I love a fun handbag… something that reflects my personality, is fresh and new, and seasonally appropriate. This is why I liked Initials, Inc. the moment I first browsed through their catalog! The company celebrates the fact that “There’s only one you!” with a unique personalized product line.
Initials, Inc. was founded by Sisters – Britney Vickery and Ivy Hall shortly after becoming stay-at-home moms. During that time they loved being home with their children but found that they were seeking three things; to be challenged creatively, to have flexibility in schedule and to contribute financially to their homes…but they didn’t want to give up time with their young families to get it. Initials, Inc. was created to meet those needs as women and new mothers. Over time, they quickly realized that the solution that they created for themselves could be a blessing to other women. Officially launched in February 2005, today, Initials, Inc. is national in scope and is supporting women and families all across the country through home parties selling personalized gifts!
The buying experience is a lot of fun. First you have to select the bag style and fabric. There are so many different bags to choose from, so this is tough. 😉 I found myself circling at least one product I liked on every page. Once you have chosen which bag you’d like, you get to customize it! Choose whether you’d like an initial, monogram, or name/phrase, then select from 9 different fonts and 29 embroidery colors. You can also add trim to certain bags, in the form of ribbon or fluff. Very cute!
I chose the Hippie Chic bag (on page 10 in the catalog) since I was actually looking for something big enough – but not too big – to carry my iPad in. This seemed perfect, and it is, as you can see in the photos. I chose the Oasis fabric and my name is embroidered in Sky using the Doodle font. With the adjustable 58″ strap, I can wear this bag over my shoulder or across my body. Inside, it has two small open pockets and a zippered pocket. Outside it has one large pocket with a magnetic closure. With customization included in the price, I find it to be a good value at $39.99.
Visit the Initials, Inc. website at www.initials-inc.com to find out more! Here you can browse the catalog, find information on customer and hostess shopportunities, as well as learn about how you could start your own Initials, Inc. business.
Giveaway is closed. Winners have been contacted and are listed here.
I have a $50 Initials, Inc. gift certificate to give away, so that one of my readers can create their own personalized product! To enter, please browse through the catalog and leave a comment telling me what you think you’d order with the $50 if you were to win.
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Initials, Inc. provided me with a product sample for review purposes, as well as the gift certificate for giveaway. Contest ends May 30th, 2010 11:59 pm EST. US entries only, one person per household may enter. Leave a separate comment per entry & a valid email address. Winner, chosen at random, has 3 days to claim their prize.
I would get a personalized phone pouch for my iPhone!
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I really like the Bowler bag in either Soho or Baja!
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I’d get the swaggalini bag
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I couldn’t really see the options except for the beach bag which I thought was attractive. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway
I am an email subscriber. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway
personalized phone pouch also cause we all have the same phones and it is annoying
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I would get the Resort Tote.
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I like item 1007 the tote. Way too cute.
i love the hobo bag
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I love the resort tote!
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I Like the Fuzzy Wuzzy blanket for my grandbaby on the way
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I like the Need to Get Away Travel Tote.
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I like the Perfect Sak.
I’m already an email subscriber.
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I would love to get a messenger bag.
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Following you on twitter & just tweeted.
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I like the travel totes
resort box cooler
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i love their canteens
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I’d get the power sak lunch bag in purple and have it initialed with Live Green in green with the gift card if I won
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I’m really love to get the Power Lunch Sack…one for myself and one for my husband (he always uses plastic bags and it drives me nuts.) This store has such nice products. Thanks so much for offering this giveaway.
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I’m an email subscriber.
Thanks again.
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I love the resort collection…the tote would be so cute with monogrammed initials like in the catalog.
We have similar tastes! Being a child of the early 70’s, I’d get Hippie Chic in either Baja or Oasis. It needs to be big enough to hold all my assorted “stuff” for work (I’m a nurse).
I love the hippie chic bag ! TOO CUTE
I tweeted
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I like the Hippie Chic Oasis bag!
I would pick the Hippie Chic Oasis bag.
I love the hippie chic bag and the portfolio wallet.
I love the little ID purse – thanks! : )
I’d order an upper east side Satchel
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I subscribed via email
I’d want the hippie bag for my lady friend 🙂
a diaper bag for my babies!
I would use the gift card for the personalized water bottles! It would be great for my kids to have their own specific bottle with their initials on it so I wouldn’t have the constant arguing about who will use which bottle. 🙂
I love the Jubilee bag or the Tycoon Tote. I would have to decide which to order. I love these products and am wondering where I have been. I have never heard of the company before.
Easy as pie – we have such close tastes, I’d pick the exact one you did, the Hippie Chic in Oasis. So fun looking! 🙂 Thank you!
I like the Bowler bag
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Need to get away large tote.
I like the Jubilee bag.
Thanks for the chance to win!
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Subscribed via RSS feed.
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I love the Hippi Chic Bag.
Thanks for the chance.
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I would get the Hobo
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I love the chef’s apron
I think I would choose the Bowler Bag with the Soho fabric, it is so cute!
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I follow you on twitter(terri142)and tweeted!
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I love the Tote ! Thanks for the opportunity!
I would like the Micro Plush Throw.
I like the Fuzzy Wuzzy blankets and definitley the preschool backpacks!
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I would love to get the Spa Wrap
I really like the Smart Tote!
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My favorite is the Bitty Bag in Pink.
Thank you so much for the chance to win.
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I love the water bottles!
I like the resort tote, would be great for the beach or swimming pool.
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My favorite item is the spa wrap
I’d get the smart tote.
Love the Hippie Chic Bag & the Betty Bag the most.
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I like the Just Like Me Doll
I subscribe via e-mail
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I like the travel tote in black and white.
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I’d get the Hobo.
I would probably get a resort tote, and maybe one of the kid bags for my son!
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I like the Paisley hobo
I would get the Snack Sack and some folded cards!
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I like the Bowler bag in the Baja print. Thanks.
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I would most likely buy the Resort Tote
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I like the Jubilee Tote on page 12.
Love the Resort Tote!
I think I’d order the Metro Clutch and some of the Folded Note Cards.
I am an e-mail subscriber.
I’d get Hippie chic in oasis 🙂
I’d like to get the resort tote
I would get a tote and something else, but there is SO MUCH to choose from!!
I think I’d get the Terry Toiletry Bag!
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Love the bowler bag, but they have so much to choose from I don’t want to commit!
I like the upper east side portfolio wallet!
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id get the resort tote it looks so big and roomy 🙂
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I’d love to get a Snack Sak for my little boy
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I’d love to get the pretty Damask memory board!
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I really really like the Hippie chic thanks for the chance to win
i subscribe thanks
probably a travel tote
I love the Hippie Chic SASSYbag!
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