A Pretty Purse and a Simple Card…
Ok, so a few weeks ago Taylor asks me if I was to try out one of the new alterable items that she is carrying…a wooden purse by Kaiser Craft. I first painted the purse with acrylic paint and then covered the large “oval” portions with DP from My Mind’s Eye. I added on some bling {Swarovski crystals} and a flower made from my Slice machine {topped with a Prima flower and a rhinestone}.
Detail shot…
The center of the purse is divided into 2 sections, making it a great pen/marker holder or a cute little treat container. The purse itself comes unassembled in 6 pieces: 2 sides, 2 scallop decorative pieces {I love how these were separate}, a bottom and a piece that needs to be divided to create the sections {these fit like a puzzle into the bottom piece}. Since there are no instructions in the packaging, I was a little intimidated at first, but it became pretty obvious that you had to break apart the pieces and assemble them to create the dividers. I used E6000 adhesive, but I am sure a strong glue such as Zip Dry or any wood glue would work like a charm.
I also have another card to show you using some of the new stamps that are being released today. This card is sweet and simple and I chose to eliminate a sentiment so that I could use this for any occasion. I rarely go without a sentiment, but I saw a cute package of blank notecards the other day that reminded me that I don’t always have to put one on a card. I have really been into “more is more” lately, so departing from that approach was a little difficult, but I do like the outcome.
You can see from this shot that I popped the flowers up on dimensionals…
Want more samples from the Taylored Expressions DT. Well, check ‘em out! 
Ana, Charmaine, Denise, Jodi, Laura, Karen, Dawn, Donna, Karen, Laurie, Sankari and, of course, Taylor! 
Oh wow Jen, that purse is gorgeous!!!
Your card is very sweet, so clean and crisp! Perfect!
Oh WOW Jen…I want that purse…it’s BEAUTIFUL!!!! Love everything about it…the colours, paper, flower, bling…all of it! And the simplicity of your card layout really lets the image stand out…AMAZING!
These are just GORGEOUS Jen! LOVE the purse and the elegance of the card!
Jen the purse is gorgeous!! It looks so springy!! The card is fab too — I’m hoping to get over to TE and order her new release yet today! Blessings and hugs!
that purse is unbelievable gorgeous!
Ooooh Jen that purse is seriously adorable! OMG…I just love it!
Jen- Everything here that you’ve done is so exciting and inspiring! I LOVE the paper you covered the purse in….I picked up some of this last week, and love it. As always, your work is beautiful!
Love Love LOVE the colors/papers on your hangbag. Totally fun! Your card is beautiful with all that white space, and Swiss Dots is still one of my favorite embossing folders.
This is amazing!!! Wow!!!!!!
Wow, that purse is jaw-droppingingly gorgeous!!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT!!!
Your purse is beautifully decorated…love the beautiful dp you used and the touch of bling is just perfect! Your card is sweet as sweet can be!
Love your purse, Jen! It’s so cute and makes one feel happy!! And the card of flowers is beautiful, especially with the embossed dotted background. Beautiful work on both!
This is soooo cute, Jen! I love that purse… there’s no way I’d be able to give it away!
Love your simple, stunning card too!
Wow, where do you find the time?!! ha! I love your b/w card with the pop of yellow - perfect for a wedding or bridal shower and you are right, it doesn’t need a sentiment. Perfect!