like country music and thinks guys wearing Capri pants are just gross.