Saturday, August 25, 2012

Tweed Purse


It never fails. One week you're thinking beach/sun/flip-flops, then school starts and immediately you jump to apples/blankets/Halloween. 

 Then you have all the cozy, fall inspiration from the Papertrey Blog Hop:


This purse project is inspired from these lovely fall textures, and the Make it Monday challenge to die cut fabric. 


This tweed is die cut with the Favor It 1 die. I cut off the die cut handles, notched them at the base, and substituted real leather straps. The sewing was a little challenging for me, but let's just say as the author of this blog post I reserve the right to only show you the better side : ) A metal monogram is an easy way to personalize it for a gift.


Also, if you are using this for a gift idea, take advantage of the 3D pocket area. It's the perfect place to fill with money. Roll the money using a bamboo skewer for something a little different.


 If you are using this for a 30th birthday present you can roll 30 one dollar bills. The same works for a 20th, 40th, etc. birthday. 

Thanks for looking!
- Kelly


Supplies used:
dies:  PTI Favor It 1
paper:  Pink Paisley

other: leather lacing, metal letter, brad, tweed fabric

56 comments:

  1. Eeek! This is the most adorable thing I've ever seen! Fabulous project, Kelly!

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  2. OMGoodness, that is so super clever, Kelly! Awesome project :D

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  3. This is adorable! Love the texture. Great project.

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  4. A stunning little purse full of money? Brilliant Kelly!

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  5. Wow! Love the little purse. You nailed this challenge. Love the idea of putting money inside.

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  6. Very nice , I like the texture, but the money was a nice added touch

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  7. How cute is this! So creative!

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  8. That was incredible! Great project.

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  9. I love this purse card for my Birthday! Great!

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  10. This is amazing. What a fabulous idea!

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  11. Wow! Jaw-dropping, drop dead gorgeous. How very clever and such wonderful design work.

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  12. This is just adorable! Love the look of the twill, especially with the contrasting stitching and the metal monogram.

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  13. Kelly this is so wonderful! I love the fabric you chose and the sewing!
    (I always have a good side too no matter how hard I try - maybe it is Murphy's Law?) I just know someone will love getting your gift it is just to unique and sweet!

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  14. Just Adorable! Wonderful texture and fabric detail. A great gift idea, could be used for endless themes.

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  15. This is adorable! And so hilarious that it has pockets for you to put rolls of money :D

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  16. What a great idea! You are so clever to use a 3D die with the fabric. Love it!

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  17. Ooooh I love this, wish my name started with "R"!

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  18. This little purse is really soooo creative and it's just adorable!

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  19. So cute! Awesome interpretation of the inspiration photo!

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  20. What a grate purse and wonderful idea for a gift.

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  21. I love the money bag LOL - I am definitely stealing this idea!

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  22. OMG! Can send one of those to me please! LOL! It is simply adorable..what a great gift! You did an amazing job on the sewing! Don't sell yourself short!

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  23. Wow--that purse is something else. Really creative and clever.

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  24. LOVE this!! So CUTE!! What a FUN way to give cash!!!
    Have a GREAT day!!

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  25. So VERY creative to use the tweed ~ I just love it!

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  26. Wow, what an awesome take on this month's theme - this is stunning! And you're totally right about rolling those bills - they look so cool! Unfortunately, in Canada, our lowest bill denomination is $5, so that would get costly, but.... for you it worked perfectly! ;)

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  27. Oh my goodness! What an incredible project!

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  28. I love everything about it! It's fabulous.

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  29. This is SO ADORABLE! I love the idea of filling it with 1.00 bills for the recipient's age! Love the fabrics you chose!

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  30. Kelly this is so beyond amazing! What an adorable gift idea! You are just so creative and this was perfect for the blog hop. I couldn't come up with anything. Love this …. you win in my book.

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  31. SO SWEET!! LOVE this!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

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  32. Wow, this is phenomenal! Love the idea of rolling up the bills. It's perfect!

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  33. Okay that is so great, I love the rolled money, I'd feel rich receiving this gift :)
    x
    Maria

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  34. This is TERRIFIC! The tweed fabric has such a wonderful texture. GREAT gift idea!!!

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  35. Your purse looks like the real deal - too, too cute!! The money rolls is a great idea - I'll have to try to remember that one!

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I absolutely love reading comments. Thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to leave one! - Kelly