Beulah Bags by Heather

Jen's Little Boy Blue Diaper Bag

2012-01-07T20:56:00.000-05:00

Created for my friend Jen's little boy named Garrett!

Juliette's Lavendar Travel Bag

2011-12-30T13:36:00.000-05:00

front with monogram

closer front view

inside divided pocket

back view of the bag with divided pocket

inside view

reverse view

front view

close up of zipper/pull

close up of monogram

bottom of bag

another reverse pic

Made for my niece, Juliette!Happy First Birthday!

Guest Bathroom Makeover

2011-12-28T20:14:00.000-05:00

I've been wanting to update my guest bathroom for awhile now. Especially the cabinets and faucet. The faucet was so close to the edge of the sink you had to rub against the back of the sink to get any water! I had been cruising Pinterest and the web for alternate cabinet solutions that I could afford.I was inspired by the idea from this website: http://timmonsfamilylemonade.blogspot.com/2010/09/cupboard-makeover-phase-1.html

Here are some before pictures:
Don't you love the 90's orange glow wood?

Here is the old faucet:

Here are the old "Hollywood Lights":

I didn't want to remove the cabinets or sand them (lazy, I know!) so I used 2 coats of primer prior to painting thecabinet black. I also primed the medicine cabinet that was that same orangey wood color.

While primer was drying I attacked the old light fixture. Guess what was underneath? A lovely hole in the sheet rock. Of course the base of my new light fixture is round and won't cover this so back to the Lowe's for a patch kit. Some man made that hole and then covered it up!

Here is my after the patch picture. I did really well didn't I??

I also added a new switch to turn on the light fixture since I had a dimmer switch and my new fixture is not compatible with one. I sure am brave working with all this electricity!
Here is the finished patch and new light fixture.

Next I started the coats of color on my primed cabinets. I did 2 coats of Valspar's "Kettle Black" in satin. After they thoroughly dried, I touched up any places I missed. Here they are in progress:

Here is a glimpse inside the cabinet (I decided to leave this unpainted). Look at that edge. I'm good!

In between coats, I tackled the faucet.

I'm in love with that push to plug drain AND we can actually wash our hands under this faucet!

I worked on storage for towels next. There was a chrome towel bar on the wall across from the toilet but it wasn't working for me so I surfed the web and Pinterest for a cute storage solution.
I found an idea for using baskets on the wall to store towels. I loved the idea! I got my baskets at Target in the storage section and used drywall screws with small washers around the head to hold the basket tighter to the wall. The wall paint in this photo looks yellow but it is really a beige color.

I found this great decal at JoAnn's and I thought it'd look great above the door.
It looks great with this room!

More reveal photos in a while!

Crazy Pet Portraits

2011-12-25T22:10:00.001-05:00

Supplies:
4x4 canvases
Modge Podge
Acrylic paint
Brushes
Scrapbook paper
Scrapbook letters
Wooden canvas stands
Black spray paint
Silver glitter spray paint
Printer

I don't know where I come up with these crazy ideas but here we go!
I made these as a gift for my Aunt. These are her adorable pets Patti the Boston Terrier and Winston the cat.
I cut scrapbook paper to fit the mini canvas and modge podged it on.
I then added the print out of each pet along with a scrapbook letter for their name.
I Modge Podged again and added some sparkle spray paint.
Cute and unusual gift!

Paper Flower Frames

2011-12-25T22:00:00.001-05:00

This year for Christmas, I decided to hand craft most of my gifts.I needed the therapy crafting offers and it was fun!Here are some frames I made for my grandma and great aunt.
Supplies:
Wooden frames from Wal-Mart
Scrapbook paper
Modge Podge (paper formula)
Scissors
Exacto knife
Glue gun

I Modge Podged scrapbook paper to the front of the frame and trimmed around the edge with an exacto knife.I then applied a layer of Modge Podge to seal the paper. After, I created paper flowers to add some interest using a coordinating color paper. I found a great tutorial for paper flowers here: http://jonesdesigncompany.com/flowers/rolled-paper-flowers-tutorial/.After creating the flowers, I glued them using my glue gun.I printed a photo to put in the frame and done!

Menu Board/Weekly Event Board

2011-12-20T21:24:00.002-05:00

I made a very neat and practical Christmas gift for my very organized mother today.
Materials:
Plain frame
Scrapbook or other design paper
Modge Podge
Scrapbook letters
Measuring tool
Exacto knife

I used the cardboard included inside the frame as the base of my menu board. I didn't have to cut or measure! I used special handmade paper that I got from Blick instead of scrapbook paper. It gave my design texture without being too "busy". The sheets were about 4 times as large as a scrapbook sheet so I saved money and now can make 2 menu boards (one to give and one to keep!)

I first measured my board and divided by 7 to make my day areas symetrical. I put the darker colored paper over the entire board first then put the alternate colored days' paper over top of the darker colored paper. I used Modge Podge (paper formula) to secure my specialty paper to the base board. My board started to warp so I used a handy book (just happened to be my son's heavy government book) to make the board flat.

I measured again for the placement of my day of the week scrapbook letters and applied them with Modge Podge. I allowed drying time in between all seperate applications (while singing Christmas songs) to prevent warping and wrinkles in my paper.

When all was dry, I put the board in the frame (cleaned both sides of the glass first) and I had a super sweet board that could be used to plan the weekly menu OR the calendar events for the week.
Loved this project!!

Salt Dough Ornaments

2011-12-19T21:21:00.001-05:00

Today my students and I got into the holiday spirit and created some salt dough ornaments for their parents.
I made the dough from this recipe and stored it overnight until I could get it to school.
1/2 cup salt
1/2 cup warm water
1 cup flour
I rolled it out and we cut little medallions from it using a small Tupperware container (I'm resourceful).
I used a "create your own stamp" kit from Wal-Mart to have them personalize the stamp to emboss their medallion to give it a personal touch. Then poked a hole at the top for the string.
I will cook these suckers at 250 degrees for about 2 hours or until they are hard all the way through. I will then spray paint them gold or silver (whatever the students choose) and there you go!
Easy, cheap gift for the kiddos to give!
Of course I was inspired to do this by this pin on Pinterest! Shocking, I know!
This was the inspiration picture for my project (mine look nothing like these...ha!)

Pic with Santa

2011-12-18T20:04:00.000-05:00

My son, Nick and I with Santa!
Ok, we are so cheezy but who wouldn't want a pic with Santa!??

Kate's Holiday Embroidery

2011-12-18T00:34:00.002-05:00

Holiday embroidery done for Kate K.

Holiday Wreath

2011-12-11T16:42:00.002-05:00

Our simple holiday mantle!

Wall Monogram

2011-12-10T10:22:00.006-05:00

I've been wanting a monogram of some sort on my wall for awhile and I finally painted one last night!

I found an inspiration letter on the Internet to use for my model.

I sketched free-hand with a pencil until I got the letter the way I wanted it. I changed the flowers to leaves on my piece. After I was satisfied with the sketch I cut the letter in with acrylic paint and then filled in the rest.

I think it turned out pretty good for a hand drawn and hand painted project!

Holiday Button Tree Ornaments

2011-12-04T19:03:00.003-05:00

I made these Pinterest inspired tree button ornaments to give as a gift to my teacher friends at our holiday party. I bought 8 count button packs (in various colors), gold stretchy ribbon and a pack of stars. I strung the buttons largest to smallest with the star on top and tied the two ends of ribbon together to make a hanger for the ornament. I could've added smaller buttons for a trunk but did not.

Favor Envelopes:
I created favor envelopes by cutting scrapbook Christmas paper into half, folding it and sewing it closed. Easy, small, and relatively inexpensive gifts to give (cute too)!
Gotta love Pinterest!

12.4.11 Kacie's Pink Chenille Diaper Bag

2011-12-03T18:48:00.001-05:00

Made for Kacie R.

Shannon's Blue/Black Tote Bag

2011-11-18T10:32:00.001-05:00

Made for Shannon C.

11.5.11 Morgan's Lil' Beulah Bag

2011-11-05T09:41:00.001-04:00

Made for Morgan G.

Classroom Sprucing & DIY

2011-08-10T23:59:00.025-04:00

French bulletin boards:
I have a couple of small storage cabinets in the back of my classroom that have seen better days.
I thought about painting them but this would require a lot of sanding and scraping and I don't think these doors could handle that much work. They are so old!
I decided with my mom (and classroom setup helper) that French bulletin boards might be an option to cover the yuck and provide some display area as well! I think they turned out well!
We used thin board (measured to fit the cabinets surface) from Lowe's along with some batting inside the fabric and then stapled it to the back. Then criss crossed matching ribbon across at intervals and stapled to the back. We mounted with screws then covered them with glued on tack heads.

Teacher workstation:
Not using a desk is the "in" thing for teachers at my school right now. I like the idea because I'm usually beebopping around all day and never at mine anyway; but I need a place to check in and manage my busy day. I came up with a teacher workstation using a poster storage rolling cart and a bar stool. I cleaned out the top 2 drawers for storage (left the rest for posters...gasp!) I added a cute mini French bulletin board for my notes and pictures (it matches my back cabinets by the way!) added a barstool for those rare resting moments and voila!
I love it! It's high enough to keep nosy eyes off my papers and I can stand to work at it (as I'm zooming by).

Fabric covered bulletin boards:
Putting fabric instead of paper on the bulletin boards in my classroom is something I've been doing for about 7 years now. It is more expensive up front but the payoffs are worth it. Fabric doesn't show staple holes, it doesn't rip, it rarely fades and if you get a neutral color, it can stay up all school year long! My classroom is blue and green this year so I decided to go with those colors. Here are some of my boards. My mom helped me cut out fabric letters to use instead of paper letters that rip , fade and wrinkle! What would I do without my mom?!

6.28.11 Flight Suit Purse

2011-06-28T21:32:00.002-04:00

Made for Taylor P.

6.27.11 Taylor's Custom Flight Suit Tote Bag

2011-06-27T18:01:00.004-04:00

Made for Taylor P.

5.12.11 Susan's Brown/Teal Purse

2011-05-12T21:29:00.002-04:00

5.10.11 Juliette's Lavendar Striped Diaper Bag

2011-05-11T17:59:00.003-04:00

Made for my niece, Juliette!

4.30.11 Heather's Lavender/Brown Striped Mini Diaper Bag

2011-04-30T21:30:00.005-04:00

Made as a gift for Heather M.'s baby.

4.21.11 Emily's Polka Dot Mini Diaper Bag Sized Purse

2011-04-21T09:08:00.003-04:00

Made for Emily I. at the 2010 Holiday Extravaganza.

4.21.11 Nikki's Bama/Zebra Lil' Beulah Bag

2011-04-21T09:06:00.003-04:00

Made for Nikki C.

3.30.11 Casey's Polka Dot Purse with Plastic Handles

2011-03-30T09:10:00.003-04:00

Made for Casey S. at the 2010 Holiday Extravaganza.

3.25.11 Mini Tote

2011-03-25T18:22:00.001-04:00

3.16.11 Heather's Green Mini Diaper Bag

2011-03-16T09:12:00.004-04:00

Made for Heather N.'s baby boy!

1.8.11 Katie's Aqua Soccer Tote

2011-01-08T04:33:00.003-05:00

Made for Katie M.

12.1.10 Tessa's Batik Purse

2010-12-01T15:44:00.003-05:00

Made for Ms. Chamberlin's student teacher, Tessa H.

12.1.10 Whitney's Portabello Mini Tote

2010-12-01T15:43:00.003-05:00

Made for my student teacher, Whitney L.

11.21.10 Olivia's Green Mini Diaper Bag

2010-11-21T20:49:00.004-05:00

Made for Olivia M.

11.14.10 Nikki's Bama Pillow

2010-11-14T11:13:00.003-05:00

Made for Nikki C.

Flower Diaper Bag

2010-08-01T11:55:00.003-04:00

Made for Stacy P.

Monogramming Work-Chef Coats

2010-05-18T12:16:00.003-04:00

Made for Tay N.

Striped Mini Diaper Bag

2010-05-11T12:13:00.003-04:00

Made for Jenn L.

Twin Mini Diaper Bags for Boy and Girl

2010-04-21T00:19:00.003-04:00

Made for Kelly G's twins.

Monogramming Work-Quilt Square

2010-04-20T00:18:00.000-04:00

Made for Barb P.

Black and White Tote

2010-04-11T12:08:00.004-04:00

Made for Nikki M.

Purse Blue with Stars

2010-04-01T16:32:00.002-04:00

Made for Cora S.

Pink/Brown Diaper Bag

2010-03-27T21:01:00.003-04:00

Made for Wendy T.

Green/Brown Mini Diaper Bag

2010-03-16T21:21:00.004-04:00

Made for Jamey R.

Purses Large Tote

2010-01-25T19:10:00.001-05:00

Made for Myrna B.

Holiday Extravaganza 2009

French Blue/Brown Mini Diaper Bag

2010-01-25T10:24:00.000-05:00

Made for Valerie M.
Holiday Extravaganza 2009

Georgia Tech Fleece Throw

2010-01-05T21:42:00.003-05:00

Made for Chip W.

UGA Pillow

2009-12-24T12:00:00.001-05:00

Made for Sadaf K.

UGA Pillow

2009-12-24T11:59:00.001-05:00

Made for Charlie E.

Hannukah Tablecloth and Napkins

2009-12-24T10:37:00.000-05:00

Made for Lois K. M.

Christmas Fleece Throws

2009-12-24T09:37:00.002-05:00

Made for Karenna W. and Kellyn W.

French Blue & Brown Large Purse

2009-12-23T09:40:00.001-05:00

Made for Jada B.
Holiday Extravaganza 2009

UCLA Fleece Throw

2009-12-22T10:18:00.001-05:00

Made for Annabel F. for her brother Jackson F.

Toile Purse

2009-12-20T11:00:00.000-05:00

Made for Linda W.

GT Pillow

2009-12-20T10:49:00.000-05:00

Made for Megan B.

Holiday Extravaganza 2009

12.17.09 Monogramming Work

2009-12-18T09:12:00.002-05:00

Monogramming on a blanket for Cherie C.

12.17.09 Striped Purse

2009-12-17T21:29:00.002-05:00

Made for Kaelyn R.

12.16.09 Black/White Leaves Purse

2009-12-16T21:48:00.000-05:00

Made for Mary L.

Holiday Extravaganza 2009

12.14.09 University of FL Pillow

2009-12-14T09:59:00.000-05:00

Made for Sharon J.

Holiday Extravaganza 2009

12.14.09 University of FL Pillow

2009-12-14T09:57:00.000-05:00

Made for Sharon J.

Holiday Extravaganza 2009

12.14.09 University of FL Pillow

2009-12-14T09:56:00.000-05:00

Made for Sharon J.

Holiday Extravaganza 2009

12.14.09 University of FL Pillow

2009-12-14T09:55:00.000-05:00

Made for Sharon J.
Holiday Extravaganza 2009

12.14.09 FSU Pillow

2009-12-14T09:52:00.000-05:00

Made for Sharon J.

Holiday Extravaganza 2009

12.12.09 University of FL Pillow

2009-12-12T09:58:00.000-05:00

Made for Gavan C.

Holiday Extravaganza 2009

Notre Dame Throw

2009-12-10T11:55:00.001-05:00

Made for Ellen R.

Pillow Set

2009-12-06T17:15:00.004-05:00

Made for Myra S.

Auburn Burpcloth

2009-12-04T16:54:00.000-05:00

Auburn large button hairband

2009-12-04T16:51:00.003-05:00

Purchased by Megan B. from the Welch-Mart.

Green small button hairband

2009-12-04T16:50:00.005-05:00

Purchased by Erin K. at the Holiday Extravaganza.

Purchased by Zoe W. at the Welch-Mart.

Gators Burp Cloth

2009-12-04T16:49:00.001-05:00

Auburn small button hairbands

2009-12-04T16:46:00.001-05:00

Pink large button hairband

2009-12-04T16:42:00.003-05:00

Purchased by Megan B. at the Holiday Extravaganza.

FSU large button hairbow

2009-12-04T16:40:00.003-05:00

Purchased by Nikki M. at the Holiday Extravaganza.

Apron Monogramming

2009-12-02T11:21:00.000-05:00

Made for Barbara K.

Striped Mini Diaper Bag

2009-11-19T19:45:00.000-05:00

11.9.09 Blue/Green Mini Diaper Bag

2009-11-09T15:57:00.000-05:00

Made for Emily T. to match her large diaper bag.

Click here to see it: http://beulahbags.blogspot.com/2009/10/102409-bluegreen-diaper-bag.html

11.8.09 Blue Quilted Pillow

2009-11-08T16:34:00.000-05:00

Made for Mim B.

10.25.09 Purse for Beulah

2009-10-25T17:44:00.000-04:00

Purse made for me, Beulah!

10.24.09 Blue/Green Diaper Bag

2009-10-24T16:14:00.004-04:00

Made for Linda W.

Sage Quilted Fabric Reversible

2009-10-18T13:36:00.002-04:00

10.12.09 Toile & Purple purse

2009-10-12T21:19:00.001-04:00

Made for Mary Ellen R.

10.11.09 Auburn Lil' Purse

2009-10-11T21:16:00.002-04:00

Made for Cherie C.

10.10.09 Custom Sized Blue/Brown Diaper Bag

2009-10-10T21:13:00.002-04:00

Made for Kim C.

9.26.09 Monogramming Work

2009-09-26T19:00:00.001-04:00

Made for the kids on MPE morning news show...WMPE Mustangs!

9.19.09 Auburn purse

2009-09-19T12:00:00.001-04:00

Made for Melissa S.

9.2.09 Monogramming Work

2009-09-02T20:18:00.001-04:00

Made for Carol P.

9.1.09 Mini Diaper Bag

2009-09-01T20:07:00.002-04:00

Made for Stacy P.

8.26.09 Mini Diaper Bag Striped

2009-08-26T20:31:00.006-04:00

Made for Kim C. to match her large diaper bag!
See her large diaper bag here: http://beulahbags.blogspot.com/2009/02/22209-diaper-bag.html

8.23.09 Purse-pink quilted with green ribbon

2009-08-23T20:42:00.004-04:00

Made for Barbara for her store, Kriner Kottage.

Embroidery Info

2009-08-10T23:29:00.000-04:00

There are so many choices to make your Beulah Bag special! A great way to personalize your Beulah Bag is to embroider it with your name or monogram.

Choose the design of your monogram, choose a font, and then choose a thread color to match your fabric.
Personalize your Beulah Bag
Style
Choose the design of your monogram:
Be creative! Do you want a trio of initials? Your name? Favorite team?

Font
Choose a lettering (Many fonts are available, contact Heather for more details).

Thread Color
Choose a thread color to match your bag.

About Me

2009-08-09T23:42:00.000-04:00

Beulah bags is a celebration of family past...
Beulah was my great grandmother. She was known to carry her "stuff" in some type of bag at all times! She had a love for bags! I take after her so much that my nickname is Beulah.

My paternal, great grandmother, the original Beulah!

One of Beulah's drawstrings bags.
(Thanks Aunt Lois!)

Beulah (bottom right) with her family.

My son and I

8.9.09 Pink Leaves Pillow

2009-08-09T13:24:00.004-04:00

Made for Mim B. for Montana

Fabric

2009-08-08T23:35:00.000-04:00

Heather has many fabrics to choose from. You may purchase your own fabric if you wish or you may place a custom order and work with Heather to design your own personal bag! Check the product categories section of my blog to see various fabrics I have on hand.
You may also want to look at these fine fabric distributors:
http://www.hancockfabrics.com/
http://www.fabric.com/
http://www.fabricstolove.com/fabricshop/index.shtml

8.3.09 Black/White Purse

2009-08-03T13:44:00.000-04:00

Made for Karen D.

7.24.09 UGA Purse

2009-07-24T11:12:00.002-04:00

Made for Kriner Kottage

7.23.09 Black/White Tote

2009-07-23T11:12:00.001-04:00

Made for Lois M.

Products

2009-07-10T23:14:00.003-04:00

Scroll down for to see various products. All bags are custom made by Heather!

Lil' Beulah Bag
$20
A mini purse that is great for your little girl (or for a little girl at heart).
Approximate size: 12'' x 10'' x 2''
Includes one small pocket.
Get monogramming for $10
See examples here:
http://beulahbags.blogspot.com/search/label/lil%27%20beulah%20bags

Purse
$30
The Beulah purse is Heather's best seller!
Approximate size: 14'' x 11'' x 4''
Purse includes one divided pocket.
Get monogramming for $10
See more examples here.

Tote Bag
$40
Approximate size: 12'' x 16'' x 4''
Includes one pocket.
Get monogramming for $10.
See more examples here.

Mini Diaper Bag/Church Bag
$40
The great features of Heather's regular diaper bag but in a smaller size!
This Beulah bag is great for church on Sunday!
Approximate size: 16'' x 12'' x 4''
Includes one large divided pocket (great for bottles) and large button pacifier holder.
Get monogramming for $10.
See more examples here.

Large Tote Bag
$50
approx. 22'' x 16'' x 4''
includes one divided pocket.
monogramming available for $10
See more examples here.

Diaper Bag
$60
Approximate size: 22'' x 16'' x 6''
This Beulah bag includes 3 bottle pockets, 1 large-divided pocket, and a button
passy holder.
See more here:
http://beulahbags.blogspot.com/search/label/diaper%20bags

7.2.09 Pink/White Polka Dot Pillow

2009-07-02T11:09:00.001-04:00

Made for Harriet C.

7.1.09 Quilted Purse

2009-07-01T16:28:00.006-04:00

Made for Kriner Kottage

6.28.09 3 GA Tech Pillows

2009-06-28T16:32:00.001-04:00

reverse of all pillows

Made for Harriet C.

6.12.09 Blue Princesses Pillow

2009-06-12T16:31:00.003-04:00

Made for Harriet C.

6.12.09 Lavender Princesses Pillow

2009-06-12T16:31:00.002-04:00

Made for Harriet C.

Order Info

2009-06-10T23:19:00.001-04:00

Want your own Beulah Bag?

Order Options:
There are many ways to order your bag.
1. Send the following info in an email message to beulahbags@gmail.com.
Name, address, phone, email, product you wish to purchase, monogramming, fabric selections, closure, handles, etc.
2. Order via phone (770-402-2563)
3. Host a show and choose your own free custom Beulah Bag.
4. Set up an appointment with Heather at her Beulah Bag studio to create your own custom design!

Shipping/Delivery:
Individual Orders:
Please allow 2-3 weeks for your bag to be created for you. More detailed custom orders and monogramming may require additional time.

Shows:
Please allow 4-6 weeks for your bag to be created for you. Beulah Bags are handmade and sometimes require additional time.

Payment:
Cash
Checks (GA residents only)
All prices are in US dollars.

5.31.09 FSU Purse

2009-05-31T13:03:00.001-04:00

Made for Carolyn L.