Saturday, July 23, 2011

Clear and Simple Stamps - July

 



I have a confession to make…I am a sucker for the whole “Free Makeup Bag with Purchase.” The result is an entire drawer dedicated to cosmetic bags filled with sample-sized products! Even with my surplus of bags, after seeing this month’s release I thought it would be fun to design and make my own cosmetic bag! I was pleasantly surprised to find that I could complete the project for just a few cents!

Now, it’s no secret that sewing is not my forte. I’ve recently mastered the “straight” line (using “straight” in the most liberal sense!). With that said, this is a project that ANYONE can tackle! The Beauty Secrets and Beauty Secrets II stamp sets offers a ton of images that are just ideal for designing an ultra-cute, customized bag!

This is a project that you will NOT want to miss. It’s simple and makes the perfect gift for a girlfriend…or even yourself. I’m sure I can squeeze just one more cute bag into that drawer!

Until later, Loverlies,

Amber D.


 



DIRECTIONS:
  • Stamp images in Perfect Little Black Dress ink and color images with watercolor markers.
  • Adhere iron on vinyl to front and back of canvas.
  • Sew on zipper.
  • Sew sides and bottom of bag to complete.
  • Use iron to smooth out any wrinkles in the bag.
Video instructions for using iron-on vinyl
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=effmTJJDn3k

SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: Beauty Secrets
INK: Perfect Little Black Dress
OTHER: Watercolor Markers, Sewing, Oilcloth, Zipper, Iron
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8 comments:

  1. MarieJuly 23, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    What a great idea! Who knew there was iron on vinyl?!

    Craftelicious.blogspot.com

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  2. LorenaJuly 23, 2011 at 2:32 AM

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  3. AnonymousJuly 23, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    What an amazing project Amber!! You will always be a crafting idol for me :)

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  4. AnonymousJuly 23, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Wow what a creative masterpiece ;)
    Totally idol-worthy in my book anyhoo! Rx

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  5. LindsayJuly 23, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    How awesome is this Amber! I had to do a double take because I thought, "why is there a store bought make-up case..." Wait! You did that! Great work!

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  6. Jaclyn MillerJuly 23, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    It looks awesome and such a great idea!

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  7. JennyJuly 23, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Just brilliant Amber, you have some amazing ideas :)
    Jenny x

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  8. GinaJuly 24, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    I am so impressed!! This is adorable and would be a fun little party favor!!

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