When I saw the current card challenge at Time Out Challenges: Challenge #307, I knew exactly what I wanted to use this great idea for. Kim Heggins of Running Stitch Designs has offered up one of her wonderful handmade bags for both inspiration and prize.
I decided to take the challenge literally and make a coin purse from Spellbinders "Gorgeous You Makeup Bag" cutting die set. This one is hinged on the left to open, revealing slots for a gift card. At Christmas I made one of these for my granddaughter and included a Sephora gift card. It was a great hit!
I had some lavender polka dot cardstock and some scraps of a rainbow-striped paper. I started this card by die-cutting the polka dot cardstock 3 times - front and both sides of the inside. To make the stitched and scalloped edge for the stripe, I used Spellbinders "Winter Borders" detailed cutting dies and then used the purse outline die to trim out the bottom portion of the bag, which I glued over the front. The metal edge and tag were cut from silver metallic card stock, and the final step was to trim the bag with a bit of satin ribbon. After I finished the card and photographed it, I realized I had forgotten to add a label like Kim's bag - oh well!
This was fun and easy! I think I'll set this aside for my youngest granddaughter's 12th birthday in October.
TIME OUT Challenges: Challenge #307
This is just as cute as it can be and is sure to be a big hit with your granddaughter!
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