Mandy Hubbard - Book Purse

Book Purse

Jul. 16th, 2008 at 11:37 AM

I am coveting this book purse.

Unfortunately, I am COMPLETELY unhandy. It would be way cool to make one of these out of an old hardback of PRIDE & PREJUDICE, wouldn't it? I want to. I really do.

And then i get somewhere on step 6 or so, where you're supposed to cut the fabric, and get hopelessly lost. I'm so uncrafty its not even funny.

Anyone think YOU could handle this? I want to find something REALLY cool to splurge on, when my advance comes in, so I'd be happy to pay you. if I really like it, I might even want to buy another one or two to use in giveaways when my book launches. And credit you, of course, thereby launching an international, multi-million dollar home business.

Just thought I'd ask! :-) Drop me a line.

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robinellen wrote:

Jul. 16th, 2008 08:06 pm (UTC)

There are a couple of really crafty folks around here:

zibeth is one;

pixiechick_sw is another. Sarah (the latter) has an etsy shop, and I've seen her stuff -- it's very nice :) I think zibeth would be able to do it, as well -- she sews all kinds of things, along with knitting. Oh, and

lizjonesbooks could certainly handle it, but I know she's uber-busy right now -- still, you could ask :) Good luck!

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goadingthepen wrote:

Jul. 16th, 2008 08:56 pm (UTC)

I am so going to do this!
What a very cool idea.

Don't know how it will turn out, but I will let you know.
Probably next week. My sons guitar lessons are right next to the used book store and the fabric store.
I used to make these purses:

And there was sewing involved.
These look like just glue and cutting. Should be fun!
Okay so there's a little sewing. No biggy.

Edited at 2008-07-16 09:26 pm (UTC)

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mandywriter wrote:

Jul. 16th, 2008 09:26 pm (UTC)

oooh! Keep me posted. :-)

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goadingthepen wrote:

Jul. 16th, 2008 09:42 pm (UTC)

The more I think about it, I don't know if I can wait until Monday. =)
I'm going to the SCBWI conference in MD this weekend. I might just have to test drive the pattern before then.

I have to meet with the Choir Booster Club tonight...officer meeting...blech. Good-it is at Olive Garden Double good it is close to the bookstore and fabric store.

I just googled these and found some really cute kid purses made form PB's.

Grrr. I am so in trouble now.

My last distraction were these:
http://goadingthepen.livejournal.com/45347.html
I spent weeks playing with duct tape!

I will post pics as I go of the book purses!

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lilrongal wrote:

Jul. 16th, 2008 09:31 pm (UTC)

I'd splurge on a trip to Disney World.

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lilrongal wrote:

Jul. 16th, 2008 09:32 pm (UTC)

Oh wait, I thought you were asking what we'd splurge on. LOL.

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mandywriter wrote:

Jul. 16th, 2008 09:35 pm (UTC)

LMAO, you crack me up. :-)

I think you should Email me, i'm bored.

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lilrongal wrote:

Jul. 16th, 2008 09:38 pm (UTC)

Noted, and message sent. :)

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chicklitteens wrote:

Jul. 16th, 2008 09:53 pm (UTC)

I've never tried one of these before, but they look really cool. I'm generally a crafty person so I'll give it a try and let you know how it works out (and make you one it it turns out cool)

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mandywriter wrote:

Jul. 16th, 2008 10:36 pm (UTC)

Yeah, let me know!! :-)

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sarahmaclean wrote:

Jul. 17th, 2008 01:14 am (UTC)

i TOTALLY heart this purse. i'm going to try to do this. if it works...i'll make you one as a fellow regency writer gift. :)

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mandywriter wrote:

Jul. 17th, 2008 03:55 pm (UTC)

OOOOOOh, thanks! Good luck!! :-)

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