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"MONEY BAGS": HAND PAINTED/EMBELLISHED TROMP L'OIEL VINTAGE CLUTCH.
I was determined to list this purse today because it is just a really fun, year-round clutch . . .and the only one available until I make another that's similar . . . which can take anywhere from two weeks to a month.
This is such a great purse . . . one of my best sellers! I have made six this year alone (that's about when I made the original one). I put it into a high-end shop on the posh St. Armand's Cr., FL, and before I knew it- I had sold the first and the orders started coming in.
This purse is large, leather clutch. I was going for something that could be worn with blue jeans and sneaker-thus the hand painted "denim" look and color on the base of the purse. I decided the flap would have to have good contrast- so I went with a color called Halo Pink. It's hard to see on a PC monitor (also- color varies from one monitor to an other)- but there are shades of deep pink, gold, orange and some lighter pinks. As you move the purse in the light- you can see many different colors with just a touch of iridescence. The paper money was painted on in true Tromp L'oiel fashion. To give the money depth, I took paper and cut it to the size of money. Some I folded, some I left unfolded. I wanted the money to look scattered. After I used a special medium to glue the paper down . . .I went to work meticulously painting the money in a very realistic fashion(which is what Tromp L'oiel is- painting a realistic looking scene- in this case the scattered 1$, $5, and $10 dollar bills). I was going to paint the change on- but I thought it would be way more fun to take actual change and sort of toss it on the purse and glue it (with a strong glue made for permanent bonding of this kind) where it landed. It was tricky getting the "toss" just right- but after about six or seven tries, I was happy with the way it looked. After I carefully glued the coins down- I coated the purse with 25 coats of my secret glaze to not only protect it, but to give it more dimension.
This would have made a great bag for the fast approaching fourth of July- (it's still possible if you act fast!) . . .but from the reactions I have seen and the amount of purses I have sold with this theme (but still keeping them all one-of-a-kind!)- this is a "must have" purse that will jazz up your wardrobe and make you the "talk of the town"!
This theme of this purse, as I mentioned before- can be done again if you'd like to custom order one. The style of the purse can be changed (if you want vintage- you are guaranteed a different purse no matter what!), as well as the colors and the denominations of the paper money.
THE PURSE IS 11.5" ACCROSS, 6" HIGH AND HAS A 2.5" GUSSET. LINING IS SILK AND IS IN GREAT SHAPE!
Just think(!) . . . if you own this purse or one like you'll be getting the only purse that comes with it's very own 'instant rebate' -right on itself! You will never have to worry about not having enough change for a phone call or a toll booth, either! You can just pry the change off the purse!
Many thanks for looking . . .and may I please borrow a dime?!
Our price $275.00 |
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Fusion
I was a multi-colored mohair sweater the first time around. Now, after stitching and felting, I have a new life with a felted flower on the front and a button closure on the back. I'm about 6" tall, 9" wide and 4" deep with a 34" chain strap.Our price $29.00 |
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Night Sky
My first life was as a brushed wool sweater until rescued from the thrift store, stitched and felted. I'm much better looking now with my chain strap (about 38") and very fancy button. I'm about 6" tall, 10" wide and 5" deep.Our price $29.00 |
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Marquis Gray
You'd never guess I started life as a lambswool sweater. I served my master well but he gave me away. Thank goodness I was rescued from the thrift store, stitched and felted into my new, elegant self. I'm about 9" tall, 8-1/2" wide and 4" deep. As you can see, I'm sporting an abstract button and 22" handle.Our price $29.00 |
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St. Patrick's Day Scarf
Handknit in green and white with 2 four leaf clovers! Only $17.17- Order now in time for St. Patrick's Day!Our price $17.17 |
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Vested Interest
I was once a wool sweater vest until rescued from the thrift store, stitched and felted. Now I'm a sleek purse with two felted flowers on the front and a fancy button closure on the back. I'm about 8" tall, 10" wide, very slim and my double chain strap is about 30".Our price $29.00 |
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Lilac Lace
I'm very special purse with my handknitted flap! I was a ski sweater in another life but was rescued from the thrift store, stitched and felted. Now I'm a "fancy flapper" with a 32" chain strap; about 9-1/2" tall, 11" wide at the bottom, 8" wide at the top and very thin!Our price $39.00 |
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BUTTERFLY SCARF
Hand-knit blue and yellow scarf with 2 butterflies. Very unique and warm! Measures 47 1/2" x 5 1/2" not including fringe. Handwash, lay flat to dry. Our price $22.00 |
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KIWI STONE AND MOP PENDANT LARIAT
Kiwi stone disks, adventurine rondelles and nuggets, combine with black hematite and jasper beads, interspersed with lots of Bali silver to create an amazing piece that has an overall color of light aqua. The piece terminates with a oval of Mother of Pearl with adventurine nuggets and closes Lariat style. The necklace itself is 23 inches long, with a 4 1/2 inch pendant. There are matching earrings available. Our price $0.00 |
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LADIE'S PINK ROSE SCARF
Pink, hand-knit scarf with four (4) crocheted roses attached. Beautiful. Measures 58" x 5" not including the fringe. Handwash in a mild soap/detergent (Woolite is good) and lay flat to dry. Made in a smoke-free, pet-free environment.Our price $22.00 |
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LADYBUG SCARF
Hand-knit black and red scarf with ladybug buttons attached. Very unique- your daughter or niece will love it! Measures 4 1/2" x 61 1/2" excluding fringe. Handwash, lay flat to dry. Made in a smoke-free, pet-free environment. Our price $22.00 |
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RASBERRY BOUCLE SCARF
Very warm and pretty hand-knit scarf. I used a soft boucle yarn for this one. Measures 4" x 52 1/2". Handwash it and lay flat to dry. Made in a smoke-free, pet-free environment.Our price $12.00 |
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