Saturday, July 4, 2015

Backpack to Tote II


I found two of these small backpacks at the swap meet.  They were only $1 each and in pretty good shape.

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Great recycling potential, yah! 
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This is what I made with it. It's about 11 x 9 inches . . . kinda small.  Good to carry your lunch and other knickknacks to the office in. 
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There's no lining.
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But I did make a matching coin purse and removable lanyard with the extra material.
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I already gave away the second bag, but this one is up for grabs. First one to email me at JalnaA@aol.com can have it. Will update if/when it's goes.

Update:  Got one winnah already!  Makes me so happy!

13 comments:

Kay said...

You are so awesome, Jalna! I can't get over how good you are at creating these masterpieces. You must have a powerhouse of a sewing machine to push through this thick fabric.

K and S said...

so creative!

Susan said...

Sheesh...missed it again! lol You really are talented!!

jalna said...

Thanks Kay. My sewing machine is the same one that I mentioned to you before. $150 from Amazon . . . Brother CS6000i. I'm still loving it.

Thanks, Kat.

Awww, thanks, Susan!

Honolulu Aunty said...

Nice job and good eye for potential!

jalna said...

Thanks, Aunty!

Nippon Nin said...

Nice! You are so neat! I told you before but you better market these on line.

jalna said...

Thank you, Akemi.

mmiissee said...

Neat! Your so very creative Jalna.

jalna said...

Awww . . . thanks, Mmiissee.

Leslie's pics said...

whoa...getting really good at this!

jalna said...

It's fun, Les. Wonder how long before I get bored of it.

Betty Townsend said...

You are quite the recycleable person...love what you do with your finds...:)