BagsyMeFirst

Books turned into handbags, clutches, wallets & purses

Buckingham, England · 1575 Sales

5 out of 5 stars
(501)

BagsyMeFirst

Books turned into handbags, clutches, wallets & purses

Buckingham, England 1575 Sales On Etsy since 2013

5 out of 5 stars
(501)

Shop owner

Kate Lowe

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  • Agatha Christie, Vintage Penguin Crime, Book wallet, John Dickson Carr, Book purse, Whodunnit, Vintage crime gift, Vintage Book

    £49.99

  • Pride and Prejudice Book Clutch, Gift for bridesmaid, Literary gift, “Mary wished to say something very sensible, but knew not how.”

    £64.99

  • Harry Potter, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Harry Potter purse, Harry Potter bag, Dedicated bookworm, "Swish and flick!"

    £64.99

    • Announcement   Welcome to my treasure trove of book bags, book purses and book wallets. If you have a book in mind, just ask!

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    Last updated on 29 May, 2018

    Welcome to my treasure trove of book bags, book purses and book wallets. If you have a book in mind, just ask!

    Kate Lowe

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    About

    • Where I like to be...
    • Welcome to Bag End!
    • All my items are made with love and an eye for detail. Select strips of text from the story go round the outside
    • What happens to the pages? I read 'em.
    • Items in 31 countries (so far!) which feels super-cool :)

    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 31 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.

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    Shop members

    • Kate Lowe

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      Happiest when barefoot and making things

    Shop policies

    Last updated on 06 July, 2018
    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.

    Accepted payment methods

    • Visa
    • Mastercard
    • American Express
    • Discover
    • Apple Pay
    • Klarna
    • Sofort
    • Ideal
    • Paypal
    • GiftcardAccepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
    • Check
    • Other Method
    Returns and exchanges
    I gladly accept returns and exchanges
    Contact me within: 7 days of delivery
    Ship items back within: 14 days of delivery
    I don't accept cancellations
    But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
    The following items can't be returned or exchanged
    Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
    • Custom or personalised orders
    • Perishable products (like food or flowers)
    • Digital downloads
    • Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
    Returns and exchange details
    If you aren’t happy with your bag, please return it to me in unused condition within 14 days, for a full refund (return p&p at your expense). If something ever needs fixing on your bag, I'll do my best to repair it for you asap (even if you've been using it without due care and attention. Bad girl!) You'll find the return address printed on a round sticker on the back of your parcel.
    Payment
    PayPal & Etsy Direct Checkout
    Shipping
    My book bags and purses 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 prettily wrapped and nestled in recycled shredded paper inside a cardboard box manufactured using a high percentage of recycled materials within a 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 😊