NEW BAGS : Another shop update with one of a kind SHOULDER BAGS.

Happy Saturday! This week has been so busy. Not only did I add the Dyed & Bleached Collective to the Etsy shop yesterday, but I also added some new shoulder bags earlier this week. I'm just getting around to telling you guys! I will let the pictures speak for themselves. You can find measurements, pricing, and availability in the listings down at the bottom. Remember, these are one of a kind and what you see if what you get.

Please help support the new Bird Trouble bags by sharing them with your friends, adding what you love to your Pinterest, and leaving me a comment in this post to let me know what you think about them! As always, thank you for reading.

NEW BAGS : Dyed & Bleached Collective with an update.

Today is the release of the new products from Bird Trouble's Hand Dyed and Bleached Collective. These bags are now available in our Etsy shop. As seen in the Bohemian Collective, there is only one shoulder satchel available as of right now. The clutches are one of a kind and will come in bundles. To stay with our repurposed trend, the lining in all of these bags are thrifted repurposed materials. 

The items in the Bird Trouble Etsy Shop are ready to ship and will ship in 1-4 business days, giving you just enough time for the Holidays.

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Other than shop updates, I've been keeping extremely busy over here. I've been working really hard to give you guys enough bags for the holidays and, of course, our internet went out earlier this week. While we wait for a new modem, I've been spending hours at the coffee shop under my apartment. It sure is a great place to come to. I get so much work done here compared in my studio though I've been listening to the Talking Heads for the last 3 hours & staring at my computer for the last 4 hours, it may be time to step out into fresh air. 

I also recently was given a promotion at the salon and now I have a bunch of new & exciting responsibilities! I'm so excited to be working along with the salon's marketing team and seeing what new experiences come my way. With the promotion is a lot more time at the salon, and I am in desperate need of some me-time. James is away for the weekend on a father & son re-treat (cute, huh?) so it is perfect timing to squeeze in some alone time. My plans for the evening? Well needed SHOPPING! What are yours?

As always, I appreciate every one's support who comes to my blog, checks out my bags, or even spreads the word. If you're an artist or a blogger who is interested, I would love to collaborate ideas on how we can promote each other. I recently received an email from a daring small business owner offering ideas to bounce off each other, and it's important to never forget that we're here to support each other! SO, that being said, THANK YOU for supporting Bird Trouble's cause and what I love to do.

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My Story : New About Me in the BT Etsy Shop

 I don't talk much about when or why I started doing this Bird Trouble thing, besides for the fact that it was // and still is // something that I enjoy doing on my own. Obviously so I could also gain another source of income. It started a sort of a chapter for me. Even though I opened up my Etsy shop in 2009 with a rough idea of what I wanted to be as a business, I've kept at at it... more at some times than at other times - pretty much always fluctuating based on what's going on in my life between all the places I've lived. But recently, as of the end of last year, I feel that Bird Trouble has started to feel like something completely different. It's turning into something. 

My patience has worked off so far.

Read a little more about me and why I started Bird Trouble in the new About Me in the BT Etsy shop. I hope you enjoy a little more knowledge about myself and please always email me at alexz [at!] birdtrouble [dotcom] with any questions, or even just to chat!

-Alexz

RUNNER UP: Chicago's Best Indie Crafter!

omg! [happy dance]

Bird Trouble was voted RUNNER UP as Chicago's Best Indie Crafter
in the Chicago Reader Magazine's Best of 2011!!!!

A HUGE thanks from this surprised little lady.
I love all of you for your support and for lovin' what I love to do: create!

Check out the official Chicago Reader page and
don't forget to congratulate Steff Bomb on her success!

<3 Alexz

ps. For all ya'll trying to get to the shop... it will be up in running by Friday, July 1st.
I'm just trying to figure out my inventory after the craft shows this month!