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!

DIY Envelope Clutch Bag

DIY Envelope Clutch Bag

DIY Envelope Clutch Bag

DIY Envelope Clutch Bag

DIY Envelope Clutch Bag

DIY Envelope Clutch Bag

DIY Envelope Clutch Bag

DIY Envelope Clutch Bag

DIY Envelope Clutch Bag

DIY Envelope Clutch Bag

DIY Envelope Clutch Bag

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.


60 responses to “DIY Envelope Clutch”

  1. animetric Avatar

    Your DIY tutorials are sooo cute and creative. <3

  2. Angela Ricardo Avatar

    thank you sis! Need to do the DIY to steal the look πŸ˜› <3

  3. omgitskatsy Avatar
    omgitskatsy

    Awwweee. The clutch is cute and it’s neatly done!Β 

  4. Michelle Bugante Avatar

    Awww this is so cute! I’m too lazy to do DIY stuff but you are just beyond creative! πŸ˜€

  5. Matsumoto Chan Avatar
    Matsumoto Chan

    Neat!!! Had I the time, I’ll spend more time for creativity…lovely site you have. so artistic!

  6. Claire Avatar

    wow love it.. so creative!! <3

  7. Angela Ricardo Avatar

    Thank 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. πŸ˜€

  8. Angela Ricardo Avatar

    At 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!!! β™₯

  9. Angela Ricardo Avatar

    Nakuuu thank you! Sakit ng daliri ko kamo pagkatapos… hirap tusukin ;]] Plastic kasi pang push ko. πŸ˜›

  10. Michelle Solee Avatar
    Michelle Solee

    lovely DIY project, we have the same keychain, (got it from baby couture bag) =)

  11. Gellie Abogado Avatar

    you’re really creative! πŸ™‚

  12. Gil Camporazo Avatar
    Gil Camporazo

    DIY 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!

    Gil Camporazo’s latest blog: BC Bloggers: Don’t Beg for Links

  13. Lissa Avatar

    It really looks good! It’s always fun to be creative πŸ™‚

  14. Ria Hazel Avatar

    So clever! I Lurve the concept πŸ™‚

  15. chrisair Avatar

    creative, you are so talented I thought that beautiful women like you had no interest in doing diy, and I was wrong

  16. Jay-Agent112778 Avatar
    Jay-Agent112778

    thanx for sharing on how to do that bag. ill make one for myself for travel papers

    visiting this entry thru FB Pinoy Bloggers Worldwide

  17. Allen Avatar

    Wow! Very creative! My girlfriend is also very creative and I’m always impressed with her creations. πŸ™‚

  18. Pink MagaLine Avatar

    That is a pretty smart idea. The keychain is cute.

    Visiting from PB! πŸ˜€

  19. KindleHearts Avatar

    you are very creative my dear..thanks for sharing this! πŸ™‚ I’ll try making myself one!

  20. joysflair Avatar
    joysflair

    wow! very creative, nicely done πŸ™‚Β 

  21. Shydub Avatar
    Shydub

    I must say, that you are good and very creative.Β  You can be a trendsitter because that paper bag looks amazing, Thanks for sharing. Btw, you have a very nice blog

  22. Angela Ricardo Avatar

    Thank 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. πŸ˜€ xox

  23. Angela Ricardo Avatar

    You’re very much welcome! Would love to see your version please share and let me know.

  24. Angela Ricardo Avatar

    Thank you! I got them both from my Paris trip and now it’s a memory that I can always take with me. πŸ˜€

  25. Angela Ricardo Avatar

    Thanks! We all have a creative side we just have to let the artist in us work it out and let the creation pour out. πŸ˜€

  26. Angela Ricardo Avatar

    Oh, you’re very welcome indeed! That would be great, please do share it when you do already. Would love to see it!

  27. Angela Ricardo Avatar

    Awww 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. πŸ˜›

  28. Angela Ricardo Avatar

    Thanks! I plan to do more. πŸ˜€

  29. Angela Ricardo Avatar

    Thanks! I think so too!

  30. Rhea Bue Avatar

    ang cuuuute!! πŸ˜€ nice DIY envelope clutch sis! πŸ™‚ you’re creative indeed! I love it! πŸ˜€

  31. Ning Magcauaus Avatar

    you’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. πŸ™‚

  32. Peachy Avatar

    That is so creative!

  33. blankPixels Avatar

    Cool 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.

  34. Cha Avatar

    wow! Very creative!

  35. ralph Avatar

    very creative and a great suggestion especially these holiday seasons… a nice giveaway… thanks… Yahweh bless.

  36. Sining Factory Avatar
    Sining Factory

    This is really good. You are very creative. πŸ™‚Β 

  37. Arcee Caspe-Camps Avatar

    wow, you are such a great artist…i wish i have that crafting skills, too. loved everything about your envelope clutch.

  38. Ayah Avatar

    ikaw na ang mahilig sa mga DIYs. πŸ˜€Β 
    dpat, may DIY site ka na eh. ang galing2 tlga. πŸ˜€ thanks sa mga tuts sis. they’re really helpful.

  39. Sumi Go Avatar

    This is just brilliant! πŸ™‚ I love DIY projects too and I usually do mine by hand. Anyway, loving your envelope clutch! πŸ™‚

  40. Angela Ricardo Avatar

    Thank 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. πŸ™‚

  41. Rochelle Caparas Avatar
    Rochelle Caparas

    wow! very resourceful πŸ™‚ a brilliant idea.

  42. facebook-1103005473 Avatar

    my 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.Β  you guys can get together?

    where are you?

  43. Don Garcia Avatar

    wow! this is genius! so creative..

  44. Angela Ricardo Avatar

    Awwwe you’re too kind! I just copied the look. πŸ˜› Thank you so much. xox

  45. Angela Ricardo Avatar

    thank you! xoxo Let me know if you have a blog so I can check it out too… xoxo

  46. Angela Ricardo Avatar

    thank 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

  47. Angela Ricardo Avatar

    Thank you so much! xox

    PS: If you have a blog please feel free to share it so I can visit it as well.

  48. Angela Ricardo Avatar

    Thanks! 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

  49. Angela Ricardo Avatar

    Thank you so much! I got mine from a novelty store in Paris. πŸ™‚

  50. Angela Ricardo Avatar

    Awwwe I never thought of it that way. Thank you. I simply share whatever I can think of from the top of my head. πŸ˜›

  51. Angela Ricardo Avatar

    Ayiii thank you naman kagandahan! Nagiinarte lang alang pang shopping eh πŸ˜› hahaha

  52. Angela Ricardo Avatar

    Thank you! I give out hand crafted gifts too! I think they’re special and made with love and effort. πŸ˜›

  53. Angela Ricardo Avatar

    thank you so much! xox

  54. Angela Ricardo Avatar

    Thank 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.

  55. Angela Ricardo Avatar

    hahaha 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. πŸ˜›

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