Crafty Projects for a Crafty Nest

Here is a cute and simple project designed by Linda Beeson, using one of my favorite crafty items, Mod Podge!

Since my early days I have used this decoupage adhesive for almost every craft project I create. I love to decoupage hat boxes, cigar boxes, tins, wooden frames, bottles and almost anything I can get my hands on. Thank you Linda for this inspiration! 

Green Wooden Purse by Linda Beeson

Materials:

• Wooden Purse from local craft store
• Patterned Paper by BasicGrey
• Metallic Peridot Acrylic Paint
• Mod Podge Decoupage by Plaid
• Black Flourish Felt by Queen & Co. 
• Green Rhinestones by Queen & Co. 

Instructions:

• Paint over the entire wooden purse with the Metallic Peridot acrylic paint and allow drying time.
• Lay the purse over the patterned paper and trace around to make front cover. Trim the cover slightly smaller than the traced image. 
• Apply Mod Podge to paper piece and adhere to purse front, carefully working out air bubbles. 
• Repeat these steps to apply a piece to the back of the purse. 
• Trim felt pieces to fit and attach to purse as shown. 
• Add mini rhinestones for embellishment. 
• ***Tip: If you would like a “sealed look,” apply a coat or two of Mod Podge over the entire purse once complete. 

Here is my latest purchase from Jo-Ann fabrics. I found this lonely “L” stashed underneath several hatboxes. At the register I caused a ten minute traffic jam while the cashier called for a price check on something she at first claimed was not for sale! After awhile they discovered it had been a return from a Jo-Ann superstore and I just happened to pick up the only one in the store. Lucky me! It is calling to me for some Mod Podge! I can not wait to alter this baby! Future posts on the lonely “L” and how I alter it to follow!

Have a wonderful weekend everybody!

“L” indsay Haglund

Managing Editor