Handbag Tutorial

I promised one of my downlines who came to my class this past weekend that I would post all the dimensions and instructions to make this cute DSP handbag which is the perfect size for holding standard sized cards (horizontally). What a great gift for a hostess or teacher.

 

I used a piece of 5x8 Basic Black cardstock for the base of this purse. Score the base 1" on all sides and then you will need to snip each corner once and make it into a box.  See photos below.

 



Next, you will need a sheet of DSP cut 12x4.5 and 7.5x4.5. You will be attaching these to pieces together to make one long piece which you will then wrap around the base of the "box". Do not overlap it by more then 1/2".

 

 

For the trim on the top and inside top of the handbag, you will need 2 pieces of 3/4x11 and 3/4x8.5. You will glue one 3/4x11 and one 3/4x8.5 piece together end by end. Do this with all four pieces. For the bottom of the handbag the strip is 1x11 attached end to end with a strip that is 1x8.5.

 



 

 



For the handles you will need 2 pieces of cardstock 1x11 scored down the middle lengthwise stopping on each end at 1.5 inches. Apply adhesive down the middle until you come to the ends that are not scored. I used a corner punch to round off the ends and the tool from my envelope punch board to curl the handle once it has been glued down the middle.

 

 

To attach the handles to your bag use brads. I used the remaining pieces of DSP to make the tag. As you can see, the possibilities for making these handbags are endless. Have fun and message me if you have any questions.