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Duct Tape Purse

Duct Tape Purse

These are easy and fun to make.

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duct tape wallet

Making a Duct Tape Wallet

This is a guide about making a duct tape wallet. Duct tape has gained a new market with the crafter, including children.

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Duct Tape Purse and Clutch

Making a Duct Tape Purse

This is a guide about making a duct tape purse. A duct tape purse is easy to put together and looks great too. Use these helpful hints and suggestions for making your duct tape purse.

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Craft Project: Recycled Toddler's Purse

Plastic purse for a toddler, made from recycled detergent bottle. Sketch outline of purse on bottle as shown in diagram 1. Make certain to extend handles so they are long enough to overlap later for tying.

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Game Board Purse

Make a purse out of a board game! Detailed pictures and instructions. I am going to start out by saying that I am an amateur at sewing so if any experts have any sewing tips feel free to submit feedback, it would be greatly appreciated by many.

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Playing Card Handbag

Everyone has them - cards that are no longer a full deck, but you hate to throw them away! They are lying in a drawer somewhere taking up space. Now you can make them into a stylish, eye-catching accessory for most casual occasions

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Wool Sweater Purse

You have a great old wool sweater that you just love and can't part with. But it is too small, has holes in it, and accidentally was washed and shrunk. You make it into a purse that you can carry with you everywhere.

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Unique Milk Jug Backpack

If you always seem to be "on the go" then you surely understand that kids don't go anywhere without their "stuff." That is why this craft idea is so handy. With this easy-to-make backpack, your child can take their treasures with them wherever they go!

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Denim Pocket Purse

Ever wonder what you can do with blue jeans that have seen better days? Favorite blue jeans may not be suitable for reuse because of all the wear and tear.

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juice pouch checkbook

Capri Sun or KoolAid Jammer Pouch Checkbook

Making crafts out of Capri Sun or KoolAid Jammer pouches can be a lot of fun. You can make cool and durable gifts. Below are instructions for making a checkbook cover that I made.

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Placemat Tote Bag

I have been making purses or tote bags using placemat. Most placemat are lined or reversable so there is no need to line the purses. Just fold the place mat in half and sew a seem up each side.

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Finished Duct Tape Purse with a flower

Easy Duct Tape Purse

Need a purse? You can make one out of cardboard and duct tape. They are easy and cool! You requested it and Stella made one with pictures and complete instructions.

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Purse Made from Old Ties

Cut old ties in equal lengths of your choice and sew together to make a neat purse. Line it with an inexpensive muslin and you're all set!

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Blue Jean Book Bag

This is a pretty easy sewing project. It is a cute book bag made from an old pair of blue jeans.

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Craft Project: Recycled Toddler's Purse

Craft Project: Recycled Toddler's PursePlastic purse for a toddler, made from recycled detergent bottle. Sketch outline of purse on bottle as shown in diagram 1. Make certain to extend handles so they are long enough to overlap later for tying.


Game Board Purse

Game Board PurseMake a purse out of a board game! Detailed pictures and instructions. I am going to start out by saying that I am an amateur at sewing so if any experts have any sewing tips feel free to submit feedback, it would be greatly appreciated by many.


Playing Card Handbag

Playing Card HandbagEveryone has them - cards that are no longer a full deck, but you hate to throw them away! They are lying in a drawer somewhere taking up space. Now you can make them into a stylish, eye-catching accessory for most casual occasions


Wool Sweater Purse

Wool Sweater PurseYou have a great old wool sweater that you just love and can't part with. But it is too small, has holes in it, and accidentally was washed and shrunk. You make it into a purse that you can carry with you everywhere.