ARTFUL BAG CHALLENGE AND LOTS OF FUN

Once again I have gotten myself involved with a monthly challenge. For several years I participated in the monthly challenge at 'MindWideOpen'. But, alas, Gail closed the challenge.  Now I have found a new one to try my luck in.  Over at Frosted Petunia's, Anna has a challenge to make a handbag or purse out of anything except a purse. Here is a link to Anna's site:  http://frostedpetunias.blogspot.com/2011/06/june-artful-bag-challenge.html  
 DVD cases, paper sacks, etc, etc.  I decided to use a Nestle's Quick Chocolate container for my entry. 

I covered it with some batting and cotton fabric, made a lining, hinged the lid with ribbon, added a bead tassel, ribbon rose and bow on top. 

I added a ribbon strap. The lid is padded also.  It made an interesting little bag.  (I carry tote bags all the time, too much stuff for little bags.) I really had fun with this.  The other ladies that have entered bags so far have some really cute bags and ideas.  I can't wait for next month.  Thank you Anna for hosting this challenge.