- Posted:
- 07/14/2011
- By:
- Kellie
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DIY: Charlie Brown Purse
What is it with me and purses lately? I’m not sure but I found several purses at thrift stores all in the same week that I thought would make cool DIY projects and I have been getting after them recently. This next one I like even better than the neon purse. Can you guess why? Because it contains chevron stripes and you all know I love anything with stripes!!
Here is the before picture. I found this purse for $1 and I just knew it would be perfect for what I had in mind:
It’s really not bad as it is, but I knew it could be better :)
For the DIY portion, I’m sure you could paint it freehand but I chose to use painter’s tape for crisp lines. First, I simply masked it off in a chevron pattern. I did one side at a time so I wouldn’t have wet paint on both sides simultaneously.
The tape didn’t stick that well to it so I basically just used it as a guide when I painted. Also, I didn’t tape the sides because they are folded and the material is stiff and I knew the tape wouldn’t stick to the folds anyway. So, I painted the front first and let it dry. Next I taped the back and painted it and let it dry. I actually just used the same tape that I used for the front and just repositioned it. It’s best to use a stencil brush and stipple it (applying paint in a pounding motion) so the paint doesn’t go under the tape (here is a good tutorial if you have never stenciled). After the back dried, I started working on the sides. I knew the tape wouldn’t stick to it so I just connected the zigs and the zags freehand. The paint I used is basic acrylic craft paint in gold.
Here is the finished product. And me modeling my new bag :)
I really like how it turned out and it was pretty simple to make. It took me between 1-2 hours to complete, drying time included. Jason calls it my Charlie Brown purse. And when my Dad saw it yesterday and he said the same thing :) I guess that’s what I will call it too!
Any questions? Let me know in the comment section and I will be happy to answer them!
Comments
haha I love it and the name. Love the stripes. Great idea and purse.
Oh my gosh! That is so amazing! I love it!
Great idea ! I like it :)