Best Dressed Suite for the Kre8tors Blog Hop
Hello, I am delighted to be joining for the first time the Kreators blog hop. Our challenge this month is to use items from the Spring / Summer and Sale-A-Bration catalogues.
There were many items I could not wait to get my hands on from the new catalogue but right at the top of the list were items from the Best Dressed Suite of products.
Can you see the little handbag on the right of the photo? I love handbags and have a lot of them and, I knew I needed to make one of these straight away so, I did!
This little bag was so quick and easy to put together and only used two of the 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper and some off cuts of Lovely Lipstick card stock.
The clever handbag die cuts and scores with just one pass through the Big Shot. I used double sided tape to adhere each side of the bag and Tombow for the flaps on the bottom.
I adhered the handles with Tombow too. The little pocket has been adhered with Foam Adhesive Strips placed around the edges so you can pop a little something into the pocket.
I then decided to make another bag this time using Lovely Lipstick card stock.
Here are all the pieces you will need to cut. I used scraps of silver foil for the buckles and the button.
The more observant amongst you might spot that I only cut two buckles when in fact, you need four!
I then decided to emboss my handbag with the Tufted embossing folder.
Top Tip #1
Before embossing the card stock I found it easier to crease the folds first so that they don't get 'lost' in the embossed pattern.
Place one of the pieces in the embossing folder.
Top Tip #2, #3 & #4
You will need to fold the larger bottom flap so that you can fit the die cut piece in the folder.
Make sure you align carefully; I choose to align the left hand side edge with the little nobbly section in between the quilted diamond shapes.
When embossing the second piece make sure you place it in the same position as the first piece otherwise you will end up with a 'wonky' pattern on the handbag once it is assembled.
Once assembled, you can have lots of fun adding the finishing touches.
Top Tip #5
Before attaching the handles curve each piece slightly with a bone folder for a neater finish.
Here is my finished handbag complete with silver buckles - very smart!
You can fit all sorts of things into these little bags, I have seen so many different ideas on Pinterest too. Backpacks/rucksacks and little tab closures - so many ideas, so little time.
I went on to make three little cards to fit inside one of the bags - I'll share more details of them next week.
Next up is Janu Musselman from the USA, click the image below to visit her - I can't wait to see which items she has chosen to use for her project. If you get lost along the way a list of hoppers can be found below.
Happy hopping!
Susan xx
Thank you so much for looking at my Blog today, if you don't have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and you live in the UK, I would love to be yours!
If you need to order any supplies, simply use my “shop with me” button or click on the catalogue links on the right. Alternatively, contact me and I would be happy to place an order for you.
If you would like copies of either of the current catalogues let me know and I will pop them in the post for you. If you prefer, you can view online versions by clicking the links to the right of this post. The Spring/Summer and Sale-A-Bration catalogues are now available - please message me if you would like copies.
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Thank you for shopping with me and supporting my business!
There were many items I could not wait to get my hands on from the new catalogue but right at the top of the list were items from the Best Dressed Suite of products.
Can you see the little handbag on the right of the photo? I love handbags and have a lot of them and, I knew I needed to make one of these straight away so, I did!
This little bag was so quick and easy to put together and only used two of the 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper and some off cuts of Lovely Lipstick card stock.
The clever handbag die cuts and scores with just one pass through the Big Shot. I used double sided tape to adhere each side of the bag and Tombow for the flaps on the bottom.
I adhered the handles with Tombow too. The little pocket has been adhered with Foam Adhesive Strips placed around the edges so you can pop a little something into the pocket.
I then decided to make another bag this time using Lovely Lipstick card stock.
Here are all the pieces you will need to cut. I used scraps of silver foil for the buckles and the button.
The more observant amongst you might spot that I only cut two buckles when in fact, you need four!
I then decided to emboss my handbag with the Tufted embossing folder.
Top Tip #1
Before embossing the card stock I found it easier to crease the folds first so that they don't get 'lost' in the embossed pattern.
Place one of the pieces in the embossing folder.
Top Tip #2, #3 & #4
You will need to fold the larger bottom flap so that you can fit the die cut piece in the folder.
Make sure you align carefully; I choose to align the left hand side edge with the little nobbly section in between the quilted diamond shapes.
When embossing the second piece make sure you place it in the same position as the first piece otherwise you will end up with a 'wonky' pattern on the handbag once it is assembled.
Once assembled, you can have lots of fun adding the finishing touches.
Top Tip #5
Before attaching the handles curve each piece slightly with a bone folder for a neater finish.
Here is my finished handbag complete with silver buckles - very smart!
You can fit all sorts of things into these little bags, I have seen so many different ideas on Pinterest too. Backpacks/rucksacks and little tab closures - so many ideas, so little time.
I went on to make three little cards to fit inside one of the bags - I'll share more details of them next week.
Next up is Janu Musselman from the USA, click the image below to visit her - I can't wait to see which items she has chosen to use for her project. If you get lost along the way a list of hoppers can be found below.
Roll Call List
Susan Simpson aka Craftyduckydoodah! You are here!
Happy hopping!
Susan xx
Thank you so much for looking at my Blog today, if you don't have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and you live in the UK, I would love to be yours!
If you need to order any supplies, simply use my “shop with me” button or click on the catalogue links on the right. Alternatively, contact me and I would be happy to place an order for you.
If you would like copies of either of the current catalogues let me know and I will pop them in the post for you. If you prefer, you can view online versions by clicking the links to the right of this post. The Spring/Summer and Sale-A-Bration catalogues are now available - please message me if you would like copies.
Would you like to receive a FREE gift from me?
If you are local to me and can collect, I’m happy for you to piggyback one of my orders to save on postage.
If you have any questions, I’m happy to help. You can email me susan_merrey@yahoo.co.uk or telephone 07905 403 823.
Thank you for shopping with me and supporting my business!
Super fun - l love the handbag!
ReplyDeleteThanks Janey xx
DeleteCute!!! Love the bag both ways, but the DSP is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThank you Cheryl xx
DeleteI love the handbags! So cute. TFS
ReplyDeleteThanks Jan, I love handbags too! xx
DeleteThe Tufted embossing folder looks great on the handbag
ReplyDeleteThanks Rochelle - I love the extra dimension embossing folders give for very little effort! xx
DeleteBeautiful tote bags. I love all the detail.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tricia - lovely to hop with you again! xx
DeleteBeautiful, I think you may have convinced me to get this set, lol xx
ReplyDeleteOpps, sorry! xx
DeleteAdorable little purse! Thanks so much for sharing and hopping with us!
ReplyDeleteThanks Melissa, you do a great job of keeping us all organised! xx
DeleteSusan, great tips for this cute, little bag!
ReplyDeleteThank you xx
DeleteI love this bag! been playing with it today making up samples, thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteThanks Laura xx
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