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37 DIY Purse Projects

From Stylish Door Hinge Clutches to Floral Purse Makeovers

— October 12, 2013 — Art & Design
Continuously adding new accessories and handbags to your wardrobe can be quite costly, which is why these DIY purse projects are offering up some creative ways to update your wardrobe in a cost-effective manner.

While most fashionistas would certainly love to acquire a new designer handbag for every outing or occasion, the reality of how much that would cost is simply overwhelming. That's why opting to engage in some arts and crafts activities and tutorials is a fun alternative to acquiring brand new handbags and clutches for your collection. By simply utilizing old fabrics, recycled material and outdated bags you already own, you can easily create an original accessory piece in just a few simple steps.

From DIY photo transfer totes to shattered metal bag decals, these DIY purse projects will surely offer up some inventive ways to revamp your ordinary accessories.
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DIY Neon Purses
DIY Neon Purses
The Runway DIY Lace Clutches are Edgy and Stylish
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Summery DIY Floral Purses
Summery DIY Floral Purses
This Easy-to-Make 'Poppy Pouch' is Perfect for Adventuring Outdoors
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DIY Drink Bags
DIY Drink Bags
Halligan's Denim Cut-Offs Wine Bag puts Old Jeans to Good Use
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Upcycled Monster-Inspired Bags
Upcycled Monster-Inspired Bags
This Creative Tote Bag is Made from Old Cushions
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Lotus-Embellished Book Bags
Lotus-Embellished Book Bags
This DIY Flower Tote is Ready for Spring and Perfectly Playful
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DIY Bolted Purses
DIY Bolted Purses
The 'Runway DIY' Alexander Wang Clutch is an Affordable Alternative
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Upcycled Military Bags
Upcycled Military Bags
Chronic Fatigue Carry-On Will Have You Ready for Battle in No Time
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Retro Tech Carriers
Retro Tech Carriers
Let the Old Tote Around the New With the Floppy Disk Laptop Bag
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Repurposed Placemat Purses
Repurposed Placemat Purses
This 'Henry Happened' DIY Tote Has a Hippy Feel to It
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Stylish Door Hinge Clutches
Stylish Door Hinge Clutches
This Simple DIY Activity Turns a Door Hinge into a Chic Accessory
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Tape-Made Metallic Clutches
Tape-Made Metallic Clutches
The I Spy DIY Duct Tape Purse is Stunningly Chic
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Festive DIY Accessory Accents
Festive DIY Accessory Accents
These Confetti-Dipped Flats and Purses are Ideal for any Celebration
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Crystal Clutch Tutorials
Crystal Clutch Tutorials
The DIY Chandelier Crystal Clutch Mimics Mawi's Latest Fashion
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Quirky Patchwork Purses
Quirky Patchwork Purses
Kiss Me Tomato Spring 2010 Collection is a Bit Eccentric
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Fashionable Literature Purses
Fashionable Literature Purses
The Runway DIY Book Clutch is Geek-Chic
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Repurposed Tech Purses
Repurposed Tech Purses
The Recycled Floppy Disk Bag is Retro-Fab
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DIY Controller Wallets
DIY Controller Wallets
Pay Tribute to a Piece of Gaming History with the Nes Controller Wallet
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Homemade Fringed Purses
Homemade Fringed Purses
The DIY Tassel Bag Charm Gives You a Fierce Up-to-Date Look
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Bejeweled Homemade Purses
Bejeweled Homemade Purses
This DIY Jeweled Clutch Fits Perfectly in the Palm of Your Stylish Hand
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Sun-Activated Dye Purses
Sun-Activated Dye Purses
This DIY Bag Tutorial Uses Inkodye and the Sun to Naturally Dye a Purse
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Kitschy Date-Keeping Clutches
Kitschy Date-Keeping Clutches
The Vintage Calendar Purses are Adorably Homey
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Trash Handbags
Trash Handbags
'Reclaimed Wreckage' Creates Fashion Out of Grocery Bags and Recyclables
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DIY Japanese Folding Purses
DIY Japanese Folding Purses
The Origa-me Handbag Snaps Together Like Paper Folding
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Stitchless Sequin Clutches
Stitchless Sequin Clutches
This DIY Project Lets You Easily Accentuate Your Purse with Sequins
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Hybrid Shirt Bags
Hybrid Shirt Bags
Stephanie Simek's Transforming 'Hoodie Bag' is a Three-in-One Creation
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Shattered Metal Bag Decals
Shattered Metal Bag Decals
This Metal Purse DIY Adds Glittering Spunk to One's Handbag
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Personalized Clutch Products
Personalized Clutch Products
The 'My DIY Quote Tote' Spins Kate Spade's Latest Look
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DIY Photo Transfer Totes
DIY Photo Transfer Totes
The ‘Say Yes to Hoboken’ Blank Canvas Tutorial is Budget-Cons
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Handmade Hardcover Carriers
Handmade Hardcover Carriers
This Book Clutch by 'Caught on a Whim' Deconstructs Publications
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Multi-Pocketed DIY Purses
Multi-Pocketed DIY Purses
Carry Around All the Essentials in This 'a pair and a spare' Trio Bag
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Recycled Juice Pack Purses
Recycled Juice Pack Purses
Use Empty Beverage Boxes to Create a Cute DIY Carton Wallet
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DIY Stitched Purses
DIY Stitched Purses
Danielle Thompson Shares This Fabulous Vintage Needlepoint Bag Tutorial
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Novel Handbags
Novel Handbags
The Book Purses by Karen H. are Made for Literary Lovers
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Floral Purse Makeovers
Floral Purse Makeovers
The DIY Decoupage Bag by Honestly WTF is Dynamic
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Crystal Clear Purses
Crystal Clear Purses
The 'A Pair & A Spare' DIY Transparent Clutch Bag is Gorgeously Glassy
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Vibrantly Accented DIY Handbags
Vibrantly Accented DIY Handbags
This Activity Lets You Turn Out-of-Date Purses into Colorful Items
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Simple DIY Felt Purses
Simple DIY Felt Purses
Create a Casual Clutch for any Outing with This Simple Tutorial
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