Do you want to learn how to make this adorable wallet?
Well, Click Here for the tutorial & printable templates on MarthaStewart.com.
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I happened to catch the tail end of her show a couple weeks ago and I'm so glad I did, because I've been needing a new wallet and this one is just perfect, and fairly easy to make (I used some of Martha's Woodland Critters paper that I had).
There was a lovely lady that has a shop on Etsy doing the tutorial. Her shop is called DearSuki, where she sells handmade wallets, card cases, & passport folders...so If you don't want to make your own, check out her cute shop :)
I thought it'd be cute to try something different too, so I made this clutch with some of my favorite Dear Lizzy paper (I just used a 12x12 piece and folded where I thought appropriate)...
(this is the front)
It's just perfect to hold the essentials, tee hee...
So, for the wallet, you need to print the templates and cut them out...
...collect your paper, vinyl (I used 16 Gage because that's what Joann Fabrics had, but you could probably get away with 12), your snaps with the tool and your hammer, and get to work...
She recommended using a non-stick presser foot. But, I couldn't find one at either of the two fabric stores I went to, and was too impatient to wait for one in the mail, so I just covered the vinyl with wax paper...
If I plan on sewing vinyl again though, I will definitely invest in a non-stick foot, because the wax paper made this project twice as hard, and ripping it off can pull your stitches loose if you're not careful.
Then, just sew it up, get those snaps on...and voila'...
...here's the inside, with 6 credit card pockets and a cash slot (sorry for the horrible lighting)...
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Happy day to you...
Jamie :)
Oh my goodness, Jamie! That is just WAY too cute!!!! I love all those little critters on the wallet and the clutch is adorable. LOVE them!!! :)
Posted by: Theresa | Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 07:45 AM
How cute is that wallet!?!
Posted by: Kelli | Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 09:13 AM
Wow - this is gorgeous, Jamie! Looks too hard for me though. I'd rather watch you do it. :) But I love it - nice work!
Posted by: Laurie Star | Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 11:41 AM
Okay, how ADORABLE is that? Love it, love it!
Posted by: cinnamon robin | Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 11:41 AM
And of course you know I am a blog follower! I'd follow you anywhere! ;)
Posted by: cinnamon robin | Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 11:42 AM
Oh my! I love love love it! I need a new wallet too! Was this is a challenge to make?! I love the little woodland creatures the best! Reminds me of my little "woodland creature" boys! ha-ha! They are cute on the outside, but oh so sneaky on the inside! lol I am going to go & learn how to sew first (ha-ha don't laugh-I can't even sew a button on a shirt) & then attempt to make a much needed wallet-but with less credit card slots-lol I don't have enough to fill the slots! tee-hee!
Posted by: Linda Richards | Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 11:45 AM
This is adorable! I'd love to win!
Posted by: Julie | Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 12:10 PM
Where's the LOVE button girl!!! AWESOME..AWESOME!!!!
Posted by: Lindsey | Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 12:30 PM
Love LOVE this! I want to make one for sure!
Posted by: Gabrielle @ i.craft | Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 01:00 PM
Jamie- This is sooooo super cute! Please count me in! Lori
Posted by: Lori | Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 01:06 PM
I am a follower, too- of course! Lori
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In your shop, I LOVE everything! You know I love your banners and your cards are gorgeous! Love the little bird in the tree and the flower card, too! Love them all!!! Lori
Posted by: Lori | Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 01:09 PM
I posted on facebook, Sweets!:) Lori
Posted by: Lori | Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 01:11 PM
I saw her on Martha! I LOVED those little wallets! Thanks for the chance to win. =D
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Love your Believe Shabby Chic Banner.
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blog follower. =D
Posted by: Melanie @ Whimsical Creations | Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 01:22 PM
What a clever idea, I just love the paper you used. Your shop is too cute and I love the Golden Gnome. Thank you for the giveaway.
Posted by: Claudia A. | Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 01:45 PM
These are so amazingly adorable! I love them!!!
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I follow you...of course!
Posted by: Jingle | Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 01:53 PM
My favorite thing in your shop is still that golden gnome. He just makes me happy.
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I tweeted this for you. :) faerymoongodess
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Posted by: Theresa | Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 04:15 PM
I, of course, am a follower (Yahoo Reader) and read every post religiously!!! :)
Posted by: Theresa | Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 04:16 PM
Super cute! I would love a chance to win! And I am definitely a follower! :)
Posted by: Kendra | Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 09:27 PM
Wow! How cute! So creative and yummy colors!
Posted by: Andrea R. | Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 10:58 PM