Monday 25 May 2009

TPE Challenge #16 & 'Happy Memorial Day'

Good Bank Holiday Wishes to you and "Happy Memorial Day" to all my American friends :)
Of course Monday means it's time for the next challenge over at The Pink Elephant, and today we have for you a fabulous sketch designed by Robin............
I want to say up front, that this design did start with the intention of being a card............but somehow along the way it evolved into this!!!!!................I had already decided to use this gorgeous Bo Bunny paper for my card, but then i started to play around with a couple of pre-folded card blanks, twisting & turning them and cutting bits off! and this was the result.......
a Handbag!.........
I then used the two card blanks as templates to cut my finished bag from some K&Co re-make cardstock. I popped a white piece of card on the inside to make it easier to write in :)

The handle is two pieces of craft wire twisted around my Zig pen and some dotted lime organza ribbon from my stash. The sentiment is made with rub-ons and the metal bobbly thing was holding a label on my daughter's jeans!.................My family know not to throw anything out without consulting me first!!!...........i now have several of these bobbly chains for future use :)

I hope i have inspired you a little today and if you would like to see the template and cutting details, just let me know.......if enough people are interested i will pop them here for you :)

Now it's your turn to play with the sketch!..... and don't forget to check out the other DT girls to see their fabulous work........
Have a great day everyone.............see you soon ;-D

Hugs
Carol x

15 comments:

  1. Absolutely love this Carol. xx

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  2. oh this is gorgeous Carol...such a shame it isn't the real thing....maybe you should start designing handbags....enjoy the rest of the weekend.....Hugs Kath xxxxx

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  3. That is so lovely Carol....amazing what you can come up with when you play around. Have a good Bank Holiday.

    x x x

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  4. it's superb, without competition the best of the DT work :)

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  5. Happy memorial day Carol. What a fabulous handbag card, i love it. the papers are fabulous. Have a lovely afternoon, hugs Linda x

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  6. Excellent take on the sketch and gorgeous colours x

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  7. Thank you for your kind comment on my entry Carol. I have to say your handbag is just amazing and if you intend doing a template then I would definitely be interested :).

    Luv'n'Stuff
    Max
    xx

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  8. Hey Carol - thanks for leaving me the great comment on my blog. I love this little purse you made - it is so cute. Have a great evening.

    Janet

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  9. Your handbag is lovely Carol and the colours are my very favourite. Evolution worked perfect here!!!
    Lynda xxx

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  10. I love what you did with this sketch, Carol!! I am glad to see that you enjoy my sketches as much as I enjoy yours!!

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  11. oh, carol, this is so very beautiful!!!
    Such an great handbag..love this!
    Hugs
    Peet x

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  12. Excellent...beautifully created!

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  13. Wonderful little bag!! Beautiful!

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  14. wow.. your purse is gorgeous .. and so stylish.. great work, Carol!!!
    {love} Sylvia

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  15. Love the handbag design - I may just have to borrow that one. Adorable!

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Thanks for your visit today :) I appreciate your time and your comments and i'd love to come over and visit you too! ;-D
Hugs
Carol x