Monday, August 30, 2010

Five Little Purses

It's that time of year for me when I start making all kinds of crafts to sell at the Card Stamping Table at my church's Harvest Fair in October. Two friends and I make cards and other stamped crafts for our table.

Here's one of the things I've made - little bucket purses! I used several different sentiments on them so people could use them for different occasions.

I got the paper flowers at Michaels in the wedding section - they come white and there were 9 blossoms in a package. I sprayed them with Walnut Inks by Tsukineko. I used Willow, CornFlower, Cherry Blossom and Lilac. (I've had these spray inks for more than three years and this is maybe the 2nd time I've used them!)
I made the purses out of textured Bazzill card stock that I got at Michaels - I love the embossed dots on it!
I used two different ribbons - some silk and some striped grosgrain both from Sharon's Stamp Simply Ribbon Shop.
All the sentiments are from the Fancy Phrases set by Waltzingmouse.

If you frequent my blog - you've seen this little bucket purse here several times - I think it's just so cute! - The pattern was designed by Mel and you can find it here.

Aren't these great little gift boxes?! You could slip something as simple as chocolate (Yum!) in these, a gift card, or some jewelry!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Hope you have a great Monday!

19 comments:

Lenet said...

OO they are beautiful LOVE your flowers!!!

Crystal said...

Oh WOW Julia these are sooooo SWEEEET!!!!! LOVIN those added flowers and these great purse colors!

Anonymous said...

The purses are fabulous!! I love the different colors and the flowers are yummy!! :)

LaurieJ said...

These will sell in a snap, Julia! So pretty!

Esther Asbury said...

These are all beautiful!!! You always do a great job on your projects --- I'm sure they'll sell in no time!

Monique said...

These are fabulous and will go for sure ...maybe make a couple extra.. Love the big bow and flowers perfect to wrap any gift in!! :)

Alice said...

awww... love those cute little buckets, Julia!! beautiful decorations, too! wonderful project!!

Mary Marsh said...

these are such pretty bucket purses julia-hope you do well at the fair-I think the women will love them

Anne Harada said...

Can't decide which is more fabulous, the great purses or the gorgeous ribbons and flowers!! What a wonderful and crafty gift for your table!! A sell-out for sure!!

Riet said...

Wowwww Julia,this is so wonderful.

Hugs Riet.xx

Mona Pendleton said...

What darling gift purses Julia! I like how you made several using various colors & sentiments on the tags!

Pat (mspfd) said...

These are beyond fabulous, Julia. What amazing creations!

Joanne Travis said...

Awesome little purse! Love this in the different colors and big roses.

Bev Gerard said...

Oh my word! No Wonder you're making more again this year! These are delish ... fabboo, Julia! Love your variety!

~bev

Steph Zerbe said...

These are so fun!!!!!

Peggy said...

All of these are just gorgeous! Wonderful idea!

jdmommy - Anne Harmon said...

Darling, every one!! The flowers and ribbons on each of them make them so different!!(Mom says she still loves the 4th of July bag best!!)

dpkennedy said...

Too cute! You make the most adorable crafts for your church fairs!

Ren-Yi said...

i was on my way to finding the wmsc post, and then saw these and couldn't help but stop by and say "oh my?! these are just amazing?!"

the flowers are amazing and i love your ribbon and tags. they were absolutely perfectly picked. and now you're teasing me with chocolate too! :D