Making Paper Purses and a Freebie

Back in 2011, I made 285 paper purses for my MA Women's Conference.  The project took me a month to make and it was a pain the whole time.  I had a terrible electronic cutting machine and bad glue.  This week I had to make 20, and thankfully I still had the same SVG file, a new and great cutting machine and The Best Glue Ever!  This time it was a snap and only took a few hours.

These little purses will be a table favor for our churches' women's group.  They will have a note card set and chocolates in them.



I cut 40 purses on my Cricut
I am sure there is a way to split the SVG file but it was just easier to use two cuts for one purse.







Just a tiny bit of glue holds the paper together.


Hold and press for a few seconds - no hot glue needed and no burned fingers!



I little squiggle of glue hold the top of the purse and no wrinkles in the paper from the glue


Best Glue Ever also held all the embellishments








A fun little project made easy with the Best Glue Ever!



all filled!


Thanks for stopping by and here is a freebie for your paper crafting


Thanks for stopping by,
Ginny M

Comments

Esther Asbury said…
Wow! 285...I can't even imagine. Twenty sounds a lot more do-able. Love all your pretty purses, the papers you used are gorgeous!!
March 11, 2018 at 4:34 AM
kiwimeskreations said…
What gorgeous wee purses Ginny, and so beautifully made!
Thanks for the feebie
Blessings
Maxine
March 12, 2018 at 1:59 AM
Janet Christensen said…
These are stunning. Wow wonderful you are sharing your creative talents and being a blessing to others.
March 12, 2018 at 6:52 PM
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