2011 Collection

Be Evergreen – A holiday shirt inspired purse

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This bag puts you in the holiday mood all year round.  Inspired by one of the many holiday shirts my mama has provided me over the years, this purse is dedicated to reminding us that we can always be evergreen.  So, show your eco-conscious pride and shout it loud with this comfy and super...
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Sea Island Sugar – An antique sugar bag purse

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I am so in love with this purse that I hesitate to sell it!  I was so happy when I stumbled upon this treasure while roaming around one of my favorite antique shops.  It has worn so well.  The fabric is deliciously soft and the graphic is faded perfectly to make it extra vintage-y...
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Blue, white, and red. A polka dot upcycled purse.

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I was so very excited when I found a few textured blue place mats at my local thrift shop. I knew right away that at least one of them had to be turned into a clutch purse! The inside is lined with old pajama pants! The red polka dots are a lot of fun...
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Upcycled Clutch made from a reused pink textured placemat.

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I was really happy when I found this lovely pink textured placemat at my local thrift shop!  It is such a fun color and folding it in half makes it a great shape for a clutch purse. I added some flirty fun fabric for the lining and a bit of fun decoration on the...
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Small, Long handled, Patchwork Purse

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This purse is full of upcycled fabrics from various times and places.  Take it with you on all of your world travels.  This purse sits across your chest and latches with a button to keep your stuff safe.  It’s full of color and tons of patterns and will go with anything you wear on...
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An old pair of jeans

An old pair of jeans

I am a fan of a comfortable pair of jeans.  Sometimes I get so attached that I wear them until they have more holes than denim.  Since jeans are so durable even after I put them through years and years of harsh conditions, they can still be upcycled into a new handmade denim bag. ...
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From curtain samples to a patchwork upcycled purse.

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I get so very excited when I find old binders of upholstery samples at my local reuse it store.  I get a bunch of fabric all compacted into a nice little package for me to flip through and get inspired.  This purse feels soft and sweet to me. But, there is an added touch...
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I have a Red Belt in purse making.

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Belts are so fun to wear.  They are also fun to reuse as purse handles.  Why, you ask?  Well, first of all, you know they will be sturdy.  And, secondly, you can adjust the length of your handle with ease.  And, most importantly, its just fun.  I did not ever wear this belt, but...
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Upcycled Purse – Brown and Orange Clutch

Upcycled Purse – Brown and Orange Clutch

{This item has SOLD} I am a fan of having a wide selection of sizes and styles when it comes to purse selection.  I started making clutches for those days and nights that a big bulky purse doesn’t match my outfit.  Clutches work great for parties and other events where you will be rubbing...
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Polka Dots and Primaries

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I once thought I might want to be a painter.  That didn’t work out so well.  So, I have a ton of canvas full of awful paintings that I have begun to use as the base for some of my upcycled purses.  This lovely bright primary color driven purse is one of them.  The...
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