Top Note Purse Instructions

I posted a Top Note die cut purse that I made for my hostess a couple weeks ago and have had lots of e-mails asking for directions and dimensions.

finished project

I added jumbo eyelets to the scallop lid and Old Olive 5/8" grosgrain for the handle. The embellishment is the 5 Flower Petal punch and the new Jumbo brads in white. I've closed my purse with a sticky back Velcro circle.
Purse box is 5 1/2" x 6"
Score the 6" side at 1", flip it around and score at 1" on the other side.
Score the 5 1/2" side at 2 1/2" & 3 1/2"

1. You'll need 2 Top Note die cuts in cardstock and 2 in DSP if you want to layer them. Carefully trim the top flat so the flap comes over it nice and straight.

2. The flap is the large Scallop Circle die cut in cardstock and DSP is a circle cut from the Coluzzle (6th circle from the center).

3. Cut the box piece as shown above, add Sticky Strip to the edges and assemble.

I trimmed the point off the bottom so it stands up straight. I used the paper piecing tool to make dots around the scallop. I know you're going to ask because I've been asked before...the Stampin' Up! foam thing I keep my paper piercing tool in is an old antenna topper offered to demos on supply YEARS ago.

Apply Sticky Strip to the box and adhere to the Top Notes. Lay them down at first so you can see over the top of them to assure they are matched up perfectly. Before you really, really stick it together, stand it up and make sure it is straight.


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Another beautiful Tote-Ally Awesome Tote

This one is made by Carol Faubert of Canada. You can view her blog here.

Thank you for sharing Carol!