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Sunday, April 10, 2011

March Bag challenge.' Embellish It'

The March Bag challenge over at Frosted Petunia's was to take an extisting bag and to 'Embellish It'. Not having a suitable bag to use I popped into my local charity shop and picked up 3 bags which I thought would be ideal to change. I then let my followers decide which bag they wanted me to change the most. The cream bag below came out as the winner. So what to do with it. Firstly, I discarded the gold threaded strip of material on the bag flap and replaced with a piece of pale pink velvet and attached the leather buckle back on. Then I added a piece of 20yr old lace over the top and made a flower using a different 20yr old vinatage lace ,17 yr old ivory satin and some beads.

Add a bit more bling.........


And this is the result.




As previously mentioned I said that once completed I would offer the bag up as a giveaway so if you would like the chance to own this bag then just be a follower and leave a comment on this post (saying you would like the bag)and I will pick a winners name out of the hat next Sunday April 10th 23.00 hrs (GMT).



Linking this to Handmade Monday.











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29 comments:

  1. Carolee CraftsMonday, April 04, 2011 5:20:00 am

    So pretty, altered art and such fun, thank you for sharing

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  2. WendyMonday, April 04, 2011 8:56:00 am

    Well done - you wouldn't know it was the same bag!

    Thanks for taking part in HM x

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  3. Kazies Magical DesignsMonday, April 04, 2011 10:50:00 am

    well done youve done a great job I think its often harder to alter an item then starting from scratch xxx

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  4. cj- catmumdoMonday, April 04, 2011 11:32:00 am

    What a great way to make a new bag!

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  5. Sarah - The Lilac DragonflyMonday, April 04, 2011 12:13:00 pm

    Beautiful!!!

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  6. JanMonday, April 04, 2011 12:13:00 pm

    I love browsing around charity shops, you can find so much to play about with, really liking the finished bag.

    Jan x

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  7. Cauliflower CupcakeMonday, April 04, 2011 1:56:00 pm

    Wow, I just love doing that altered makes. All that lovely vintage lace as well. It's beautiful - what a great challenge.
    Rebecca x

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  8. SherryMonday, April 04, 2011 2:12:00 pm

    You've embellished the bag beautifully Mrs A, I love your stash of vintage bits and pieces.

    I had the same thought as you about my doll's skirt doubling up as an abacus! Thanks for the funny (yacht) email - OMG!!!

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  9. UnknownMonday, April 04, 2011 3:01:00 pm

    wow Mrs A.. what a transformation!! It is stunning.. I so love the vintage look clothing..so super cool!!

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  10. UnknownMonday, April 04, 2011 3:39:00 pm

    That bag is simply gorgeous, you should feel very chuffed with yourself x

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  11. PetuniaMonday, April 04, 2011 4:29:00 pm

    Beautiful transformation! The lace is gorgeous and I don't think my monitor can really do it justice. Touches of bling are perfect with the vintage look. Great job and thank you for sharing and playing along :)

    Anna

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  12. RachaelMonday, April 04, 2011 5:13:00 pm

    What a great make over....it looks lovely.

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  13. SusieMonday, April 04, 2011 6:12:00 pm

    This is just stunning! I always admire this stuff, I can't ever imagine how to put something like this together, altho before I start it seems *easy*. Wonderful.

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  14. AliMonday, April 04, 2011 8:09:00 pm

    What a great way to recycle and create a brand new, cool bag!

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  15. TwigletMonday, April 04, 2011 8:22:00 pm

    Oh I do love a bit of upcycling - the bag is gorgeous - would be just perfect for the Spring wedding Wipso and I are going to!!

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  16. SuzanneMonday, April 04, 2011 8:26:00 pm

    Great transformation, something so pretty from something so plain.
    Hugs Sue x

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  17. Sister ShirleyMonday, April 04, 2011 8:48:00 pm

    Love the lace detailing! Very nice indeed.

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  18. FayeMonday, April 04, 2011 9:29:00 pm

    Very, very pretty, a successful project I'd say! xxx

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  19. stylesofcookingTuesday, April 05, 2011 12:09:00 am

    Brilliant end result, well done. Great fun to join in a challenge. Thanks for posting the blog link.

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  20. ZueTuesday, April 05, 2011 10:37:00 am

    Thanks for your lovely story. My pond is quite small and when the ducklings arrive we have to open the garden gate to let them down to the village stream.
    I think ducks are stupid. They never think of how to get the babies out alive.

    I love your little bag make-over.
    Sue xx

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  21. Cauliflower CupcakeTuesday, April 05, 2011 12:44:00 pm

    Hello again Mrs A,
    I have a blog award for you - so pop over to my blog to pick it up and have a good day!
    Rebecca x
    http://cauliflowercupcake.blogspot.com/

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  22. Do What You LoveTuesday, April 05, 2011 3:03:00 pm

    Hello there Mrs. A. I've missed some of your post and see a sweet little Stanley standing there posed and ready to gallop around. Now that Mr. Monkey has specs, I don't know that he'll take kindly to having to share his space. :-) Your purse turned out to be so fantastic! I love that you can take an old bag and turn it into something fabulous. I'm sure the old bags walking around would like that too! Love the beautiful flowers and lace - it's so elegant. Hugs!

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  23. AnonymousTuesday, April 05, 2011 7:33:00 pm

    Well of course I would like the bag...pretty please!! :) You have done a great job on it...I love all the little details you have added, they give it a great vintage feel!

    Jo

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  24. SusanWednesday, April 06, 2011 10:59:00 am

    That is absolutely stunning! You did a great job on it... clever you!
    I would like to be in the running for the bag... it's my birthday on Friday so fingers crossed that my name is chosen!
    Susan xxox
    http://stamponme.blogspot.com/

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  25. oneoffWednesday, April 06, 2011 12:53:00 pm

    That's very pretty, very delicate and very you Mrs A. Luvverly!

    Bx

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  26. prsd4tim2Saturday, April 09, 2011 12:38:00 am

    I loved seeing what you are doing with the bag. It's gorgeous!

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  27. ChrysalisSaturday, April 09, 2011 5:19:00 am

    What a great idea for a challenge, and I love your take on it. You deserve to win! x

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  28. SelmaSaturday, April 23, 2011 10:50:00 pm

    This is really a beautifl bag now. I like how you are working with beats and satin.

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  29. Selma againSaturday, April 23, 2011 10:53:00 pm

    I mean BEADS.... I am sorry ...my bad English.

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