Getting A Handle On Things

Tote bag finished.
I didn't want to sew a handle for this tote bag.

I could have.
--- in the time it took me to traipse up to Joann's (hopefully) and buy this set.

However, the end of the purchased handle was a round piece as was my re-purposed lobster claw piece.
How to join them???
Nothing in the purse section of Joann's, although they are carrying a line of purse feet and other hardware that is very interesting.

I wandered over to the jewelry findings section and eventually found a large key ring. Too big and they didn't have four of the mediums which, proportionately, was the correct size. No other options (except sewing a connector piece), so I zoomed home where I did find four matching key rings and, tada!, this bag is done.





And here are my practice grandkids with their valentine owl purses.
I had to tease my niece about the pinkness.
She was so adamantly opposed to pink when the oldest was born.

They showed her!




Hello Kitty. {giggle & snort}

Lol - Kristin!

Owl Valentines

For my little grand-nieces - cutie pies that they are.
Mailing it today - the package should arrive tomorrow.

I saw this idea traipsing through the internet. 
Saw a pattern for five bucks.
Decided to make my own.
Just the right size to hold a few Valentine treats.