Do you dread the hunt for small items in the bottom of your purse? Try as I might to use the pockets things still go astray. This idea for transforming a placemat into a purse organizer is just the project … Read More...
Tropical Tote Shaped Card
It’s very cold where I am but I’m getting warm feelings looking at this Tropical Tote Shaped Card from Anna. Shes used stamps and dies from Concord and 9th to create it. I love that you can stamp any pattern … Read More...
Painted Dash DIY Purse
This idea is a great way to update an old purse or if there is a mark on it that you can’t remove-cover it up! Check out how to make a fun Painted Dash DIY Purse for the fall time … Read More...
Project: Large and Small Paper Purses
Tricia Morris is sharing how she made these adorable large and small paper purses. Inspired by a tiny purse tutorial from Bibi Cameron (using a 6 x 6 paper) she made a larger version using 12 x 12 paper. Wouldn’t … Read More...
How to make a recycled picnic caddy
Michelle sent in the link to her blog A Crafty Mix where she posted a fun tutorial on how to make a picnic caddy out of recycled materials. The straps are from an old purse which really gives this … Read More...
Project: Paper Purse Card Holder Gift Set
Viki Wizniuk designed this wonderful paper purse with matching card set using a tutorial from Crafty Hallett. She’s listing the supplies she used. lots of photos and a link to the original project instructions over on her blog Wizard’s Hangout.… Read More...
Project: Paper Gift Bag
You can find measurements, cutting and folding direction for make this sweet paper gift bag over on Diane’s Rambles blog, click here.
-Heather
DIY Gold Foil Brushstroke Clutch
Do you have any old clutches that you just don’t love anymore, or perhaps need a restyle? How about adding a bit of gold glam to them? Amy from Delineate your Dwelling created a Gold Foil Brushstroke look on this … Read More...
Project: Paper Purse Card Holder
A set of hand made greeting cards makes a terrific gift and of course you need something cute to put them in, right? How about this adorable paper purse? Linda Bauwin will show you how to make one using just … Read More...
Project: Beach Bag
Die cutting isn’t just for paper. Head to the beach in style this summer with a customized beach bag. Using an electronic cutting machine you can cut iron on vinyl letters and make a stencil for painted designs and make … Read More...
Easy Pocket Purse Tutorial
When you or your little ones outgrow pants with pockets, don’t discard, make this cute “Pocket Purse”! Little girls will love these in all colors and fabrics. Find the instructions on Martha Stewart’s site and enjoy!
Flower Power Purse tutorial
Pascale of “Between the Lines” blogs out of Paris and has a stunning site with some wonderful DIY’s. Today I found her tutorial on her “Flower Power Purse” and it is something I would wear, so unique. Pascale … Read More...
DIY Floral Crossbody Purse
Miss Kris Turner of “Miss Kris” is showing us how to make this stunning “DIY Floral Crossbody Purse” for spring. Florals are all the rage this year and this bag says it all. This project was inspired by the Kotur … Read More...
Projects: Coin Purse Combo
The Raspberry Suite blog has several fun ideas using a coin purse die, making a matching stamped card, stamped tag and an actual coin purse from felt. What a great gift idea!
-Heather
Felt Valentine’s from Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart usually has some holiday tutorials for us and these are so cute and achievable. There is the little “Felt Heart Hat”and “ and “Felt
Heart Button Covers” “Heart-Felt Bag” and “Knitted Catnip Delight” … Read More...
No-sew holiday purses; Santa & elf purse tutorial and pattern
These festive purses add a little holiday cheer to any outfit or can hold treats or trinkets for gifting. There are complete instructions and patterns for these Jolly little purses. They can be found on “Craft Ideas”.
Trend: Feather Stamps
A very hot trend right now is feathers, they are popping up on home decor, clothes and of course stamps. The Paper Artsy blog has a huge post with tons of ideas and techniques using feather stamps. I personally am … Read More...
Felt Watermelon Coin Purse tutorial
This is a tutorial for a fun project to make a Watermelon Coin Purse. Sian decorated this by sewing layers of felt. The main purse was up cycled from a bras push up pads; could easily be made from … Read More...
Project: Stamped Steampunk Tote Bag
Holy Cow, this amazing Steampunk inspired tote bag blows me away! Darcy Wilkins made it using a little hand drawing, paint, charms and loads of different stamped images from Paper Artsy. She shares lots of step by step photos and … Read More...
Felt Training Purse like mommy! Tutorial
Kristen who hosts “Make the best of everything” made this sweet little purse for her 18 month old Goddaughter and she calls it a Training purse! Kristen had actually thought about gluing “K’s” onto this purse, because her goddaughter’s name … Read More...