Decoratable carrying bag

Abstract

A decoratable carrying bag, and methods of making and decorating the carrying bag, are disclosed. The decoratable carrying bag comprises a carrying bag having a surface and a chalkboard marking surface disposed on the surface.

1 . A decoratable carrying bag comprising: 
 a carrying bag having a surface; and    a chalkboard marking surface disposed on the surface.    
   
   
       2 . The decoratable carrying bag of  claim 1 , wherein the chalkboard marking surface is formed of chalkboard paint.  
   
   
       3 . The decoratable carrying bag of  claim 1 , wherein the chalkboard marking surface is formed of chalkboard vinyl.  
   
   
       4 . The decoratable carrying bag of  claim 1 , wherein the chalkboard marking surface is formed of chalkboard adhesive.  
   
   
       5 . The decoratable carrying bag of  claim 1 , wherein the bag is a purse.  
   
   
       6 . The decoratable carrying bag of  claim 1 , wherein the bag is a fanny pack.  
   
   
       7 . The decoratable carrying bag of  claim 1 , wherein the bag is a back pack.  
   
   
       8 . The decoratable carrying bag of  claim 1 , wherein the bag is a sport bag.  
   
   
       9 . The decoratable carrying bag of  claim 1 , wherein the bag is a beach bag.  
   
   
       10 . The decoratable carrying bag of  claim 1 , wherein the bag is a tote bag.  
   
   
       11 . The decoratable carrying bag of  claim 1 , wherein the bag is luggage.  
   
   
       12 . The decoratable carrying bag of  claim 1 , including a substantially clear flap covering the chalkboard marking surface.  
   
   
       13 . A method of making a decoratable carrying bag comprising: 
 providing a carrying bag having a surface;    applying a chalkboard marking surface to the surface.    
   
   
       14 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the chalkboard marking surface is chalkboard paint.  
   
   
       15 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the chalkboard marking surface is chalkboard vinyl.  
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the chalkboard marking surface is chalkboard adhesive.  
   
   
       17 . A method of decorating a carrying bag comprising: 
 providing a carrying bag having a surface;    applying a chalkboard marking surface to the surface; and    applying chalk to the chalkboard marking surface.    
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 17  wherein the chalkboard marking surface is chalkboard paint.  
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein the chalkboard marking surface is chalkboard vinyl.  
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein the chalkboard marking surface is chalkboard adhesive.