Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Moroccan Paper Purse Tutorial

I'm crafting at home today . . . one of my favorite things to do! I had all sorts of plans for Club Scrap's Moroccan Spice blog hop, but when I saw a "paper purse" notecard holder at the One of a Kind Expo in Madison last weekend, I just had to figure out how to make one.


Turns out, it's super-easy!

Trim a 12x12 Purple Print at 11.5, 11 and 9".


Score the 9x12 horizontally at 1, 5.25, 6.75 and 11". Score vertically at 1.5 and 7.5". Cut along the center two score lines to create two tabs. Fold on all score lines. The 1x9" scored areas are folded plain side out to create decorative flaps for the purse. Adhere the side walls, and use brads to attach the handles.



Next, make some 4.25x5.5" notecards with the gorgeous Club Stamp Quad Prints.


I picked up a few new die cuts while at the expo last weekend, so I had to use them on the cards. The "Distressed Baptisia Collage" corners by Memory Box looked great with these prints.


And my new "thanks" and "celebrate" die cuts by Poppy Stamps were applied with Club Scrap's Glue Pen.


I can't believe how quickly and easily this project came together. I think I'll use it as a hostess gift for my talented sister-in-law Barb, who hosts a delicious Thanksgiving feast for the family every year. My mouth is watering just thinking about it!



It's time to hop along for more inspiration from Josette Trunell.

Have a blessed Thanksgiving!
Tricia

16 comments:

  1. That is one cute handbag full of delicious cards, Tricia.
    Indeed a great gift. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and
    I am sure the table will be plentyfull!

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  2. TRICIA!!!! Oh my gosh, love this and thanks for the handy dandy instructions for cutting this adorable purse. SO FUN! Need to run off and make one right now. ;) Thanks for sharing.

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  3. THAT is super stinkin' cute!!! And just too perfect - will definitely have to give it a go!! Happy Turkey Day to you and yours!!

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  4. Wow! Love this purse idea - I will definitely be using this idea for card gifts in the future. Have a great day and Happy Thanksgiving Tricia!

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  5. What a wonderful idea! Great hostess gift w beautiful cards. This kit is among CS's best.

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  6. I just KNEW if I waited long enough, you'd figure out how to make that purse and create a formula for us. So thankful your mind works that way, Tricia!

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  7. Thanks for the formula, Tricia! I can't wait to make these for Christmas gifts!

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  8. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. That purse is to die for lovely. Thank you very much for the great instructions.

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  9. Much better than a Coach purse! Adorable!

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  10. Oh my how wonderful. The cards are perfect. Love the die cuts.

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  11. And your version is a lot less work than the one at One of a Kind! Thank you. Love it.

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  12. Love the purse. A perfect little gift. Thanks for the formula.

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  13. You just gave me the PERFECT idea for Christmas gifts for my co-workers/friends!!! How brilliantly simple!

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  14. Oh how cute is that purse! Those cards are stunning!

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