Nancy Drew Book Clutch

[Grieney]

I was inspired by all the other book purses, so I made this one for my mom's birthday.  We would read Nancy Drews together when I was little, so I hope she likes it! And yes, I have saved the guts of it.  I'm going to create a new cover for it and keep it on my book shelf.

Here's the front:

The handles are hematite beads (which I forgot are naturally magnetic!) and the clasp is just a button.

For the lining, the picture was actually the art that was on the back of the front cover and the first page that I printed out on iron-on paper.

I created the lining with the pocket, ironed on the transfer and cut the slit in the transfer to open up the pocket.

Here's the other side:

That's a picture from the book.  It was originally supposed to be on both sides and on the outside, but I messed up the transfer so now the good one is a 'surprise' on the inside.  Let me know what you think!

[riario]

That rocks! I actually have the same book, my grandma gave it to me it was her's as a kid!

[Grieney]

Yeah, it was the 1934 edition, so I felt really bad about the deconstruction (and caught some flack for it!) but now my mom is getting a present that is older than she is. 

[McJulie-O]

Droooool!

[Jatoha]

This is so cool!  I love the images transferred on the inside!  So adorable!

[Mimi055]

I know your mom loves this!!  What a special purse that has so many memories!!!!!!!!!!!

[SeeleVerloren]

That's so cool! I used to love Nancy Drew when I was a kid. I think that story was one of the first ones I ever read.

[bunnyboo]

that is so awesome!! my mom is a total book worm/collector (hoarder!!!! ) and i think she would love something like this! I'm sure you're mother will enjoy it!

[Retroharmony]

Just put simply...that totally rocks my socks!!!!

[MaWee04]

I just ordered a Nancy Drew book off Ebay so I could try this. That cover is just too cute. Thanks for the inspiration!