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 –…
Tag: Recycling
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…
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!
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…
Tangerine Foldover Clutch Tutorial
This design is super easy and fun to make! The Tangerine foldover clutch material used here is from Abuja, Nigeria. I love the paint splatter effect. My fabric choice comes from a repurposed Nigerian cotton long dress. The recessed zipper and the magnetic snap secures your belongings and helps with the sleek look. Here’s another view…
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Shine on Award!
I received “The Shine On Award” from Mischievouseyez click on the link to check out her blog. She always seems to put a smile on your face! Thank you again Michievouseyez! “This award is for the blogs that shine, make you feel good and are inspiring to the reader.” The shine on Award goes to – Diary…
Tulip Purse
The upcycle Tulip Purse is so bright and cheerful that it reminds me of summer. The bold bright colors that I love, will fit nicely into an Urban Summer collection line of colorful purses. Inspired by the Linen Safari Handbag, I used the same design for this purse. So here’s a look at the Tulip Purse,…
Select A Purse for the March Giveaway
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. You can take a look…
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. …
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