Patty Bennett inspired me after seeing her Carousel Note Purse to make one of these -However - the bad news was I didn't have the Carousel Note Cards - BUT I did have the Mini Monogram Font for my Cricut that has a scallop on it, so I set it at 5.5 and then used my Layer Ease to layer it and make it big enough. Since my Carousel Note only measured to be 5.75", I had to be a little creative and change the measurements. I also didn't have the envelopes for the Carousel Notes, so I had to use the Medium Square envelopes which measure 5.5"x5.5" by Stampin' Up!.
My friend Holly, challenged me to make something using the Chipboard and Chunky Glitter from the Spring Occasions Mini I hadn't cracked open yet.
I had a BUNCH of left over Rub Ons laying around, I thought I would use up too - I have SO much clutter. :)
You can find the directions to the Carousel Note Purse on Jan Tink's blog.
Like I said before, my measurements are a bit different and I added pictures! As I was making it, I thought I should have a COMPLETED project for once instead of just leaving it blank.
Here is the side view
Supplies used: Blossoms & Basics Chipboard (on sale through May 31, 2008. If you do not have a Demonstrator, let me know and I would be happy to help you!), Crystal Effects, Chunky Sprinkles, Mini Monogram Font, Cricut, White Gel Pen, Paper Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Layer Ease, Eastern Elegance Rub Ons, Apricot Appeal, ballet blue, Certainly Celery DP, White Medium Envelopes, twill
Here is the Purse Open
Other Materials Used: Scallop Punch, 1 3/8 circle Punch, Base Camp Font Cricut, Computer for typed journaling, Dew Drops, Soft Subtle Brads, Mini Glue Dots, 5 Petal Flower Punch
I used the Cricut for this - so I am adding it to the collection for the Belli Challenges! Do not forget to Check out the Wednesday Belli Challenges - post your participating entry for a chance to win!
A special thank you Patty Bennett and Jan Tink for the inspiration and help with the tutorial!
Thank you for looking! Have a great day!
12 comments:
Well, Chrissy, isn't this the most adorable and creative project. I love the unique design and the sparklie flower is fabulous. Great job.
This is fantastic Chris. Would you please share with me how to make it. Make a great gift for my parents with the grandkids in it.
Angel hugs
Debby
I LOVE what you did with it.. and so glad you used additional embellishments... too fun! :) Patty
Wow! I just love it... they are awesome as always you do a great job... and I love ur technique... TFS
That is so stunning! I love the fresh springy colors! The bling is the best! We just made these at my workshop today, but with the afternoon tea DP. Great job! The inside is beautiful too!
This is so creative! I love the glitter, the layouts, the whole projects is so great!
I love your purse Chrissy! Have to try to do my own!
Chris, I love this project too! Can you have a class to make this?
OOO... amazing!!! All the little details! Simply gorgeous!
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Chrissy:
Great gift.. great project!!!
Absolutely beautiful!!!!
Love it!
Wow! I love, love, love this. Most of the projects I've seen with the chunky glitter have looked kind of awkward, but not this! This is absolutely incredible. So, girl, I'm glad you didn't have the carousel notes - I like your version best of all.
How exactly to do you use the layer ease? Do you trace with it and then cut or is there some blade that will fit in the little washer-things? Any info is appreciated! I received a set and am not sure what to do with it!
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