My daughter Ellie is two and just recently started getting into playing dress up. She loves to put on all her accessories…hats, bracelets, gloves. You name it she wears it. So, I wanted to make a purse that was cute, inexpensive and if it broke then who cares.
All you need to make this is purse is:
- Paper bag
- Washi tape
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Hole puncher
- Twine
First I started with a Glassine bag I bought at Michael’s. You can find these bags in the baking section.
Next I took a piece of Washi tape and traced a border around all four sides of the bag with a pencil.
Then with different color washi tape i made a diagonal pattern in the center of the paper bag. Starting in the bottom left corner and working my way to the top right corner.
Then I added a dark color washi tape as the border. That way you don’t see the uneven pieces of tape.
I punched two holes on the top corners of the bag by the opening.
The last thing that I did was tie a piece of baker’s twine through each of the punched holes to create a strap.
My daughter likes to carry her chap stick, bracelet and hand sanitizer in her purse.
My daughter is only two, but if you had an older child this purse would be a great craft project for them to make on their own!
Kayla says
What an adorable idea! I’d love for you to link up to The DIY’ers! http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-diyers-28.html
Cindy Howell says
What a great craft! My niece is into making things from duct tape. I should introduce her to Washi. 🙂
The Casual Craftlete says
Thanks Cindy! I love washi tape SO much more than duct tape. Hope your niece likes it too.
Katie
Karly Spalding Photography says
How cute! Would be a cute goodie bag for birthday parties!
The Casual Craftlete says
That’s a great idea, Karly! You can really do a lot with a paper bag and washi tape. Thanks for stopping by. Have a wonderful day!
Rhonda says
We love what you have done. Please come share it with us at http://obsessiveandcreative.blogspot.com Craft Frenzy Friday! The party starts Thursday to 7pm cst. I won’t be a party without you!
Chelsea Day says
Love this! If you haven’t linked up to Teach Me Tuesday, I’d love to have you come share your post on my site: http://www.somedayilllearn.com/2013/09/09/teach-tuesday-33/
Heather @ Raising Memories Blog says
This is so cute, Katie!
I can see my kids wanting to help with this one and they are already little “bag ladies” when it comes to little purses- how fun to make their own!
I wanted to invite you to link it up at my Sharing Time link party- I would love to see you there regularly!
http://www.raisingmemories.com/2013/09/september-2013-sharing-time-week-in.html
Hope you’re having a great night!
~Heather