I think I've gone purse crazy!

I purchased the Memory Purse about 5 months ago...and it sat in a box. Today, it surfaced. A friend ordered one recently, and another friend swears she'll get to hers by March. I took that as a challenge, to start mine. And technically, it's only 1/2 done.

Starting with an 8 x 10 piece of cardstock, I pretty much created a scrapbook page. Phew...it took me an hour and a half from finding and printing the pictures to taking this pic.

All supplies used are available thru TAC including the Memory Purse V817; Robin's Egg 1 cardstock V-105, Apple Green 2 cardstock V-103, Rustic Chic paper pack V-928, Brown cardstock V-235, Ivory Ultrasmooth Cardstock V-223, Elegeant Sentiments stamps T-2884, Diggity Dogs stamps T-2351, Charcoal Leaves stamps T-2122, Burnt Umber TT-218 and Jardin Moss TT-215 Palette ink, Hemingway Hardware B-115, Hemingway Ribbon Asst B-215.

Perfect for an Uptown Girl

I've completed my 2nd Sonia Purse...and I can't decide which one I love more. I guess I'll keep going, and decide which one is MINE later.

For this one, I inked the edges with black before applying any paper. Then traced the outlines of the purse on the papers and cut with a papercutter (slightly on the INSIDE of the lines). Since I had the exact papers ready, I stamped and decorated them BEFORE affixing to the purse. Then used the glue stick to adhere. Added a floral touch and some ribbon...DONE!

Supplies are all available thru TAC: Sonia Purse F-117, Uptown Girl paperpack V-922, Claret TT-194 and Noir TT-220 Palette inks, Starburst Florals stamps T-2866, Kissy Fit Big Fab Flowers A-087, Shimmer Brads D-301, White Gel Xtreme Pen F-169, and various ribbons.

Covered my FIRST Sonia Purse

I just finished my first Sonia Purse, yeah! It was fun and pretty easy.

I chose 4 coordinating sheets of the "A Little Whimsy" 8x8 paper pack. Then I used the "Tombow Glue Stick" on a side, placed the paper and then exacto'd the edges. Repeated for each one.

The top and front flap are one piece (not connected to the back). I used "Concord Grape" chalk ink for stamping and on the paper edges to cover any white. Then the eyelets & flowers came out - obviously had fun there!

I went online before starting this project for ways to do this. Next time I may try the tracing and cutting technique for comparison.

Supplies are all available thru TAC: Sonia Purse F-117, A Little Whimsy paperpack V-924, Concord Grape VersaMagic Chalk ink S-914, Flourishes stamps T-2614, Fresh Air Favorites stamps T2868, Assorted Bitty Blossoms D-437, and a variety of eyelets in the catalog.