GINA!

Another new bag by Tracy Joy!  A mid sized pleated bag, pretty as can be!  Gina (actaully spelled Jeanna in real like) is a dainty, trendy, SPUNKY friend of mine… so she needed a bag that fitted her personality.  Which is why it’s taken so long for me to come up w/this great design!

The Gina is still getting it’s “kinks” worked out, so she’s not for sale YET… but keep your lil fingers crossed!  Hopefully it will be soon!!!  I just LOVE making new bags… it’s so exciting, and lets me fulfill alot of my creative needs

Dont forget that I also SELL all of the fabrics that I use on my products!
I know I’m not the ONLY fabric addict around, so I started THE SCRAP SHACK to share my prints!  Plus, this allows me to buy bulk in my materials… which is always a good thing (esp when I go through so much of it!)

You can buy any of the prints from my Etsy “side store” named THE SCRAP SHACK ( http://thescrapshack.etsy.com ).

Check out what we have, and save!

So proud!
My niece Alyssa has won 2 photography awards this week, through her school district!
She is a senior in highschool, and studying photography.
Her teacher picked her pics, out of thousands, to be featured at a Art Reception last night.
Here is the picture, it’s her “take” on Marilyn Monroe:

CONGRATS ALYSSA! I’m so proud of you!

You can see more of her art on her flickr: http://flickr.com/photos/alyssaphotography/

Due to the high volume of bag orders I’ve been recieving,
I am now “contracting” out the sales for my accessories. 
I will no longer be making OR selling them directly,
but they can ALL be purchased direct from
Sugar Plum Baby on Etsy ( http://sugarplumbaby.etsy.com )

You can easily purchase your Tracy Joy bags direct from my website, or Etsy store, but accessories will have to be purchased SEPERATELY from Sugar Plum Baby.  You will have to pay an extra shipping cost, since it will not be shipping from my location, but the shipping is VERY low ($2/US) and should not be an issue.

I apologize if this causes any inconvience, as I realize it is an extra step in completing your full Tracy Joy ensemble, but I assure you this is a GOOD thing!
I can now concentrate solely on my bags and making them best possible! 
And still leave time and enjoyment for my new family, which is my greatest love of all.

Thanks for your kindness and support!

~Tracy~

and more backorders!  Yes, you read correctly on my website… the Joeys are still on backorder and now the black Kristines are on backorder as well.
I’m hoping to be restocked in all by the beginning of May, and will still be accepting orders… just keep in mind the leadtime for your order to be shipped will be about 2 weeks (give or take).

I’m so sorry about this! I know the excitement of getting a new bag can be such a thill, and waiting is NOT easy (trust  me, I’m a shopping girl myself, lol).  But I promise to get them all stocked and ready to ship ASAP!

 I didn’t anticipate such a wonderful outcome from my new website and return from maternity leave, but what a wonderful thing it has been!

Thanks again, and feel free to contact us if you have ANY questions regarding the back order.

Thanks bunches!
~Tracy & Bonnie~

With a new baby, a toddler and a blooming business all under arm…
it’s hard to find time to update my blog!

I hope everyone is doing great, and enjoying my new website and blog…
as well as a few new products I’ve added.

We’re participating in some great giveaways and programs in the coming weeks. 
There is Pink Ink Studios, as blogged below,
and also Mama Speaks www.mamaspeaks.com
and DigiShop Talk www.digishoptalk.com ,
where we will be doing a great advertisement and “special” in their upcoming May Newsletter

Well.. I’m off to enjoy the day w/my family! Too much work and not enough play makes Tracy a dull girl :)  lol
Plus.. I need to get some new pictures and play w/my camera!

Thanks Bunches

~Tracy

YES YES YES!

Tracy Joy Inc is one of Pink Ink Studios April/May Sponsors!
http://pinkinkstudios.net/blog/

Details & Quote from Pink Ink Blog:
We’re mad about seniors!
So, we want to see your “outside the norm” senior portraits this month for our contest!

Prizes include:
1st place - $30 gift certificate to Tracy Joy Bags, $100 gift certificate to Pink Ink store and a 3-month membership to our subscriber area

2nd place - Faunt Action gift certificate, $50 gift certificate to Pink Ink store and a 1-month membership to our subscriber area

3rd place - Set of custom-made Thank You cards from Carrie Ann,
1 month membership to our subscriber area

You have until May 10th to submit your photos to us at blogmixer@pinkinkstudios.com. One photo per person please. Image should NOT be full-sized - this should be what you would post on your blog and please watermark your images. Include your studio name in your email to us. There is no need to use Pink Ink Studio products in your photo and photo does not have to be new.
Winners and photos announced via our blog on May 15th, 2008.

Maddie and I had some fun w/photography today!  I love selective color, so bear with me!  She’s just so gorgeous… makes it all so easy!

be sure to check out my flickr account for new prints that we’ve recently added! There are too many to post… so here is a sneaky peek

MY FLICKR: http://flickr.com/photos/36645389@N00/

DISCO DOTS, is a fabulous new print we just added to our designer collection. It’s a multi dot print, on brown back ground, by Michael Miller.  ENJOY!