I am excited to share with you another Buy Handmade Giveaway this week. Today we are giving away one of my favorite accessories – a purse/bag/tote!!
I’ve got some great “purse stories” to tell too – there was the adventure down a dark alley and basement off of Canal Street in New York as well as the LA flea market where the vendors wouldn’t show us the “good” stuff because they thought our husbands were undercover police officers!! ( It was the sunglasses, khaki pants and polo shirts!)
These totes are darling and are handmade at home by April Ballou of Zinney Lou Totes.
April is sponsoring this giveaway by donating my favorite tote – the Chocolate Sky. The tote is a medium size tote and has a value of $35.00.
Thank you to April for her generosity. Be sure and visit her website to check out all the other darling totes she has for sale.
Please meet April -
“I have always enjoyed sewing and since I was only blessed with 4 wonderful sons I started sewing purses for myself. I received so much interest in them that I decided to start offering them to friends and family and the web site just grew from that. My sweet husband created the entire web site. From the design to Zinney Lou’s bedroom to helping me name each tote. Too bad he never had a daughter. The name Zinney Lou was what my mother would some times call me as a small child. I offer matching “mommy and me” totes also. I have been blessed to be a “stay at home” mommy, the only job I ever wanted.
To enter the giveaway just leave a comment below – let me know how many purses/bags/totes you think you have!
Note: The average woman owns 6! Are you average, above average or below average? Guess what I am!!
The giveaway will be open until midnight PST, Friday, November 21, 2008.
Zinny Lou Tote Giveaway Guidelines
- Anyone in the U.S. with an email and a name is eligible.
- You can use a code name if you want to.
- One entry per person, please.
- Emails are never published nor is your identity revealed if you choose to use a code name.
Tell your mother, tell your sister, tell your girlfriends so they can enter too! Share the fun!
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Oh my gosh! The average woman has 6 handbags? I am WAY over average, my favorites include a pink purse and a red purse. I love the colors in the giveaway bag!
This tote is calling my name! The colors, print, totally me!
I have… 4 official purses. 9 if you count the ones I bought for ‘diaper bags’- but trust me, you’d never see these in nursery.
LOVE the darling bag. I am above average. Leigh Anne, I’d guess you to be well beyond average in the hand bag department
Thanks for the fun give away.
I love the bag too!! Very cute
Lets see, how many bags do I have? 13!!!!
Some I’ve had since I was a teenager, a long time ago. I try to buy classic item to use them over and over again.
Thanks!!!
6 bags? Geez. I have a diaper bag and a work bag. I just can’t bring myself to buy another bag when I have so many necessities to buy! But, this oh so cute bag could almost count as a necessity? Right?!!! It’d make the cutest church bag and I wouldn’t get there and realize I’d forgotten treats and toys for my 20 month old…again!!!
I have 2 handbags–brown and black and 2 totes that I carry library books in. But oh my goodness none of them are as gorgeous as the one you are giving away!! LOVE the giveaway!
Only 6!!! I have 9-11 and I am not so sure. Thanks for the great giveaway!
I have at least 20 purses and would have more if I had the space to store them. I LOVE purses!!!
How many do I have? Geezz 18-20. I’m a purse freak! Love that purse/tote
I only have 2 purses. One for winter and one for summer. I’ve carried the same summer purse for the last three years. So, I could REALLY use this bag! Thanks for the giveaway!
Hello,
I think that I have 3 purses, hardly ever used just because my main purse is a diaper bag, I have a 2 year old and 16 month old twins. Very stylish, right? So, I could definitely update my purse, these are SUPER cute! Thanks.
Oh my word those totes are adorable.
How many do I have? Let’s see…3. I think I NEED a new one!
I don’t have many purses, because honestly, apple juice or crackers or something usually gets spilled in them! I just de-cluttered my closet and got rid of a few, so as of the moment I have 2 and I could use this cute, cute bag!
I love this bag, it’s so cute! I have a diaper bag, 2 purses (which I hardly ever use because I’m usually carrying the diaper bag), and 2 library tote bags that I use for taking extras for the big kids if I need them for church, meetings, library, etc. 9, huh? I don’t know if I’d be able to keep track of that many!
WOW! It is so cute! This would make a great gift! Thanks for the giveaway.
What a cute bag and love the colors!!! I have many totes that I fill and take to practices as I wait for the girls!!!
very very cute bag.
i have a lot of bags but, none of them are as cute at the Zinney Lou
I’m definitely under average! I have 3. One is my regular purse that I take everywhere, one is my church bag, which carries my lesson stuff and whatever I will need for church for that week, and the third is my big leather tote that I use as a carry on when I fly. Thanks for the offer of such a great gift!
I love that tote! I only have 3 purses right now–I guess I’m more of a shoe gal. I always hate switching all my stuff out and changing purses. My husband will be so proud to know that I am below average!
I can tell you this…Her handbags are GORGEOUS!!!! I am a proud owner of one and I have to tell you this gal can SEW! You’ll want one of these in your collection.
To date I think I own about 15 purses….
I would love to win this for my mother!! She would love the fabric and the colors!
Almost never use a real purse, but have several totes and knitting bags – 12 maybe???
Very cute tote. The colors are great. I actually only have 1 purse. Can you believe that?
Avg. is 6? Oops, I am way above average!!
) I love purses. Even more than shoes! 
) I love these purses, so pretty! And the names are cute, too…amaretto fudge is so pretty! Great giveaway – thanks for offering!
~Tanya
the4moyers(at)msn(dot)com
Oh…I’m very much above average. I LOVE purses, and I am on a constant quest for the perfect bag.
This bag is adorable! Thanks for the chance to win it!! I am below average with only one purse currently. And I don’t really like the it. I’m on the look out for one I love!
I love these bags! I have 8. Most of them have turned into play purdes for my kids, so I have about 3 that I rotate. Such a cute bag!
Would love to add a new bag to my above average collection!
OMG you would be my new e bff if I could win. My office partner is so artsy/craftsy and this fabric is “her” fabric. She has a wall hanging made with something similar… anyway I don’t have anything to give her for Christmas so this would be perfect. Oh, I have like 13-35 bags/purses/totes (drives my hubby crazy
Darling bag! Would love to add it to my under average collection!!
I actually just did a huge purging session and I am down to 2 purses – black and brown. I think I need some color to spice thigns up a bit!
Wouldn’t you know that a scripture tote is on my daughters Christmas list? (But I think if I win, it will go in my stocking, not hers)
I own… um…8 totes (but it’s NOT enough!)
Okay, I admit it–I am way below average when it comes to purse ownership. Currently, I’m using an ugly diaper bag as my purse. However, I think that this tote can double as a diaper bag AND purse. Plus, it is adorable–it even matches my wipe case!
Love it! My love for handbags has just begun, and I’m looking forward to adding Zinney Lou bag to the collection.
Leigh Anne, I would guess that you have at least ten bags.
I have six, but only because I recently donated a few that I rarely used.
Thanks for the opportunity to enter your contest.
Julie
purses…i do love a good bag – and when i find one i like i go for it – but then i stick with it for a LONG time…i have probably 10…my two favorite are classic coach – and i had to have my mom buy them b/c they were too pricey for me!
I am above average and probably have a dozen bags. These colors are so great. This would match my new double stroller in aqua and brown for such a great diaper bag! Love it!
Oh, good I am not the only one that has only a few bags… I thinkI have about 4-5? I love that tote! Your bags are just too cute… and what can I say about polka dots?! Who doesn’t like polka dots!
Thanks for sharing with us, I am heading to your site now. love ‘em.
What a cute bag for the giveaway! And you are so generous to be doing these fun giveaways – I think I own about 9 bags, that includes diaper bags and purses. I’m ready to get rid of some because I never use them but for now, they are all shoved in my closet!
Wow i would love to use this for My Genealogy or my Primary stuff. What a beautiful bag. Thanks for the change wo win this one. This one I can really use.
I have at least 20 in a bin in the garage. Usually black and brown. I would love to add some color to my bag assortment.
Ok, I am way behind the average. I have one purse that is in shreds and both my mother and mother-in-law have given me purses, just not my style. I think I could easily fall in love with bags, totes, and purses if they all looked like this one. I am so in need of this adorable tote!!!
Beautiful! Me, I only have 2 bags I would call purses, the rest are briefcases and travel bags. This bag would surely update my purse “look”!
I’m a one at a time purse girl. I like to find a really classic bag and stick with it. Right now I have three bags.
Love the bag. So cute! Thanks for the contest.
What a pretty bag! I have 7, but I use one at a time for long periods of time.
Very cute bag! I own and use exactly one purse. I usually buy one per year and wear the thing out!
What a cute bag—I would love to win one.
I love this bag. Thanks for the opportunity!
I have one purse that I use until it falls apart and a couple of totes that I carry around books and things. I “should” have cuter ones though! LOL Cute, cute work, April. Thanks for sharing!
Handbags? I own 15. Totes? 9.
Can I say it’s the one thing that always fits??
If the average woman has 6 I am below average! My purse needs are simple.I could never justify spending the big bucks on a designer bag. Bras and purses are the hardest items to shop for.
Cute Purse!!! I will be visiting your web site.
I would love the tote. I actually only have 1 purse, and it’s really a tote/sling that I wear, and has everything I need. It was stollen a year ago, but found (minus the good stuff) which I was so grateful. I need some more to add to my small purse collection.
I love this giveaway. Purses are so fun! I have a “few” purses that I use regularly. I always love a new one.
What a darling bag! Can never have too many bags! Thanks so much, ladies!
So cute!!!! I am a tote bag queen! I can’t wait to see what she has to offer on her web site.
I have a few Vera Bradley purses, but I don’t spend gads of money on purses. Most of the time I only carry my credit card and my keys into a store.
Between different diaper bags and purses I probally have around 15 bags. I love bags. This one is very cute!
i love the bag! So cute! i am probably above average on the number of bags i own,but i am counting diaper bags too
Everybody could always use a new bag, and it has been a long time since i have had a new one, so count me in for this contest. thanks.
I am a above average woman. I have over 30 purses and my mother has even more then me. I love purses and believe that a great purse makes an outfit. I love unsual looking purses.
I love that purse! Count me in too for the contest. You can never have two many purses!
What a darling bag! These are absolutely my colors…it is SCREAMING my name! If I don’t win I might just have to ask for it from Santa…
well there are 5 sitting in view and I know I have 8 beaded bags (something I collect) and at least 8 or 10 in the closet plus 6-8 company totes from different events and promotions… not to mention the 4-6 diaper bags of various forms thereof…
Well, this is kind of embarassing, but as of right now I have ZERO purses. I carried a diaper bag for so many years that I didn’t need one. My youngest outgrew the diaper bag long ago, but I have yet to find a purse/bag that works for me. I could really, really use this adorable tote!
Let’s see..I have 8 right now. I recently went to a Vera Bradley outlet sales so depending on home many of those I keep…might have some more. I used to keep a purse until I wore it out but now I change every few weeks…it’s fun!
I probably have about 10 bags and tend to switch them around, depending on what I am doing….grocery store, work, etc. This bag is darling and I would love to add it to my collection. Thanks, Leigh Anne.
I’m way below the average, apparently, so I definitely need this cute little purse in my life!
I just need a few more to make me average
! I love cute bags and purses though. This one is so super cute and I love the colors! Thanks for the chance!
I have 8 bags, and they are all very different. One is for church, one for when i’m going to be running errands all day so I need to pack the entire house to keep my toddler busy/quite, one for date night with husband (that one is dusty), and the rest need to go to Goodwill (hand-me-downs from mother). This bag is really cute. It would be the perfect bag to help get over the security of the HUGE diaper bag. Thanks for the giveaway!
I would be ABOVE AVERAGE in the purse/tote/bag department and LOVE this one! SO CUTE!
Okay, where did THAT statistic come from?!? Obviously a male-generated site! ;0/ I’m WAYYYYY above average! And…wouldn’t mind having this one to make my collection REALLY excellent! I’m going to her website!
I am SO far above the average it is almost embarassing (not enough to stop me from buying another bag today but almost…) Love the Chocolate Sky. thanks for the chance. Sandra
I believe I am below average…probably four or five, however I would LOVE to win this beauty.
I am also above average, I have about 10 purses, usually just one is motion at a time.
I have many totes and never seem to be able to find an empty one!
Thanks for introducing us to Zinney Lou. Her website is charming and I wish her every success.
Hey- thanks for your sweet comment on my blog- it was really nice of you! well, I want to enter the tote give away too! I am really humiliated to admit that I have one bag/tote. The worst part of it is that I got it after the birth of my 9 year old! I know that sounds horendous, and I have tried to get a new one, i just haven’t found one that I like as much. It is all about functionality at this point in my life with having a large family and the pockets on my old one are perfect for what I need with me! Luckily- it still looks fine and I really don’t think anyone would ever guess it is 9 years old, but it is and somehow I feel like I need to NOT be o.k. with that. On the other hand, I AM o.k. with it because I love my purse! I hope I win- a new tote would be very cute!
I am WAY over the 6 bags … I currently have 32. It borders on obsession!
I only have one purse right now, but at least 15 tote bags! I love them and would love to add this one to the collection! Thanks!
I am way below the average I only have two unless you count diaper bags then that would bump me up to six
I am above average in purses and totes but none are as cute as the tote to be given away. Hope I am the lucky winner. . . . . .
I’m above average in purses and totes. I easilygot 12 without thinking. My 5 year old daughterhas 7 all her own because my sister buys them for her! I would love to give this to my sister.
I am only average and some of those are years old. I do have one that is vintage but it doesn’t get used much. This one would jazz up my wardrobe considerably – It is definitely “jazzy”.
I’m pretty average in the purse/tote department. I have seven. But I would LOVE to have more! Especially a cute colorful one like this!
I would say I have about 10. Wow, I never really thought about how many purses I have. I didn’t think of myself as a purse freak, but maybe I am. This one is so neat.
Such a cute bag, I didn’t go and count, but if you include diaper bags I’m well over the average!
I am below average with bags. I only 4! So yes I am in need of another cute bag. This one is especially cute!
Love those colors. What a cute bag! I have a bunch of purses but tend to carry one at a time for months (years?) on end. Right now i have a small one because my back was hurting from my shoulder bag. I had it jam packed full. I bet she has 37 purses.
Lisa
I own about 6 but regularly use one 3. This bay is WAY cute. I’m guessing Leigh Anne has about 40! She is always perfectly accessorized.
I love the tote! I love purses/totes but I dont have that many. I think I have 3 or 4. This one would be a great addition!
I love purses! And now my girls are following in my foot steps. My niece that is 15 months has a nice collection of six purses. She always makes me laugh when we are getting ready to go some where and she says purzze, she just drags it out. And do not get me started on hats!:)
I love your website!
I need to do a little handbag revamping, this is just the kick start needed. I think I have 7?
I have over 20… purses, book bags, messenger bags, diaper bags, totes for beach, park, etc. Yikes! Who has less than 6? That’s crazy!
Chocolate brown and blue and my favorite color combination right now! So cute. I really hope to win this great bag. Thanks.
That is the cutest tote I have ever seen! I would love that! I have about 15 totes, but my hubby would disagree and say easily over 100! What can I say, totes are my weakness!
I love that tote, thanks for entering me.
I think I have seven purses/totes, but none that cute! I love bags and luggage in general; my daughter does too even though she’s only two!
what a darling tote!
thanks for the chance to win
I have no idea – purses – only 3… bags/totes? 6 is my best guess!
What a cute tote! Thanks for the great giveaway.
I am below average on the purses, but “totes” are another story. This is one of the few areas where my five year old and I are well connected. She has just as many and I do, and loves them more than I! We are also sharing the love with my two year old. We will have to arm wrestle for this one.
SO darling! Love it!
Love it!
I have at least 20 purses! Between purchasing shoes, and purses… my husband just shakes his head, and blames me for his balding head.. Oh well… ; )
wow, i am over average, i have more tha 6 bags, i love purses!!
With 3 Daughters I hesitate to even count how many totes/bags/purses we collectively own! More than my fingers and toes combined!! But this one would definately go as one of the cutest! What a fun contest! We love it!
I love these handbags they are so cute and versatile. I love that they have the trademark flower button. I love these contests they are so much fun!!!!
Wow! Those bags are sooooo cute! I can’t choose which one to buy for me, for my daughters and my nieces!
Thanks for sharing such a cute product!
I love to switch my bags/totes out seasonally. Each one has meaning to me. My favorite has almost worn out (after 19 years). Then, when I’m feeling impulsive, I switch to a happy tote from West Africa given to me by a dear friend. This is my first contest entry. I hope there are totes to match at Zinney Lou, cause my daughter would love to match Mommy.
I HAVE ABOUT TEN, TWO THAT I USE A LOT. I SURE WOULD LOVE A ZINNEY LOU TOTE.
I JUST MAY HAVE TO ORDER IT.
THANKS FOR SHARING
I love cute bags of all sizes. I would love to win this and use it. I am sure I would get compliments on how cute it is and where did I get it etc.
I think a great bag gives you great energy to go out in the world with confidence and pluck!
Getting in under the wire on this one! I just purged my closet of extra bags and donated about 10 to the thrift store. I still have at least ten left though!
14 maybe? Cute one!
I am WAY over my limit. My husband has counted them for me to try and persuade me to stop buying them. It hasn’t worked! LOL! That is a gorgeous tote!
Well 4 red bags, then a white one,a Navy one, that’s whats on top of my head. More in the down stairs closet. Can you have to many bags. This one is so cute.
daurenet
I take several everyday to school. Can’t seem to get everything I need in just one! I would love to have one for my “Grandma Tote!”
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