nice job nosnow! I was the Tarrago Queen on here in years past, and isn't the stuff great! I dyed several bags (or just the trim) and was very pleased with the results. And with crunch/lux leather, if you are not a fan of the distressed look, the Tarrago shoe creams are fantastic to spiff up the color again (but it can take away the shine, so be warned).
LindaP - the same thing happened to me with my first project. I have since learned that it's best to remove any finish on leather with some type of deglazer like Fiebings. Then the dye will soak in better, and more evenly.
Another great dye is called Eco-Flo made by Tandy (the leather company). It's more of a stain and doesn't give you that plastic-y feel Tarrago can.
Ladies, don't be afraid to tackle a dye project - start with a cheap bag (or even an old pair of leather shoes) to gain confidence. There are many great bags out there that you can work magic on, and end up with a fab bag that didn't cost you lots of $$!
