Timeless Tuesday Challenge

Our challenge was to create a project that used clear acetate.  It was a fun challenge and I tried something just a bit different.  Instead of making a card, I made a clear petite purse.  I added some pretty flowered patterned paper to the sides so the Scor-Tape I used to hold the purse together would be covered.

To find out all about the challenge, head on over to the Flourishes website to read all about their Timeless Tuesday challenges.  You'll also get to see some of the other great projects others made.

Stamp Set:  Swan Lake (Flourishes); Inks:  Rose Red, Wild Wasabi (Stampin' Up! Markers); Card Stock:  Window Sheet Medium (Stampin' Up!), Basic Grey True Love, Water Color Paper; Accessories & Tools:  Petite Purse Die (Stampin' Up!), 1/8" Dark Rose Ribbon

It was a very hard project to photograph given I don't have an ideal set up to take pictures.  You can't see the flowered paper very well and the flowers on the front don't show off the color very well but it turned out well.  I did add a small tab of Velcro under the flower so the purse could be shut.  Add a bit of candy or a piece of jewelry and you have a very cute gift bag.

Craft Show Display

Due to technical difficulties, I was unable to get this posted at the normal time.  As promised here are a couple of pictures of my display table taken at last Saturday's craft show.  With the number of shows I had, it was hard to keep up on inventory.  It was a fun, busy day and I met a lot of new vendors and customers. They loved the Jr. Legal Pads and the Gift Card Holders.  The little Petite Purses were another favorite.

Petite Purse Llama Swap Card

Patti Leeke made these cute little purse cards for our llama swap.  I love this Petite Purse Die!  A wonderful friend of mine (Jean Fitch, you know who you are!) gifted me one for my birthday.  I was so thrilled to get it and have made lots of these little cuties.  My grandsons even made them for their teachers for Teacher Appreciation Month.  They are a big hit wherever I take them. 

Stamp Set(s):  Tiny Tags; Ink(s):  Daffodil Delight; Card Stock:  Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper; Accessories & Tools:  Petite Purse Bigz L Die, Framed Tulips Embossing Folder, Bitty Banners Framelits, 1/4" Daffodil Delight Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Daffodil Delight Designer Button, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine

Petite Purse Nic Style

Yesterday, my five year old grandson, Nic, spent the morning with me.  When he saw the Petite Purse I had made, he asked if he could make one.  Of course, I said yes.  He picked out the card stock he wanted to use, then I showed him how to build his 'sandwich' for the Big Shot.  You should have seen his eyes light up when he cranked that handle and it did all the work of cutting out the purse for him.  He had fun punching out the circles and liked to watch them fly through the air.  He is such a character!  So, without further comment, here is the Petite Purse Nicholas Chance Reed made for his Ben 10 alien parts.

Card Stock:  Pacific Point Brights Patterns Designer Series Paper, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade, Wisteris Wonder, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight; Accessories & Tools:  1/2" Circle Punch, Itty Bitty Punch Pack Flower, Jewels Basic Rhinestone (colored with permanent marker), Mini Glue Dots

He had so much fun that he has decided that he needs to spend the night with Grandma on Sunday.  I have a feeling I know just what he is going want to do besides order pizza!

Attic Boutique Petite Purse

Due to circumstances beyond my control, I have been whining and crying around since the Summer Smooches Special Offer began because I've been unable to make a purchase.  Well, yesterday that all ended!  A knock on my door by my very favorite person in the whole wide world and being handed a package by my very own UPS cutie, had me grinning from ear-to-ear!  A very special and wonderful friend (Jean) thought I needed a bit of a birthday surprise and she gifted me with the Petite Purse Bigz L Die!  It was the one thing I wanted most from the Smooches!

Card Stock:  Attic Boutique Designer Series Paper; Accessories & Tools:  Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Petite Purse Bigz L Die, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (flower), Mini Glue Dots

With a Craft Fair coming up in a week, I wanted to have some new things to show and these Petite Purses will be just the ticket.  I think come May 1st, they will be the perfect gift to give for May Basket Day.  Here is the first one I created.  I kept it very simple just to get the feel of it.  I can tell you that they are super easy and you can embellish them in any way you can image.

 Thank you my sweet, precious friend.  You know you are appreciated!