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cathryngoodman
- Jan 7
- 1 min
2021 was a year of growth for Vibrant!
I'm happy with each and every sale so I was thrilled to see sales grow from 27 in 2020 to 68 in 2021. I've sold bags to 32 states from...
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cathryngoodman
- Jan 25, 2020
- 1 min
Vibrant is on Etsy
My goal for 2020 is to post and sell bags on Etsy. I'm off to a good start with about 20 postings and 3 sales. Follow along to see how it...
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cathryngoodman
- Jan 17, 2019
- 1 min
We have a Vibrant new look!
New look and new products. Check back for new bag styles and accessories!
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cathryngoodman
- Nov 30, 2018
- 1 min
Plans for 2019
2018 was all about craft shows and it was a blast. Met lots of nice people, had my tent blow over in the wind, and froze at the Glen...
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cathryngoodman
- Aug 22, 2018
- 1 min
How to pick a garment to upcycle into a bag or purse, part 2
It took more than a day to get this posted but you know how it goes... stuff happens! In contrast to the tailored jacket, this coat is...
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cathryngoodman
- Aug 8, 2018
- 1 min
How to pick a garment to upcycle into a bag or purse
The last few months I've been creating shopping bags, produce bags, and yoga mat bags from pre-owned home decor like pillowcases,...
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cathryngoodman
- Jan 16, 2017
- 1 min
Orange Crush Yoga Mat Bag
Inspired by Essencia in Wheaton, IL, Vibrant is now making yoga mat bags! Our bags hold your mat in the center section and water bottles,...
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cathryngoodman
- Aug 29, 2016
- 1 min
Genuine Leather Bags
My new machine can sew leather so I'm starting a new line of tote bags and wallets made from leather skirts, pants, and jackets. There...
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cathryngoodman
- Aug 22, 2016
- 1 min
Pillowcase Shopping Bags are Here!
When I checked the label of my reusable shopping bags, I knew I had to make something more eco-friendly. Yes, reusable is better than...
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cathryngoodman
- Apr 24, 2016
- 1 min
Prairie View Arts Invitational
After a long delay, I'm back to blogging! Here is my spring collection of catch-all bags that I took to the Prairie View Arts...
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cathryngoodman
- Jul 31, 2015
- 1 min
Big, Bold, and Beautiful
A friend of mine searched through my thrifted garment stash at the June open house and called dibs on this Hawaiian dress. She requested...
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cathryngoodman
- Jul 7, 2015
- 1 min
Beach Bag Copycat
I made this beach bag to take on a trip to Wilmington NC. It carried everything we needed including the shells we collected to take home...
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cathryngoodman
- Jun 16, 2015
- 1 min
Fun Summer Colors
I used two pairs of shorts from the Kohl's clearance rack and a Tommy Hilfiger skirt to create these colorful hobo bags. They are great...
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cathryngoodman
- Jun 7, 2015
- 1 min
Three-Season Bags
I made it easy on myself this week and worked with a couple of long trench coats. They were easy to deconstruct and piece --- plus I...
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cathryngoodman
- Jun 7, 2015
- 1 min
More Red from Chico's
I found two more red Chico's bags and my friend, also named Kathy, assembled them for me. She has a better machine than I do and she...
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cathryngoodman
- Apr 7, 2015
- 1 min
Wool and Leather Trapezoid
Here is another trapezoid bag. This one is in two of the Pantone colors for Spring 2015: aquamarine and toasted almond. Unique and...
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cathryngoodman
- Mar 31, 2015
- 1 min
Wool and Leather Trapezoid
Introducing our new design for a trapezoid bag! We are calling it a "Julie" bag and it is a copycat of this Olivia and Joy - Valerie...
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cathryngoodman
- Mar 15, 2015
- 1 min
Celestial Tapestry
This week's bag was repurposed from a Resort Wear, North jacket with a gorgeous cotton, tapestry made in India. I've given it a solid...
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cathryngoodman
- Mar 8, 2015
- 1 min
Southwestern Flair from Chico's
This Chico's jacket had a southwestern flair in the ribbons, colors and buttons. I love that its previous owner, Otha, wrote her name on...
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