As Cindy gave us a preview of the inspiration for this week, I've been sitting on her doorstep waiting for the teaparty to begin, LOL. Here's her blog, and amazing detailed card. A zip that doesn't zip, my goodness. And the PERFECT background stamp to make her paper. I was wishing I had a stamp like that all day yesterday. http://mothermark.blogspot.com/2009/...uesday-33.html
I made my card yesterday because a card I was meant to be making for a customer just isn't coming together. I think I'll have to say no - she's made too many specifications and it's turning into a chore, which is a no no.
Anyhows, even though I sneaked in early I still sneaked in the stipulation of it being a purse that opened or a card with pockets, or zips. That was a happy accident .
I used a template from Klutz and some handmade orange stitched paper from Clairefontaine, and made this little purse card. I used some WRMK hardware for the links in the handle, and the fastener. Actually, it closes with a Basic Grey magnetic closure, but I thought this looked a bit like the teapot bag. I just made a little 9 cm square card for the inside, stamped with Hero Arts Small Paisley Designs, a computer generated sentiment and a Rubbadubbadoo handbag stamp stamped on the same paper as the bag. Punched corners and a few little gems and that's it. I guess something like a gift of money or book-token would fit inside too. There's plenty of room, because I made it with gussets which weren't in the original template.
Date: Monday, February 9, 2009 GMT Views: 1151
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Registered: April 23, 2006 Location: Looking For Teapots! Posts: 59742
Tue, Feb 10, 2009 @ 7:58 AM
Sabrina! This is the coolest. You must be clarvoyant! Is that how you spell that? Anyway, you go girl, you even made a purse to meet the extra challenge....I can't believe you even put gussets in your purse, how cool is that! This is such a great way to hand deliver a special card...its a gift in a gift! The colors are perfect and the little card is so sweet!
We should be A-oK at the teaparty this week. No issues with critters but as cute as this purse is, we might have to hire a security guard to make sure teapotters aren't making off with other teapotter's purses! Snort!
Thanks for the link and for coming...I thought I heard noises at the front door! How long you been there girl?
Registered: August 1, 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 26796
Tue, Feb 10, 2009 @ 8:19 AM
Sabrina, I love, love, love your bag. How perfect for the extra challenge!! I agree with Cindy. We better chip in to pay for that security guard. Everyone is going to want your purse.
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Tue, Feb 10, 2009 @ 7:09 PM
Oh my goodness! I love this pattern and the hardware is perfect! The closure is especially nice! And the little card to tuck inside is beautiful too. Love your addition to MM's tea party!
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