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How To Make a Handbag From a Recycled Book

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• Create a custom, colorful purse using a vintage book and coordinating fabric. Read the accompanying article at http://www.curbly.com/Chrisjob/posts/4164-Curbly-Video-Podcast-How-to-Make-a-Handbag-out-of-a-Recycled-Book-
• Added April 19, 2008

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  • A hardbound book with an appealing cover
  • Fabric (1/2 yard or so)
  • Sewing machine or needle and thread
  • Scissors
  • Utility knife
  • Craft glue
  • Store-bought [or handmade] purse handle
  • Colored markers
  • Polyurethane finish, Mod Podge, or watered-down white glue

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Cute,, think I'll try out the technique

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This will be good for my outdated computer books.

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