La Cartera – LaCartera Designs

A Fall Mood

Since Fall is almost here – I had to find fabrics for my collection. I found canvas fabrics on sale at 50% off the regular price while shopping at my local JoAnn Fabric Store. My favorite color for the fall and winter season is “you guessed it…” brown. Black and greys are every girls staple color too, but…

Are All PDF Patterns Created The Same?

I am working on my second PDF Pattern, and I can now say that not all PDF patterns are created equally. Some are in need of more detail, some need more graphics. Creating a template can be helpful, but there are always adjustments that need to be made. And who would notice the difference right? Well Everyone…

Upcycled Bow Clutch Tutorial

Here’s a quick and easy tutorial on how to upcycle two placemats into a cute bow clutch purse. Designed for only the essentials you need to carry to a wedding or night on the town. The party purse material only cost me $2.00. Super fun to make and so darn cute. Some of the pictures are a little dark –…

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…

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!

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…

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…

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…

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 peek into the survey results. What’s Happening in the Polls The Hippie Conversion tote bag is in the lead with 63% of the votes. There’s still time to vote for your favorite purse entry in the March…

Sunshine Award

It is a great feeling to receive an award from an awesome blogger who thinks that your site is awesome too. Thank You, Mischievouseyez for nominating me for this award. Please visit her site here! Now to the Rules! Here are the AWESOME 10 NOMINEES : Lady Kate The C-Sweet aisling95 Christina Every thing under the sun…