Monday Morning Quick Craft

Duct Tape Change Purse
Today's quick craft was a duct tape change purse.  To make one of these you will need:

• 2 or 3 coordinated duct tapes
• Straight edge
• Razor or Exacto knife
• Small piece of self stick velrco

Start out by cutting two strips of duct tape to a length of a little over 11 inches.  If you are using tape with a repeating pattern you can try to match it up as best you can.  Overlap one piece of tape lengthwise onto the other making a width of about 3 1/2 inches.  This will be the outside of your purse.

With the coordinated tape cut another two lengths about 11 inches.  Lay one piece at a time onto the first piece, sticky side to sticky side.  Line it up along the long edge and don't worry if it extends a little on the ends.  Do the same for the second piece of coordinated tape.

Trim the ends so the length is 11 inches and there are no sticky sides exposed.

Cut a piece of another coordinated tape (you may also use the same tape as the inside or outside if you prefer) to about 4 inches.  Using your straight edge and razor knife slice this in half lengthwise. These will be the trim pieces on the short edges. 

 I like to gently roll the tape up so that it is almost folded in half lengthwise, butt the edge of my purse piece up to the fold and then let it fall down unto the purse piece.  This makes it a little easier to get the inside and outside trim even.  

Trim ends of edging tape with razor knife.

Fold up one end of tape about 4 inches.

Cut another piece of your coordinated edge tape to just over 7 inches long and then cut in half lengthwise.

Using the same method as before trim the long ends of the purse while keeping the 4 inches folded up.

Carefully trim the excess binding tape.

I also like to carefully slit the tape on the inside to free up the purse's opening.

With your loop and hook sides of the velcro stuck together cut off a small tab and remove one sides self stick covering.  Stick it on the flap of your coin purse. Remove the other covering exposing the self stick and then fold the purse flap down and press into place.

And there you have it...

A duct tape change purse.

Item of the Day

Today's item(s) of the day are these adorable baby booties created by Susan Crawford.  Available in assorted sizes and styles, we love the little boy booties with the basketball buttons.  Susan also makes bibs and burp clothes for you to coordinate a nice baby shower gift.  Booties sell for $9.00.