What's in YOUR Handbag?

The contents of a handbag...revealed.

Then 1945 The typical handbag of a typical woman in 1945 contained: One or two lipsticks A compact(the won't close) 1 fresh handkerchief 2/3 crumpled handkerchiefs A package of letters The laundry bill 3 tickets from the cleaner 1 nylon stocking to be repaired 1 address book 1 pack of cigarettes 3 packs of matches 1 leather picture folder All ration books (including expired ones) Several cards with address of a furrier, a wholesale place for children's coats, a beauty parlor, a graphologist, etc. 2 scraps of paper with telephone numbers and no names 1 hairnet 1 bottle of vitamins 3 samples of slipcovers 1 fountain pen 2 pencils 1 parcel of V-mail letters covering several months held by a rubber band.

Now The typical handbag of  a typical woman today. ATM Card Cell Phone Change Purse Checkbook Crumpled Tissues Hand Cream Hair Brush Keys Lip Balm Nail File Makeup case Pens Wallet and credit cards One bag is not enough Our contents spill over into our totebags, where you will find: Agenda Bottled Water Paperback Book/Magazine Newspaper Shoes to change at work Umbrella

Isn't this fascinating?  I just love it!

A snapshot of a woman's life, then . . . and now.

If you'd like to gather your girls for some "handbag happiness" crafting at your place, let's pick a date!  I'll provide one bag of your choice from the picture below as a project for all who can join us, at no charge.  Each person will receive a helpful handout, to be used to create more at home.  Then you and your friends can end the time by ordering Close To My Heart products to create your own fun papercrafts, and you can benefit by earning free products, according to the purchases made that day.

These little handbags will accommodate Hershey Nuggets or a tube of Lip Balm.  Chocolates will be provided.  (Lip balm will be up to you.)

If you'd rather attend a class in my Art Room, you are invited:

Thursday, March 7 - 10am (RSVP by Mar. 1)

3 Handbags, start-to-finish

Class is FREE with a $25 product order, or just a $12 class fee.