Versatile Placemat Purse

I decided to try something new with this latest placemat purse. I used the lining to make the top border. I lengthened the straps that hold the handles so they would also hold the ribbon in place. I included three different colors of ribbon so that G could change the color to coordinate with her outfit. I thought this would be a very versatile way to change your bag with your mood.

The Ashlynn Placemat Purse

I can't wait to see Ashlynn carring this around.

The Winning Creation

Just wanted to show the placemat purse that the Give-a-Way winner received. Her favorite color combinations for the moment are brown and orange. Enjoy Emily!

Placemat Purse for Eva

I made this placemat purse for my Grandmother's birthday. Again, sorry about the poor picture quality... but I really liked the way that the lining and handles turned out. I used a faux suede placemat with a fun retro mum print fabric as the lining.

Matching Paisley

I made these bags for a good friend. I wish the pictures had turned out better, but photography is definitely not my thing. I tried something new and lined the inside of the placemat purse with the paisley print used on the tote. Enjoy Jan!

My Favorite Color Is Light Tan

OK, my favorite color isn't really light tan... but I couldn't help but include a Nacho quote. I don't claim to take great pictures and this one proves it, but I loved this bag and wanted to include it in the blog. It's hard to tell but the leaf embroidery goes along both sides as well as across the top and it has tiny pearls places throughout the embroidery. I used bamboo and rope handles tied, of course, with ribbon bows.

Classic Black

This purse uses a black ribbed placemat, black with white polk a dot ribbon and a black wood handle.

Corduroy!

Yep, it's a corduroy placemat purse. I used dark brown wood handles with inlaid beading and brown ribbon bows to add a bit a pizazz. Most purses measure 7.5" H x 13 x W x 3" deep.

Everyone Needs a Little Bling

For this purse I used the faux suede placemat and added some fringe and dark brown bamboo handles.

Brown and Blue Placemat Purse

Front and Back view of this cute blue and brown placemat purse. I used dark brown wood handles tied with brown ribbon knots.

My Pretty Purple Purse

Hot Pink & Black Placemat Purse

Red Suede Placemat Purse

This is the same design as the original suede placemat purse... but in this fabulous red with a plaid ribbon trim.

Placemat Purse for B

A Gift from a Great Aunt

Christmas is fast approaching and one of my loyal customers has ordered these for her 9 nieces. One down and 8 to go!

Suede Placemat Purse

Ok... so it is a faux suede, but it looks like leather. I think that it is microfiber. Who would guess that it was a placemat in its former life. I made this style a bit different by not making pleats in the bottom. So it is more of an envelope style.

Placemat Purse

Believe it or not these adorable purses are made from an ordinary place mat. A friend recently showed me a purse made from a place mat and now I am a bit addicted. I will never look at a place mat the same! You may ask what are the benefits of using a place mat.... Well they are sturdy, have a great texture and the edges are all finished so the inside looks nice and clean! There is no need for a lining. The first purse is a red ribbed place mat with black acrylic handles. The handles are attached with black grosgrain ribbon that is tied in a bow on both sides. The second is a teal ribbed place mat with brown and teal flower grosgrain ribbon. The ribbon was also used as the handles. The bag measures 13.5" wide x 7.5" tall x 3" deep. These would also make a great Church scripture tote!