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…
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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,…
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…
Mini clutch wallet tutorial and More
Placemats have become my reusable (recycled) product of choice this month. Not to mention my $5 tablecloth I use for lining my purses. Using only four placemats (12×18) I created a tote bag, wristlet and mini clutch without a pattern. My goal is to create as many purses throughout the year documenting my progress. Laura Ashley placemats made from a durable…
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…
LaCartera Designs 
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