Announcement
Do get in touch if you have a particular book in mind for a bag or mug :)
I'm always happy to write notes and send items directly to your loved one - just let me know at checkout.
Thank you so much for browsing and for your orders - I really do do a happy swirly dance when they come in! Kate x
Announcement
Do get in touch if you have a particular book in mind for a bag or mug :)
I'm always happy to write notes and send items directly to your loved one - just let me know at checkout.
Thank you so much for browsing and for your orders - I really do do a happy swirly dance when they come in! Kate x
Items
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Reviews
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saralouisemarsden on 18 Mar, 2022
5 out of 5 starsGreat communication and wonderfully made with love!
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Claire on 01 Jul, 2022
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful quality item. Great packaging and super communication from seller.
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Silvia on 15 Jun, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThe purse looks absolutely amazing, delivery was quite fast as well. Thank you for putting so much thought into the design. :)
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Chloe on 29 May, 2022
5 out of 5 starsBought for mum’s birthday she loves it Bagsy me first does a great job, Contacted me to show finished item to ensure I was happy with it before posting out Mum said she wants another one.
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Stephen on 22 May, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis is probably the best item I have ever bought off of ETSY. Great communication with Kate as I was able to ask her exactly what I wanted. She kept me updated through out the process of making the pot etc. My wife loved this unique gift. We will be purchasing from Kate in the future and would highly recommend her.
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Menna on 10 May, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI absolutely LOVE my t-shirt!! And Kate gave the most excellent customer service - I'll definitely be buying from this shop again :)
Updates
About BagsyMeFirst
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Where I like to be :) -
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Introducing Norbert, who has proper taken over our spare room... -
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Painting books around mugs... -
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Items in 39 countries (so far!) Woo hoo!!! :)
Bags and purses handcrafted out of books
As a bookworm and inveterate 'maker of things' I was inspired by celebrity book clutches to evolve my own recipe for turning books into bags. The purses and clutches in my shop are my own concept and design and are being enjoyed in 39 countries (so far!)
The way I see it: Your favourite book and your purse are such personal items and bringing them together is a winning combination. That moment when someone realises your purse has been beautifully made out of an actual, for-real book... *Big smile!*
Bagsy me first! has appeared live on 'BBC Three Counties Radio' and in print in 'Cotswold Life', 'The Lady' and 'Világunk és Értékeink' magazines. We've also been featured in 'Book Riot' and a 'Studentbeans' Harry Potter feature that was so hot it almost melted the internet. We were over the moon to be awarded #WOW Winner (Women in Business) by Jacqueline Gold on 29th June 2016.
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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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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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
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
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalised orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
- Items on sale
Returns and exchange details
Payment
Delivery
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.