Tuesday, November 11, 2008

An Old Purse Gets a New Life

I bought this purse for $1 at a yard sale Saturday. I spray painted it black and then glued on some ribbon and scrapbook paper. Now I am using it in my office to hold small crafting supplies. How's that for an easy makeover?



43 comments:

Betsy said...

Can't beat that.

Fran said...

Well that looks precious! You did a great job.

Fran

Tracey said...

very cute!!!!!

Unknown said...

Oooooh, I love that! How come I never find cute stuff like that at Yard Sales???

Great job!

Unknown said...

very cute. Maybe I will do that to my sewing box. hmm. mishelle

Michelle said...

It's beautiful, Angie!

Anonymous said...

I so look forward to your dollar finds and what you do to them, You amaze me.

Hugs,
Chris

Ruby Red Slippers said...

I love that! I want to make one!

Kim @ Home Is Where The Heart Is said...

The purse looks great...of course, you did paint it my new favorite color!

Tonya said...

I love it! What a creative idea! Yard sales are awesome!

trish said...

Oh my goodness!! That is the cutest! It turned out very sweet. :o) Have you ever considered opening an Etsy shop? Your trays and now this adorable basket ... just a thought!
Sincerely ~ Tricia Anne

Heather said...

so cute!

Southerner said...

I love the way it turned out. http://diane1876.blogspot.com/ is having a trash to treasure tuesdays link you out to add this to!

Cynthia's Cottage Design said...

Hi Angie!

Oh I soooo soo love those picnic baskets!! Im actually ordering one from Lavender Hill studio, she's on my page too, her stuff is gorgeous! I lOVE what you did to yours! how clever you are!! great job , it looks fabulous! I'll post a pic of mine when I get it so you can see. Aren't they just the sweetest things? and yours is put to good use too! smart idea!

~ hugs ~ Cynthia

Shell in your Pocket said...

Oh...that is just great!! I love black toile!
-sandy toes

Unknown said...

Adorable! Love me some black and white toile!

Michelle said...

WOW! That looks amazing!

Anonymous said...

You do some great transformations! Very talented- I would never think to do those things- very inspiring! I think I will try something!
Blessings~
Gail

Robin Beck said...

What an amazing job you did! I love it!

joelandbecca said...

fabulous idea! I have one of those, and can't think of what to do with it! Perfect!

Ribbonwood Cottage said...

Oh how we love glue, paper and trim....makes the world go round!
Blessings,
Debbie

Unknown said...

What a cute purse! I love what you did with it! I love the pattern of the paper you chose! Great Job Angie. By the way about my sign, I got the words cut by a lady I know, but I have seen them in the craft stores. Just measure the letters you buy then cut the wood!

squawmama said...

Hi Angie... First of all you can't beat that price and second it look awesome... you did a great job & I love it... Have a great day...

(((HUGS)))
Donna

Heather said...

I love the things you do with your garage sale finds!
There's a little something on my blog for you.

Gina said...

Love it! See, I would've walked right by that and though to myself how ugly. I need to retrain my eye to see the potential. lol

Amanda said...

geat find, and you made it even better!

Sue said...

I LOVE it....I would have passed it by but YOU had the eye to see what it could become. WOW!

Inspired Kara said...

FAB!!!! Seriously, I love it.

Buzzings of a Queen Bee! said...

I love how it turned out and I really love the price! Wish I had a craft room to put cute little things like that in!
Carrie

Manuela@A Cultivated Nest said...

That is so cute! I love it when things are pretty and useful!

Manuela

Screaming Meme said...

I love baskets! Is it really used as a purse? It looks like something ToTo would be in...:)

Nancy Rosalina said...

I am new to your blog, and I love it! You have a beautiful home! I will be back again! Nancy

Mandi @ Sweetly Home said...

Too clever! You've gotten me wanting trays to re-do...now I want a basket!

Christy said...

How clever is that!!!

Wendy said...

So cute!

Jessica said...

SUPER CUTE!!

Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence said...

It's a great redo and honestly, I am glad you are not using it as a purse, a bit bulky and cumbersome I would think!

Daphine said...

Are you kidding me!?!?!? It turned out fabulous! WOW! You amaze me with your creative hands!

Mimi Sue said...

Love little baskets. Yours is so cute and just the right size. Mimi

Candy Allen - Junk Sophisticate said...

You do have the touch! This looks so adorable now. Love all your transformations!

Junk Sophisticate

Katie said...

Love it!

Jenni said...

Oh.my.goodness.gracious! I am SO impressed! It's beautiful! :) And you can't beat the deal!

BugnLVoe said...

Adorable!!!

I have tons of longaberger baskets. Should I spray paint some I wonder?