Creativity in-Motion – Page 11

Urban Summer

As you know this month I have been upcycling, recycling, and repurposing textiles to create purses/totes and wallets. Well I have finally used some colorful fabric from Accra, Ghana and turquoise fabric I’ve had for years. I think the combination is pretty cool, for a spring time and “Urban Summer” look. Click on the pictures to enlarge them. Let me know what…

Sneak Peek Friday’s

Here’s a sneak peek into the world of La Cartera! What’s Happening in the Polls? Here’s Poll Daddy’s sneak peek results of my Poll ”Color My Purse Beautiful”. The preview results are surprising to me with 60% of the vote favoring neutral colors?? The poll closes on Monday, January 28,2013, so don’t forget to cast your vote Click Here!….

Poll Results- Does Purse Size Really Matter?

Does purse size really matter? Well the polls are closed and the people have spoken. The resounding response is that purse size doesn’t matter, it depends on my activity. Of course that was my thought exactly! Thank you for your responses. Don’t forget to vote on this weeks poll “Color My Purse Beautiful”. If I colored your purse,…

Upcycle Biker/Trucker Wallet

Using a $7 thrift store find, I have upcycled a (like) leather jacket to a Biker/Trucker wallet. I love the look! Tell me what you think. Of course the (look like ) leather is not the best fabric to work with. It feels smooth to the touch. I would even say that my sewing machine…

Color My Purse Beautiful

While I was being molded into a young lady, I noticed that my mother either carried a black purse or a brown purse. The purse would match her shoes too. Come to think of it, no one that I can remember carried a bright-colored purse. I think it was just the sign of the times. In fact…

Sneak Peek Friday’s

Here’s a sneak peek into the world of La Cartera! What’s Happening in the Polls Here’s Poll Daddy’s sneak peek results of – “Does your purse size really matter”. As of today the answer sweeping the lead is ……Purse size doesn’t matter. The poll closes on Monday, January 21,2013, so cast your vote here. Your vote will help me with a marketing plan!…

Poll – Does Purse Size Really Matter?

I’ve been accused of being neat and that’s the reason I carry a small purse. So if that’s true, that means if you carry a large purse you’re messy. My personal opinion is that I carry what my activity calls for. If I’m going to the gym I carry a gym bag, and a small…

Nominated as a Favorite Blog Site!

One of my favorite blog sites everything under the sun and more received the “Versatile Blogger” award and nominated my site: La Cartera as one of her favorite blogs today! I am honored to receive this nomination from a fellow blogger. Since this is my first time blogging, and designing purses, I can say that I’m addicted to my craft…

Hippie Conversion

While making my first tote bag, my mind started to drift to my next creation. My auntie gave me two suede pillowcases that I can convert into a tote bag. As my mind starts racing to the finish line, I decided that I’m going to use the blocking technique that’s very popular now, and in the 80’s….

I Think I’m in Love with the Mini Clutch

This mini clutch wallet is simply fabulous. I’m not sure if it’s the color combinations that I love the most, or the size. So I thought I would share a preview of my latest creation made from placemats (of course)! I only have two placemats remaining in this color, so I think I will make a matching tote to…