[abowers]

There's a website called Etsy that is all handmade items. I don't know how well items sell from the site.

I've tried Ebay - my experience is that the bags don't always sell for as much as they are worth.

Try consignment at shops -- that is what I have done with some of the bags I've made. It often ends up being something like 40% goes to the store/60% goes to you - but it's still something, and it's getting your name out there.

Also, local arts/crafts shows. This can be hit or miss, depends on where you are selling. My mom tried selling some at the craft show in the town where my parents live -- and got many compliments, but no one bought (a lot of families). When the bags have been more in the downtown Rochester area, they sell better -- (single people, people with more money to spend on that kind of thing, drew people from several suburbs as well as city).

I've also had success with home "parties." My aunt had a "bag open house" at her house -- where she invited all her friends, told them to bring friends. It was at the end of November so good timing for Christmas gifts. My mom had one this spring at her house -- with a friend of hers that makes jewelry, and also with my bags. Same thing -- invited lots of people, served appetizers/snacks/drinks. I managed to sell about $700 of bags at my aunt's and I think about $500 at my mom's.

I also made a website, and some business cards at Vistaprint -- for people that may have been interested in them after the "open houses." I've sold a few through the website.

Good luck!