Grand Opening!


It’s official, I’ve finally opened my online Etsy Shop!  You can find me under LaCartera or Click here!  Please take a look, follow me and share with your friends.  I still have more listings to create so check in often. After 3 months of designing, sewing, blogging, and social networking, I can say that I’m getting…

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Upcycle Sunflower Purse Tutorial


The Sunflower Purse Tutorial is simple to make with two round placemats.  The handmade beaded handles add extra interest to textured placemats. Materials Needed Purse: Two thin standard round indoor/outdoor placemats (14 inch length x 15 inch width) Thread should match placemats Lining fabric (your choice) Magnetic Closure Materials Needed Handels: 18 large wooden beads 16 medium beads 24 small…

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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…

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Happy Easter!


Stay tuned there’s more to come from La Cartera!

Hit or Miss?


My first attempt at upcycling two placemats with handmade beaded handles.  Is it a hit or miss? Using only the materials on hand… Nice try or try again?  Don’t be shy~tell me what you think? Stay tuned there’s more to come from La Cartera!

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…

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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…

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Creme de Menthe Purse Tutorial


I love Green!!  You gotta love this purse with recessed zipper and rope handle.  It reminds me of the Andes Creme de Menthe candy.  I think all of the purse are easy to make but, seriously this one only took me 2 1/2 hours.  That’s including the changes to the design and purse handle challenges.  Since this was…

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Paisley Park Purse Tutorial


Let your imagination run free, and try this purse tutorial. This super easy tutorial is fun. Make different looks from this one tutorial.  I also reveal my secret design template too.   Here’s a different look before we begin the tutorial . Materials Needed: 12 inch Heavy duty purse zipper Oval wooden purse handles Main fabric (Black)…

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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…

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