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…
Tag: Textile
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….
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,…
Upcycle Biker/Trucker Wallet
Using a $7 thrift store find, I have upcycled a (like) leather jacket to a Biker/Trucker wallet. I love the look! Tell me what you think. Of course the (look like ) leather is not the best fabric to work with. It feels smooth to the touch. I would even say that my sewing machine…
Color My Purse Beautiful
While I was being molded into a young lady, I noticed that my mother either carried a black purse or a brown purse. The purse would match her shoes too. Come to think of it, no one that I can remember carried a bright-colored purse. I think it was just the sign of the times. In fact…
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…
Upcycle Tote Bag Tutorial
This cute magazine size tote bag, is well worth the effort. The lesson I’ve learned is that arranging the proper color coordination with contrasting fabrics can make, or break your design. With only two placemats in this color palate, made me a little nervous. I knew that I couldn’t afford any mistakes while creating, cutting, or designing. Relying…
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….
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…
Fall in Love with Wristlets a Fun Tutorial
I love any small purse that can fit into my large purse or tote. For me it’s just another way to organize my stuff. The secret is that my necessities fit nicely into this small space, and all other things I throw into my tote or purse are for those – ” just in case I need it moments.”…
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