A Real Treasure From My Past
Decoupage purses were a popular fashion trend back in the 70's. I was in my early teens when my grandmother painstakingly made this purse for me.
I carried it with pride, not just because it was a popular fad, but because it was a gift from my beloved grandmother.
Take a walk with me in the past and I will tell you how she made this purse. Who knows, maybe you will decide it is worth the time and the effort to bring this fad back to the height of fashion.
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How to Decoupage A Wooden Purse
Step 1: Prepare wooden purse by lightly sanding
Step 2: Paint wooden purse with acrylic paint ~ Allow to completely dry
Step 3: Cut out pictures
Step 4: Glue pictures on painted purse ~ Allow to completely dry
Step 5: Varnish the entire purse exterior 3 - 5 times allowing it to completely dry between each coat of varnish
Step 6: Attach all hardware and handle
Step 7: Glue felt pieces on the bottom of the wooden purse
My Treasure
There is no doubt that my grandmother spent many hours sanding, painting, cutting out pictures, gluing, varnishing and finishing this decoupage purse for me. I can assure you no one ever had a more grateful recipient of such a precious gift.
I carried this purse for years. You can see the battle scares in the photos. I consider this purse one of my most treasured possessions.
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Do You Remember the Decoupage Purse?
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karen b
Apr 10, 2012 @ 6:32 pm | delete
- I used to make decoupage wooden purses a good while ago. I really want to make them again, but having a hard time finding the wooden purse boxes to decoupage. I have looked online, but no success. Do you know of any magazine or catalog that still sells them? Thanks
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Sylvestermouse
Apr 11, 2012 @ 9:21 am | delete
- Hey Karen, I found a few available on Amazon and Ebay. I have posted them above. Locally, they are available at my Hobby Lobby store. I checked Hobby Lobby online and found a few wooden boxes. (http://shop.hobbylobby.com/search/default.aspx?CFID=9946730&CFTOKEN=e084e5322a0667f9-A184C115-0804-D28E-201E77B6FE44611A&searchTerm=wood+box&f=DepartmentName&DepartmentName=Crafts ) I haven't seen the actual decoupage purse kits in many years. Hope this helps.
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Carolyn Brown
Oct 19, 2011 @ 8:43 pm | delete
- I found 3 in the back of my mothers closet and she gave them to me. One is with an elegant looking couple dancing on it, it is much larger than the one shown,one has a 2 little boys fishing and other children playing on it and it and it is the same size as the one shown. And the last one has never been put together it is in the orginal box with all the contents in place. The box has damage to it where my mom's dog teethed on it. LOL The name of this purse is Reaissance Port item # 20-730. The company is Morris Manufacturing Co. INC It also says " A Division of American Arts & Crafts" this company is located or was located in Garland TX. If anybody knows anything about this purse or company please email me @ carolyn.brown47@yahoo.com. Thank you
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Tipi
Sep 9, 2011 @ 9:40 am | delete
- Oh for cute. I love doing decoupage, and you have given me an idea. Thank you!
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karen b
Apr 10, 2012 @ 6:50 pm | delete
- I decoupaged wooden purse a good while back. I am on the search to find the wood purse boxes again, but with no luck. Do have any idea if they can be purchased again? If so, please let me know. I really want to do them again. Thanks
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