I am in LOVE with these little paper purses! I can't even tell you how much fun I had making them. I found a couple of templates online. I decorated the paper using multiple techniques... mono-print, distress inks, acrylic paint, stencils, and stamps.
I made the backsides of the paper in a complimentary design to mimic the lining of a real purse. My paper wasn't very thick so I gave each of them a coat of matte medium.
I think adding embellishments was the most fun.
I filled each one with a tiny bag of little candy and I am sending them off to my favorite girls... great nieces in New Hampshire, and one to my daughter in Connecticut, who has a great love of handbags.
They took me so long to make that if I added up my time they would cost more than a Coach bag!
I could see these as great shower gifts for a wedding or baby, also perfect for Mother's Day!
ReplyDeleteYes, they would be great little shower favors. If I had to make 50 I would have to streamline the process!
DeleteThey're adorable! I love how creatively you are using this time.
ReplyDeleteI really should have my hands in clay! I have only been assembling piggy banks and salt pigs these days. I think working on paper has been a good stress reliever.
DeleteThese are delightful. Do you mind if at some point I try them in clay?
ReplyDeletePlease do! I have a pottery purse that I acquired in a trade at show many years ago. I will take a photo of it when I get a chance.
Deletevery cute!
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