Bags and purses handcrafted out of books
Announcement
Last updated on 17 Nov, 2025
Reviews
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(1227)
Average item review
We calculate this number using a recency-weighted average of all ratings, with a rating's value decreasing by half each year to best reflect the current experience.
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K on 10 Sept, 2026
5 out of 5 starsEverything was great and would order from again at any time. Thank you so much, I appreciate all you have done!
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Luke on 04 Sept, 2026
5 out of 5 starsFantastic product and a fantastic seller. They took the time and communicated with me to get the end result exactly how I wanted. I couldn't be happier.
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Cody on 19 Aug, 2026
5 out of 5 starsI'm in love with my book vase! Amazing communication and excellent quality. Couldn't be happier and I'll definitely be back :)
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Taylah on 13 Aug, 2026
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely beautiful customer service, the product was excellent and exactly as I wanted. I needed my product before a certain date and Kate made all the efforts to ensure that happened.
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Mary on 05 Aug, 2026
5 out of 5 starsKate went above and beyond! I’m a repeat customer and I can’t rave about this shop enough. Absolutely stellar items, great service and communication. My favorite store on Etsy. Thanks Kate!
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A on 22 Jul, 2026
5 out of 5 starsExcellent communication with the seller. beautiful vase that was given as a wedding present, the happy couple love it. Thank you again
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EJ on 30 Jun, 2026
5 out of 5 starsLoved the final result! It was a great birthday gift, they were incredibly happy with it!
About BagsyMeFirst
Sales
3,714
On Etsy since 2013
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Where I like to be :) -
Welcome to Bag End! -
Introducing Norbert, who has proper taken over our spare room... -
Painting books around mugs... -
Items in 39 countries (so far!) Woo hoo!!! :)
Shop about video description
Shop members
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Kate Lowe
Owner
Happiest when barefoot and making things
Production partners
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Ceramic bisqueware made in the UK
Basingstoke, England
Beautifully handmade unglazed white earthenware.
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Ceramic bisqueware
Sudbury, England
Bisqueware and ceramic goods
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Bisqueware supplier
Stoke-on-Trent, England
Suppliers of unglazed ceramic blanks ready to be transformed through the magic of pottery painting :)
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Local print shop
Milton Keynes, England
Quality local printers
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Packaging supplier
Coventry, England
Packaging supplier
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Printers
London, England
Quality printing on high quality 'feel good' stock
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Scruffy Dog Silver
Northampton, England
Hand stamps sterling silver name tag
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Print shop
United Kingdom
Printed by a carbon-neutral company using an organic and vegan-friendly process.
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Print shop
Dagenham, England
Quality printers
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Fabric printers
Ilkeston, England
Lovely, quality fabric printers who print my designs.
Shop policies
Last updated on
17 December, 2025
Please bear in mind that these are (well made) handmade bags and purses that are constructed out of (usually) old/vintage books that weren't originally designed to be, well, bags and purses! So please be gentle and don't expect them to be as robust as a mass-produced handbag. (They ARE much nicer than a mass-produced handbag, though!)
I don't use rare books and the innards/stories can be rebound in fabric. Please let me know if you would like your rebound story included with your bag.
I don't use rare books and the innards/stories can be rebound in fabric. Please let me know if you would like your rebound story included with your bag.
Accepted payment methods
Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
Returns & exchanges
See item details for return and exchange eligibility.
Cancellations
Cancellations: not accepted
Please contact the seller if you have any problems with your order.
Payment
PayPal & Etsy Direct Checkout
Delivery
My book bags, purses, mugs and tees are sent tracked second class 'to sign for' via Royal Mail within the UK and standard delivery via the Royal Mail overseas. UK deliveries should be with you in 5 working days, and overseas between 10 days to three weeks.
You can upgrade the method of posting at checkout to first class or tracked delivery.
Your bag or purse will arrive wrapped in white tissue paper and nestled in recycled shredded paper inside a cardboard box manufactured using a high percentage of recycled materials within a grey poly wrapper for protection.
Buyers will be responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply and I cannot be responsible for delays through customs.
You can upgrade the method of posting at checkout to first class or tracked delivery.
Your bag or purse will arrive wrapped in white tissue paper and nestled in recycled shredded paper inside a cardboard box manufactured using a high percentage of recycled materials within a grey poly wrapper for protection.
Buyers will be responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply and I cannot be responsible for delays through customs.
Additional policies and FAQs
If you'd like your item for a particular date let me know, and I'll see what I can do 😊