Card Purse Tutorial

I decided to play along with the ATSDTC34 and create a project using lots of brads.  I turned it into a tutorial for the purse HERE right away, so get your gear and let's get going.

  I used one sheet of 12 X 12 to start, that way, you don't need any other CS, except for the layers on the front of the purse.  You need to cut your 12 X 12 in to these pieces :

• 2 pieces that measure 5 X 8 1/2
• 2 pieces that measure 3/4 X 11
• 1 piece that measures 1 1/2X 6

I used DP for the layer on the front of my box, but you can use CS.  That layer is 6 X 5 3/4.  The rest of the CS is up to you depending on how you want to decorate the front of the purse.

 

Score your 5 X 8 1/2 pieces at 2 1/4.  This will be done with the 8 1/2 side along the top of your scoring tool, as shown in the first picture.  Then you need to punch a hole with the word window punch on the piece that will be that back of the purse.  The top of the purse is the farthest away from the score line, and that is where you punch it.

 

On the CS piece that measure 1 1/2 X 6, you need to round one narrow end with the corner rounder punch (it makes it easier to get in the hole).  Then, starting on the opposite end, you need to score it at 1 and 3 1/4.

 

Lay the two layers together, making sure they are even.  Put glue on the one inch end, and glue it to the one that does NOT have the hole on top.  It also needs to be glued to what will be the FRONT of the CS.  That way, you won't see it from the inside, and your front layers will cover it.  By laying the punched layer on top, you can make sure that the strap will be centered when you go to close it later.  The arrows show the edge of the closure piece.  Then you need to glue the two pieces together by the 2 1/5 score lines on the bottom.

Now, you need to cut your card box in half.  I get mine from All That Scraps.  Then, put them together, and add sticky strip to the back of the box.  I consider that back the side that the flap tucks in.  That way, when the cards are in it, you won't notice it.  When you adhere them to the CS, make sure the place them right against the score line, but not over it (marked with arrows).  If you go over, it will not fold closed, and will not stand.  Don't have a card box??  Click here for a pocket template!!

 

Take your 3/4 X 11 inch strips and score them from EACH end at 1 inch.  Add glue within the area on the same side of the strap on each end, and to glue it to the bag.

 

Place the score line on the edge of the CS, and hold down the strap till dry (takes seconds).  Now, using a 1/8 punch, put two holes through the bag into the strap and add two brads.  This will reinforce the strap, so they won't come off.  ONLY DO THE BACK FOR NOW!!

 

Time to embellish the front of your bag.  To make the scallop rectangle, use this TUTORIAL.  My colors were not quite navy, basic grey, baja breeze, kiwi kiss and white.  I used the Urban Garden DP and the flower is cut right out of a sheet.  The sentiment of from AmyR's Wardrobe Sentiments, since it totally works with this project!!  I added glitter to the flower, and made my own pearl brads.  Then, you can attach the straps to the front of the bag, and your brads will become part of the design on the front.

  And here is the finished card purse.  Bu who says you need to use it for cards.  This would be a great gift bag for a special lady.  Put some smaller lotions, a nail clipper, some files, a buffer, or a mini manicure set and it becomes great little gift.  Fill it with chocolates for a chocolate lover, hot chocolate for the sipper.  So many possibilities wit this little purse. 

Head over to the ATS blog, and see what the other girls made with all their brads.  Also, if you play along with the team, you could win a guest designer spot for a month.  Go HERE for that information.

Have fun and happy stamping!!

Comments

[Christine St.Clair-Smith]

I come back to your tutorials time after time as they so inspire my sometimes very tired creativity..... thank you so very much for the pleasure they give me.

[Wendy Hawkinson]

Oh wow! I can't wait to try one of these. Thank you so much for giving a step-by-step. I need these! LOL

~Wendy Hawkinson
www.gotrubberwillstamp.blogspot.com

[Holly aka Toy]

Hey Julie :) First, You look great!!! I am so jealous :)

Love this tutorial. I saw one on SCS that referred back to your tutorial, so I am here to check it out. Since I am a bag/box HO, I am so going to give this a try!

Great job!!

Hugs!

[Sue]

I made this project using the extra template for the boxes. The instructions conclude that they are not really boxes, but a flat pocket. I looked really close to the clear ones you use and these are boxes...I took apart this part of my project and reformed the flat pieces to boxes and plan to add window sheets for the fronts. Looks way better now. Thank you for this great item, however, I would like to email you what I came up with my adjust of your card purse pocket. Can I get you email. I have looked over this entire site and cannot find it!!!! Sue

[Wanda Williams]

This is fantastic! I can't wait to give this a try! Thanks for giving us the tutorial. :-D

[Anne Pavlosky]

Julie, thanks for sharing. This purse/card holder is so cute!!! Just love your website.

[Kim Muhl]

Thanks for the tutorial and awesome inspiration. I made one and it was so easy and so much fun!

http://kmuhl.blogspot.com/2009/04/flowery-card-purse.html

[Silke Ledlow]

Julie - I have seen your purse a little while back and I was so inspired to try my own today!!!

Thank you so much fro sharing this tutorial with us.

Here is my purse
http://silkeledlow.blogspot.com/2009/03/sc218-birthday-surprise-cc208-for-you.html

Have a great day!!! Hugs ~S~

[liamp]

Julie,
Well I finally did a sample of your tote bag. If you would like to have a look at my blog you are welcome to. My samples are not nearly as good as yours. I did one exactly to measurements found out that our envelopes in Australia are slightly larger so I had to redo the sample so measurements were changed slightly to adapt. Thank you for sharing that lovely idea. I love it.

Liam

[Tanya B.]

Great tutorial and project! Thanks for sharing it with us. Here is my attempt http://tinkerin-in-ink.blogspot.com/2009/02/card-purse-or-treatgift-bag.html

[liamp]

Fantastic tutorial. Thanks for sharing!! Love your work. Definitely have to try this one. Liam

[Dawn Easton]

AWESOME tutorial Julie!! I finally had time to sit down and do it yesterday! Thanks for including the box measurements...I don't have any card boxes left...lol
Very well written and easy to follow!!

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Love, Love, Love it! What a great tutorial! Thanks for sharing!!!

[Corina]

So Cute! Now I have another one project to have on my must do list.

[Renée]

This is such a fabulous project, Julie! I made one for my MIL's birthday :) it's up on my blog today ( http://reneevs.blogspot.com/2009/02/card-holder.html )!!

[Marilyn]

You are truly awesome Julie! Love, love, love this! Thanks for the great step-by-step instructions. YOU ROCK!!! :-)

[Christina Hill]

It's fantastic. This one is gorgeous too!

[Silke Ledlow]

OMG - this is another fab purse!!! Lvve it!!!

[Conniecrafter]

Love this one too, thanks so much for sharing your talent!

[Mel M. M. M.]

Out of this world! You never cease to amaze & inspire. Incredible work! :O)

[Alma]

This is stunning Julie! I am always looking for different ideas on how to make card holders...you cease to amaze me with your talent! I love the color combo you used. I actually have a few of those A2 clear card holder to use so I will have play and make one soon! Thanks for sharing a great tutorial! You ROCK!!!!

- Alma =)

[Tracy OKeefe]

WOW Julie this is Georgous! I was definately trying to put one together tonight and it didn't work for me....although I much more of visual learner so if ever get the chance a visual tutorial would be awesome! Until then I am back at it trying to figure it out.
Thanks
Tracy

[Alexandra Hobson]

This is a fabulous tutorial Julie - thanks so much for sharing!! I found your blog through the ATS site and I love it!! As a fellow demo, I love what you do and can see me here daily checking out what you are doing! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

[Sabrina aka okimom2girlz]

Wow, Julie, what a gorgeous purse. Love the papers you've used. Thank you for taking the time to make this tutorail. You are just the BESTEST!!!!!!

[Kerry A]

This card purse is beautiful and the possibilities are endless! Thanks for the tutorial so I can maybe attempt to create one as nice as yours! :)

[Monika/buzsy]

Great tutorial and I just love the tote... so cute... love the colors and the embellishments on the front. TFS!

[melanie]

Wow, thank you for taking the time to write all that out. You are great at figuring out all these oragami type boxes. I think this little purse will go on my to do list. I feel an order going to All That Scraps. Did you warn them you were about to make this tutorial? LOL

[Mary Campbell]

Thank you so very much for sharing this tutorial. I looked every where on your blog yesterday but could not find it. Thanks for sharing your talent with us. Mary

[Becky]

Thank you, thank you, thank you (you knew I'd say that didn't you?!) Truly...very easy to follow. I have to tell you though...I have quit using my 1/8" punch for projects like this...I can NEVER get them to line up properly...two seconds with the hole piercer though and it's perfect every time!

[Linda Henry]

So cute, I'm going to try this one by the end of the week. Thanks for the great tutorial!!!!

Linda H
Sacramento, CA

[Britiney]

Oh my WORD! This is AMAZING!!! Thanks for sharing!

[Jackie]

You are just too clever and I love your creations! This purse is adorable and your instructions are so easy to follow - thank you for sharing your talent.