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myLot reputation of 100/100. jillhill (17693)   ranked 6 out of 1,063 in crafts 2 years ago

I saw this really cool purse that is made from newspapers....you line the paper with clear contact paper then you cut it to the shape you want and design the type of purse you prefer. The handle was one bought from a craft store. I am going to try to make one...has anyone else done one?

 

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1. myLot reputation of 99/100. savypat (13311)   ranked 288 out of 1,063 in crafts   2 years ago

This sounds really cool. Where can we get the instructions to do this project?
A new way to recycle newsprint. Thanks


myLot reputation of 100/100. jillhill (17693)   ranked 6 out of 1,063 in crafts  2 years ago

I think there might be something on the internet. I saw a purse. I would have never believed it was made of just newspaper.....so cute. I also see in the LTD catalog that they have these purse organizers so you could make the purse and stick one of these on the inside.

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2. myLot reputation of 98/100. Beautyfactor (1369)   2 years ago

No I've not heard of that before but it does sound really interesting and a great way to recycyle old newspapers. When you have made one you will have to post a picture so I can see it for myself.

I love hearing about new crafting ways, so thanks for posting this :)


myLot reputation of 100/100. jillhill (17693)   ranked 6 out of 1,063 in crafts  2 years ago

I certainly will!

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3. myLot reputation of 97/100. vijiboopathy (6240)   2 years ago

Hi friend its a good tip indeed. I have not tried it at any time. I have made purse with a kind of plastic mat which is a small square having many small holes through which we have to pass the woolen thread with the help of needle to make design. It is then stitched at the end by bending it make to a purse.


myLot reputation of 100/100. jillhill (17693)   ranked 6 out of 1,063 in crafts  2 years ago

That sounds very interesting!


myLot reputation of 97/100. vijiboopathy (6240)  2 years ago

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4. myLot reputation of 97/100. AmbiePam (20753)   2 years ago

No I haven't tried, but if I did it would probably end up looking like something else. Probably any purse I tried to make would wind up looking like a hat. blush But I can't wait to see what yours looks like. You have such a gift with crafts. It bet it looks really good when you finish it.


myLot reputation of 100/100. jillhill (17693)   ranked 6 out of 1,063 in crafts  2 years ago

Can't wait to try it!

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5. myLot reputation of 95/100. gabs8513 (23375)   ranked 194 out of 1,063 in crafts   2 years ago

I have never seen that no
When you do make me one Jill will you show us please


myLot reputation of 100/100. jillhill (17693)   ranked 6 out of 1,063 in crafts  2 years ago

Will do!

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6. myLot reputation of 99/100. cynthiann (5235)   2 years ago

No - I have never heard of it. Make one and put a photo of it on Mylot. You never cease to amaze me with your creativitythumbupthumbup


myLot reputation of 100/100. jillhill (17693)   ranked 6 out of 1,063 in crafts  2 years ago

For sure!

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7. myLot reputation of 96/100. lovinangelsinstead21 (3604)   ranked 557 out of 1,063 in crafts   2 years ago

Hiya Jill,

Me neither I have never heard of that one. We used to make Puppets from Newspaper as a base but that was it.
giftsandbags makes handbags and party bags from recycled fruit juice tetra brik containers I think you call them tetra brik at least that´s what they are called here. They are really nice and original too. But post a Photo of your finished job please I would love to see what it looks like too. Thanks very much I just wish I was that creative.


myLot reputation of 100/100. jillhill (17693)   ranked 6 out of 1,063 in crafts  2 years ago

I sure will!


myLot reputation of 96/100. lovinangelsinstead21 (3604)   ranked 557 out of 1,063 in crafts  2 years ago

Hiya Jill,

Once I made a Puppet out of paper mache and someone at School swapped her´s for mine so maybe I was´nt that bad after all?
So the Teacher never believed me at all he believed her instead so in a way I was kind of flattered that he thought it was so good that only she could have done it (grin) and not me.
Anyway that´s a one off I thought I would mention it just came to me when you mentioned newspaper. Someone got the "my high marks" instead of me. Never mind. I can laugh about it now. It´s sort of like someone impersonating you is´nt it.

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8. myLot reputation of 99/100. ElicBxn (24680)   ranked 1 out of 1,063 in crafts   2 years ago

No, but I made a couple of tote bags from the ends of a couple of pillow cases that I cut down for the roomie. Then I used a freecycle shirt to make the handles and design - I think its really cute.

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9. myLot reputation of 97/100. moonlitmagikchild (8089)   2 years ago

no i havent but do you have a pic of one? im such a visual person i cant like just picture it in my head i have to see it lol


myLot reputation of 100/100. jillhill (17693)   ranked 6 out of 1,063 in crafts  2 years ago

I will post a picture when it's finished.

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10. myLot reputation of 96/100. cher913 (21920)   ranked 28 out of 1,063 in crafts   2 years ago

i have not heard of this either but i would love to see the finished product. you will have to post a link or put the picture in.


myLot reputation of 100/100. jillhill (17693)   ranked 6 out of 1,063 in crafts  2 years ago

I will!

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