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Saturday, December 10, 2011

I Just Love This!

Is this not the cutest thing?

Made in a couple of hours using a white canvas bag I bought at Hobby Lobby - a ruffle around the bottom, a little polka dot ribbon, a monogram on the front and a sweet little tie to match the ruffle.  I also covered some foam core to make a bottom that matches the ruffle and tie and added some pink stitching on the handles.  I know a little girl that's going to love this at Christmas!  One down and two to do.  :)

27 comments:

Marge said...

How cute is that! I often look at those bags and wonder what I could do with them.....duh! Put on a ruffle and bow and you've got a cute bag for a sweet gal. Great idea!

Christmas blessings to you....

Rhonda M said...

Popped in for just a second and just have to say I love this! What a sweet gift!

FlourishingPalms said...

Yes, it is not the cutest thing... err, No, it's not the cutest thing. Oh my! I mean it's DEFINITELY the cutest thing! It's the perfect gift for a little girl who's name begins with the letter "L." Good job!

Jennifer M. said...

Very precious project you made. :)

Jen

Peggy Lee said...

How creative! It's beautiful.

Barb said...

Sooooooooooooooooo adorable!!!!

Anna said...

Lovely, likes me a lot everything

FabricFascination said...

Great idea, so cute!

Michelle said...

SEW CUTE!!!

Vroomans' Quilts said...

What a cute way to dress up a bag. Just lovely.

Welcome to the Garden of Egan said...

That is darling! You are very creative!
Are you doing the other ones the same color?

Grammasheri said...

What a sweet bag! Perfect for a little granddaughter.

Vivian said...

That is adorable. I always thought those bags were boring. This really jazzes it up.

Julie Fukuda said...

Well, you transformed that plain white bag into something special.Great job!

Marie Rayner said...

That's adorable Marlene!! I know they will love them! Who wouldn't???

Sparky said...

No doubt about one of my most fav things you. Have made this yr. and it's pink too...wow. Ok I have to find myself some whit bags You inspired me...

Denise :) said...

Very cute ... and clever, too!! :)

Anne said...

Looks like a very pricey tote one would find in a posh boutique! Love it!

Carolyn said...

This is just about the cutest thing I've ever seen! I must make one for my sweet little Kaylabug! She would love it. It would be cute for her to use to carry for her dance bag. Precious, Marlene! :0)

Grammy Staffy said...

That is sooooo darling! You inspire me to make some for my grandgirls. I love it.
I hope that all is going well for you. I think of you often with love. Have a great week. Hugs, Lura

Truffle queen said...

Very cute!! I bet you can't wait to see those little girls in action with their "purses"! I have a few little girls who would love this! I just may get my coupons and go to Hobby Lobby!! Thanks for the idea!!

Pamela Kieffer said...

This is adorable. You come up with the cleverest things. Pam

Gmama Jane said...

Marlene, I can't tell you how cute this is. I've GOT to make one. Any hidden secrets? Just top-stitch a ruffle on top? I'm headed for Hobby Lobby on Wed. when I'm out doing my Christmas shopping. I have been given the day off from babysitting while Hubby takes care of Scott and I get a whole day to myself. Whoo Hoo!! I don't complain because he will go to pre-school next year and I won't have him to myself ever again. That breaks my heartt to think about. I thought I would be happy but I've grown so attached to the little sidekick. He thinks he "helps" me sew which is so cute. Send any instructions for making this bag...I'm not as good a seamstress as you.
Merry Christmas Blessings
Jane

Calamity Jane's Cottage, Bonnie said...

Marlene, this is so cute and she will love it. I've been gone and plan on reading and catching up on your blog. Sure have missed blogging.

Mary L. Briggs said...

That bag is adorable! She will love it:)

Annie said...

That is a cute, cute bag!

Connie Kresin Campbell said...

Oh what a cute idea! My granddaughters would love these! Hmmm now to grab some bags, wonder if the Dollar store has them. Thanks for sharing!