Monday 26 September 2011

Vintage Evening Bag from Happy Daze

I have made this Vintage evening bag for my sister in law as an extra birthday present and I am so hoping she will like it! It was inspired by the gorgeous examples by Julie and Paula from the Happy Daze Design Team on their blog, as the bag 'blank' comes from there. I wouldn't have had the confidence to attempt it if I hadn't seen their examples first.

I coloured the chain and clasp with brown alcohol ink to give a bronze effect as it was a bright silver to start off with. I coloured the bag with Vintage Lace, Orchid, and Mushroom Fresco Finish paints as it was very white. The stamps are the Venice set by Oxford Impressions - love this set! Petra gave me some trim which was perfect for the edges and I added pearl trim over the top of it, then tied some of the trim into a bow and added a mulberry flower.

I decorated the back with the same stamping but just with a simple pearl trim.



20 comments:

  1. Absolutely stunning - and what makes it even more special is the fact that it is a one off original

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  2. its very pretty! your sister is a lucky person!

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  3. Lucy, If you SIL does not love this, I will be happy to send you my address! So don't you worry!! This purse is so unique and beautiful! Another WOW factor and I love it! Have a fabulous week!

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  4. This is gorgeous Lucy, lovely stamping and such a pretty colour. Great idea for colouring the chain , never thought of that. I have bought myself another one to alter, but not sure how to do it yet. Made a few mistakes on the last one and had to keep painting over it with gesso as the ink kept showing through so will have to be a lot more careful next time. XX

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  5. Totally gorgeous bag Lucy, so pretty in pink am sure your SIL will adore it. x

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  6. Well I know where it can go if she doesn't like it, LOL. It's gorgeous. xx

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  7. WOw- how fun! I love the trim and the bow- love the idea of coloring the metal with AI's and love the stamping on the purse- awesome!

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  8. Fabulous bag unique and lush XOXO Zoe

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  9. Hi Lucy. This is gorgeous. Your Sister in Law will love it. Lovely colours.
    Regards Florence x

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  10. Absolutely stunning Lucy. Is there nothing you can't turn your hand to. You are so talented, x

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  11. Wow! Completely gorgeous, love it xDebi x

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  12. Ingenious my friend - your bag looks amazing. Wish I could have seen it IRL before your SIL receives such a fabulous present.
    I hope we can get together in half term for a crafty catch up.
    Take care.
    luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

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  13. Fab project, if you SiL likes to have unique stuff then she's sure to lobve it!

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  14. Oh wow fantastic Lucy!!! This is so great and creative - I bet your sister will love it!

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  15. Lucy - this is amazing - your SIL will love it!

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