2/4/12

Altered Purse

This purse was a thrift store find that I thought needed a little jazzing up.

So I got out my doilies, old jewelry, trim and some fabri-tac glue and in no time I had this transformed purse.

What do you think?

Thanks for stopping by my nest and have a great day!

Take Care - Robin

20 comments:

Sarah said...

Wow, what a difference! I'll never get you out of the purse aisle now.

PetraB said...

This is awesome, your brilliant work has transformed the bag beyond recognition ... very charming.

Jean said...

Great! The transformation is fantastic.

Susan said...

Awesome transformation. Have missed your blogging.

Unknown said...

Youve created a beautiful piece! :)

Hugs,

Ann said...

Great job, looks very pretty. I'll be thinking of this next time in the purse isle at the thrift store.
Ann

My Creative House said...

Dear Robin you've made this little boring purse into something very beautiful.
Hugs Anni

Dorthe said...

Wonderful dear Robin, it looks funny and very special,I love it.
Hope you have a great sunday.
Hugs,Dorthe

Louise (KardKrazy) said...

I think it has a whole lot more character now and belows on grandma's bureau!

ScrappyPam said...

Great idea! It turned out wonderfully!

Gaby Bee said...

The imagination you have ~ you create such beauty with such simple objects. Gorgeous, Robin!

Have a lovely Sunday!
Gaby

Lynn Stevens said...

I always see these in the thrift store and wonder what could I do with that? Now I know!!!
Great transformation Robin!
hugs Lynn

Marie Lost Bird Studio said...

The purse came out absolutely beautiful,dear Robin.Have a great day.
Hugs,
Marie

suziqu's thread works said...

How very creative is that lovely upcycled vintage leather bag and why not?
Warm wishes to you,
Suzy

Carol Mae said...

Great looking purse with your nice added touch. Thanks for the comment on the yard stick art. Have a wonderful day, Carol Mae

Carla said...

You're good. I would have never been able to do that and still can't. Thanks for sharing your talent.

Alexandra said...

Stunning idea Robin!

Anonymous said...

this is such an amazing idea....

Elizabeth Golden said...

I love your altered purse. So clever!

Sugar Lump Studios said...

so cute! What a clever idea! Hope all is well your way! :)