How-To: Shark Purse
I’m the kind of gal who will take a goofy animal-shaped purse over a fancy boutique model any day. If you are too, check out this fun shark purse tutorial that Kara from I Just Might Explode shared on A Beautiful Mess!
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How-To: Fall Handbag with Fabric Flowers
I’m loving the folded fabric (kanzashi) flower trend in accessories right now, and I think they look especially great on autumn handbags. Sachiko from Tea Rose Home created this beautiful tutorial for her She Carries Flowers Bag, which includes instructions for making both the tote and the lovely flowers that decorate it.
How-To: Fold-Over Clutch
Need a new on-the-go handbag for fall? Try this simple fold-over clutch tutorial from jessyratfink on Instructables. It’s cute, functional, and a perfect weekend project! [Via One Pretty Thing]
DIY-ing the Emmys: The Gown, Shoes and Accessories
When my husband was nominated for an Emmy this year, my imagination started running wild. As a crafter, I pretty much assumed that I would create at least something to wear for the event, but I never thought that I’d end up making almost everything.
How-To: Birdie Fringe Purse
I’ve been known to rock the occasional eye-catching, animal-shaped purse, so it’s no surprise that this birdie fringe purse from Elsie at A Beautiful Mess caught my eye! This handbag can be made using faux leather or real leather, depending on your preference, and you can personalize the colors and details. To make the construction […]
Lichen Embroidery
I love lichen. And I find it interesting that lichen is not a single, united being. It’s a composite organism: A symbiotic relationship between fungi and algae. Lichen colors range from sophisticated, muted greens and browns to eye-opening rusty oranges. And the forms and textures in which they manifest are often breathtaking. I still think […]
Weekend Project: Homebrew Alarm Purse
The Homebrew Alarm Purse is a simple, fashionable way to add an audible alarm to your purse. Thanks go to Norene Leddy for the original article in MAKE, Volume 19. To download The Homebrew Alarm Purse video click here and subscribe in iTunes. Check out the complete Alarm Purse article in MAKE, Volume 19 and […]
