Make a Messenger Bag Out of Trash Bags!

June 17, 2010  //  Posted by: admin  //  Category: backpack purses

In this podcast you’ll learn how to fuse plastic together and then make a bag out of it! All you need is an iron, plastic bags, sewing machine, and some straps and buckles.

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What’s in my purse?

June 01, 2010  //  Posted by: admin  //  Category: black handbags

A funny video, showing you what’s in my purse!
Here is the list of the products that I’ve used to do my make up for this video:
Face:Bare Minerals Get Started kit, Sephora nacres shimmer 03, Essence Forget It! 3in1 concealer, Kiko All Over Light 06, Kiko pearly powder 101.
Eyes:Collistar eyeshadow,MAC pigment Blonde’s Gold,Elizabeth Arden eyeshadows/2,Essence smokey eyes pencil in brown,L’oreal Eye Designer line&shadow pencil in ebony.
Mascaras:L’oreal double extension in black, Diorshow Iconic in black, Basic So Big 3in1 mascara in black.
Brows:Essence lash&brow gel mascara.
Lips:MAC lip pencil in dervish, Lancome Color Fever lipstick 118 ME135, Chanel leves scintillantes glossimer 106,Basic Lip Volumizer.

Duration : 0:9:40

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how to make a CAPRI SUN BACKPACK!!!

May 28, 2010  //  Posted by: admin  //  Category: backpack purses

song – of montreal “Wraith Pinned to the Mist and Other Games”
video – me

*UPDATE*
DIRECTIONS:
5 main parts, front, back, bottom, top, straps

1- the front and back are made of 9 pouches.. 3×3
2- the bottom is made out of 5 pouches.
3- the top is made out of 6, then u cut in half and add the zipper
4- the straps: i just have foam, cut to comfort/size wrapped in a nylon fabric and stapled( the sewing machine broke several times the first time i tried sewing this much material). make sure to leave extra space at both ends of the nylon so u can attach the rope part of the straps and attach it to the backpack itself.
5- so basically, the straps are 3 parts. 1. the foam part. 2. the rope part u attach to the foam (1:14 in video). 3. the rope u attach to the main 3×3 back of the backpack (1:25 in video)

so now u have the front (3×3 cut with the curved top), the back (3×3 with straps attached and cut with the curved top), the top with the zipper, and the bottom.

optional: on my backpack, i put the green liner on the front, back, and bottom parts. you can do this by simply sewing a desired material to the capri sun.

now, the hard part, attaching all the main parts.

i do this inside out. so my green liner was on the outside, and the capri sun was on the inside. Then, when you are all done sewing, you reverse it inside out.

this is how i sewed the parts in order.

1.you have the back part with the straps, capri sun side facing you then u attach the bottom so u have equal amounts on each side
2. then you attach the zipper, making sure its equal on both sides.
3. then u attach the top. making sure the material(green liner) side is facing you. you should end with a backpack thats all capri sun on the inside, and all material on the outside.
4.then u flip it inside out.

hopefully this helps.. the last steps are the hardest and take the most time

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How to Make Reversible Homemade Purses : Sewing Buttons on a Homemade Purse

April 17, 2010  //  Posted by: admin  //  Category: backpack purses

Learn how to sew on the buttons of a reversible homemade purse with expert sewing tips in this free craft video on making your own homemade reversible purse.

Expert: Lenee Alexander
Contact: www.LeneeAlexanderDesigns.com
Bio: Lenee Alexander has been sewing since she was nine years old, and began making designer handbags at age 16.
Filmmaker: Jessica Goodrich

Duration : 0:2:30

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Making an AG Handbag/Tote (1st Attempt @ Backpack)

March 03, 2010  //  Posted by: admin  //  Category: backpack purses

This is the 1st attempt at my backpack tutorial. Sorry, I forgot the upload it until now. Check out my new and revised 2nd backpack attempt using socks!

Watcch the 2nd attempt:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jiv54sAO9yo

Duration : 0:8:2

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Win Maggie Bags & MAC Makeup in my Charity Raffle benefitting the Susan G Komen Foundation

February 28, 2010  //  Posted by: admin  //  Category: backpack purses

All proceeds from this raffle are going to the Susan G Komen Foundation

Visit my blog for photos of the prizes and a step by step explanation if I confused you in the video :P : http://www.makeupbyrisa.blogspot.com

Click this link to “purchase” your tickets by donating money in denominations of $2: http://donations.ebay.com/charity/charity.jsp?NP_ID=939

You’ll see 3 tabs; “Buy” “Sell” and “Donate” – click on donate and scroll down to “other amount” – type the amount and follow the steps to paypal. Once you’ve received your email from paypal, forward it to me at makeupbyrisa@yahoo.com

Prize Package #1:
Maggie Bags Backpack (retails for $98)
MAC Good As Gold Pearlizer (retailed for $17)
MAC Viva Glam V lipstick (retails for $14)
MAC Bitter pan Eyeshadow (retails for $10)
MAC Jam Session Glitter (retailed for $14)
MAC Black Tied Eyeshadow (retails for $14)

Prize Package #2:
Maggie Bags Pink Tote (retails for $76)
MAC Venus Pan Eyeshadow (retails for $10)
MAC Softwash Grey Pigment (retailed for $18)
MAC Apripeach Pearlizer (retailed for $17)
MAC Sleepy Eyeshadow (retailed for $13.50)
MAC Magrittes Paint (retails for $16)

Prize Package #3:
Maggie Bags Chocolate and Pink Hobo (retails for $98(
MAC HUndred Degrees Pearlier (retailed for $17.50)
MAC Ricepaper Pan Eyeshadow (retails for $10)
MAC Living Pink Eyeshadow (retailed for $13.50)
DazzleRay Pigment (retailed for $18)
MAC Overtly Plum Lipstick (retailed for $14)

Prize #4:
If you live in or near San Francisco or Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx or Queens, I will come to YOU! I will do your makeup. We will talk and you can ask me anything and everything you want to know about how to best do your makeup for your face and then we will have a mini photoshoot. If you live in New York, this will need to take place sometime while I am out there February 11th-23rd

If you win this prize and you live elsewhere, we will have an hour and half (possibly longer as time seems to fly when I’m doing makeup related stuff – as long as that’s okay with you!) chat/lesson via Skype.

Thank you to Maggie Bags for the generous donation. Check them out here: http://www.maggiebags.net/

You have until 3pm PST February 5th to donate and “purchase” your tickets!!! So go… NOW! :D

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Back To School DIY Video: Oversized Bookbag, Part I

February 22, 2010  //  Posted by: admin  //  Category: oversized handbags

Submit your ideas & pictures to: FIDMpublicationSF@yahoo.com

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Make your very own oversized bag to carry all your books for school.

You’ll need:
-1 1/4 yards each of two sturdy fabrics (canvas, denim, poplin, courdory). One fabric will be for the outside, the other for the lining.
-Needle/Thread or Sewing machine -Metal grommets -Measuring tape & yard stick(straight edge)
-Long paper (butcher paper, wrapping paper) -Scissors
-Marker
-Fabric pins

(music: “Good Girls Go Bad” -Cobra Starship featuring Leighton Meester)

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Thanks to FashionClub.com Daily:
-blogs.fashionclub.com

For more info on Missa & her designs, visit the website:
-www.missabydesign.com
-missabydesign.blogspot.com

PURCHASE A COLOR-DIPPED BAG: https://missabydesign.com/shop.html

Duration : 0:6:20

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Back To School DIY Video: Oversized Bookbag, Part II

February 19, 2010  //  Posted by: admin  //  Category: oversized handbags

Submit your ideas & pictures to: FIDMpublicationSF@yahoo.com

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Make your very own oversized bag to carry all your books for school.

You’ll need:
-1 1/4 yards each of two sturdy fabrics (canvas, denim, poplin, courdory). One fabric will be for the outside, the other for the lining.
-Needle/Thread or Sewing machine -Metal grommets -Measuring tape & yard stick(straight edge)
-Long paper (butcher paper, wrapping paper) -Scissors
-Marker
-Fabric pins

(music: “Good Girls Go Bad” -Cobra Starship featuring Leighton Meester)

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Thanks to FashionClub.com Daily:
-blogs.fashionclub.com

For more info on Missa & her designs, visit the website:
-www.missabydesign.com
-missabydesign.blogspot.com

PURCHASE A COLOR-DIPPED BAG: https://missabydesign.com/shop.html

Duration : 0:6:40

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How To Make a Handbag Out of a Recycled Book.

February 13, 2010  //  Posted by: admin  //  Category: imitation handbag

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-

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Back To School Series: Backpack / Purse & School Supplies

January 31, 2010  //  Posted by: admin  //  Category: backpack purses

I’m not trying to copy juicystar07 anyone else doing similar thing.

No rude comments.

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Duration : 0:4:57

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