Purse from a Vintage Book
I found 3 very cool books at the Goodwill a while back and bought them to make purses. I love the way this one turned out, but I don’t need 3 of them so I am hoping to sell a couple. They have the absolute cutest pictures on them, and fun titles, too. You can see more pictures of this one, including the inside and a closeup detail, on the eBay ad. Click here to buy (heehee, a little subliminal suggestion), or just to window shop. I haven’t made the other two yet, but one is lavendar and one a very pale pink. I think this green one may be my favorite, though. It is a prettier green than the photo shows and I love the little organ grinder and monkey on the cover.
May 13th, 2005 at 10:57 am
Hi! I just found your blog via Loobylu. I absolutely love, love the purses. Awesome monster, too.
May 13th, 2005 at 11:46 am
Hey, the purse is way cool! I have a librarian friend who might be interested in one, but I don’t think she would like the beaded handle style. Is there a way to make one with a fabric shoulder strap?
May 15th, 2005 at 12:33 pm
That purse looks fabulous! It makes me wonder where all the cool (now retro fabulous) books I had as a child are now… Thanks for the tip about securing beaded projects you left on my site - glue! Durrrr… why didn’t I think of that? Problem solved.
May 16th, 2005 at 8:01 am
I found you from loobylu as well. your softie is great! I love the purse. such a great way to rescue a book that may have been tossed…
May 16th, 2005 at 10:55 am
I love this book purse. You will sell them, I’m sure.
Paige
May 21st, 2005 at 5:08 am
Wow Melisa, is that ever cool! I wish I had seen it sooner or at least read the message that went with it. I would have loved to bid on that. Make more! Make more!
May 25th, 2005 at 10:17 pm
Wow! What an creative way to use an old/vintage book! I’d have never thought of that. I look forward to exploring your site and seeing what else you create.
May 27th, 2005 at 7:57 am
wonderful! my mom is a children’s librarian. love to give her one as a gift. let me know if you’re willing to do one!
June 7th, 2005 at 9:42 am
Thanks for your wonderful site and the free scarf pattern. I’m going to give it a try.
June 27th, 2005 at 7:01 pm
omg that is totally awesome like o my god
any who thanks for the idea
tata
luv yas jmm
July 8th, 2005 at 10:19 am
I LOVE THIS. It’s beautiful. I would have bid if I had known. My eldest daughter is getting married in October and I am looking for a unique lavendar color purse to go with my gray dress and would love to see a pic of that one. I would also love to try and make one, can you tell me how did you attach the handle? Where can you purchase the handle hardware? I assume you used a glue to secure the fabric to the book? I would love to make these and give as gifts. OMG, it’s just beautiful. Any help and suggestins from you would be appreciated. Let me know when you’ll have another for sale on ebay. Thanks for your time. Rosanna
September 16th, 2005 at 4:55 pm
Would you know where I can locate a pattern for a beaded thunderbird? I would love to have a thunderbird for my regalia. If anyone has such a pattern they can share with me, it would greatly appreciated.
Wel`alin,
Guéganne Doucet
CANADA
May 9th, 2006 at 5:34 pm
hey can u send me directions on how to make this>?
its really cute and id like to give em as gifts!
…maybe one for me too!
my email is newsboyzfreak@msn.com
thanks
kmr
May 31st, 2007 at 10:35 pm
I”m trying to make one, but not much luck. if you have directions, could you please email. i’m half way through and really struggling. I like your book and was so inspired, but i’ve come to a stopping point now.