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 If you missed the poll results for ” This Old Purse Survey,” 53% of women considered their favorite purse as “Fabulously Comfortable”. Women prefer comfortable over expensive! That’s great news! Just…
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Urban Summer Purse Tutorial~ Part #2
Let’s create the purse lining, inside pocket, and install the purse feet for the Urban Summer Purse Tutorial~Part #2. Just for consistancy…I left you with Step 4 in the last tutorial so I will begin Part#2 with step 5. Materials Needed: Lining (solid color fabric) Pocket (printed fabric) Purse Feet Pellon Stabilizer Magnetic Closure Step 5…
Linen Safari Handbag
The upcycle Linen Safari Handbag, is pure joy! Using a burlap curtain panel and paisley fabric remnants to create this pleated design, is strictly dedicated to my neutral color purse fans. After receiving the results from the “Color My Purse Beautiful” poll. I decided to create something in a neutral color. I must admit that I like bold colors, but…
Royal Valentine Clutch
Introducing the “Royal Valentine Clutch”. This is a great combination of upcycling a leather skirt and woven fabric from the Republic of Senegal in West Africa. The fold over clutch with zipper and latch is so cute it’s not just for Valentine’s day, but for any day. Let me know what you think of my newest creation. …
Sneak Peek Friday’s
Here’s a sneak peek into the world of La Cartera! New design ideas for the weekend, special events, accomplishments, and a sneak peek into this weeks survey results. What’s Happening in the Polls This is the first time that all categories are tied???? I would like to thank everyone who participates in the poll surveys, it…
Urban Summer Purse Tutorial Part #1
The Urban Summer Purse Tutorial is a 3 part series. Please follow me to receive notification of any updates automatically. I’ve made some minor adjustments to the straps for stability that will be revealed in the 3rd tutorial. Lets begin with selecting your fabric of choice and materials needed: Printed fabric 1/2 yard needed Solid…
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…
The Versatile Blogger Award x2
I’ve just received my second nomination for this award! YAY! I was nominated by a very creative and talented artist Laofli. Follow the link to her page, she is so amazing! And, I also get to nominate 15 more of my favorite blog sites. Now I must take the time to follow the rules of this nomination….
The Hippie Conversion Tote
The hippie conversion tote bag, is what I’ve converted from a 1970’s suede pillowcase to the year 2013. I can’t wait to carry my new tote bag! I added the heaviest single sided fusible ultra firm stabilizer, which makes the tote bag stand firm and tall. I bought the handles, and added a snap, with fabric lining from…
The Versatile Blogger Award!
In my excitement of receiving this nomination I wanted to post the award immediately. Now I must take the time to follow the rules of this nomination. Post the award pic on the blog. ( above ) Tell everyone who gave you the award with a link to their blog. Nominate 15 more of my…
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….
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