Quality Craftsmanship. Stylish. Colourful and Fun!
Those are a few of the words that come to mind when I think of Lil’ Alice.
That and “Kid in a Candy Shop” because that’s what I felt like when I started looking around her Etsy Shop. Just you wait.
A little bit about “Lil’ Alice”…
Growing up my nickname was lil’ alice. I was a lot like my Grandma Alice. When she passed away from cancer in August 2004, I inherited her sewing machine, a few tubs full of fabric, many with the tags still on.
After years of making odd and end things, in October of 2009, I bought my first pattern for $2 and made an apron. Over the year, I improved it and then made a tote for a birthday party.
And so it began. In January 2012, lil’ alice™ became a business!
Here in Ontario, Canada, we (generally) have to pay for our plastic grocery bags. Five cents a bag. I’ve been using black, boring, and poorly made fabric bags that tear after a few uses. That is until I received this tote bag with matching coupon case.
Now I’m Shopping in Style!
From looking at it, it’s hard to believe that it’s made of a tyvek-like material. Especially given it’s snazzy design. I took a wet cloth to it but it hardly felt wet even though it’s porous.
The base and handles are self supporting causing the bag to stand up on it’s own! A real advantage when you have two kids to hold onto leaving no hands for loading (smile). The bag holds tons of food yet folds up to fit in your hand.
The matching coupon case is brilliant. I’m always forgetting my coupons and/or losing them in the bottom of my non-existent purse. Note that I added the carbineer. It attaches nicely to the tag on the case. Something for Alice to consider, perhaps?
Measuring at 5.5×7″, two cups of Cheerios fit in the bag with room to spare. I liked that the inside liner didn’t have any crevices or creases for food to hide in. When we’re driving to Mexico, sometimes all I can do is wipe the bag down until we get to our final destination.
I really can’t say enough great things about my experience with all of the products. I love that they’re Made in North America, Michigan to be exact and the larger items are marked as such. Along with the lil’ alice tag, a really nice touch. Well worth the money.
Give the Gift of Homemade with Lil’ Alice Etsy Totes and Bags!
This stuff is beautiful and I love the fabrics – stylish and functional! Unfortunately I couldn’t find the tote bag on her Etsy shop, FB or website. Is this something that is not yet available for sale?
Rene, thank you! I am working on updating the Etsy shop. Due to shows & Open houses a lot of things sold. I have two fabrics left for the Market Totes & I will be updating this weekend.
Love that shopping bag. The fabric choices look great.
Here in Quebec, we have to pay 5 cents a bag as well. Some grocery stores have completely removed them from their stores!
Kristen, thank you! Reusable bags are big in the states although we are not without. Some stores charge & some give a -5 cents if you bring your own.
That coin purse is way too cute!
Thank you! It’s lined & it fits so much into it!
I’m loving the looks of those snack bags!!!
Thank you. A zipper is better than velcro. But I do have a slight addiction to fun & fancy fabrics.
Omg I love the blue wallet. That’s what I use, not a traditional wallet. I love wallets like this because there is lots of times you need more than one card and this is perfect 🙂
Thank you! My fabric stash is slightly smaller than a fabric store.
love all the fun prints!
thank you, i get suckered in to way too many fun prints. it’s a weakness.
Love the prints of these. So much fun!
thank you, fun prints make me smile. i can’t do drab & boring.
Those are great reusable bags! I love the fabric choices and all the lil’ extras she puts into her work!
thank you! all the extra work is fun & over time the brand has evolved to this. michigan was hit hard by the economy down fall & having a made in michigan tag on my items made people smile. it’s nice to know where things are made!
These bags are so cute! Love the one with the green & blue tree print. Very fitting for an eco-friendly, reusable bag!
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yes, it’s a very green looking bag! these are very sturdy & hold great things. at the beginning of the school year, my sons teachers received one of these with their requested classroom items.
WOW!! I love what she does! So gorgeous, and beautifully made!
Thanks for linking up and all the support you give other bloggers 🙂
THANK YOU! i will be updating my etsy shop this weekend. i had an open house & shows & then the sun starting shining in michigan & spring/summer temps arrived & i have been slacking. and i work outside of the home too. but that’s no excuse. stay tuned.
Thank you so much for such the kind comments & love! You did a great job on the review. I am very critical of my work & voices run through my head on how it’s not perfect enough, but i know it is. It’s lovely to read that others recognize my hard work, although it doesn’t feel like that. It’s more fun than it is work!
My shop is getting updated this weekend.
If you see something that you like in the pics above please contact me, i’m sure i have it on the shelves, it’s just not listed yet!
By the way, the pictures are great. I will be sharing this review on my blog & I will be posting some comments under a review section that is currently getting worked on.
I love these fabrics, and the snack bags with a zipper are great!
Tara, thank you! The zipper is great because it doesn’t collect dirt and junk plus I have a slight obsession with zippers.
The products at Lil’ Alice look very nice. Thanks for sharing!
lily, thank you! i am so glad that Journey of the Zoo shared too!
I just love them! They are so stylish and have fun prints. You won't have a hard time selling them:)
Lyne,
thank you! the ladies at the fabric store know me because i’m there all the time but i love to buy fun prints.
I love the designs on these bags! It's hard to find totes that are gorgeous and stylish…like these.
Stephanie, stay tuned. i just bought grey/white chevron & aqua w/ white polka dots. seriously they had me at hello!
cute fabric on the snack bag!
Tennille,
thank you so much!