Happy Birthday, Amber
My sweet friend is having a birthday in November and I came up with a unique gift idea. This was fun and easy to make and totally personalized for her. I call it a vinyl collage bag.
It is made with magazine clippings, layered onto a piece of heavy canvas; collage-syle, then layered with clear vinyl and sewn with a variety of stitches and a fun thread, almost in a machine-quilting type of manner. From there I sewed up the sides, made a flat bottom, put in a magnetic closure, added a lining and strap (belt from the thrift store) and it was done and so, so cute. I sent it to her early and she has received some fun comments.
That same week, she sent me to a composition notebook tutorial that was adorable.
I also made that for her and stuck it in her box. It was a great project.
Happy Birthday, Amber Rose!
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tinker: {ting-ker} ~verb 1.a person skilled in various kinds of work [jack {jill}-of-all trades] 2.to repair, adjust or experiment with 3.an act or instance of tinkering.
verve: {vurv} ~verb 1.enthusiasm or vigor, as in artistic work; spirit 2.vivaciousness, liveliness, animation
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