Monday, July 25, 2011

DIY Placemat Clutch

I remember stumbling upon a tutorial for a clutch made out of a placemat a few months ago.  This weekend, while browsing my local World Market I came across some really cute placemats on clearance for just $1.98.

Placemat before....
 
Placemat after!!




I lined the placemat with a remnant piece of home decor fabric and some fusible interfacing for stiffness.  (Let's just say that during my first attempt at this clutch I used neither a lining fabric nor interfacing and it was a floppy mess!)


I attached magnetic clasps (as you can probably tell, the top clasp is a little off-center...don't be lazy like me and make sure you measure!!)

 
Funky clasp aside, I think it came out pretty cute.  This whole project cost me less than $5 and took about an hour.  

It's just the right size for my wallet, cell phone, keys and a lip gloss.  It's perfect for dinner out with hubs, or when I need to run out of the house for a minute and don't feel like lugging my usual 20 lb bag.

 

What do you think?  Easy peasy, huh?





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Posted by Yvette @ AquaSeventy6 at 2:25 PM
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16 comments:

  1. A room with a viewJuly 25, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Thank you for sharing - a great idea and it looks great!

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  2. Tanya AnuragJuly 25, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    That is a super cool idea.. pinning it at Pinterest. Thanks for sharing!!

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  3. UnknownJuly 25, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    This is so stinkin cute!!! Totally using this idea.

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  4. Susan in SCJuly 25, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    So cute! I just love this idea!

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  5. KarimaJuly 26, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    great idea, now google following you, Karima x www.karimascrafts.com

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  6. Mariel@ www.sexymodeststyle.comJuly 26, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Oh i love the fabric.... Better for the clutch of course! Neeeaaaat idea!

    Come link this up at my woot woot wednesdays!
    www.tootsiewootsieboutique.blogspot.com

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  7. DIYbyDesignJuly 26, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    I've been wanting to try this same project too. You have inspired me. Thanks for sharing at my Sizzle into Summer party.

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  8. annies homeJuly 27, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    my mom made us placemat purses when I was a preteen loved it you chose very pretty colors come visit me at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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  9. Nicole@Thrifty DecoratingJuly 28, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    What a cute idea!! Thanks for linking to Thrifty Thursday! :)

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  10. Misty @Creative ItchJuly 30, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Love it!! Thanks for sharing @'Sew Cute Tuesday'! I'll be featuring you on 8/02, so be sure to stop by and grab a 'featured' button!

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  11. ChristinaJuly 31, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    I LOVE IT! So so cute...and I love the pricetag too :)

    I added this to my Pinterest sewing board :)

    Thanks so much for linking to "20 Below Thursday"! And thanks for linking back to my party too :)

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  12. AnonymousJuly 31, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    This is so darling! You did a great job and I just may have to try this too!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  13. Jamie @ DIY Home Sweet HomeAugust 1, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    What a cute clutch. I would love for you to stop by DIY Home Sweet Home today and link up your clutch and any other projects you would like to share. Happy Monday!!

    http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/

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  14. Andie JayeAugust 1, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    that's darling! a great way to create some versatile bags! thanks for linking this up to my tip-toe thru tuesday party! hope to see you again this week!

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  15. PatriceAugust 4, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Another thrifty project! Isn't it amazing how cute placemats can be these days?

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  16. Desiree @ The 36th AVENUEAugust 6, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    One word for you: STICKER!

    I just want to let you know that I'll be featuring your clutch today on my blog...

    Thank you so much for sharing!

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