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Gypsy Handbag


I completed another gypsy purse yesterday. I like the colors in this one. I printed on fabric using the technique I showed you previously. Then I embellished with fabric (tie dye looking) and embroidered around the pieces. I used these cool letters that are like little brads and I just stuck them through the material with the letters stuck on prior. The brads fit very tight and nice. I liked them. Then I sewed some charms and used an iron on transfer for the jewels. I was going to hang fringe off the bottom but after looking at it that way...I did not like it so I decided it was done! What do you think?
Oh I am so thrilled that it is Friday! I have planned an Easter lunch at my house for sunday afternoon with my family to include my sister (her husband away at work) and my dad. I enjoy our little gatherings like this so much. I will have to post some pics from that event! Happy Easter ...Easter Bunny "Bach Bach" ! That is what my sister says every year. She started it when a commercial about candy for easter started doing that. Heehee
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What a cute bag!
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