My sister bought me this awesome expandable yet compact purse. Unfortunately, a cheap pen exploded in the front pocket the very first week I had it. I mulled some ideas around for a while and finally decided to explode some more ink on it, but this time with purpose and flair!
The inspiration for the pattern was a 19th century crazy quilt I saw in a magazine.
Be kind - this is my first posting and my first tutorial.
Thanks!
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Painted Purse
How do you save a purse after an accidental ink explosion? A purposeful ink explosion, of course!
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Get a purse! (No prior ink explosion necessary.)
Find a pencil...
Grab some permanent markers and fabric markers!
Note on the fabric markers - read all the directions, they might need a heat-set before you can tote around your oh-so-stylish new tote! -
Sketch on some cool designs - I used a regular #2 (aka HB) pencil. If you aren't happy with the sketched design, you can always erase (depending on the fabric), wash out, or just paint/marker over. Don't make sketches in Permanent marker unless you're super-confident.
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Start painting! (Or, I guess that would be "markering" in my case...) I chose a crazy-quilt motif and even painted in some "lace".
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TA DA!!!
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Posted By:Frustrated Crafter »
August 11, 2008 08:20
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Naomi T.
11 Aug 11:48
You did a great job!!! Way to go. I love the lace detail. Thanks for the inspiration!!
Lilim
11 Aug 19:32
O_O Looks like a lot of work went into that.
Little Yggy
29 Sep 16:20
Lovely colors and the design! Grats ♥
steph m.
13 Jun 20:07
i miss the donut!
and awesome purse!