Upcycle: Tacky Pleather Purse & Small Suede Bag = Frankenbag
Here's a DIY/ upcycle project I just finished. I bought a purse at the Millville, NJ Goodwill store about a month ago. I liked the shape, and the fact that the strap was removable and adjustable. BUT.... ugh, it was "pleather"... a super-shiny squeaky plasticy pseudo-leather. Also, it had this monogram of "DMM" on it. So, I threw down $2 (it was originally $3.99, and on the "special color" 50% sale), and set it aside for a future project. I came across this adorable suede "Minnetonka" style suede cross body bag at Frugal Resale for about $5. Then.... it hit me.... do a mash-up.... a "Frankenpurse" as it were! I ripped the bags apart..... Glued on the fringe..... Glued on the suede..... Glued on the lining from the suede purse to make an extra pocket on the flap on the bigger purse. I love pockets! Removed the snap from the suede of the smaller bag.... Cut that suede.... Punched hole...