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

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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

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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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Missa by Design: DIY 5 (Oversized Book Bag) PART 2

January 31, 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)

————–
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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Missa by Design: DIY 5 (Oversized Book Bag) PART 1

January 29, 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)

————–
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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