but in honor of Princess Diana, Gucci and I have issued a handbag commemorating (strange word to use) the 20th anniversary of her death. Thanks, Sue for the challenge.
What a bright and fresh presence Diana was in the society of the Royals. I pondered what fashion statement I wanted to make for our swap. Not easy to top the Princess, but I came across Favorite Gucci Bag and just knew it was time to create a pink bag.
My template is a very old Deja Views. Inside I added 3 double sided pages...lots of room (who doesn't need a purse with plenty of pockets?)!
Most of the pages I kept as surprises for the recipient. So much fun to find pink 'stuff' and construct the 'a Gucci, it's not'.
The front/back and inside is a double sided Basic Grey 'Kissing Booth' Lip Lock. I used a Tim Holtz EF (a large oval) on the front. The large button is in the center and the brass fleur-de-lis on the flap. I really really wanted some bamboo for the handles (another stamp shopping opportunity, right?)
Thank you for your comments! Can't wait to visit the gallery...
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Wow, Susan, you and Gucci did a wonderful job in this commemorative purse! Absolutely love the buttons used for closure! I wonder what's inside...let me go see...
Registered: January 8, 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 40219
Wed, Sep 01, 2021 @ 12:06 AM
Oh wow, Susan, what a beautiful bag you have designed, who needs Gucci?? I, too, love the clasp for this and the texture! I'm sure Princess Diana would have coveted this for a special occasion, being the fashion icon she was~
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Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50355
Wed, Sep 01, 2021 @ 2:13 PM
Gucci has nothing on Conrad! This is so cool...I love that you googled and found her fav handbag...I love the embossing on this and the vintage buttons of course...FAB!