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DIY Envelope Clutch
I have been seeing a lot of women sporting an “Envelope Clutch Bag” and obviously I want one too! As always I don’t want to be spending money I don’t even have at the moment. So you can imagine already how I feel. Miserable. How I wish I have my great grandmother’s sewing machine, or the portable sewing machine I have bought from craigslist… except they’re both in the Philippines and there is just NO way I would ever have those shipped as it will cost way too much. I honestly think if I would do that I am better off buying a brand new one as it will be at the same price range. Although, even if I don’t have a sewing machine I won’t give up just yet on making my own clutch bag. I’ll just have to do it the old school way and do it manually by hand. Yep.
If you’re like me who can’t wait to save up and want to steal the look your favorite fashion blogger is sporting then this entry is definitely for you! No need for a sewing machine, just prepare some time and effort. Here’s a simple visual guide to make your own version…
WARNING: HEAVY IMAGE POST AHEAD!
I decided to make myself a Paris Map envelope clutch, so I dug up my junk box and looked for the map I took home as a souvenir. That way I can have the bag I have always wanted and be able to preserve the memories I had in Paris and be able to take it with me too! Ha, now I get to hit two birds in one stone. ;] If you have any question, suggestion, or request feel free to let me know. Til’ next xoxo.
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animetric
12/17/2011Your DIY tutorials are sooo cute and creative. <3
Angela Ricardo
12/17/2011thank you sis! Need to do the DIY to steal the look 😛 <3
omgitskatsy
12/17/2011Awwweee. The clutch is cute and it’s neatly done!
Michelle Bugante
12/17/2011Awww this is so cute! I’m too lazy to do DIY stuff but you are just beyond creative! 😀
Matsumoto Chan
12/17/2011Neat!!! Had I the time, I’ll spend more time for creativity…lovely site you have. so artistic!
Claire
12/17/2011wow love it.. so creative!! <3
Angela Ricardo
12/17/2011thank you! ♥
Angela Ricardo
12/17/2011Thank you so much for the kind and sweet words. I get really swamped and busy too but every once in a while I try to ind time to express myself by arts and craft. 😀
Angela Ricardo
12/17/2011At times I feel lazy too but sometimes I realize I do have creativity and I need toget it out before I get super rusty. ;]] thanks!!! ♥
Angela Ricardo
12/17/2011Nakuuu thank you! Sakit ng daliri ko kamo pagkatapos… hirap tusukin ;]] Plastic kasi pang push ko. 😛
Michelle Solee
12/17/2011lovely DIY project, we have the same keychain, (got it from baby couture bag) =)
Gellie Abogado
12/17/2011you’re really creative! 🙂
Gil Camporazo
12/17/2011DIY is more fun. It requires your creativity, your resourcefulness and patience. Once you’re done, another things is to share it for others to benefit from. That’s what I call generosity by doing!
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Lissa
12/17/2011It really looks good! It’s always fun to be creative 🙂
Ria Hazel
12/17/2011So clever! I Lurve the concept 🙂
chrisair
12/17/2011creative, you are so talented I thought that beautiful women like you had no interest in doing diy, and I was wrong
Jay-Agent112778
12/17/2011thanx for sharing on how to do that bag. ill make one for myself for travel papers
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Allen
12/17/2011Wow! Very creative! My girlfriend is also very creative and I’m always impressed with her creations. 🙂
Pink MagaLine
12/17/2011That is a pretty smart idea. The keychain is cute.
Visiting from PB! 😀
KindleHearts
12/17/2011you are very creative my dear..thanks for sharing this! 🙂 I’ll try making myself one!
joysflair
12/17/2011wow! very creative, nicely done 🙂
Shydub
12/17/2011I must say, that you are good and very creative. You can be a trendsitter because that paper bag looks amazing, Thanks for sharing. Btw, you have a very nice blog
Angela Ricardo
12/17/2011Thank you! My mom tells me the same thing and I use to think she’s just saying that coz I’m her daughter. You’re sweet words are very heart warming. I hope even if I don’t become a trend setter someday, that at least some people can find their way to my blog and find it helpful. 😀 xox
Angela Ricardo
12/17/2011thank you!
Angela Ricardo
12/17/2011You’re very much welcome! Would love to see your version please share and let me know.
Angela Ricardo
12/17/2011Thank you! I got them both from my Paris trip and now it’s a memory that I can always take with me. 😀
Angela Ricardo
12/17/2011Thanks! We all have a creative side we just have to let the artist in us work it out and let the creation pour out. 😀
Angela Ricardo
12/17/2011Oh, you’re very welcome indeed! That would be great, please do share it when you do already. Would love to see it!
Angela Ricardo
12/17/2011Awww thank you so much! You’re too kind… and with my sincerest gratefulness to your sweet words. I LOVE DIY’s they’re budget friendly and customize-able to my liking. 😛
Angela Ricardo
12/17/2011Thanks! I plan to do more. 😀
Angela Ricardo
12/17/2011Thanks! I think so too!
Rhea Bue
12/18/2011ang cuuuute!! 😀 nice DIY envelope clutch sis! 🙂 you’re creative indeed! I love it! 😀
Ning Magcauaus
12/18/2011you’re a creative girl, and this can be a good gift for a friend, i do that. give out hand crafted gifts out of the blue, or a token of appreciation. 🙂
Peachy
12/18/2011That is so creative!
blankPixels
12/18/2011Cool idea for keeping a souvenir! ^_^
I used to make DIY bags when I was younger. I enjoyed doing it in my Home Ed class so much that I continued on til college. I stopped when my schedule got all hectic. This reminded me of that. I gave away most of the ones I made though.
Cha
12/18/2011wow! Very creative!
ralph
12/18/2011very creative and a great suggestion especially these holiday seasons… a nice giveaway… thanks… Yahweh bless.
Sining Factory
12/18/2011This is really good. You are very creative. 🙂
Arcee Caspe-Camps
12/18/2011wow, you are such a great artist…i wish i have that crafting skills, too. loved everything about your envelope clutch.
Ayah
12/18/2011ikaw na ang mahilig sa mga DIYs. 😀
dpat, may DIY site ka na eh. ang galing2 tlga. 😀 thanks sa mga tuts sis. they’re really helpful.
Sumi Go
12/18/2011This is just brilliant! 🙂 I love DIY projects too and I usually do mine by hand. Anyway, loving your envelope clutch! 🙂
Angela Ricardo
12/18/2011Thank you very much! We’re on the same page. I do mines by hand too. Well I still prefer to use a sewing machine if I have one at my disposal. Sadly I don’t at the moment but will continue to do DIY’s even if hand made. 🙂
Rochelle Caparas
12/19/2011wow! very resourceful 🙂 a brilliant idea.
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12/20/2011my business partner’s sister in the US sells jewelry at etsy and i have a friend here in RP who makes bags for himself and friends. you guys can get together?
where are you?
Don Garcia
12/20/2011wow! this is genius! so creative..
Angela Ricardo
12/20/2011Awwwe you’re too kind! I just copied the look. 😛 Thank you so much. xox
Angela Ricardo
12/20/2011thank you! xoxo Let me know if you have a blog so I can check it out too… xoxo
Angela Ricardo
12/20/2011thank you so much! It doesn’t take much creativity… you just need to put effort and some time to it. Pretty easy to do. Give it a try. I would love to see your version. Thanks for visiting my blog too. xox
Angela Ricardo
12/20/2011Thank you so much! xox
PS: If you have a blog please feel free to share it so I can visit it as well.
Angela Ricardo
12/20/2011Thanks! It would be a nice giveaway indeed…but only if I have a sewing machine to use to sew it up. It takes quite a lot of time and hand work to do just one. TC and god bless as well. xox
Angela Ricardo
12/20/2011thank you! xox
Angela Ricardo
12/21/2011Thank you so much! I got mine from a novelty store in Paris. 🙂
Angela Ricardo
12/21/2011thank you!
Angela Ricardo
12/21/2011Awwwe I never thought of it that way. Thank you. I simply share whatever I can think of from the top of my head. 😛
Angela Ricardo
12/21/2011Ayiii thank you naman kagandahan! Nagiinarte lang alang pang shopping eh 😛 hahaha
Angela Ricardo
12/21/2011Thank you! I give out hand crafted gifts too! I think they’re special and made with love and effort. 😛
Angela Ricardo
12/21/2011thank you so much! xox
Angela Ricardo
12/21/2011Thank you! n____n
I haven;t had the chance of making big bags or purses but body bags I have. Home Ed is also what got me started at an early age. Which up to date is something I pride myself with that I am able to hand craft good like these. I would of love to see your creations.
Angela Ricardo
12/21/2011hahaha di naman… ang tawag jan inspired! Inspired magkaroon ng version at dahil di makabili kinopya na lang. :)))) —and you’re very welcome. Kung me request ka or idea share lang. 😛