Hey hey!
I’m so excited to write a post for you lovely What the Frock readers while Dana is off on her honeymoon frolicking with polar bears! (That’s what you’re doing, right Dana?!)
So I guess it’s introduction time:
My name is Tabitha and I write a little blog called Ms. Awesome, where I ramble on about style, crafts, food, and weddings. Not necessarily in that order. I also do costumes for a TV show called Parks and Recreation, which means I spend A LOT of time out in the world shopping, and can attest to the fact that you will always find what you are looking for when you no longer have need for it. (And then you should probably get it anyway!)
For example, a few weeks back I was looking for the perfect clutch to take to an event, and just couldn’t seem to find one in my cheapy, cheap price range. I just wanted a giant, floppy, neutral(ish) clutch, with a little something fun going on. Tall order?
Guess so, and cue the sad trombone, because I didn’t find it. I settled for a gold Coach from my closet, and it was fine.
But it wasn’t perfect.
And so my giant floppy clutch fantasy stuck with me.
Then this past week on my 14th trip to American Apparel (oh my, we used A LOT of AA in this past episode), inspiration struck. I snagged a Large Leather Carry-All Pouch with a 30% discount, and used some Jacquard textile paints I had lying around the house to make it awesome.
I’ve been dying to paint a purse for forever (strange, but true) and this project was so easy/satisfying it almost doesn’t need a whole DIY post.
BUT that’s what I’m here for, so let’s do it!
Gather your supplies: Leather Pouch, Brushes, Painters Tape, Textile Paint
Tape off the area you want to paint with gentle painters tape. Do a test somewhere inconspicuous to make sure the tape/leather are friends.
Paint inside your guidelines.
Remove tape and use a small brush to make your lines less perfect (I heart a little mess). Retape to create new lines, or just go freehand. C’est Tout!
I painted multicolored stripes on one side.
And a solid gold stripe on the other side.
I let it dry for a few hours, and then I took myself (and my new bag) out for some celebratory cocktails. It’s not perfect (or ahem, neutral) but I’m kind of in love with it.
So what are you waiting for? Grab your bag, your brush, and get busy already!
And, pretty please, do share your creations!
And, pretty please, do share your creations!
