Hi everyone, I love to make unusual gift bags, I love pushing the boundaries with paper. I pulled out my ‘Handbags’ book and saw a Triple Decker handbag made from suede and thought it would be great to try the style using paper. I thought it would make a great door hanger, and I can…… Continue reading New Triple Decker Stacked Gift Bag
Hi everyone, today I have another handbag-style gift bag to share. I really enjoyed making this one and think it looks like a real handbag. I took inspiration from an 1875 German handbag in my ‘Bags’ book. I added a gift card wallet, which hangs off the strap. It’s a great size and perfect for…… Continue reading Designer Handbag Faceted Style Gift Bag
Hi friends, I pilled out my ‘Bags’ book again and made this Double Pocket Bucket Bag inspired by a 1970s suede version in the book. This is a nice and easy gift bag to made and it’s very roomy too! You can have the sides folded outwards to create the bucket-style handbag shown, or you…… Continue reading Beautiful Double Pocket Bucket Bag
Hi friends, I’ve pulled out my ‘Bag’ book again and chose to re-create a Pucci style bag into a gift bag. This faceted style is one of the biggest gift bags I’ve made measuring 15.1/2 x 7′ x 5′ I love the faux key ring detail. SUPPLIES USED TO MAKE THIS GIFT BAG First Edition…… Continue reading Large Pucci Style Gift Bag
I may not be making one each week, but I’m still continuing with my Handbag Series, this clutch bag is inspired by a Fendi bag from 2001! I was drawn to the detail and colour of this bag, it was covered in beads and had bold stitched flowers on it. I used a sequin mix…… Continue reading Big Buckle Clutch Bag
Hi everyone, today I’m sharing #9 of my Hand Bag/Gift Bag series. This Book Style bag is inspired by a 1990’s Jean Paul Gaultier leather bag. I think this is my favourite style from this series so far! This is for a 40th Birthday, so I embossed the sentiment to look like the title of…… Continue reading A Stunning Book Style Designer Gift Bag
Hi everyone, today I’m sharing Gift Bag number 8 of my Handbag Series. This faceted style is inspired by a Comtesse bag from 1990. This is a great sized gift bag with a pretty bow fastening at the top I added some faux metal corners using silver card which I think finishish the bag perfectly.…… Continue reading #8 Pretty Faceted Gift Bag
Hi everyone, this week I’ve shared Gift bag number 7 of my Handbag Series. This gift bag is inspired by a 1905 Travel bag and also a 1940 handbag which was designed to hold a gas mask in the drawer below. I can see this being decorated with Christmas papers and filled with festive gifts…… Continue reading Double Drawer Travel Gift Bag
Hi everyone, here’s gift bag number 6 for my Handbag Series. This Side Split gift bag is inspired by a Louis Vuitton Cluny bag from 1990! I loved the croc print in the leather of this bag, so I used an animal print card that I had in my stash. The side detail is something…… Continue reading Stylish Side Split Gift Bag
Hi everyone, today I’m sharing gift bag number 4 of my Handbag Series. This Double Flap Over Bag was inspired by a Valentino Garavani leather handbag from 2001! This gift bag is more slimline and would be great for holding a book or a box of chocolates. You can fold it flat if you like…… Continue reading Flap over Gift Bag
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