Friday, January 20, 2012

Coin Purse

Whenever I have spare time (which is mostly while I am waiting for my kiddos in the car) I make fabric folded flowers, yo-yo's and such from scraps. I have a small box I keep in my car with such small projects.

Those embellishments come in handy when I want to decorate a random project. I will show you an example.

I found this coin purse at a thrift store several months ago for a dollar. It was mint condition, and I love Gamaguchi coin purse (Gama-guchi is a Japanese word for mouth of frog) I couldn't pass it up.

While I couldn't really work on a big project, I gave a little makeover to this little missy.


Before...



After...




I love it! Don’t you?
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29 comments:

  1. Southern GalJanuary 20, 2012 at 4:32 AM

    So sweet.

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  2. SunnyJanuary 20, 2012 at 4:44 AM

    this looks adorable

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  3. CREATIVE KHADIJAJanuary 20, 2012 at 5:37 AM

    Simply Amazing..You are very smart Sachiko..
    All the best for your health matters!
    Take care ~

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  4. RachelGJanuary 20, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    Yes, I do love it! :)

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  5. AmyJanuary 20, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    How darling is that? Love the little roses as well, so sweet. :)

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  6. HanniJanuary 20, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    This purse is really lovely. What a great idea to spend the time, while you just waiting for crafting!

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  7. d e l i g h tJanuary 20, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    YES, YES I love it it too! That is adorable!

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  8. IrēnaJanuary 20, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    °Lovely!!

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  9. Lynette @ My Craft DiscoveryJanuary 20, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    That turned out so pretty! Love what just an embellishment can do! :)

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  10. Missy ShayJanuary 20, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    How sweet! I need to take a day and make a lot of embellishments.

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  11. SharlynJanuary 20, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    Through your example I am learning to see how to transform ordinary objects. Wow!!

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  12. dragicapJanuary 20, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    It is co cute,makeover is fantastic!

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  13. JolieJanuary 20, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    WOW!!!!!It looks like brand new!

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    So simple yet so beautiful!

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  15. LaurenJanuary 20, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    Wow--adorable!

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    Hi,

    I love your blog. You add the most adorable embellishments and have really inspired me to look differently at plain items/clothes that bored me. Also, your personal story about your medical struggles and your faith have been a real help to me in my own life with my own struggles.

    So, I've nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award I received last week. Congrats!

    See this post for the rules: http://amykeeley.wordpress.com/2012/01/09/ive-been-nominated/

    I hope you accept.

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  17. Kimmie YoungJanuary 20, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    I'll never look at a coin purse/bag the same way! What a fantastic idea! Thanks 4 sharing!

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    The purse is beautiful.

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  19. UnknownJanuary 20, 2012 at 11:18 PM

    Love!!! You are so talented and I love your taste!! Please continue to take good care of yourself. Best wishes, Amy***

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2012 at 1:01 AM

    I've really enjoy all your tutorials. You have encouraged your readers to be creative ..but also accomplish the tasks using simple methods. Thank you very much for sharing. I hope you are doing well and in good health.

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  21. lepemalestvariJanuary 21, 2012 at 1:31 AM

    Wonderful colours!!

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  22. Tiffany Layne MillerJanuary 21, 2012 at 4:40 AM

    Precious!!! I need to start making yo-yos!

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  23. TatkisJanuary 21, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    It looks wonderful now, much better!

    Hugs,
    Tatyana

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  24. M.GraziaJanuary 22, 2012 at 12:50 AM

    So sweet Sachiko, I'm your fan from Italy! M.Grazia

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  25. TracyJanuary 22, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    Do I love it? Absolutely!

    Will on constantly be on the lookout for those change purses everytime I go "junkin' ".
    You got it!

    Am I'm glad you are super talented and shared that masterpiece with us? Without a doubt!
    THANKS!!!

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  26. LucyJanuary 22, 2012 at 8:44 PM

    I keep looking at all your beautiful floral pieces and wanting to try, but I'm afraid I'm too chicken. Is such a thing reasonable for a novice to try?

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  27. Poarta HandmadeJanuary 23, 2012 at 12:21 AM

    Wow, super! Keep on rolling:)!

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  28. UnknownMarch 20, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    That’s very impressive! You were able to give a new look to your old coin purse. With a creative mind, there’s nothing you can’t do. I’m going to try and give my coin purse a makeover too. Thanks for the inspiration!

    -Harriett Faulks

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  29. Danuta Magda January 4, 2023 at 11:22 AM

    Sweater super diy 😙

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