I have been busy the last few days, but that means I now have something to share with you.  My posts will be more frequent as my craft fairs get closer.  Today I have a little gift purse to share with you.

These are very fun to make!  You start with a 6 x 6 piece of scrapbook paper or card stock.  I made these a little different than the way I usually make them.  I used my Spellbinders nestablility dies to make the flap.  I then attached a flat-backed adhesive pearl as my button on the front of the flap and attached velcro to the back of the flap so it would stay shut.  A ribbon makes the handle of the purse.  I then put an Avon lip balm in the purse.  This is the way I will be selling them.

 But this could be removed and they will easily hold a gift card or money!  What lady wouldn't love a purse for their birthday or Christmas with a gift card or money already in it?  These make perfect teacher gifts for the female teachers!

 Here are some Christmas purses I made.

 And here are some everyday purses that I made.

I will be selling these at my craft fairs for $3.00 or 2 for $5.00.  My first craft sale is at Townsend on November 10 at the fire hall.  I have a few more after that.  I am really excited about doing this one as I did fairly well there last year.  I will be posting a little more frequently as I am really pushing to get things done now.  Hope you have enjoyed these purses and maybe I'll see you in Townsend!