Saturday, September 25, 2010

The Purse Place Review & Giveaway




It never ceases to amaze me how many cool products there are on Etsy. This week I came across the Purse Place and their amazing I Spy Purses. These aren't  the kind  of purses you wear over your shoulder. I have never seen anything quite like them before. The I Spy Purse is a bag filled with rice. Hidden within the rice are 37 different objects that you have to seek out. My family received one to review, and I think its been in someone's hands every minute since its arrival. I never imagined we would like it so much. But it becomes a personal challenge to find all the items. Its a lot of fun and a better destresser than those squishy balls. I wish I had one back when I was working!


The bag itself is hand sown and stuffed with natural rice. Many similar products are made with  polypropylene pellets. Rice is not only better for the environment, but safer for children and pets. Attached to the bag is a list of the surprises inside which is lamented to keep it in good condition. Our list included a spiderweb, ladybug, dice, frog and fish to name just a few. My kids played with it for hours, and like I already mentioned. I enjoyed it too. The only downside is that its almost too addicting! I might not get any reviews done if I keep playing with my I Spy Purse! LOL



In addition to the I Spy Purses, The Purse Place makes some beautiful flower rings, crocheted fruit slices, regular hand bags, and adorable hair accessories. This month is their one year anniversary on Etsy so its a great time to start shopping. All orders will receive 10% off (before shipping). Check them out today for a unique gift idea or a fun self indulgence for yourself.




And now for the giveaway! One lucky winner is going to receive a I Spy Purse of their very own. To enter, please visit The Purse Place and tell me your favorite item. For additional entries, you can do any of the following, but you must complete this initial entry first. Any entries that do not follow these guidelines will be deleted.

1) Become a fan of |The Purse Place on Face Book
2) Heart The Purse Place Etsy Shop
3) Follow the Purse Place Blog
4) Grab the Purse Place button (3 entries)
5) Tweet this giveaway using the button at the top of the post (one time only)
6) Subscribe to The Purse Place Blog
7) Blog about this giveaway (5 Entries)
8) Make a purchase from The Purse Place (10 entries)



This giveaway will end at midnight on 10/15/10 and is open to the US only. The winner will be chosen via a random number generator. Thanks again to The Purse Place for offering this great prize!



***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. I did receive a sample of the product to try in order to write a fair and honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way.  Please note that I  am not responsible for the delivery of this prize and can not be held accountable if, for any reason, is it not received. Furthermore, I am in no way liable for any injuries that may result from the use or misuse of this product. ***

90 comments:

Jaime said...

I like the Red with White Polka Dots I Spy Bag!

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Jaime said...

I like the purse place on FB.

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Jaime said...

I heart the purse place on Etsy.

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Alisha K said...

My favorite item is the Brown and leafy spy bag.
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Alisha K said...

I am a fan of the purse place on fb.
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Alisha K said...

I hearted The Purse Place Etsy shop.
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Alisha K said...

Following the Purse Place blog.
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Monkey Momma said...

I like the Cream 'n Leafy Handbag - so cute!

Monkey Momma said...

Fan of The Purse Place on FB

Monkey Momma said...

Tweeted about this giveaway :D

Monkey Momma said...

I stuck their button in the links section of my blog:

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I stuck their button in the links section of my blog:

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I stuck their button in the links section of my blog:

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Amo said...

I like the fruit slice pot holders!
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Amo said...

I am a fan of The Purse Place on Facebook
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Amo said...

I hearted The Purse Place Etsy shop!

Amo said...

I am following the Purse Place blog!

Amo said...

I have the purse place button on my blog
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Amo said...

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Amo said...

I subscribed to the purse place blog via email!
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meeyeehere said...

Pink and Green I Spy Bag is very awesome and I would love to win one for my niece
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meeyeehere said...

purse place facebook fan
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meeyeehere said...

I heart the shop
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meeyeehere said...

I follow the purse place blog too
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andrea v said...

Rainbow Stripes I Spy Bag
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Shannon said...

I like the lemon lime spy bag

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Shannon said...

I like the Purse Place on facebook

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Shannon said...

I heart Purse Place on Etsy (KayleeToo)

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Shannon said...

following Purse Place's blog

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TruthHole said...

The Lemon Lime I Spy Bag is cool.My kids would like it.

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TruthHole said...

Like purse place on FB

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TruthHole said...

I follow their blog

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Michele P. said...

these are adorable! I like the lemon lime i spy bag!

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Michele P. said...

I now like the purse place on FB Michele Pineda
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Michele P. said...

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lgm52 said...

I like the rainbow stripes spy bag

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lgm52 said...

I "hearted" the Purse Place Etsy Shop

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Connie said...

Hi! I love the Purple Magnolia ring. It is beautiful. Thank you for a very unique giveaway! :)

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Jenn S. said...

I really like the Lemon Lime I Spy Bag .

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lolamichele said...

the lemonlime I spy is my favorite.

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pmj said...

The orange magnolia ring was just to cute. I also like all the different ispy bags!
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✿Heather S✿ said...

My favorite is the Crocheted Fruit Slices Pot Holders!
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tweet
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Miranda Ward said...

i like the Cream 'n Leafy Handbag

KaeliH said...

i like the cream and leaf handbag
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KaeliH said...

i hearted i spy bags on etsy
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KaeliH said...

i like thepurseplace on FB
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KaeliH said...

i follow the purse place blog
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KaeliH said...

follow on twitter & tweeted
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Amanda Tempel said...

My favorite item is the Big Button Hair Tie.

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Amanda Tempel said...

I Like The Purse Place on Facebook as Amanda Tomlinson.

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Amanda Tempel said...

I Heart the Purse Place on Etsy as Smile789

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Amanda Tempel said...

I follow The Purse Place Blog.

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Amanda Tempel said...

I Tweeted this giveaway using the button ^
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Melissa said...

I love the pink and green I Spy bag!

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lezanac said...

I like the Crocheted Fruit Slices Pot Holders Set of 4 lezanac@yahoo.com

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the purse place fb fan
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Valancia said...

Cream 'n Leafy Handbag

Unknown said...

I like the Crocheted Fruit Slices Pot Holders Set.

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Unknown said...

I hearted on Etsy- ksh123

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I follow the Purse Place's blog.

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Tabathia B said...

I like the pastel rainbow stripes i spy bag
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Laura said...

I love the Crocheted Fruit Slices Pot Holders.

Laura said...

I follow you on GFC.

Laura said...

I subscribe via email.

Linda Henderson said...

I like the Sassy Blue Corduroy Bag.

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Linda Henderson said...

I like the Purse Place on Facebook as myself.

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I hearted The Purse Place Etsy Shop.

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michtuck said...

What a cute idea! I like the Simple Gray with Blue Flowers I Spy Bag.
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michtuck said...

fan of |The Purse Place on Face Book
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Linda Henderson said...

I follow The Purse Place Blog on GFC.

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michtuck said...

Heart The Purse Place Etsy Shop
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Linda Henderson said...

I tweeted this giveaway.
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Linda Henderson said...

I am an email subscriber to The Purse Place Blog.

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Dawn Reid said...

Brown and leafy spy bag is my fave.
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gfc follower
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Susan said...

I love the Cream 'n Leafy Handbag very nice. suelee1998 @ gmail.com

susansmoaks said...

i love the

Sassy Blue Corduroy Bag

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susansmoaks said...

i heart them on etsy susansmoaks
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Timster said...

I like the Red with White Polka Dots I Spy Bag!

cman said...

Blue Plaid Flanel I Spy Bag

Tylerpants said...

My fave is the Red with White Polka Dots I Spy Bag. tylerpants(at)gmail.com

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I'm an email subscriber of to The Purse Place Blog. tylerpants(at)gmail.com

trixx said...

The Crocheted Fruit Slices Pot Holders are really cute too!