Hi there blog friends, how cute are these little purses? Ha-ha – you’ll never guess what I used to make them! No fair – you saw the the title but scratched your head and said “??” Okay, here’s my story. I was playing around with one of the new Spellbinders dies and I thought it was an interesting shape – heavier on the bottom, skinnier on the top. Then it hit me, if I could assemble front and back, it would function as a purse. So using Spellbinders S5-060 Flower Pots I cut two pieces using the largest Flower Pot. For one of the purses I used the second largest piece to create the side for one of the purses I used small paper bags as a part of the bag. Then to finish off I decorated using anything I could find for handles and closure. Is this not the cutest thing? I’m always in a bind when I need to do favors for our Stamp Club and now I know I can pull them together in a couple of minutes!!
For the Flowerpot Purse above I used a small black sack. For both flowerpot pieces I adhered overlapping on the bottom then adhered my flower pot front and back to the bag. For the handles I cut/embossed two S4-345 Picot Circles and cut off the excess before I adhered them to the top. The closure on this one is a piece of ribbon glued to the back edge. The purse is locked by threading the ribbon through the bling buckle!!
| SUPPLIES I USED – Red and Black Flowerpot Purse |
| Stamps: None Paper: Assorted Cardstock Scraps from my stash Ink: None Accessories: Spellbinders S5-060 Flower Pots, Spellbinders S4-345 Picot Edge Circles, S5-062 Lace Doily Accents |
For the Flowerpot purse above, I used the second largest flowerpot to create the gussets on the side.
| SUPPLIES I USED – Cream Print Flowerpot Purse |
| Stamps: Studio G Paper: Assorted Cardstock Scraps from my stash Ink: Green Dye Based Ink Accessories: Spellbinders S5-060 Flower Pots, Spellbinders S4-345 Picot Edge Circles, Spellbinders LF-002 Creative Pages Two (Tag frame and Buckle), Tim Holtz Hitch Fastener |
I’m running around again today, but look for a video walk through on how to put these together this afternoon some time. After putting several together, I improved the function of the side gussets so you’ll definitely want to have a look at the video to get that tidbit!! Oh, and part of my video is frugal serendipity – I’ll share the source of my inexpensive front and back flaps that are the perfect heavy weight!! I’ll see you later!!
These are sooo cute Becca!!! You do such a wonderful job on everything!!
So cute, Becca! Only you would “see” this in a flower pot! I’m glad you said a video tutorial will follow…. as I was going to ask for one! TFS.
Wonderful project! Can’t wait to see your video. I’m thinking how I can make these WITHOUT the flower pot dies!
Too cute, Becca.
You always come up with so many inspiring projects! I’m wowed everyday. I don’t always comment or participate in your giveaways but I do visit every single day! Even when I went on my 6 day cruise I still visited you. Thanks for being that kind of inspiration.
When I saw the flowerpot die I thought, “well, that’s nice, but it won’t be on my wish list.” I should have known you’d create something wonderful so I’d add it. The purses are just adorable. Can’t wait to see the video.
Hi Becca…the puses are so cute!! Can’t wait for the tutorial…and all of these new Spellbinders are killing my budget-so many “must haves!!!”
What a great idea, my head is still swimming with the possabilities.
Carol
Simply precious! Pure and simple. Where do these ideas come from? Your mind must work 24 hours a day. The purses are adorable and I look forward to the video.
Ok, Becca, today you are just being a terrible tease! These are cute. Will be back later to learn the secrets. Hope you get all your errands done, and hope that they were fun ones. Nothing worse than spending all day doing boring errands!
R/
Becca you did it again!! I live for your daily additions and tutorials. I was feeling un-inspired for a quite a while and then I started getting your daily emails and I am BACK!!! You truly inspire the creativeness in us. Thank you for giving us so much of your time and talent!!! I know how difficult it is to come up with so many beautiful ideas and all of the time it takes so a big THANK YOU…..
Cute bags. I really like them. Are you going to do a tutorial on these also?
Becca, You are brilliant. The little purses are so cute. I can’t wait to try it. I have a few co-workers who have birthdays coming up. They will just love getting their gift in one of those. You are such an inspiration. We are so blessed to have you share with us. You have a wonderful day and may God bless you and your family.
What a great idea! TFS
They are beautiful. Thank you for the video walk through. They are such cute purses!! Love the red and black!! Hugs
You are so right….they are the cutest ever!!! I love them….tfs
BECCA I CAN’T WAIT UNTIL I CAN GET TO THE COMPUTER IN THE
MORNING TO SEE WHAT YOU HAVE CREATED OVERNIGHT AND I AM
NEVER DISAPPOINTED. TODA IS SOMETHING ELSE. REALLY
CLEVER. AND YOU CAN USE THEM FOR ANY TYE OF GIFT.
CYNTHIA
What awesome purses..
Oh, Becca, you are ingenious! Love how you took the flower pot dies and turned them into these gorgeous purses! Wasn’t really sure if I was crazy about the flower pot dies – but, now . . . well, I now view them in a totally different light! Thank you for sharing your talent, and providing us with so much inspiration.
cute, cute, cute…would make great party favors for any event
Can’t wait to see the video (and I thought this might be one SB’s die I could maybe live without, but not NOW)!!! Sigh! Thanks, Becca!!! LOL!!!
These little ‘purse’ are so darn cute!!! And gorgeous!!
These are adorable! I can see little (and big) girls carrying these with little surprises. Thank you for sharing.
Creative, inspirational,imaginative, original, artistic – describe you and your projects, Wish I had a thimbleful of your creativeness. Wonderful, as usual.
Thank you for all that you do.
They are absolutely adorable!!
Another fabulous idea. Can’t wait for the video to show how to do these. They will be wonderful treats for my stamping group.
Becca these purses are so adorable and so cute–can’t wait for the video–thanks for another cute idea.
aren’t you just clever, these are just too cute!
When I saw the flower pot die I tried to think what would Becca do with those. Needless to say my brain wouldn’t go there but I was confident yours would and it did with your usual amazing results. These are lovely and I’m sure the receivers will be thrilled to get them. I’ve looked that your photos and I can’t even guess how you did it so I look forward to the tutorial.
Blessings Bernie
When I originally saw the Flower Pot dies I was thinking, I don’t need these. Man, was I wrong. Leave it up to you, to do something spectacular with such a simple die set. Ok, tell the truth, you have a PhD in mathematics, Physics or Enginering, lol… I’ll be waiting patiently for the Becca Bit.
wow, these are soooo cute. they would definitely make cute goodie bags for a little girls birthday, big girls gifts, and for a wedding shower. love it.
Well I just gotta add my coments also….they are so cute and as someone said, Spellbinders is breaking my budget ! Always just have to have Spellbinders.
Becca, your purses are just super! Love the elegance of the black/white/red one, with the ribbon through the rhinestone buckle! The paper choice and fun handle for the other one is great, too! Very clever of you to come up with something like this out of the flowerpot dies!
how adorable…nice party favors for a tea party!!
These are adorable. Can’t wait to see tutorial. Curious to know what the actual dimensions of the finished purses are. Hard to tell from photos and without having the dies yet. Love your ingenuity in putting all the componets together. Very clever Lady!!
Marcie
What a great idea! It is prefect for a small gift or even a gift card. Can’t wait for the video.
Your creativity is absolutely amazing! I look forward to seeing what you post every day. Thank you for sharing your beautiful work.
These little purses are ADORABLE Becca!!!!! Wish I were in your stamp club!!!!!!! :) SWEET, SWEET, SWEET!!!!!!!!!!! :)
you are so clever, wish I could just sit here and think of these things — instead I steal them from you.
These are just awesome Becca, soo gorgeous both of them. As always you´ve just done a wonderful job here and you´re so clever to see the possibilities in everything. Stunning piece of artwork here, well done hun.
Hi Beeca,
These little purses are soooo cute. Too bad you live so far away, I’d be right over begging for one. Take care and have a great afternoon.
Absolutely gorgeous, and so, so clever of you! The lucky recipients will be overjoyed with these delightful gift purses :)
These are so adorable. Do you get your ideas while you sleep? Don’t know how you come up with all these cute ideas.
The purses are unique. Will make many of those for small gifts. Thanks ahead of time for the tutorial. Visual is a good way for me to learn.
Thanks
ADORABLE!!!!!!!! Love the red/black the most…
Amazing!! Another die I didn’t plan to buy until now. LOL
I never place pre-orders for any Spellbinder dies. I wait until l see what you do with them!
Your imagination amazes me Becca!
carol b
Becca: These are the cutest purses. Only you could think on how to do them. Great work.
The purses are beautiful. You are truly an amazing crafter. You inspire us to look beyond what the dies were made for and to explore the possibilities! TFS.
A very clever use of this particular die! Way to go!
Hi Becca ~ As always your ideas are so inspiring and imaginative. This site is the only one I visit for ideas, and I so appreciate your tutorials as well. The new spellbinders are gorgeous and most of them are on my wish list. Thank you for sharing! Blessings.
You are so creative Becca! Thanks for sharing your joy in this craft with others.
Hi! Becca ,
As always you cease to amaze me.Can not wait for tutorial.
Thanks Carolyn
I can’t wait to see the video for this. They are so cute…I could make lots and lots (once I have the die). Hurry, hurry hurry…gotta get them released!
These are precious. Leave it to you to come up with something so unique from an object, and I think it’s even a cuter idea than the flower pot (even though I like the pot) I’ll have to look for those folders. TFS
Thankfully for us, your creativity seems to be unlimited! Whenever we think it can’t get any better, you come up with something like this which will be so terrific for party favors, etc. You’re the best!!!
Great idea! These are SO-O-O cute!
I love it! You always inspire me by thinking out of the box!
What an idea! And, are my eyes deceiving me or am I seeing black and red? Very nice, Becca, on both counts!! I, too, have wanted to be able to put together a purse-like table favor and now I know how I can do it… thanks for all your inspiration.
Becca, these are just soo clever!! I will be using this idea, thank you so much. I love coming to your blog you have so many great ideas!!!!
Hi Becca,
I LOVE your purses! Such a great idea for a lovely gift ~ Thanks so much for the tutorial,
Barb G.
I love these. Can’t waite to get the spellbinders die so I can make these.
Thanks for the tutorial.
Becca, these little purse are so sweet. They are so unique and cleverly done too. Love all of the pretty paper. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-D
Hello Beeka. God bless you. I feel inspired and magically blessed seeing your works of art. You know, they are born in God´s heart. Keep on flying and being so fluent in the spirit of God, and He will support you forever and ever.
How fabulous are these!!!! I love that you think outside the box Becca!!!