After witnessing her Mum fumbling around in her handbag for keys one night, Bodelle had a brilliant idea! What if she was to make a light strip that came on when you opened the clasp of the bag? Mum's reply... "U Glo Girl" and the spark of an idea was born.
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U Glo Girl
Bodelle Brooke
Category: Open
Age Group: Up to 12 years
I really enjoyed sourcing all the components at various shops and assembling them together to make a working prototype, and then the finished article. Trying to prize Mum's nice red handbag out of her hands for my project was definitely the most challenging part!
I love to play sport, especially waterpolo, cricket, volleyball and swimming. I also like camping at Matai Bay at Christmas and shopping with my friends.
My dream job is to be a hair and makeup artist for the big stars on major movie sets but at this stage I'm keeping my options open.
Mum, Dad, Nanna and Poppa all have inspired me and motivated me in different ways and have helped me develop my 'can do' attitude. Our technology teachers at school have also been very inspirational to me.
In my opinion the wheel has been the world's most important invention - just think of all the different wheels in use today. However, I personally place a huge importance on the invention of the hairstraightener!
U Glo Girl bodelle
Great effort Bodelle. Good luck!
Good Luck! :)
yo bodelle good luck haha
GOOD LUCK BODELLE!
YAY GO BODELLE !!!!!!! WIN WIN U BETTER WIN !'
isabella xx
sorry shalomy but i think bodelle will win !
te he he !!!! xx
Fantastic idea Bodelle.
wicked idea Bodelle ...I might even use it for my handbag !!
Very simple & practical
Sock it to them Bodelle and Goodluck
Awesome effort an a great idea, well done and good luck Bodelle
this looks great
great idea>>u go girl""""
You go Bodelle and good luck.
Toni, Grant, Brooke & Kirstie
exactly what I need GREAt idea
Great Idea Boddelle Good Luck
Well done Bodelle
This is AMAZING, congratulations
Great stuff Bodelle. Good luck!
Wow, what a good idea, I could do with one of these myself!!
Dean Young could use this for his man bag, well done Bodelle
Excellent work Bodelle. All the best
What a fantastic idea! Good luck Bodelle
Hey,I hope you'll win.GOODLUCK!!!U rock!!!!!
WIN,WIN,WIN,WIN,WIN.........................:]
WIN WOMAN!!!.................
Brilliant, always having trouble finding things in my handbag and what a great name U Glo Girl
wonderful idea ever thought of putting it into a Man Bag
Great Work, Good Luck, ever thought of using it for Satchels, backpacks etc
I love seeing innovation, good luck Bodelle!
Fantastic
Very handy for girls with a handbag holding all bar the kitchen sink
Excellent job!
Handy idea
GOOD ON YOU BODELLE.ID LIKE TO BUY ONE
Very clever. Best of luck Bodelle.
Superb! A light component which could be used on all types of bags. Get a patent!
Fantastic idea, congratulations! Love it.
Outstanding bodelle. Great Effort.
Great idea Bodelle
Good Luck Bodelle!
Excellent idea.
We are so proud of you, you rock!
Well done Bodelle - women worldwide will thank you if this invention takes off, and just think if the safety aspect too!! :)
Go Bodelle,you are so awesome. I would love one.
go bodelle!
well done!!!!!
Go Bodelle. Goodluck
Well Done Bodelle. Hope you win
Great idea.
great idea bodelle...go for it!
clever girl.best of luck
Great work!! Your teacher must be very proud
very ingenious idea this should apeal to a mass market
What a great idea , especially for those who have
trouble seeing anyway.
Well done! Good luck Bodelle
good on you i have a little bright lizard key ring that a friend brought me back from aussie let us know where you will be able to buy these neat ones good luck pauline thomson
Great idea
My wife wants one!!!
Aesome idea, my husband wants one.
Cool idea
Can i patent the u glo girl i will give you 10 % of gross profits
WOW!!!
Well done
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Hi Bodelle, your Dad is a great golfer.
Well done,great idea, must get the brains from mum
cool
Good Luck !!! :) :) :)
Very clever, I'm suprised it has not been thought of before.
Sensational idea, as they say, necessity is the mother of all invention. Whether you win an award or not, follow this idea through as it may be a financial winner.
Hay Cuz, Gurl This Is Awesome! I Want One. Lol. Hope You Win. I Sent An Email To All My Frinds On Bebo Telling Them To Vote For You! Good Luck. Xoxo
Nicole
great idea. every handbag carrier should have one.
Go Girl? Well Done??
you go Bodelle, what a clever girl you are, must take after your mum
Awesome idea, good luck.
Nice, bet my mum would like something like that. Nice work.
what a great idea - could use in my fishing bag when im teaching your dad & dean how to catch fish at xmas p good luck - stevo.
Great idea Bodelle. I'd like one of those
Awesome idea Bodelle - Cindy and Emma
i know bodelle she is in my class!!! what aye brainiac!!!! yayayayayayayayaYOOOOOO
DAMN BODELLE YOU BRAINIAC