Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

The snow can't stop the girl who enjoys outdoor sports. These versatile bags are ready no matter what the weather brings. The Original can hold extra hats or gloves and has room for lots more. The Tissue Holder keeps your tissues dry and is perfect for runny noses, and the Mini Messenger is a great "in between" size purse you can throw over your shoulder when you just need the necessities.

This photo was taken October 29, 2011. We accumulated six inches of snow!

Heckler Plains Folk Fest 8-20-11

A beautiful sunny Saturday! Pretty setting, great music, lots to see!

Betty's Backpack

Say goodbye to boring backpacks! This hands-free bag gives you lots of options. Perfect for any occasion,  carry on vacation or carry to school. Just toss it over your shoulder and you' re ready to go!

Stand-up Kindle Case

Brighten your day with this adorable padded stand-up e-reader case that securely holds your tablet, protects it from scratches and allows you to read hands free! Open the case and secure the strap in back to create a tent shape. A small inside pocket holds your device. Available in lots of  bright colors and patterns.

Skippack Spring Festival

I love this booth display using old suitcases filled with purses, totes and accessories!

Li'l Bug Gadget Bag and Nook/Kindle Cover

Keep all your electronics safe from scratches. These cases are the perfect solution! The Li'l Bug Gadget Bag is lightly padded with a convenient metal click closure. It can hold your camera or cell phone with room left over for charging cord. The Nook/Kindle Cover has the same closure mechanism and an extra pocket in front to hold a pen, notebook and charging cord.

Bubble Beach Bag - Sounds like fun!

A big hit this summer when the beach beckons and childhood memories chasing bubbles along the shore come together. This big four-pocket bag has an elastic opening and removable ribbon accent pin. Inside pockets provide enough room for flip flops, sun screen, sunglasses, books etc.

Peggy's Pleated Pouch

Another great piece to add to your Tess' Totes collection. Roomy pouch with zipper closure and wrist handle. It can be used to hold jewelery, cell phone, makeup and anything else you need during your busy day.

Drexel University 8th Annual Art Auction

February 25, 2011 - 7:00 PM

The Gallery at 3401 Filbert Street

Philadelphia, PA

The Arts Administration Graduate Association (AAGA) will host their 8th Annual Art Auction. This fundraising event helps send Arts Administration graduate students to Arts Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C. This years’ Art Auction will be held Friday, February 25th at 7 PM in the gallery at 3401 Filbert Street. Tickets are $15 at the door and $10 in advance.  Beyond the great food, drinks and company, the night will offer dozens of works of art for guests to bid on in a silent auction.  Pieces range from paintings and photographs to sculpture, screen prints as well as various ticket packages to exciting cultural events, meals at top local eateries, and more.  This year Arts Advocacy Day is scheduled from April 4th & 5th. Click here for more information.

Miss Adventures Winter Card Duo

Two more Miss Adventures cards to add to your collection. Inspired by the winter snow, these Misses are ready for the cold! Quotes inside include: "A snowflake is one of God's most fragile creations, but look what they can do when they stick together" and " "When it snows you have two choices: shovel or make snow angels."

Checkbook Cover, Tissue holder and Change purse

Choose your favorite colors for this trio: checkbook cover with snap closure, tissues for this cold winter season, and a small change purse with snap and keyring.

Red, Black and White Houndstooth Diaper Bag and Pad

Beautiful coordinated set that every new mom will love. Stylish and machine washable this bag will carry everything a new baby needs and enough room for things mom needs too!

Kiss 'n Makeup Kit

Just what you have been waiting for! A perfect little bag to carry all the essentials, this two-pocket, Kiss 'n Makeup Kit includes "Kiss" zipper pull and enough room to hold lipstick, blush, eyeliner and anything else you need for a quick re-application.

Christmas/Holiday Craft Shows

WOW! So many shows so many purses, so much fun! Be sure to stop in to one or two shows and do some Holiday shopping!

Annual Craft Show
Saturday, November 27 - 9:00 to 3:oo
Saint Albert the Great
214 Welsh Road
Huntingdon Valley, PA

St John Bosco Christmas Bazaar
Friday, December 3 - 6:00 to 9:00 PM
Saturday, December 4 - 9:00 to 2:00
235 County Line Road
Warminster, PA

Good Shepard Catholic Regional Demo Night
Friday, December 10 6:30 to 9:00
835 North Hills Ave
Ardsley, PA

Hope to see you soon!

Miss Alice - My First Purse

Great first purse for little girls to carry all sorts of treasures! Six inch opening and two inch bottom with 15" strap makes it the perfect size. Comes in lots of bright colors and polka dots too.

Featured dolls: Patty Playpal-Ideal (sailor dress), Saucy Walker-Ideal (pink dress), Fluffy by Effanbee (stroller)

Fall Fest Craft Fairs

Hello Tess' Totes Fans! If you can't get enough of Tess' Totes purses, here are more places that you can see some of the newest designs and fabrics...and purchase some fabulous Holiday gifts

Worcester Community Fall Fest
Friday, October 29 - 6:30 to 9:30 pm
3017 Skippack Pike
Lansdale, PA

Charles H. Boehm Craft Show
Saturday, November 6 - 9:00 to 3:00
866 Big Oak Road
Yardley, PA

Shopping Extravaganza
Thursday, November 11 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Silvestri's Restaurant and Caterers
1126 Horsham Road
Horsham Township, PA

Family Craft and Gift Fair
Saturday, November 13 10:00 to 3:00
Lower Moreland High School
555 Red Lion Road
Huntingdon Valley, PA

Hatboro Horsham Craft Fair

                 

Here are two photos of my booth at the Hatboro Horsham Craft Fair.

Think Pink Ribbon Shoe Cards

Two new shoe cards that incorporate the Pink Ribbon. Beautiful high heels, with jewel accents and pink highlights. Perfect for shoe collectors! Ten percent of proceeds go to Susan G. Komen for the cure.

Tea Time with Katie's Wallet and Eye Glass Case

Katie's wallet comes in so many colors and with three different many options!
1: includes a 9" zipper,a  snap pocket, and a cell phone pouch.
2: two 9" zippers that is great to use as a travel jewelry wallet.
3: has a pocket to carry your checkbook and a zipper opening.

Eyeglass cases are available in quilted fabric and padded fabric with a snap closure.

Pillowcase Challenge

Tess Totes is taking this challenge! With 2 dozen pillowcases finished and I have lots of fabric left to make more pillowcases. I plan to donate these labors of love. They will be given to soldiers in Iraq, children with cancer, women's shelters and other charities. Please check out the link below, to read more about this challenge. Make a difference!

Baby Bag (for Mom) and Grab and Go Diaper Pad

Good news for new moms! This spacious diaper bag is made for you. It has 8 large pockets (three outside and five inside) to hold all the lotions, wipes and diapers your baby needs. The bag is about 18 x 15 with a zipper closure and beaded zipper pull.

The matching diaper pad is a clever design that folds open to change your baby and has convenient pockets to hold baby essentials.

Pleated Monica Purse

Another great purse that is just the right size. The Monica purse has two pleats and a magnetic snap closure. It has one inside pocket and it comes in a variety of spring colors. Approximate size is 10" x 11".

More Spring Totes!

More new purses to add to your collection. This mini clutch is 6" x 5" with a key ring strap. Bright colorful fabric are sure to please. Pick your favorite!

New for Spring

Greetings!

It's been a long snowy winter but now that Spring is here, I can't wait to show you all the new styles I have been working on. Lots of new colors that are bright and cheery!

My new updated Messenger bag is about 9" by 12" with a generous 48" strap and front pocket. Each bag has a 9" zipper and beaded zipper pull.

7th Annual Drexel University Art Auction

Stop by Drexel University on Friday evening, March 5 from 7:00 to 10:00 PM for their terrific art auction. Lots of beautiful art work and sculptures. (And a gorgeous three-piece purse set by yours truly) Hope to see you there!