all the bells and whistles

A huge thanks to everyone who left comments and sent emails wanting more pictures of the Guadalupe Boho Bag.
Here is a before picture.
The orginal bag is a military rucksack.

In it's original state it served well as my college backpack.
Over the years, this bag has evolved into my journal supply bag.
The bag also serves as the holder of my vintage whistle collection, charms and kuchi.
Some collected, some found and some given to me.

So without further words, here are some pictures.

The bag is never finished as I am always adding bits and sewing on it.
This is how it looks today but it may look completly different in a week.

This bag hold an incredible amount of stuff. 
I can get all my journal supplies in it along with a big journal and even lunch.
In another blog post, I will show the supplies and there containers.

Comments

[Janet]

That's an incredible bag! I like the dogs on the back...so cute. And all the bright colors just make it look fantastic. Like a gypsy bag. I love it.

[Henriette]

Absolutely gorgeous!! Love the variety of colors! And the beautiful brightness! Love everything about it!

[sharon]

I'm interested in your methods for attaching fabrics etc to the basic bag....do I hope to smell an upcoming online workshop????

[Sharon Bennett]

WOW! I am so glad you posted the close up's! Love this! I am always rummaging downtown in the Army Surplus store for cool journal bags. Thanx again for sharing!

[patty]

Sharon,
I don't have a special method for attaching fabric to the bag. I just do it the old fashion way and hand stitch the fabric to the bag. The bag being heavy canvas, I work on it in small stages over the years. It is really hard on the fingers.
Patty

[Janet]

I love it!!!

[Tammy]

i love it sooo much! awesome....!