This post is a two for one. I keep finding really cool pencil cases in the back to school sections. The hard case is from Target, the pouch (Bottom of the post) I picked up at Michaels... You can never have too many clutches.
1. Pry the metal plate off the front, fair warning... its not easy.
2. I bought a pack of metal plates at Michaels, as well as the gold brads. The hinge is from the hardware store. Use E6000 glue to glue the metal plate in the center of the clutch.
3. Bend the brads through the hinge holes. Bend them so they are hidden.
4. Glue the hinge to the plate.
5. Cut off the brad prongs
6. Glue the brads to the corners of the plate. Repeat all sets on the other side when the glue sets.
Just in case you wanted to know what I keep in my clutch....
**Bonus DIY**
I loved this bag as is, I carried it that way for a few days... It's also only $5 at Michaels. But after I finished the box clutch I added some hardware.... I might be adding a hinge to every bag I make. Just use the brads to attach the hinge. Boom, Michael Kors wanna be.
I loved this bag as is, I carried it that way for a few days... It's also only $5 at Michaels. But after I finished the box clutch I added some hardware.... I might be adding a hinge to every bag I make. Just use the brads to attach the hinge. Boom, Michael Kors wanna be.
Thanks for the photos Geof
well done, my dear
ReplyDeleteAnd I thank you.
Deletethis is so cool! I wish I found such amazing pencil cases around here.
ReplyDeleteSaaaay what? Where are you located? Target sells em online!
DeleteYOU ARE BLOODY AMAZING, SO TALENTED! Just discovered your blog and am stunned.
ReplyDeleteWhere are you located (in a non-stalkery kind of way)?
I adore your style.
And your blog has made mer miss DIY-ing and making things desperately :(
Well get to it!! ** Cracks the DIY Whip.
DeleteI'm Michigan based.