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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

Wristlet Purse Tutorial


This is a quick and easy tutorial and a cinch to make as a quick gift or to use yourself.  The wristlet purse tutorial- made with recycled materials found around your home. Of course you dont have to use recylced materials, and you can embellish anyway you like. Materials needed: Pillow case (decorative) Placemat (template) Placemat…