Independent Handbag Designer Awards 2009 Entry

Yey!!! I beat the deadline!!!

Here's my entry for the 2009 Independent Handbag Designer Awards.

Miguez' Convertible Clutch Handbag, Red Printed Corduroy Fabric with Handsewn Big Thread Finish

Tonight at 11:59 p.m. is the deadliest deadline to submit an entry for the 2009 Independent Handbag Designer Awards. Let's cross our fingers and pray with me that I may be selected this year as at least a finalist to the IHDA Best Handmade Handbag category. Winning the award might be pushing it, there are 1000+ other great independent designers who are submitting their products.

Good luck to all our entries!

50% OFF SPRING SALE!

Miguez is having a HUGE SPRING SALE! See markdown prices on all hobo beach bags... including the custom-orders too!

Visit my shops on Etsy and Creations By Miguez.

Happy Spring Shopping!

Save Handmade! Amend the CPSIA!

How does CPSIA really affect handmade products? This has been a question on my head for days now as I read articles, blogs and tweets here and there asking for support to the CPSIA amendment. From this article on about.com, I clearly understood that both sides' main concern here is baby products safety. However, there are some points too consider on the other side of the plate. Modifications on the CPSIA are suggested to help small businesses ensure the baby products safety, and at the same time still keep the small business running.

As part of the handmade community, I want to help save handmade. Check out the links below and it will guide you on how you too can help.

• Sign the Handmade Toy Alliance (HTA) Petition
• Show your Support and become a fan of the HTA Become a Fan of the HTA on Facebook.
• Join the discussion on change.org and contribute your ideas to the National Campaign geared toward fixing the CPSIA

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Miguez made it on Audrey

Thanks to Audrey Magazine for mentioning Creations By Miguez on the special feature section of their Dec 08/Jan 09 Issue. The magazine is soon available at bookstores.

Audrey Magazine Dec 08/Jan 09 Issue