 
Hi there friends, today I’m showing something that started out as a card and ended up as something else. Lol, you’ll be interested to know that this was something I put together in way less time than it normally takes me to make an original card. I’ve been dying to use Spellbinders Celtic Knot with all that luscious texture. Once I embossed it on gold Art Foil Board and buffed it to the degree I liked, I decided the texture was way too pretty to cover up this time (maybe next time). So, out with a small wooden purse purchased at Michaels for a couple of dollars, my favorite gold Krylon Short Cuts Paint and ScorTape Sheet Adhesive. I spray painted the box and it was dry and ready to use in less than 15 minutes. I traced the purse on to my embossed panel and ScorTape Sheet Adhesive then cut them out. I applied the ScorTape to the painted purse then laid the embossing on top of the adhesive and pressed it down good with my fingertips to anchor it. I finished it off with a fob made using Spellbinders Fleur De Lis Bronze and Spellbinders Squares One mixed media bezels by Susan Lenart Kazmer. Both bezels are spray painted with the same paint (takes about 3 minutes before they are ready to handle) and one is filled with a pearl while the other was filled with hot glue before spray painting and then embellished with a pearl.
Edited to add: Purse stands 6″ tall including handle and is roughly 6-1/2″ wide.
All that, in a little over an hour…
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Have a great weekend sweet friends!!
We’re cooking with Christmas on the front burner now!! Welcome to Day 4 of A Waltzingmouse Christmas. Today we’re sharing Christmas Decorations!! As I have mentioned, I’m starting from scratch on my Christmas tree this year and I’m simply not finding the types of things I want locally so I’ve been playing around with a limited set of decorations and ornaments I can make myself. One of the decorations I’ve had on my mind are the vintage cones that hang from the tree. This one is large enough to hold a small gift and I have candy in this one. For my skinny pencil tree I’d have to go much smaller, but I’m pretty much there! For my square cone I’m using a regal looking stamp from Waltzingmouse Stamps called Compliments of the Season Two Claire provides the digital cutting files for this set free ——> HERE.
I simply cut the digital file in burgundy and embossed in gold then cut a matting layer from gold. The luscious trim on the top is from A Gilded Life and a small piece of velvet ribbon threaded through jumbo eyelets gives me a way to hang it up.
I added a tassel and bow to the bottom :-)
For more delicious Christmas inspiration pop in on these designers:
Anya Schrier • Becca Feeken • Jeanne Jachna • Jen Cuthbertson • Jennifer Holmes • Julia Aston • Karin Åkesdotter • Kelly Schirmer • Lynn Mercurio • Renee Lynch • Teresa Kline • Tosha Leyendekker • Claire Brennan • Sandie Dunne • Edna Morrisedie
Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you are having a spectacular week! :-)
Hi there blog friends I hope you’re in the mood for Christmas because today is the first day of “A Waltzingmouse Christmas” and there are lots little surprises in store. As you might guess, Christmas is a BIG holiday with Claire and she creates the most scrumptious designs for a crafters stash. Today we’re sharing a set called Alpine Christmas and I love the whimsy of the set. I pulled the little snowman and made a glittery scene on a round card using Spellbinders Grand Stately Circles, Spellbinders Grand Circles and Spellbinders Create A Flake Five.
Here’s your Step By Step Recap of die cuts and layers, from the bottom up: Start out with a Card Base using Grand Stately Circles, foam tape, seafoam matting layer cut using Grand Circles #1, kraft matting layer cut using Grand Circles #1 and trimmed down to stamping, add snowflake in upper right using Create A Flake Five. Add ribbon, lace, bow and bling. As always, stack, position ribbon, pearls and bow on the correct layer, admire then glue!
| CRAFT SUPPLIES I USED |
Rubber Stamps: Waltzingmouse Stamps – Alpine Christmas
Craft Paper: Kraft Paper, Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80lb, Bazzill
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories: Spellbinders Grand Stately Circles, Spellbinders Grand Circles, Spellbinders Create A Flake Five, Recollection Pearls, Lace, Silk Ribbon – May Arts, glitter, embossing powder, Jolees bling, Grand Calibur Die Cut Machine
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For more delicious Christmas inspiration pop in on these designers:
Anya Schrier • Becca Feeken • Jeanne Jachna • Jen Cuthbertson • Jennifer Holmes • Julia Aston • Karin Åkesdotter • Kelly Schirmer • Laurie Schmidlin • Kim Duran • Lynn Mercurio • Renee Lynch • Teresa Kline • Tosha Leyendekker • Claire Brennan • Sandie Dunne • Edna Morrisedie
Thanks so much for stopping by! I’ll be back tomorrow!!
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Isn’t that just stunning – you’d think it was totally metal work at first glance. fabulous work Becca.
Oh Becca…..this is abs G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S!!!
Hugs from Holland,
Yvonne
Wow Becca – you have really excelled yourself this time. Each time your blog arrives I open it with anticipation and am always amazed by what you create, and this is no exception. Congratulate yourself – it is stunning!!
My oh my! Fabulous project, Becca! The effect is stunning.
No wonder your blog is called ‘Amazing’PaperGrace!
Hugs
Anne (UK) x
Oh, WOW!
What a stunning result! I just love what you have achieved!
Utterly fantastic! From a card to a purse. The design is just magnificant.
Hugs
Mstgane
Ann
WOW WELL DONE BECCA X
Jaw-dropping. I understand how you couldn’t cover it up!
Can you tell us more about this gold foil art board? It looks as though it has a black patina highlighting all the little indents in the embossing… Just perfect for this folder.
Absolutely beautiful. What is the size o the foil art board that you used? And what is the overall size of the purse? This would make an awesome gift for a jewelry making friend of mine. Thank you, Sheila
Amazing!! What a clever way to use the celtic knot!! This is a wonderful project – and a good idea for Christmas gifts! Thanks, Becca!!!
Becca, that is absolutely gorgeous! Can I have it? LOL!!!!
Oh my, you do think of things, don’t you? This is absolutely STUNNING! Can you bear to give it away or do you need to keep it for yourself? :) I don’t think I could bear to part with it myself! That Celtic Knot is a treasure, just like you!
Wow!
Fabulous!!!!! You inspire me…..and make me spend money….lol
Could you tell us more about the gold foil art board……I haven’t heard ot it before. Also, what is the size of the purse…..thx,Irene
Interesting!
What a stunning project! I agree, it’s way too pretty to cover up.
Oh my, Oh my, this is one stunning looking purse. You amaze me daily with your ideas and ability to produce such fabulous things. Thank you Becca for everything you do.
WOW!! Stunning!! Love the way that creative brain of yours works Becca!! It takes you places I could only dream of going!! This is a work of art!
WOW!!!!! Simply beautiful!!!!!!!!
WOW BECCA!!!!!!!!!!! NOW, WHO gets this LOVELY????? ;) WHAT A FABULOUS JOB you’ve done with all this!!!!!!!!:)
Becca,
Your purse is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Sorry I have not been around for a while. An eldery relative that we care for has pasted away. We had to talk care of everything, not done yet.
it made me think of you when you had to care for your husband.
My dear Becca!!!! This is absolutely gorgeous, beautiful, elegant and a great treasure!! I am in love with it!!!!
I sometimes think “she can’t come up with anything more beautiful” and then you do! This purse is just plain fabulous!
Brilliant and beautiful
And, this is gorgeous! Yes, it is!
Absolutely stunning….you’ve outdone yourself! I’m enjoying seeing your ‘out-of-the box’ ideas. I would never guess all of the embossing was not metal. Whoever receives this will be thrilled.
Amazing! Time to start your clothing line. :)
That is Fabulous!!!!
Simply beautiful!
WOW!!!!!! This is amazing. Such creativity Becca. You truly never cease to inspire us.
OMGosh!!! This is simply stunning. I had no reason to own that embossing folder, until now. I too thought this was a metal purse.
Happy Thanksgiving :)))
That is absolutely fabulous, Becca! I love it!
WOW!
Jaw dropping exquisite! Your talent knows no bounds!
How different – love the embossing and the pearl decorations.
Oh my god Becca, this is sooo gorgeous work from you AGAIN. I absolutely LOVE this little purse, and I can only agree this pattern really is too beautiful to cover up with anything. The endresult of this purse is just overwhelming and soo gorgeous, that it takes my breath away.
Thanks sooo much for all your awesome inspiration here always, please have a wonderful week-end sweet lady.
Hi Becca,
This is so lovely – I’ve got the Celtic Knot as well and have never covered it up, it’s just too beautiful.
Have a great weekend.
Hugs, Rose
Hi Becca. Wow, I too thought this was a regular purse that you had fixed the embossed card to! My very first thought was how did you do that? Then I read the blog. So clever, and beautiful. The celtic knot is on my wish list already, but has now been moved up! Have a good weekend. Take care.
Good Morning Becca
It’s so frosty here this morning it looks snow!
Cold too!
I love how you have buffed the details on the folder, really deep now, and so intricate!
To put it as a handbag cover is genius Becca, you are so clever!
Take care
LoveMarg
This is just stunning!
Good morning Becca,
Just the size of handbag i like, big enough for my phone, money, keys and tablets and believe me they would all fit in. When your finished with it, just spend it across the big pond to Scotland and i would be happy to give it a good home for you.
Beautiful work Becca and i can see why you might want to turn it in to something that the beauty can be seen.
Love and crafty hugs
Norah
Morning Becca. Wow. Stunning. What a talent you have. Have a great day. A glorious sunny morning here in the U.K. Hugs. Jan.
This your newest awesome creation, a celtic purse, is stunning to say the least. I don’t know why but everytime I see something spectacular I am filled with joy! This purse is off the charts and the recipient will absolutely love it. Now I just have to dig a little to find out what Art Foil Board is! I just have to try my hand at this great project!
WOW,WOW,WOW, Becca
I have said it before and i hold by it, you certainly lead the way with your craft ideas and talent ,
Thank you for sharing all your work with us ,it is a joy to be a follower on your blog .
Have a lovely weekend .
Elaine H X
Very pretty purse, I would not use it because I would not want to ruin it at all
OMG I can’t believe it’s just exquisite .Becca I’m 68 years old and you inspire me everyday I wake up.please continue to inspire all of us.Thanks and have a blessed Thanksgiving to you and your Family. Thanks Margie ny
So very pretty Becca!
What a wonderful project.
The handbag is absolutely gorgeous! You are amazing.
Absolutely gorgeous! Glad you are able to think outside the box.
WOWZERS! Beautiful Celtic knot purse!
Breathtaking!!!! looks sooo real, need to HAVE IT!
GOD BLESS YOU, I’m too am excited for my favorite day:12-25-13
“A star was Born”
joyce
Goodness, what beautiful texture and pattern! A darling little purse and you make it sound so easy. A treasure from the treasure that is you!
I still cant get over your gorgeous creation!! I have embossed Black card stock before, and rubbed some Inka Gold Metallic Rub to achieve this effect, but the gold Art Foil Board method sounds delish!! I love it!! What a beautiful little treasure you have created. xo
Oh wow that is absolutely Stunning, your embellishing of the purse is outstanding, wonderful creation!!
Now girl you’ve gone to making purses? Lord is there nothing you can’t do? I’d love to have this! Have you thought about making a video tutorial on this?