Fashionistas looking to add some summery accessories to their wardrobe this season are in luck, because these stylish DIY handbags showcases how you can create and accentuate your own totes with little to no effort at all.
DIY projects are perfect for those who have an affinity for engaging in arts and crafts, and these stylish handbags are perfect examples of how you can accessorize your outfit while on a budget. From crossover bags that are creatively made from repurposed placemats to vibrantly accented clutches, these DIY purses will definitely have you satisfied with their unique and one-of-a-kind features.
These stylish DIY handbags demonstrates how you can make use of materials and items you already have to create something completely new and ready-to-use.
22 Stylish DIY Handbags
From Repurposed Placemat Purses to DIY Photo Transfer Totes:
Tana Makmanee — May 29, 2013 — Art & Design
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Novel Handbags
The Book Purses by Karen H. are Made for Literary Lovers
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Crystal Clear Purses
The 'A Pair & A Spare' DIY Transparent Clutch Bag is Gorgeously Glassy
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Vibrantly Accented DIY Handbags
This Activity Lets You Turn Out-of-Date Purses into Colorful Items
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DIY Stitched Purses
Danielle Thompson Shares This Fabulous Vintage Needlepoint Bag Tutorial
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Hybrid Shirt Bags
Stephanie Simek's Transforming 'Hoodie Bag' is a Three-in-One Creation
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Repurposed Tech Purses
The Recycled Floppy Disk Bag is Retro-Fab
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Multi-Pocketed DIY Purses
Carry Around All the Essentials in This 'a pair and a spare' Trio Bag
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Quirky Patchwork Purses
Kiss Me Tomato Spring 2010 Collection is a Bit Eccentric
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Kitschy Date-Keeping Clutches
The Vintage Calendar Purses are Adorably Homey
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Homemade Fringed Purses
The DIY Tassel Bag Charm Gives You a Fierce Up-to-Date Look
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Recycled Juice Pack Purses
Use Empty Beverage Boxes to Create a Cute DIY Carton Wallet
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DIY Bolted Purses
The 'Runway DIY' Alexander Wang Clutch is an Affordable Alternative
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DIY Photo Transfer Totes
The ‘Say Yes to Hoboken’ Blank Canvas Tutorial is Budget-Cons
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Bejeweled Homemade Purses
This DIY Jeweled Clutch Fits Perfectly in the Palm of Your Stylish Hand
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DIY Japanese Folding Purses
The Origa-me Handbag Snaps Together Like Paper Folding
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Trash Handbags
'Reclaimed Wreckage' Creates Fashion Out of Grocery Bags and Recyclables
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DIY Drink Bags
Halligan's Denim Cut-Offs Wine Bag puts Old Jeans to Good Use
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Fashionable Literature Purses
The Runway DIY Book Clutch is Geek-Chic
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Repurposed Placemat Purses
This 'Henry Happened' DIY Tote Has a Hippy Feel to It
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Luxury DIY Bags
Fendi Do-It-Yourself Baguette Mezzo Punto Makes You a Designer
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DIY Neon Purses
The Runway DIY Lace Clutches are Edgy and Stylish
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Lotus-Embellished Book Bags
This DIY Flower Tote is Ready for Spring and Perfectly Playful
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