Back in September, I got the inspiration for this from some GORGEOUS mini totebags kellysattery made. She, in turn, credited Leigh for the design. Upon investigation, I realized you needed to be a paying member to get the template. At the time, I was not a paying member. I showed the picture of her 'totebag' to dh and I explained I wanted mine big enough to hold some cards so I could give it as a "gift set". He helped me come up with a template.
I found the " Faux Gucci" cardstock at our Fall Stamp Festival at the "Darcies" booth. They also sold the "Faux Leather" accents. I had to 'modify' these 'leather' cut outs because they only fit the purse templates that Darcies sells (their 'purse' was also too small for the idea I had in mind). The finished product was VERY well received by the person I gave the gift to this Christmas. She's ALWAYS 'hinted' that she'd love to have some of my cards. I hope to make more 'gift sets'... one of these days!
Here's the link for the directions: Forums at Splitcoaststampers
Date: Thursday, January 5, 2006 GMT Views: 11308
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Registered: April 2, 2004 Location: Near Wilmington Beaches in NC Posts: 532
Thu, Jan 05, 2006 @ 4:37 AM
OOOOH! Gorgeous! TFS!!
Nancy
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Registered: November 20, 2004 Location: Mii with my Wii in MI. Posts: 63048
Thu, Jan 05, 2006 @ 4:37 AM
Wow this is unbelieveable! Looks like the real thing. What a wonderful gift this would be filled with cards! Your friend is very lucky! I would love to see a side view of this.
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Registered: April 15, 2005 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 24968
Thu, Jan 05, 2006 @ 6:24 AM
This totally rocks!!!! I want one!!! Love the Gucci look-- looks totally like the real thing... (not that I have one) hehehe but if I did... it would look just like this. Love it!!!!