Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Girly Birthday Blog Hop!

Good Morning and welcome to Nonna's Craft Corner!
Today is going to be all about the girls!  That's right...it's time for the Girly Birthday Blog Hop in honor of our talented hostess, Candace from Scrappin' 2 Little Princesses!  


So, before we get started with my project, let me tell you about a few of the goodies in store for you today...

We have some fabulous gifts from our Girly Birthday Blog Hop sponsors: 

 * $15.00 Gift Certificate for the Pink By Design Store
* $20.00 Gift Certificate from EAD Designs
(In order to be in the drawing for one of these gift certificates you must comment on each blog in today's hop. You will have until 11:59 CST on September 22nd to leave your comments.)

*We also have a wonderful line-up of talented ladies ready to share their projects with you...

Glora from Glora Crafts
Sarah from Pink Cricut
Jenny from Crazy About Cricut
Michelle from Scrappin With My Bug
Candace from Paper Crafts By Candace
Elizabeth from 217 Creations
Emily from Create Serendipity
Paula from More than Favors

Ok...let's get started!  I've had a lot of fun working on my Girly project over the last few days...


These cute little purses are going to be Christmas gifts for my granddaughter and her new step-sister.  I started out with plain, unfinished wooden boxes in the shape of a purse that I found at Michael's...


I spray painted the boxes with black paint first.  Next I traced the shape of each purse onto this fun, Girly patterned paper from the Femme Fatale paper stack by Recollections (great name for a paper stack, huh?).  I trimmed off about a quarter inch all around the lines I traced and distressed the edges of my paper.  Next, I inked up the edges with black ink hoping to give the paper a worn fabric look.  I glued on the front and back pieces to each purse and used my white gel pen to add stitching lines around all the edges.

Ok...for some of the details...


*For each purse I created a "pocket".  I just sort of came up with a shape and embossed it with the Textile Texture embossing folder.  I also added some stitching lines with my white gel pen and that fun rhinestone brad in the center.
* I also ran a strip of tape along the back, top edge of each "pocket" and gathered up my ribbon as I adhered it to the pocket. This gave a nice ruffle effect.
* Using the Paisley Cricut cartridge, I cut sunglasses at 1.5 inches and covered them with Martha Stewart's Sterling glitter.  I also added Glossy Accents to the lens.
* The cute little tag is cut from the Art Philosophy cartridge.  I used the image found on page 50 and cut this tag at 3 inches.  The sentiment is from the Enjoy The Journey stamp set from Pink By Design.  I stamped this is Silver ink and used Stardust embossing powder by Stampendous.
* I added a few clear gems to the handles for a bit more glitz!

Using the Songbird cartridge, I added the girls' monograms to the back of each purse.  This is Emma's....


And this is Joanna's....


And of course, I finished out the inside of each purse...and...added a few goodies....

I used stamps from the Shopaholic and Enjoy The Journey stamp sets from Pink By Design for my tags.  To create the tags, I just free-handed a few shapes then stamped and heat embossed them. A few stitching lines and fabulous ribbon finish up the tags.

And that finishes up my Girly project for you today!  I really had fun with this project and can't wait to see the girls when they open up these gifts!  I hope you have enjoyed your visit here today and I know you are going to love all the great projects the other designers have in store for you today.  But, before you go...I also have a bit of Girly Goodness to share with you today...


For a chance to win this fun Girly stuff...just leave me a comment and become a follower!  I will choose a winner on Friday, September 23rd.  Thanks again for stopping by, your next stop is the fabulously talented Elizabeth at 217 Creations.

Until next time,
Tanya

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78 comments:

  1. debzSeptember 20, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    The purses are absolutely beautiful and I'm sure your granddaughters will love them! What an awesome idea! I am already a follower of yours.


    debz831 at gmail dot com

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  2. Lisa NorrisSeptember 20, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Ooooo, Tanya! Those purses are FABULOUS! So happy to be in this hop with you!

    Lisa
    http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com
    lnorris21 at hotmail dot com

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  3. Josie0602September 20, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Those purses are just fabulous! My granddaughter would love that! I see a trip to M's in my future!
    Tracy
    jtg0398(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

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  4. callyanncSeptember 20, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Ar you kidding me! This is so very cool and anyone would say so! You outdid yourself! I wanna make one! TFS CallyAnn(follower)
    http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com

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  5. UnknownSeptember 20, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Well what can i say but WOW WOW WOW i love this idea my grandaughter will love it i just got to find one in the uk lol. xxxxxx

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  6. Cathie wSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    love your project
    TFS!! your talent!!

    cathie
    scraphappycat@gmail.com

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  7. DeneenSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Awesome purses! So girly and fun! TFS. I am a follower.

    jdkentinc at aol dot com

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  8. JingleSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    This is so adorable!!! I love it!!!

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  9. CandaceSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE those purses!!!! They turned out amazing, and what an awesome idea!!! What a good grandma you are!!! Thanks so much for being a part of my celebration!!

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  10. MariaSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Wow I really love how you decorated the purses. Great job
    marial302003@yahoo.com

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  11. Scrappin' SistaSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    These purses are absolutely beautiful! I love it. Great job. The girlies are sure to love them. TFS and the chance to win! Scrappy hugs my dear.

    Christel
    http://onescrappinsista.blogspot.com
    askscrappinsista (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  12. DebbieSeptember 20, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    All I can say is WOW. This would be a great gift for my niece, thanks for the inspiration!

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  13. Sherrie K.September 20, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    These purses are fantastic!! I love the paper you used,the stitching and the embellies...totally rocked this project! Glad to be in the hop with you!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  14. mamawcindySeptember 20, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    How Awesome is that!!!! WOW! You did an Amazing Job! The Girls are going to Flip over these. Thanks for Sharing! I'm a new follower, Can't wait to come back and see what else you Create. :0)
    Thank You so Much for the chance to win.
    cindymarshall63 at hotmail dot com

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  15. ScrappinTSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    I love this idea! Love the colors!

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  16. JazminSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    **New Follower**

    I love what you did with those purses! They are gorgeous and your granddaughters will be lucky to get them.

    Jazzy
    MsPoet2Be@gmail.com
    www.JazzysCards.Blogspot.com

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  17. UnknownSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Wow and u r new. What talent. I love this purses.
    I hope that I win.

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  18. Anita BraddockSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Supper cute makup purse case. I love the way you embossed it the colors are great. thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.
    abbraddock@msn.com

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  19. MargaretSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    New follower here. I absolutely love this!! Would make a great gift for any girl!!!
    Kennmarg1989@aol.com

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  20. teachermom5September 20, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Wow! What terrific projects with wonderful details and super creative ideas. Thanks for the inspiration, happy to be your newest follower too.

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  21. Felicia - Scrapper in the MakingSeptember 20, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    I'm definitely going to have to check my Michael's out for these purse boxes. You did a fabulous job. I'm a new follower. Smooches... Felicia - frankleecrafts [at] gmail [dot] com

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  22. Pink CricutSeptember 20, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Tanya!! These are FABULOUS -- I love them!! :)

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  23. mjblahnik56September 20, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    WOW these purses took my breath away. I am a new follower and can''t wait to see your other projects. TFS

    mjblahnik56@hotmail.com

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  24. My Need 2 CraftSeptember 20, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    What a fabulous project and gift idea! I'll have to put this in my crafty project arsenal. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT!
    I am already a follower. :)
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  25. KathySeptember 20, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    These are soo cute! I'm going to have to pick up a few to make for birthday presents for my teen daughter's friends. Thanks for sharing!
    kmgillon at yahoo dot com

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  26. Diane HodrickSeptember 20, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Love how you did these. Totally cute! I love the crystal button you added to the pocket, and the gathered ribbon effect. Very girly indeed!

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  27. MarySeptember 20, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    OMG... these are fantabulous!!! Can i be your granddaughter... those special little girls are going to LOVE these!! Great job!


    Mary
    stockg7 at yahoodot com
    www.marebearscraps.blogspot.com

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  28. TinaSeptember 20, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    amazing...beautiful...these are fantastic....lucky girls!!

    also an amazing giveaway..thanks

    tina
    ricktina09@yahoo.com

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  29. PennySeptember 20, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Absolutely adorable. My granddaugher would love one. Thanks for sharing.

    pennyspad at sbcglobal dot net

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  30. joydee1963September 20, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    So Cute! What a great project.I am a follower of your blog,joydee1963 at yahoo dot com

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  31. Lisa's Creative NicheSeptember 20, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    These are awesome! I want one! hehehe! Thanks so much for sharing, they are going to love them!
    Lisa
    summer_sunset54 at hotmail dot com

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  32. JudySeptember 20, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    These are so absolutely wonderful! Every bit of the detail work is beautiful and those girls are going to be thrilled! I followed through the top link so I hope it worked:-)
    jejaeb(at)cfl(dot)rr(dot)com

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  33. UnknownSeptember 20, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    OMG these are adorably fabulous!!! Great job!

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  34. TracySeptember 20, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Adorable purses! My little cousin would love those! Thanks for sharing!

    Tracy
    owlbecraftin.blogspot.com
    owlbecraftin at gmail dot com

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  35. katieoSeptember 20, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Fantastic. What lucky girls to receive such a beautiful and thoughtful gift
    katieoscreations@gmail.com

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  36. AmySeptember 20, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Oh I LOVE this- how cool is this purse and girly/glitzy! TFS! I am already a follower of yours :)Amy
    amyscraftingspace.blogspot.com

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  37. smyiowSeptember 20, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Holy amazing! I love it! It just screams girl!! I love all the details! You did a fabulous job!!
    PS- Already a follower!!

    my-o-scrappin.blogspot.com
    smmyiow@gmail.com

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  38. KarenSeptember 20, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    These purses are adorable! I love the sunglasses in the pocket! I'm a new follower. :)

    Karen
    craftedwithlovebykaren.blogspot.com

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  39. Becky DunhamSeptember 20, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Oh Tanya! What a fabulous grandma you are! These are so adorable - what little girl wouldn't love them? In fact, I think my teenagers would love them :) I might just have to pick some of those up at Michaels and try my hand at it. Thanks for the inspiration! I am already a follower of your sweet blog.

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  40. cema1cemaSeptember 20, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    I just love your project!! I am a new follower by email!! Christina ccapps35@gmail.com

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  41. SharonSeptember 20, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Oh My Gosh Tanya!! These are fantastic, awesome, wonderful, beautiful,fabulous, etc.!!!! I love them. The girls are going to be so excited with their purses and all the goodies inside! :)

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  42. Jamie - oohLaLaPaperieSeptember 20, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    So fabulous!! The girls are going to love these!!!

    Jamie
    Http://oohlalapaperie.blogspot.com

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  43. LisaSeptember 20, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Wow, these are so awesome! I absolutely love your designs! What fabulous projects! I'm already a follower :)

    Lisa
    http://indymermaid.blogspot.com

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  44. RosieSeptember 20, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    WOW these purses are soooooooooooo cute! I love them.

    rosiemini@gmail.com
    www.scraplovingminis.blogspot.com

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  45. KWaltemathDesignsSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Adorable purses... what a neat idea!!

    XoXo,

    Katie

    memories2keepsakes@yahoo.com
    http://memories2keepsakes.blogspot.com/

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  46. LindaSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    I love your purses it is adorable.Tfs I am a new follower

    http://lindascraftcorner.blogspot.com

    iko dot linda at yahoo dot com

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  47. UnknownSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    OMG! These are so adorable. I am sure the girls will love them. Thanks for the inspiration.
    Kerry

    mommakcrafts.blogspot.com

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  48. JennySeptember 20, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Wow....these purses are adorable! TFS

    Jenny
    jennykingham at att dot net

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  49. CathySeptember 20, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Wow wow!! I love the purses!! Now I want to make them, i just don;t remember seeing these at my Michaels'. You did an awesome job, I am a follower, and glad i am. Thanks for sharing and for a chance at an AWESOME CANDY!
    cathyplus5.blogspot.com
    mexicopetshop at hotmail.com

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  50. TheresaSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    You are AMAZING!!!! I cant believe how cute this is! I am loving it. And just when I thought it was perfect I saw the pic of it opened up with all the goodies inside! They are going to LOVE IT!
    Theresa
    tmdettloff@gmail.com

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  51. BunnyfreakSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Those purses are so cute.
    http://digipage-blog.everything-digital-scrapbooking.com/

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  52. CandySeptember 20, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    OMGosh, these are amazing! Fantastic job.
    I am a new follower.
    Candy
    candyscraftcorner..blogspot.com
    candyyoung826 at msn dot com

    I am having a Blog Makeover Giveaway you should stop by and take a look.

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  53. GloraSeptember 20, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Totally cute and super girly too! Way to go! Hugs- Glora

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  54. YvetteSeptember 21, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    Wow you did a fabulous job!!! I love all of the details and colors. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  55. pruttybirdSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    OMGoodness but these purses are absolutely adorable. Love them!!!

    pruttybird at comcast dot net

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  56. Doris P.September 21, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    already a follower :0 OMG - these purses will be a fav for years to come!! I want to make some!!! LOVE the details and colors! tfs WITH ME! doris
    parkernana5@cox.net

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  57. Carolyn/MamaCSeptember 21, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    This is going to become some little girl's favorite accessory! Beautiful work!
    Carolyn
    http://cccscraproom.blogspot.com

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  58. Linda HarrisSeptember 21, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Those are so cute Tanya. I love pink and black together. I am awful at altering things. Got any tips or secrets to it? Linda Harris

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  59. gypsyrpsSeptember 21, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Wow! Those are incredible!

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  60. Scrappin' DivaSeptember 21, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Wow! These purses are so gorgeous. TFS and thanks for the chance to win!

    cwong288@gmail.com

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  61. UnknownSeptember 21, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Simply fabulous!

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  62. CarlaSeptember 21, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    I am a new follower and I have to say that I LOVE your project. I didn't know they made those wood boxes in purse shapes, but you did a fabulous job on them I'm sure your Grand-daughters will love them. Thank you so much for sharing.


    http://racincrafts.blogspot.com/ or
    racincrafts at aim dot com

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  63. Babe O'MaraSeptember 21, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    These are the cutest purses I've seen. Fantastic project. Great job. I'm already a follower. TFS

    Babe
    youiesmom@att.net

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  64. mbchojSeptember 21, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Va Va Voom very sexy looking purses!
    mbchoj at aol dot com

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  65. MirandaSeptember 21, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    These are super cute!
    Miranda :)
    miranda at nanas scrap spot dot com

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  66. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    ADORABLE!!!!, I love them. Very creative project for this hop. I am now a follower

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  67. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    What a great idea. I can't imagine what girl wouldn't love them!

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  68. Jennasa~findtimetocreateSeptember 21, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Those purses are extremely unique. Your girls will love them.
    I am becoming a follower.

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  69. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    I am a follower too!

    tarafarhad@comcast.net

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  70. MonicaSeptember 21, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    OMG ! This is wonderful!!! I really need to try this! Great job! Thank you for the inspiration! wow. I'm a follower!

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  71. pfrySeptember 21, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    One of the cutest projects I have seen. My grands would love these..and the goodies inside. Wish I had seen these Friday as I was in Knoxville by Michaels. Wish I lived closer. Will have to make a trip. Thanks for sharing. I am a new follower and "liked" on facebook.

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  72. Scrapper69September 22, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    OMGOSH! TANYA! Those Purses look FABULOUS! Makes me wish I had daughters! (well maybe only a little) Tehehehehe
    Your granddaughters are gonna LOVE them! You are just toooo crafty for me! LOL
    I gotta go find me some of these purses... :o)

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  73. AmyJRockstarSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:51 AM

    OMG Tanya! These are simply Fantabulous! I am so amazed! I just picked up that paper pack myself. Isn't it the best? Love it! Now I want to go back and get some of these purses! You have so inspired me. What an awesome gift!

    Well, since you do some of the best work out there and I love your blog so very much, I have a little award for you on my blog. It's a few posts down, but be sure to grab it my sweet friend!

    Ooh! And thanks for the chance to win! Boy did I come along at the right time or what? ;)

    XOXO ~ Amy Jo (follower)
    http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com

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  74. UnknownSeptember 22, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    What a great idea!! Thanks for sharing!

    Im a new follower :)

    Sabreana
    upsidedownm@gmail.com

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  75. AlishaSeptember 22, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Your container is adorable. I love the idea of making it a cute little nail polish holder.

    alisha.moorenielsen@gmail.com
    http://scrappin-happens.blogspot.com/

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  76. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    What great projects. Your grand daughter and stepsister are going to love those! My 4 yr old would totally love a purse like that. I think I am going to have scrap lift your project and try this. TFS! Very creative!

    pthoreson04 AT gmail DOT com
    http://priscrafteeescape.blogspot.com

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  77. clairbeldiazSeptember 23, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    What a great idea!! These are adorable!! TFS!!!

    clairbeldiaz@sbcglobal.net

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  78. Connie LaymanSeptember 24, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Wow! I had to add my love to this one! These are amazing!

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