May 3, 2011

$1 Target Purse Makeover

Last week, I suggested that you might want to grab these little pocket books from the $1 Target bin.

We're going to give them a quick makeover.

Supplies:
Purse
Hot glue
Needle & thread
Ric Rak
Buttons
Silk blossoms
Clip-on earrings (optional)
Scissors

1. Remove bow with scissors. They were attached by a few stitches of thread.

2. Replace bow with silk flower. I found these silk flowers at Michael's and they have a pin/clip already attached to the back of the flower.

I also used a few millinery flowers that I had been saving from a previous project. I hot-glued clip-on earrings to the center of the flowers (after removing the earring clip with pliers), but you could also use buttons too.

Step 2. Add ric rak to the ribbon handle with hotglue or needle & thread.

They are the perfect size for those quick errands when you only need a cell phone, some lipstick, license and cash. We're going to use a few of these purses as party favors at Emma's birthday.

Happy crafting!

Happy soon-to-be Mother's day!
Linking up with these great parties:
Blackberry Vine: Tuesday to-do Party
Sugar Bee Crafts: Take-a-Look Tuesday
Very Merry Vintage Style Love-the-Link Party #12
Yesterday on Tuesday Crafty Soiree #36
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15 comments:

  1. KJ@letsgoflyakiteMay 3, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Love this makeover. The addition of the flower and ric rac is perfect!

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  2. JbooMay 3, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Adorable!! You amaze with your creative crafting talents!! :)

    Janet

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  3. CindyMay 3, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Cute make-over! I can't wait to see the temporary bat cave at the tree house and all the other party ideas.

    Have a great Tuesday!
    Cindy

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  4. GardenOfDaisiesMay 3, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Kim, those turned out so cute!!! They will be perfect party favors!!

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  5. Michelle @ Dream Home DIYMay 3, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    These are darling! The top one is my favorite :0) Im sure the girls at Emma's birthday bash will be very excited to carry one of these away

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  6. HeatherMay 3, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    How cute! What a great idea for party favors! I always like to give party favors that can be used. These do that and are adorable too!

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  7. Pam KesslerMay 3, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Very cute. I love your Target $1 bin makeovers.

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  8. Life in RehabMay 3, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Cute little purses! I'm loving the transformation.

    Will that be a big enough bat cave for one of YOUR soirees?

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  9. DonnaMay 3, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Aren't you clever, they are adorable!!

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  10. DonnaMay 3, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    What a fun project, Kim! And a great idea for a party favor for Emma's party! I think they would be great to give with a gift card inside, two gifts in one!!

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  11. KarinMay 3, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Very cute idea! :) How fun to take one to the store!

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  12. JodeeMay 3, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Those turned out sooo cute! I love the big flowers!

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  13. My Vintage MendingMay 3, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Love this new header...Super cute makeover...who knew? The way you change the ordinary into extraordinary. Magical. Smiles...Renee

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  14. very merry vintage styleMay 4, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    These are really cute! Love the one with the red flower. Thanks for linking to STL Wednesday!
    Mary

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  15. Nicole@Thrifty DecoratingMay 4, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    I wish that I lived closer to a Target!! Those are adorable!! Thanks so much for linking up to Thrifty Thursday! :)

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