A Brand New Bag

I delivered the first of my pay-it-forward swaps from facebook today. For those not in the know, a status update was floating around allowing you to sign up to receive a handmade gift from someone if you were willing to post the same offer for the first 5 of your friends to sign up on your own status. I signed up on Amy's and she sent me a cool (purple!) scarf and flower clip, I am not so pressed for time so this is my first of five:

I have had a hard time deciding what to make for the people on my list...usually when I am crafting for someone I have a request or at least a recent conversation for inspiration. I decided to use these projects as an opportunity to practice techniques I enjoy or try out a new one. So I have made this style of giant bag several times, but I really like it. This one was made for a friend who is a teacher and volleyball coach at Liam's school (Tanana Junior High). Their colors are black and orange so I wanted to make something school spirit-ish but not plastered all over. So notice the orange 'bubbles', they are actually a lined hole in the main bag fabric, cool huh?
And it is also reversible to this flower side, reclaimed from a very frumpy skirt. As I said it is a GIANT bag, in these shots it is holding the blankie and pillows off our couch! I guess I should mention I also shared the three kinds of baked goods currently hanging around the house and a random small felt hungry thing that was made-up but never sold or given away.

So...hint-hint Megan, you are also on my list, any inspiration for me?