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Upcycle Biker/Trucker Wallet
Using a $7 thrift store find, I have upcycled a (like) leather jacket to a Biker/Trucker wallet. I love the look! Tell me what you think. Wallet Front Wallet Back Inside Wallet Of course the (look...
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Urban Summer
As you know this month I have been upcycling, recycling, and repurposing textiles to create purses/totes and wallets. Well I have finally used some colorful fabric from Accra, Ghana and turquoise...
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Royal Valentine Clutch
Introducing the “Royal Valentine Clutch”. This is a great combination of upcycling a leather skirt and woven fabric from the Republic of Senegal in West Africa. The fold over clutch with zipper and...
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Linen Safari Handbag
The upcycle Linen Safari Handbag, is pure joy! Using a linen curtain panel and paisley fabric remnants to create this pleated design, is strictly dedicated to my neutral color purse fans. After...
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Tulip Purse
The upcycle Tulip Purse is so bright and cheerful that it reminds me of summer. The bold bright colors that I love, will fit nicely into an Urban Summer collection line of colorful purses. Inspired by...
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Denim Cross Body Hobo Bag
Wow! This is not your ordinary denim cross body bag. I’ve created a quilting design on the bag to add texture. Adding my finishing touches to the inside ( in true quilting fashion) makes this bag...
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Tangerine Foldover Clutch Tutorial
This design is super easy and fun to make! The Tangerine foldover clutch material used here is from Abuja, Nigeria. I love the paint splatter effect. My fabric choice comes from a repurposed...
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Paisley Park Purse
I’ve been busy creating the Paisley Park Purse. I had to share my retake of the Polka Dot Wonder Purse and will post the tutorial next. The clutch is also a nice addition I created a while ago. I think...
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Spring Tote Bag
As I prepare for the opening of my Etsy store, I realized that I didn’t have an extra-large tote bag in my arsenal. So here’s the Spring Tote bag. I’ve had this fabric for 10 years. I can’t remember...
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Hit or Miss?
My first attempt at upcycling two placemats with handmade beaded handles. Is it a hit or miss? Using only the materials on hand… Nice try or try again? Don’t be shy~tell me what you think? Stay...
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Sunflower
Introducing the Sunflower Straw Purse created from two placemats. If you’ve been following me you know that I had to repurpose the handles from my last hit or miss purse creation. This is a better...
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Is the Stripped Tote Bag a Hit or Miss?
Hit or Miss, Sunday! I had so much fun with the last hit or miss post, and I want the fun to continue!!! This is my latest project, don’t focus on the uneven strap tabs…it’s a work in progress....
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Is the Upcycled Bow Clutch a Hit or Miss?
Hello everyone, it’s “Hit or Miss, Sunday”! Here’s my latest project. The upcycled bow clutch. What do you think? Is this the beginnings of a Hit or Miss??? The bow clutch was upcycled from two...
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Blue Mood
Happy Cinco de Mayo! I wanted to share my latest fabric purchases with you. Yesterday, I went to my local JoAnn Fabric store. There were so many outdoor canvas fabrics to choose from at 50% off, I...
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Is the Santorini Tote a HIt or Miss?
Hello everyone, it’s “Hit or Miss time”! Here’s my latest project the Santorini Tote bag. What do you think? Is this the makings of a Hit or Miss??? The Santorini tote is an extra-large tote that’s...
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Another Santorini Tote! Is it a Hit or Miss?
Hello everyone, it’s “Hit or Miss time”! I’ve just finished another Santorini Tote bag. What do you think? Is this the makings of a Hit or Miss??? The Santorini II tote is an extra-large tote with...
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Is the Mini Duffle Bag a HIt or Miss?
Hello everyone, it’s “Hit or Miss time”! I created this Mini Duffle Bag for my 11-year-old cousin. A belated birthday gift that I hope she will enjoy for years to come. What do you think? Is this...
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Santorini Bucket Wristlet! Is it a Hit or Miss?
Hello everyone, it’s “Hit or Miss time”! I’ve been working on the Santorini bucket wristlet. What do you think? Is this the makings of a Hit or Miss??? The Santorini bucket wristlet was inspired...
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Cross Body Bag by La Cartera! Is it a Hit or Miss?
Hello everyone, it’s “Hit or Miss time”! I’ve been working on some cute Cross body bags What do you think? Is this the makings of a Hit or Miss??? The cross over body bag, is one of my favorite...
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La Cartera’s Fashion Models.
Here’s a look into La Cartera’s world. I found some spectacular models for my purses. What do you think?? Here’s Amari with her mini duffel bag! She fell in love with her purse as soon as she laid...
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