Last week I received a package in the mail. It was sent to me by a reader of my blog as a "thank you" for the free tutorials I had published on my blog over the last few years. It warmed my heart, and I appreciated her thoughtfulness so much. {Thank you again, Chris!}
Among several things in the box was this adorable Snap Happy Bag that she made for me. I fell in love instantly...
This little bag has a carpenter's metal tape measure cut to the correct lengths to form a "hinge" at the top of the bag. It "snaps" open and shut -- thus the name "Snap Happy Bag." It's the perfect size to put in a purse with a couple of makeup items or to hold a gift card.
I knew I wanted to make a version of my own and publish a tutorial, so yesterday I got to work and came up with this version...
Early next week I'll publish the tutorial. With Valentine's Day approaching I can foresee making these and filling them with all sort of goodies!
Linked to:
Sisters Sunday Link Party @ Sisters of the Wild West
Show & Tell @ Be Different Act Normal
Friday Favs @ Naptime Crafters
Friday Flair @ Whipperberry
Catch as Catch Can @ My Repurposed Life
Free for All @ Sassy Sites
Made Monday @ Toastie Studio
9 comments:
Suzanne this is absolutely ADORABLE!! I am in love with the little ruffle! Very nice job!!!
So stinkin' cute! The fabric is awesome...whose line is it?
Green fabric -- Hobby Lobby (probably "Brother Sister Design Studio"
Flowered fabric -- Paula Prass "Flights of Fancy" line
What a fantastic idea! Love little bags.
SO CUTE! Perfect size to put a few credit cards or drivers license in a clutch for a night out.
I have one of these, and I can just open and shut it over and over and over again! I don't know who thought this up, but as a repurposing guru, I LOVE the idea of using a tape measure. :)
How sweet that you got a gift! :)
gail
So great - can't wait for the tutorial. I am so in awe of all you talented ladies that put your ideas out here for all of us to 'copy'. Thanks ever so much!
Very cute!
Great creative touch to a cute pouch! I think that is what I like most about sewing is to let the creative juices flow to add my "touch" to whatever pattern I might be working on.
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