Is the Santorini Tote a HIt or Miss?


Hello everyone, it’s “Hit or Miss time”!  Here’s my latest project the Santorini Tote bag. What do you think?  Is this the makings  of a Hit or Miss??? The Santorini tote is an extra-large tote that’s perfect for the summer. What do you think?  Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab? Related articles Is the Stripped Tote Bag…

Blue Mood


Happy Cinco de Mayo!  I wanted to share my latest fabric purchases with you.  Yesterday, I went to my local JoAnn Fabric store.  There were so many outdoor canvas fabrics to choose from at 50% off, I couldn’t resist the urge to buy! Since blue is my favorite color, I had to have these textiles.  You know how I…

Sunflower


Introducing the Sunflower Straw Purse created from two placemats.  If you’ve been following me you know that I had to repurpose the handles from my last hit or miss purse creation.  This is a better use of the handles, and all the work that went into making them. The simple style with magnetic snap can handle your necessities and give…

Spring Tote Bag


As I prepare for the opening of my Etsy store, I realized that I didn’t have an extra-large tote bag in my arsenal.  So here’s the Spring Tote bag. I’ve had this fabric for 10 years.  I can’t remember what I would have made originally, but it looks great as a extra-large tote bag.  The illusion of the wood…

Sneak Peek Friday’s


 Here’s a sneak peek into the world of La Cartera!  New design ideas for the weekend, special events, and first words. What’s Happening ! I have entered my blog into the Company Style Blogger Awards 2013!  Please nominate me in the Best Crafting Blog category.  You can do so by clicking on the link.  All…

Paisley Park Purse


I’ve been busy creating the Paisley Park Purse. I had to share my retake of the Polka Dot Wonder Purse and will post the tutorial next. The clutch is also a nice addition I created a while ago. I think the color combination works…Tell me what you think??? Here are some pictures of the finished purse. The…

Sneak Peek Friday’s


 Here’s a sneak peek into the world of La Cartera!  New design ideas for the weekend, special events, and first words. Special Event Follower Giveaway ~Follower Giveaway~ Follower Giveaway ! Hurray!! The giveaway begins March 9,2013.  I will post the rules at midnight tonight (Eastern standard time) to give the International participants a chance to enter. …

Sneak Peek


 Here’s a sneak peek into the world of La Cartera!  New design ideas for the weekend, special events, and first words. Creative Designs What do you think of the Polka Dot Wonder?  It’s a contemporary take on a retro style.  Upcycling a polka dot curtain and adding linen fabric as the main body, created this layered…

La Cartera and RebelMouse


I’ve just found the RebelMouse site today and I must say I love it so much I had to share it with my friends! If you’re like me and have a blog page, Facebook page, Twitter page, and Pinterest, this site combines all of your posts into a neat package and one great view.  I call it the…

Sneak Peek Friday’s


 Here’s a sneak peek into the world of La Cartera!  New design ideas for the weekend, special events, and first words. What’s Happening in the Polls The Upcycle Tote Bag is still in the lead @ 67% for the March Purse Giveaway!  So cast your vote before March 3rd. Creative Designs This weekend my “plan” is to…


Originally posted on LaCartera Designs:
I am planning a purse giveaway in March, to one of my lucky followers.  Now I need your help in selecting, which purse I should giveaway. I’ve selected the purses that received the most likes, but I love them all.  So please vote on your favorite!  This poll ends on March 11, 2013.…

Denim Cross Body Hobo Bag


Wow! This is not your ordinary denim cross body bag.  I’ve created a quilting design on the bag to add texture.  Adding my finishing touches to the inside ( in true quilting fashion) makes this bag durable.  Traveling/shopping  with a cross body hobo bag is my must have.  While shopping I’ve gotta have my hands free to…