Purse Projects

On May 2, 9 girls came out to design purses at our first-ever purse project night! You know I am not the craftiest person in the world, so I am really glad that only 9 people came. Even then, it was completely crazy and I ended up finishing projects for people the next day. Nonetheless, everyone went home with two cute projects. One was a clutch made out of a folded placemat, and the other was a hand-beaded bag.

If you missed this event, make your own! I got our supplies at Dollar Tree and JoAnn Fabric and Crafts, so it is fairly inexpensive. Here are some helpful books with great ideas:

• Designer Style Handbags: Techniques and Projects for Unique, Fun, and Elegant Designs from Classic to Retro by Sherri Haab
• The Hip Handbag Book: 25 Easy-to-Make Totes, Purses, and Bags by Sherri Haab
• Crafty Bags for Stylish Girls: Uniquely Chic Purses, Pouches & Pocketbooks by Elizabeth Ingrid Hauser
• Chic Bags: 22 Handbags, Purses, Totes, and Accessories to Make by Marie Enderlen-Debuisson

Beading purses

Another purse-beading shot

Posing with the purses!