3 Mini Purse templates (from SU)

[stampztoomuch]

These 2 little purses (about 2 and 2.5 inches) are really easy to make. They look so nice with double-sided paper.

There are 3 template sizes here:

1. Standard (aprx 2 inches)--shown in 1st photo on the left (striped)
2. 120% (aprx 2.5 inches)--shown on the right (turquoise-y)
3. 75% (aprx 1.5 inches)--not shown

For more info please see this blog post:
http://melstampz.blogspot.com/2008/0...ky-fabric.html

or for the black purse here:
http://melstampz.blogspot.com/2008/0...-template.html

Turquoise purse with Melanie Muenchinger's A Year of Flowers stamp here:
http://melstampz.blogspot.com/2008/1...embossing.html

For the template to make the flower on the card above, please see this thread:

Forums at Splitcoaststampers

118 purse templates/tutorials links in this blog post: http://melstampz.blogspot.com/2008/0...e-handbag.html


[B]How to use the templates (To make the purses without having printer lines show & to save cardstock):

1. Print a copy of the template(s) onto cardstock (I love Naturals)
2. Cut along the edges
3. Place template over your patterned paper
4. Trace with a pencil (mechanical pencil or a sharp one) Omit handles if you like
5. Cut along pencil lines & erase them when done
6. Score where the pattern indicates (dotted lines) Don't worry this pattern is very forgiving with score lines. I was worried I had bunged it up & it turned out just fine :0)
7. Embellish with eyelets & ribbon (if desired)
8. Fold & press along folds with a bone-folder
9. Adhere with good double-sided tape

Print this template (How to):

1. Scroll down to attached files
2. Click on the thumbnail (You may have to right click and select "save as") It should save as a pdf.
3. You can open the pdf with Adobe Reader and it should print full size.
4. If you don't have Adobe you can download it for free here:

http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

Thanks for lookin'
:0)
Mel

[SIZE="1"]Please note that the original design is from Stampin' Up! and I've merely resized it and scanned it for convenience. :0)

[Arinka]

Wow! Thanks

[a_place_for_ink]

thank you

[genescrapper]

Mel, your purses are adorable! Thanks for sharing the templates!

[akfbetts]

Thank you so much! What a cute idea for small gifts at gatherings! ;)

[stampztoomuch]

Thanks everybody! I'm so glad they're useful. They're super super easy :0)

[DebKNeer]

OMIGOSH, she's done it again!!!!!!!

TFS, Mel .... I can't believe how cute this is ... the beaded version could be an evening bag it's so elegant lookin'!!

Y.K.Y.R.!!!!

B'ugs, Deb

[dhb1281]

Very pretty! I love purses! TFS

[atouchof_sol]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL...You are very TALENTED!

[JustJenna]

OMG! A beaded handbag... these are awesome! Just totally awesome!
Thank you SOO much for sharing