I'm so excited for 2 reasons 1. we're going to the new Moustache Cafe and I haven't been there yet and 2. I finally get to meet some of the new Designers.
I really wanted to make a little "something" for the other gals and I came across the cutest little clutch purses made by Brenda Quintana over on the Scor-Pal website.
So I got out my Bella Rose paper from Stampin' Up! and whipped up 10 of these!
I know they don't look like much from this vantage point so I've included some close up photos.
To embellish these I used the new Painterly Petals from Prima, buttons and embroidery floss.
I used an oval label holder and put everyone's name on the ribbon "strap".
TIP: I used a small torch (a BBQ lighter will do) to heat the ends of the ribbon so it won't fray
Stampin' Up!'s Bella Rose designer paper is a beautiful package of 12 coordinated double sided patterned papers.
I accented the purse with photo corners cut from the scraps.
Here's a better side view so you can see the gusset part - well kind of....
I'll put some chocolate treats inside each one.
I really struggled with putting their names on the purses. I thought about using "for you" so that they could trade or even regift them (I'm all for regifting!). But in the end I went with the names to make it more personal.
What do you do when you give someone something handmade - put their name on it or make it generic so that they can pass it on?
Absolutely adorable, Marie!! Love the name tags, perfect extra touch. As to your question, I like that you used their names. It IS a gift for them, after all. I imagine almost anybody would know how to take the tag off if they really could bring themselves to part with them to regift, lol!
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Betsy Z
Those look amazing! Do you have instructions on how to make them? I'd love to do this with my Hostess club! :D
ReplyDeleteThese are so awsome!!
ReplyDeleteI would also love instructions or a template!
Lori
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ReplyDeleteI'd love instructions as well!
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous and I think they are the most adorable little gift. The name tags are great! I would love instructions as well if you decide to post or share them. Great job! Thanks for sharing, I am sure the ladies loved them.
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