Friday, May 13, 2011

Altered Purse in Pinks and Black

I got 6 Bare Element chipboard purses last year when I went to the Great American Scrapbook Convention. They were only $2.50 each was a fantastic bargain! I think they usually run about $10 or so. The flap has a magnetic closure built in and still worked fine with the paper layered over it.

This is the first one I have done and I really like how it turned out. I would tell you the paper I used, but I don't know what it is! Maybe DCWV All Dressed Up. If one of ya'll know please tell me so I can put the correct paper in this post! The polka dot paper is Little Yellow Bicycle and the other side has Halloween items on them.
**update: Thank you Marijo! The patterned paper is DCWV Black Currant**

The edges are inked with Cat Eye Chalk Ink in charcoal, but you probably can't tell. I added some Imaginese flat back pearls on the purse flap. I really like these and got them at Michaels using a coupon.



I dug through my stash of flowers and was able to find some that I thought would work well with the colors of the paper.

I was also able to find some ribbon that matched the flower center and put a little extra color into the project. I just tied the ribbon into bows on the handle of the purse.






The size of the purse will allow A2 size cards to be put in it or I might put some Bath and Body Works items in it. I am not sure yet. But ya know I might just make the purse be the prize without anything any it!

I will be posting another purse tomorrow. I send a picture to my friend Razzi and she told me she wanted it and I told her she would have to come to the party and win it! I don't think she liked it when she asked if she could Skype in on the party and I told her "you must be present to win".

11 comments:

  1. Pick paper looks like DCWV Black Currant. Love that stack. Love the purse.
    Marijo aka Scraptastic Grammy

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  2. It's really cute. The paper looks like Black Current (DCWV) in the picture. (Ugh, my fingers have dyslexia tonight:/) I love the colors!!

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  3. Love this purse! I found you through a google search and so glad I did :) Your projects are amazing! I'm excited to start following you. TFS

    Tiffany - http://sparkledmemories.blogspot.com/

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  4. This is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!! That paper is sooo pretty no matter what the name of it is! The ribbon looks great and I agree it added a pop of color! Again, this is GORGEOUS who wouldn't want it!! I'll take it in a heart beat hee hee! Hugs, Leanne

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  5. Okie, This purse is beautiful.
    I love the pink and black together.
    The touch of green really sets it off!!!

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  6. Okie, this is absolutely Gorgeous!!! Absolutely Fabulous!!!

    Puppy Hugs,
    Wendy, aka Roo

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  7. Ok... You used my FAVORITE Stack from DCWV on this one! LOVE Black Currant! This is just as pretty as the other one! WOW! LOVE IT! :O)
    Theresa

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  8. Love the purse. Come to think of it I have one of these. I picked it up at the Scrapbooking Convention in PA.

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  9. Love it!!! Will have to get me one of these.

    Lara

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  10. This is stunning! The pearl seam is absolutely gorgeous!

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