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
Added March 12, 2026:
This is just as cute as it can be and is sure to be a big hit with your granddaughter!
ReplyDeleteYou nailed this challenge! I bet any girl would love receiving this!
ReplyDeleteWow! Fantastic take on the inspiration and so beautiful! Thanks for joining us at Time Out:)
ReplyDeleteThis is just fabulous, so much fun and a great idea as a gift card holder. I just love that you mimicked Kim's bag in a mini size. Love it! Thanks so much for playing with us at Time Out. It is always wonderful to see you in the gallery!
ReplyDeleteFran, this is outstanding! Great CASE of a fabric bag, then the papers you had already?!! Wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing this fun project at Time Out!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab interpretation!!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh how clever is this???? Awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteHow absolutely fabulous Fran! Thanks for playing cards with us this fortnight at Time Out Challenges!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Kate (DT Time Out)!