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22 Jul 2009 2:29 PM
28 Dec 2004
Laval, Quebec

cypra
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I know some of you have bought Obleek bags, and I just wanted to get a feel for them. How much you liked them, the styles and colors you chose, photos if you have any. They look awesome, and I wanted to see real life experience

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Here is the etsy website:
obleek

22 Jul 2009 2:53 PM
16 Feb 2004
Ontario

k&j
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I have an Obleek purse, lunch bag, and sandwich bags and love all of them! I got them as Mother's Day gifts this past May and I have received so many compliments on them. They are very well made, and for the size of the purse, it remarkably holds quite a bit! The sandwich bags wash up really well which leads me to think the purse and lunch bag would as well.

I also bought my mom one for Mother's Day and she, too, loves hers. I cannot say enough about how great Obleek is!

Purse:

Lunch bag:

ETA: It's an added bonus, too, that Katie and her company is a Canadian company, from Alberta!

22 Jul 2009 6:12 PM
1 Nov 2005
Nothern BC

Febmommyagain
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Thanks Cypra for posting this! Im trying to decide on which one I should buy my MIL. What do you think?

The gracie

the cleo

the stevie

not in these prints though.
Any idea on what print I should get for a lady thats turning 60??

22 Jul 2009 7:42 PM
24 Jul 2006
Ottawa, ON

_Trixxy_
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I believe RBM bought one. Either way, the purse she has from Etsy is very nice!

I love them. I may have to give Etsy a try!

22 Jul 2009 7:49 PM
15 Jul 2009
In the candy store.

Sweet_tart
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WOW! For some reason I thought they only made diaper bags. I would love one of their purses...sooo nice! Thanks for posting, I'm off to check their website. I need another purse like I need a hole in the head, but at least these are different.

22 Jul 2009 7:52 PM
24 Apr 2007
New Brunswick

Moexx
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I've been looking at the gracie lately and love it. Beautiful bags and so many nice print options!

22 Jul 2009 7:53 PM
21 Oct 2005

brecksgirl
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I featured Obleek on my blog a couple weeks back and she has a special offer of getting the bags in CAD $ if you mention it when you buy!

http://bebechouchou.blogspot.com/2009/06/canadian-company-spotlight-obleek.html

I am still trying to decide on a fabric! She has so many nice ones to choose from!

22 Jul 2009 8:49 PM
28 Dec 2004
Laval, Quebec

cypra
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Thanks Brecksgirl, I was going to add that!

Spirit, I just don't know between all the models! I love the Gracie, but I'd prefer to have a zipper over a magnet as closure. I just love the Simone as well!

As for fabrics, I love:

Summer Bloom

Ashen Rose

Watercolor posies

Maybe a 60 year old would also like something more classic like:
Beige Berries

or
Brown Damask

Maybe even Watercolor Posies.

22 Jul 2009 9:05 PM
16 Feb 2004
Ontario

k&j
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Cypra, if I'm not mistaken, you can request whatever closure you want for your bag, so don't feel "stuck" on settling for something you're not crazy about. That's the joy of getting a custom bag!

22 Jul 2009 9:09 PM
28 Dec 2004
Laval, Quebec

cypra
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k&j, really?? Because some of the descriptions say : "magnet OR zipper" yet some simply say "magnet". As such, some say the model has 1 strap, others 2, and others you can choose 1 or 2

. Guess I'll be sending the seller a question!

22 Jul 2009 9:12 PM
16 Feb 2004
Ontario

k&j
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Yes, definitely send Katie a message as it is my understanding, esp when you custom a bag, you can choose what kind of closure. And if for some reason it is one over the other, I'm sure she can explain the reasoning or give another suggestion for a bag that would work for you. Katie is excellent to work with!!

22 Jul 2009 9:21 PM
9 Jan 2009

tcevam
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I have a Simone from Obleek (fabric is night garden) and I love it. It is SO well made. Mine doubles as a diaper bag sometimes. Its a good size to throw in two diapers and travel wipes as well as all of my stuff.

23 Jul 2009 1:26 AM
1 Nov 2005
Nothern BC

Febmommyagain
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So I asked DH and he said to go for the Gracie in brown
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3299/3513612483_e2af6a1aca.jpg?v=0

what do you think?
I was kind of hoping that he would pick something with a little more colour in it.

23 Jul 2009 1:44 AM
29 Jan 2006
Steveston, BC

CowgirlSissy
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I think you should go for the first one you posted!
It's perfect for a MIL!

23 Jul 2009 3:33 AM
7 Nov 2005
British Columbia

angelkisses
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LOVE LOVE LOVE mine! I have a Simone in "Carnival in Bloom", and I get compliments on it wherever I go. It holds all my junk and Natalie's too, and yet it doesn't look "diaper bag-ish".

23 Jul 2009 4:09 AM
29 Jan 2006
Steveston, BC

CowgirlSissy
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Ok, i'm gonna bite the bullet and order :P
Gonna get the Abby

what fabric should i get?

Teal Fields

Modern Love in Grey

Charcoal and Chalk

Fresh Flora

Summer Blooms

or

Daisy Dreams

Decisions decisions!

23 Jul 2009 6:41 AM
28 Feb 2007
Nova Scotia

Bojangles
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Cowgirl: I think you should get either Modern Love in Grey or Charcoal and Chalk.

I ordered a Large Stevie diaper bag combo in THIS fabric with a hot pink lining. I LOVE it. Love it. Love it. I can fit everything I could possibly need and more. The straps are really nice and don't slide off of my shoulder. I love it so much I am thinking about getting another diaper bag in THIS Fabric. Oh Paypal, you make it too easy...

23 Jul 2009 7:06 AM
28 Dec 2004
Laval, Quebec

cypra
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Cowgirl,
I LOVE Summer Bloom (one of my choices, although the type of fabric is not recommended for the Gracie, which I think I prefer) and Daisy Dreams.

Spirit, that fabric was one of my suggestions for a 60 year old, so I think it's great!

23 Jul 2009 8:23 AM
5 Apr 2009

peachface
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Did I miss something? What are these bags and what's so special about them?

23 Jul 2009 11:51 AM
1 Jan 2010

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i am so buying one!

The cleo in purple camo (having issues with pictures!)

but i love the fabric its in the picture..too many to choose from!!

but i already have a bright pink purse..and i love the purple camo!

23 Jul 2009 11:58 AM
1 Jan 2010

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this purse:

in this colour

7 Aug 2009 12:07 PM
29 Jan 2006
Steveston, BC

CowgirlSissy
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WOOHOO i got mine yesterday!

(and I picked totally different fabric!) haha

7 Aug 2009 12:13 PM
3 Jan 2006
Whitby

diva.jen
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Wow, that was pretty quick! Cool!

These are really nice bags - love the variety of shapes and patterns. Not too crazy about the Obleek tag sticking out in the middle like that though...but they're still really great looking bags.

7 Aug 2009 12:15 PM
26 Aug 2005
Toronto, ON

honeybee
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Oh that is nice! ahhhh good thing I still haven't decided on a pattern yet.

7 Aug 2009 12:38 PM
1 Jan 2010

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I got mine yesterday! Already switch everything over to it. Its just a lightweight bag, but digging the colors!

One thing i was a tad disappointed with was there is no inside zippered pocket. I would think every womens bag should have one to hide things .

31 Oct 2012 11:59 PM
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7 Aug 2009 12:51 PM
21 Oct 2005

brecksgirl
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Quote:

Wow, that was pretty quick! Cool!

These are really nice bags - love the variety of shapes and patterns. Not too crazy about the Obleek tag sticking out in the middle like that though...but they're still really great looking bags.

I think that you can ask her to put it on the inside instead!

7 Aug 2009 1:43 PM
24 Mar 2009

Lisaleejack
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Grr, I can see your pics Sissy!
Cypra, can you send me your excel sheet?

7 Aug 2009 11:37 PM
27 Jun 2005
East Coast

ShellJust
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CowgirlSissy - what a pretty bag! I love it.

7 Aug 2009 11:58 PM
27 Nov 2004
vancouver

LandSForever
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Another Obleek lover here!!!
This is mine
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3650/3596710223_2e6ebcd2ed.jpg
Have to say, that it's more then big enough for the various stuff that someone carries around when you have 2 kids (out of diapers)

I got this set for my BFF for her bday - she LOVES them
http://www.flickr.com/photos/obleek/3596699309/in/set-72157611770982349/

Both the kids have a set of snack bags - Our School encourages litterless lunches, so lots of my mama friends have been asking about the snack bags
Shay's
http://www.flickr.com/photos/obleek/3597518540/in/set-72157611770982349/
Kiara's
http://www.flickr.com/photos/obleek/3597518014/in/set-72157611770982349/

and i also bought 2 SLR camera straps for my friends (who in turn have ordered bags)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/obleek/3563173866/in/set-72157611770982349/

I am SOOO addicted to Obleek that i plan to buy Kiara and I matching small purses, most likely in Mocca in Chocolate

did i mention i love my bags!!!

8 Aug 2009 12:29 AM
3 Jan 2006
Whitby

diva.jen
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Cool, thanks Morgan! That's great to know.

8 Aug 2009 10:51 AM
17 Jun 2009

babyhopes
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I love her bags. She does an amazing job!
I'm already the proud owner of a purse, a tote and a lunch bag. And with new designs all the time, it's hard to resist temptation.

8 Aug 2009 11:08 AM
28 Dec 2004
Laval, Quebec

cypra
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Cowgirl, I LOVE that bag and that color!! Making me rethink my choices!

8 Aug 2009 11:54 AM
16 Nov 2005

TTC
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They are indeed beautiful bags!!

This is my purse. I'm getting a lunch bag in the same fabric as the lining (I custom ordered the exterior fabric) and I'm also getting a lunch bag for DH in a custom ordered fabric.

My bag - The Simmone

DH's coming lunch bag

As for the zipper vs magnetic closure and the 1 vs 2 straps it is an option on all the purses/tote bags - even if it doesn't say so. They are all customizable including extras like key fobs, etc now! You can also arrange to custom order a fabric for a small fee if you have your heart set on a fabric that the shop doesn't carry.

I love my Obleek bag, it's perfect and it's about to experience the true test on vacation! Can't wait.

8 Aug 2009 11:58 AM
16 Nov 2005

TTC
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She'll be back on Monday I believe!

8 Aug 2009 12:21 PM
28 Dec 2004
Laval, Quebec

cypra
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Quote:

As for the zipper vs magnetic closure and the 1 vs 2 straps it is an option on all the purses/tote bags - even if it doesn't say so.

Except they told me the Gracie can not be made with a zipper.

I wrote the prices down, if anyone needs to know before Monday

8 Aug 2009 12:43 PM
29 Jan 2006
Steveston, BC

CowgirlSissy
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Yup, mine's the Abby (the smaller version)
I am loving your bag TTC!!

Initially I was looking at some of the other fabric, but with me i figured it was safer to go with a dark colour - that way it doesn't get spilled on, show dirt as much, etc

8 Aug 2009 1:03 PM
29 Jan 2006
Steveston, BC

CowgirlSissy
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about 14 inches long, and 12 inches high!

8 Aug 2009 1:11 PM
1 Jan 2010

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im totally digging these bags! I will likely buy a few..just so hard to pick the colours!

8 Aug 2009 1:12 PM
1 Jan 2010

Anonymous
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Quote:

Quote:

this purse:

LOL Jan. That's my purse. I love it! For the zipper closure pocket, you could have asked Katie to customize it for you if you like. This purse was customized pocket wise inside and outside (on the outside 2 instead of the 3 because I wanted them bigger) although I didn't ask for a zippered one inside because I don't need it.

I also have a tote bag and a lunch bag that I have ordered perviously, before the purse.
I love them all. Katie makes amazing bags.

i might buy that one in that colour too!

8 Aug 2009 1:16 PM
29 Jan 2006
Steveston, BC

CowgirlSissy
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It actually holds quite a bit!
Shaun and I went out to the park/fishing and I had my wallet, Rebel Xti, zip up long sleeve shirt, blanket for the dog, her chain to tie her up, and a book of fishing regs in it!

8 Aug 2009 1:18 PM
28 Dec 2004
Laval, Quebec

cypra
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The Abby is listed as ''15" wide x 12.5" tall''.
The photo does make it look bigger!

Both yours and TTC's bag are gorgeous. So unique. I can't wait to order one of my very own

8 Aug 2009 1:26 PM
24 Mar 2009

Lisaleejack
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Quote:

They are indeed beautiful bags!!

This is my purse. I'm getting a lunch bag in the same fabric as the lining (I custom ordered the exterior fabric) and I'm also getting a lunch bag for DH in a custom ordered fabric.

My bag - The Simmone

I frickin LOVE this!!!!!! I might steal it.

Michelle, I had this one saved as a fav. I don't know why I can still see it when she has all her photos removed

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23471909

8 Aug 2009 1:30 PM
29 Jan 2006
Steveston, BC

CowgirlSissy
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Quote:

The Abby is listed as ''15" wide x 12.5" tall''.
The photo does make it look bigger!

There's a big Abby, and a little Abby...
I got the little one (with those dimensions)

I think the larger one was about $70

8 Aug 2009 1:37 PM
28 Dec 2004
Laval, Quebec

cypra
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Quote:

There's a big Abby, and a little Abby...
I got the little one (with those dimensions)

I think the larger one was about $70

No, it is listed at 50$. I know there was another Large Abby listed at 70$, but it's bigger.

Are there 3 versions?

8 Aug 2009 1:45 PM
29 Jan 2006
Steveston, BC

CowgirlSissy
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Quote:

Quote:

There's a big Abby, and a little Abby...
I got the little one (with those dimensions)

I think the larger one was about $70

No, it is listed at 50$. I know there was another Large Abby listed at 70$, but it's bigger.

Are there 3 versions?

I got the smaller one - $50
The larger one was listed for $70

8 Aug 2009 1:52 PM
31 Jul 2006
Around the bender!

ms_taken
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WTF the site says no more bags!!!

I wanted to get ODD a cute lunch bag for school!!!

8 Aug 2009 2:30 PM
3 Sep 2004
Toronto

Ewokie
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Quote:

Quote:

There's a big Abby, and a little Abby...
I got the little one (with those dimensions)

I think the larger one was about $70

No, it is listed at 50$. I know there was another Large Abby listed at 70$, but it's bigger.

Are there 3 versions?

Could you share the dimensions for the larger Abby? TIA!

I think she's going to be bombarded with orders from WB'ers when she returns from vacation!

8 Aug 2009 3:10 PM
28 Dec 2004
Laval, Quebec

cypra
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I don't know what the larger dimensions are: I didn't take that one down because it's too big for me

8 Aug 2009 6:50 PM
1 Jan 2010

Anonymous
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ttc i love love love that fabric you picked!!!

Does anyone have the link to all the fabric choices? Its killing me that shes on vaycay and I cant order anything!!!

8 Aug 2009 7:00 PM
16 Feb 2004
Ontario

k&j
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Scubajan, you can check out this post on her blog for links to fabric choices...

http://www.obleekbags.com/2009/06/new-fabrics.html

31 Oct 2012 11:59 PM
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