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Project: Stamped Canvas Bag

July 22, 2012 by Heather Holbrook

I adore a crafty man!! And I’m so in love with this awesome bag from Neil over at Neelz Expressions! Hop on over to his blog and he’ll show you a cool way to transfer pattern paper to sticky back … Read More...

Up cycled Purse from a ruined (shrunken/felted) Sweater

April 18, 2012 by Linda Lanese

Mary posted a very pretty purse she made from a shrunken sweater mistake on “instructables.com”.  She has downloadable PDF instructions for you to follow and also pictures showing you how it is made.  She is a very creative up cycler … Read More...

Simple Drawstring Felt Coin Purse: a tutorial

February 22, 2012 by Linda Lanese

This charming coin purse will help your get to coins in a hurry.  The host of “Between the lines” lives in Paris and has this darling coin purse tutorial for us to follow.  This is a pictorial tutorial that is … Read More...

A sweet Felt Valentine purse tutorial

February 9, 2012 by Linda Lanese

Our sweet friend from Italy, Linda of “pane amore e creativita” designed and created this darling Valentine purse for us to recreate.  Make as a gift or wear yourself on Valentine’s Day.  Linda has a tutorial for us to follow.… Read More...

Feltet Purse Tutorial

January 3, 2012 by Linda Lanese

Caroline Froberg Handcraft and blogging, has a pretty Feltet Purse Tutorial where she shares her technique with easy to follow instructions and pictures.   Pictured above are two versions of her lovely purse. Thanks Caroline for sharing your talents. You can … Read More...

Freebie: Diva Doodle Font

November 2, 2011 by Heather Holbrook

This month Outside the Line shares a pretty free doodlebat font called Diva Doodles, click here to download. Hurry it’s only free for a limited time!

-Heather

How to upcycle an old purse into a wild new one

October 28, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

Do you have an old plain purse or two laying around that could use a makeover? Check out the upcycling job that Mel did on one of her old purses. She posted her fab tutorial on her blog Mel Designs … Read More...

Jean Purse

September 29, 2011 by Amanda Formaro

Jean PurseI’ve seen a lot of purses made from blue jeans, but this is one of the prettier ones. I love the inner fabric and how it contrasts with the denim. You can see it at Artfully Caroline: Stashbusting – Jeans … Read More...

Mini felt purse tutorial

September 19, 2011 by Linda Lanese

Stephanie owns a small company called “Toastie Studio”. Part of Toastie Studio is developing websites and blog layouts and the other half is making toys and gifts for children. Stephanie always enjoyed crafts and when she moved from the … Read More...

Tutorial: Gift card purse

June 5, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

I am crushing on this 9-patch purse made from used gift cards. See how Anna did it at A as in Anna.

Via Rhonda at Dollar Store Crafts.

Ta Dah!: A pretty pouch for Nichole

May 18, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Jen from BettyCrockerAss made this super stylish wristlet for her swap partner, Nichole, in the Pretty Little Pouch Swap. She used Kumiko Fujita’s calendar fabric on the front and highlighted May 7 to make the exchange extra special. Read more … Read More...

Project: Purse Photo Frame

April 28, 2011 by Heather Holbrook

I love this pretty photo frame, in the shape of a purse, how cute is that!? Find step by step instructions over at the Created by You blog.

-Heather

Tutorial: Simple bag from leftovers

April 23, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Linda from Buzzing and Bumbling shares how she made this adorable envelope bag. She says this is a perfect project to use up leftover patchwork blocks. Get the TUTE.

Ta Dah!: Cheerful and cozy quilted purse

January 29, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Joanna from Applique Today shows off her latest creation, this cheerful and cozy quilted purse. I especially like the echo stitching around the appliqued leaves. Go to her post to learn what part of the purse she likes best.

Bag with little girl whimsy

January 4, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

I adore this fabric and felt applique bag ‘Don’t Pick The Mushrooms’. It makes me want to skip down a sidewalk. Found at Once Upon a Time in the North Folksy.

Pink Pizzazz Felted Sweater Purse

December 7, 2010 by Linda Lanese

A recycled felted wool sweater produces this ultra mod Pink Pizzazz Felted Sweater Purse. Use fashion rings to attach a pink striped handle, sew in a zipper closure, and add a buckle strap for a decorative touch.  Using any colored … Read More...

From seam ripper to proud purse

October 28, 2010 by Scarlett Burroughs

Lily from Block-A-Day created this funky fun purse. I’m crushing on the patchwork inspired fabric, cane handles and embroidered doily. Go to her post to see more photos and hear how she owes the success of this project to her … Read More...

Gathered mini clutch

August 12, 2010 by Scarlett Burroughs

Joan from Wishes, True and Kind cooked up a batch of gathered mini purses using bands of pieced fabrics for decoration. They are so  cute, you’ll want to see them all. Go to post.

[tags]clutch, purse, pieced fabric band, … Read More...

Purse Cake

August 12, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

Learn how to make this purse cake with only some store-bought cake, icing, and candies HERE at A Girl and a glue gun.

[tags]purse, cake decorating, candy, store-bought[/tags]

Snazzy Bag No. 19 by Lila Tueller

July 24, 2009 by Scarlett Burroughs

bag-patternThis Snazzy Bag is made from the Soiree fabric line, using Honeybun precut strips.

Designer Lila Tueller gave away 7400 of these patterns (downloads) in early 2009.

Now, if you missed her generous giveaway like I did, you can still … Read More...

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