A few weeks ago I found myself beginning yet another school year and my fifth year teaching. I couldn’t believe summer was already over and another first day of school was upon me. As with past years before heading back to school I went on a mini shopping spree. In order to properly start a new school year I believe you really need a few new outfits, pairs of shoes, and other necessary accessories. It’s nice to start the year fresh and new.
For the past year I have been searching for the perfect school tote. My search began this time last year, but I never found something I absolutely had to have. After many fruitless searches I put of the purchase, and put it off, which caused a very unorganized school year. After months of carrying everything I needed loose in my arms day in and day out of school I made it my mission to find the perfect bag before I went back to school.
Which brings me to the lovely Etsy shop, Eilquinn. During one of deep Etsy tote bag searches I was getting tired of scanning page after page until something caught my attention, made my eyes stop, and my mouse click for a better view. Before I knew it I had favorited three of her bags and looked at every single thing in her shop. The only question that came to mind after my shop visit was how hadn’t I discovered her earlier?
I e-mailed Eileen, owner of Eilquinn and tote bag creator, right away and began setting up my custom order. I went back and forth about color, style, whether to add a doilie or not. I took every tiny custom option into account, after all this was a decision a year in the making. Through the entire process Eileen was so helpful. She sent me pictures of how the different options would look and quickly answered my many, many e-mails.
Finally I decided on a design, letter color, burlap color, and to add a doilie; but I still had no idea which lace color to pick. After going back and forth I finally sent her my order and payment with three lace colors I wanted her to pick from. I was over decision making and figured she would have the most informed opinion. I eagerly awaited my bag and when it came I was over the moon. Eileen selected a lovely yellow, which was perfect. In the back of my mind this was what I wanted, but was worried the yellow would be too bright, some how Eileen must have known all of this and made it exactly right.
I use my tote every single day, filling it with heavy books, my laptop, and my change of clothes for daily softball practice. It has held up beautifully and I don’t remember my unorganized life pre-tote bag. One of my favorite parts of this process is Eileen has agreed to giveaway one of these amazing, personalized totes to one of my readers! See details below to enter…
To enter to win one of these beautiful totes all you have to do is “like” Eileen’s shop, Eilquinn. Comment below with the name you liked Eilquinn under and which tote you would want to take home! You may also earn extra entries by sharing this giveaway on facebook or twitter and “liking” my Etsy shop here. To earn a second entry comment with a link to your facebook share or tweet. To earn you third entry comment below with the name you liked my shop under. Good luck to everyone, the contest will close next Thursday 9/12 at midnight and the winner will be notified by Friday. The winner will be randomly selected from the comments using the plugin, And the Winner Is…
Thanks for taking the time to check out my blog and entering my giveaway! Help me spread the word my sharing, liking, tweeting, commenting, and e-mailing to others! I can’t do it without you. Thanks for stopping by!
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I want the personalized custom waves coral canvas tote bag – It’s so pretty! I liked Eilquinn on facebook under the name Irene Capron
I liked Eilquinn on Facebook and I really like the Pale Blue Burlap Linen and Lace Canvas Tote Bag. I play the piano for out church’s children’s choir and this would be the perfect tote to carry my music.
I liked your etsy shop on Facebook.
I want this one: http://www.etsy.com/listing/160260045/personalized-custom-burlap-lace-and?ref=shop_home_active
I have found some unique things at Etsy. Always pleased with my purchases. thanks for the chance to win.
I entered the sweepstakes under the name Lauren Pellatt
I have liked and favorited Eliquinn. I love the coral bag and would love that one!
I like and favorite your shop! Kayla Rice
I liked the page under ArtographybyJordan I want this one http://www.etsy.com/listing/97959548/personalized-custom-linen-lace-canvas?ref=shop_home_active it’s super cute! Or this one http://www.etsy.com/listing/125987053/personalized-custom-canvas-monogram?ref=shop_home_active
I liked Eilquinn’s Shop.
dorrie turner
I like the Personalized Custom CORAL “Linen & Lace” Canvas Tote Bag
I shared on Twitter https://twitter.com/GoDorrie/status/376162450044760064
@GoDorrie
Liked/favorited under “Jessica Wyatt” and my FAVORITE is http://www.etsy.com/listing/160260045/personalized-custom-burlap-lace-and?ref=shop_home_active
Love the wave tote, and made the shop a favorite
I liked Eilquinn on facebook as Heidi Madsen Robbins and favorited the shop on etsy as heidir695.
The bag I’m loving is “Personalized Custom PALE PINK and GREY “Lace Band” Canvas Tote Bag with small letter”
http://www.etsy.com/listing/125987336/personalized-custom-pale-pink-and-grey?ref=shop_home_feat
Tweeted the giveaway: https://twitter.com/colorvibrant/status/376198203504226305
Liked your shop Look Between the Lines on facebook and favorited on etsy!
I liked (latoya gordon) and favorited(sweeper) and I like Personalized Custom Lace “PEACE” Canvas Tote Bag
https://twitter.com/sweeper78/status/376204507660554240
tweeted the giveaway
favorited your shop (sweeper)
I liked her shop on esty (katy010305) and I love the Personalized Custom PALE BLUE BURLAP “Linen & Lace” Canvas Tote Bag.
Tweeted! https://twitter.com/KatyLMA/status/376291632611475456
I already like your shop on etsy! katy010305
I tweeted the giveaway here: https://twitter.com/CMandKW/status/376330875786375168
I added Eilquinn shop to my favorites on etsy under KristaMarie51! One of those mint bags would be amazing for my MOH for my beach wedding!
I favorited your shop on etsy under KristaMarie51 and also liked your page on FB (and Eliquinn’s) under the name Krista Marie.
I like eilquinn on Etsy – janetfaye
I would like Personalized Custom CAPITAL LETTER “Lace Band” Canvas Tote Bag.
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
I shared on FB:
https://www.facebook.com/janetfaye/posts/10202010557094310
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
I like your Etsy shop – janetfaye
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
It is hard to choose but my favorite is the BURLAP Lace and DOILIE” Canvas Tote Bag mint pale yellow. I favorited the Eilquinn shop. 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win. 🙂
I favorited your shop. So many cute items. Love it.
Thank you SO much for the Giveaway! :]]
Facebook: Neshii S Smith
danesha(dot)smith33(at)yahoo(dot)com
Etsy: sparklesSilver
I would LOVE this tote: http://www.etsy.com/listing/101410223/personalized-custom-coral-linen-lace?ref=shop_home_active
danesha(dot)smith33(at)yahoo(dot)com
added her shop… i love the BRIGHT AQUA CHEVRON Canvas Tote Bag
https://twitter.com/cthmommy/status/376478198483005440 tweeted
I like your etsy shop, sonflower77.
It’s a hard decision to pick just one, i ‘d probably pick the Personalized Custom RED “Linen & Lace” Canvas Tote Bag
favorite your store-sonflower77
I liked- sewjennib
I like the pale blue “linen and lace” canvas tote bag
I liked your etsy shop- sewjennib
Liked under crheinheimer. and I would love the Personalized Custom dark BRIGHT AQUA CHEVRON Canvas Tote Bag. I’m obsessed with the chevron print right now!
I shared on facebook- https://www.facebook.com/ClaireDionne4/posts/1411966629030129
I liked the etsy shop, I shared it on Facebook, (under my “Zoe Hughes” Facebook account) and I would like this one: http://www.etsy.com/listing/104023313/personalized-custom-lace-band-canvas?ref=shop_home_active
Share:
https://www.facebook.com/zoe.hughes.3152
I favorited the shop and I want to take home this one! http://www.etsy.com/listing/156610142/personalized-custom-teal-and-lace-band?ref=shop_home_active&show_panel=true
I loved the custom wave. Liked under Annie Moose.
Kirby Kimber (maiden name)
Personalized Custom MINT GREEN bottom name “Linen & Lace” Canvas Tote
i like Personalized Custom CORAL “Lace Band” Canvas Tote Bag with small letter- (but id like RED).. follow with @frecklefacecakes
I like the Personalized Custom NATURAL LACE “Lace Band” Canvas Tote Bag with small letter. Liked under Kate Shivley
I Liked Eilquinn & I love the Personalized Custom ROYAL BLUE MONOGRAM “Linen & Lace” Canvas Tote Bag!
Shared on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sixximus_prime/status/377257340371599362
Liked her, Kendra Gillilan
Personalized Custom “BURLAP Lace and DOILIE” Canvas Tote Bag mint coral peach Wedding Shower/Bridesmaid/Teacher Gift
I Liked your shop under: Christy McMahon
Liked her shop. Kristie Donelson. I liked the Personalized Custom LAVENDER MONOGRAM “Linen & Lace” Canvas Tote Bag. So pretty!! kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you!
Liked your Etsy shop. Kristie Donelson. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you!
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/kdonelson/status/377272391140773888
kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you!
Like under Gina Hull.
Correction: I liked Eileen’s shop.
I like the Personalized Custom CORAL “Lace Band” Canvas Tote Bag with full name.
tweeted
https://twitter.com/GinaHull2/status/377378593933778944
fave: http://www.etsy.com/listing/104023313/personalized-custom-lace-band-canvas?ref=shop_home_active
xo
like the other shop as deannalw47
xo
FB share
https://www.facebook.com/deannatime/posts/516457788443187
xo
favorite on etsy lindsfife
love the CUSTOM PERSONALIZED MONOGRAM Tote Bag brown and blush Wedding Shower BridesmaidTeacher Gift
I liked her shop (1Chef) and I like this tote bag: http://www.etsy.com/listing/125986755/personalized-custom-lavender-lace-band?ref=shop_home_active
I liked your shop (1Chef) and I also like the blue fused glass plate.
I liked it on FB-Kimberly Summer Pollock
and favorited it on Etsy!
I liked your shop name: Kim Pollock
love the http://www.etsy.com/listing/159425583/brown-knit-scarf-fall-scarf-brown-orange?ref=shop_home_feat
I tweeted it too!
https://twitter.com/musicmakingmama/status/377589284741455872
Liked you page Sue Guzman and I <3 the Personalized Custom CORAL “Linen & Lace” Canvas Tote Bag
i favorited Eilquinn on etsy under Everythingsarah
oh and the tote that i would LOVE to have is the Personalized Custom “BURLAP Lace and DOILIE” Canvas Tote Bag mint coral peach Wedding Shower/Bridesmaid/Teacher Gift. It is gorgeous!
i favorited whitneypanetta on etsy under everythingsarah
i tweeted the giveaway under @sarahbeara6
https://twitter.com/sarahbeara6/status/377601711461781504
Liked her shop (mnrweiss) & I like this tote http://www.etsy.com/listing/160262033/personalized-custom-peach-bottom-initial?ref=shop_home_active
liked your store as aimee murad love the lace and doily bag.
i favorited her shop and also my favorite bag!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/130382993/personalized-custom-dark-bright-aqua?ref=shop_home_active
username: kmcgrew213
I liked the shop under cbcprules and the pale pink and lace is beatiful.
I liked your shop under Raey Rendon Love!! http://www.etsy.com/listing/160260045/personalized-custom-burlap-lace-and?ref=shop_home_active
Above comment was for eileen’s shop and this is for your shop. I liked it with the name Raey Rendon
I tweeted https://twitter.com/JRTBCG/status/378100441717817344
Liked! natasha tucker
Liked under natasha tucker. i would love the personalized coral lace tote! 🙂 (please delete the other comment, I accidentally posted too soon, sorry!)
Liked your etsy shop and shared on FB
https://www.facebook.com/natashagt/posts/10100563838232567
like eileens shop
carole c
like this one
MAMA” in CAPPUCHINO
I favorited! missashley802 I love the coral doilie tote!
like yur etsy shop
carole c
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/ashleypedersen2/status/378191570219974657
favorited your shop! missashley802
tweeted
https://twitter.com/gram122/status/378190353272012800
I liked the shop under the name Dill & Scout. I love the custom chevron bag: https://www.etsy.com/listing/113652799/personalized-custom-dark-orange-chevron?ref=related-1
I want the Personalized Custom “BURLAP Lace and DOILIE” Canvas Tote Bag mint pale yellow Wedding Shower/Bridesmaid/Teacher Gift… I liked under Heather Bridson, or emeraldmaz.
I like the Personalized Custom deep slate blue and coral pink “Lace and DOILIE” Canvas Tote Bag teal Wedding Shower/Bridesmaid/Teacher Gift. My Etsy name is http://www.etsy.com/people/paulastewart754
I tweeted https://twitter.com/Paula_Stewart1/status/378274170594811904
I liked your shop printedjoy with http://www.etsy.com/people/paulastewart754
Angela Williams~~WAVES Personalized Custom Ivory peach champagne Canvas Tote Bag- Makes a Great Wedding Shower/Bridesmaid/Teacher Gift Beach Bag
I liked your Etsy shop and I love this bag Personalized Custom TEAL and pale YELLOW BURLAP “Linen & Lace” Canvas Tote Bag- with teal colored lace and teel stitching. of course I am a TEEL.. LOL
I liked your etsy shop
Oops forgot to say, I would get the Coral Lace tote for my sister in laws wedding. It is her wedding color
I tweeted https://twitter.com/anhotchkiss/status/378311302440972289
PS I am slacking because I forgot to mention I liked your shop under Ashley Hotchkiss….
I like your shop as – allyson tice
i would love to win the tote-Personalized Custom “BURLAP Lace and DOILIE” Canvas Tote Bag mint coral peach Wedding
So many beautiful items, but my favorite is Personalized Custom HOT PINK fuschia “Linen & Lace” Canvas Tote Bag .
Thanks for the chance to win!
mrsmchappell at gmail dot com
Added to my etsy favorites (curlygirl1971)
mrsmchappell at gmail dot com
https://twitter.com/MrsMChappell/status/378336624829931520
Tweet
mrsmchappell at gmail dot com
Love the coral lace banded tote! Liked under the name Olivia
I liked them on etsy. Chris Alejandro.
Liked shop! Jennifer Shelton
Shared on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=223574631135099&id=100004476902521
Liked your Etsy shop! Jennifer Shelton