Last night I went out with a bunch of mama's from Oscar's playgroup. And I realized beforehand that I don't have any bags that aren't a diaper bag, tote bag, or something else large enough to accommodate sippy cups and goldfish crackers.
So ... I made this little clutch using the
Scrappy Clutch tutorial at
From an Igloo.
It was a quick (like during nap time quick) and easy project - my favorite kind! The only change I made was to pleat the bottom of the bag instead of gathering it, because my lining fabric was too thick and refused to be gathered.
It is a wee bag that will only hold the essentials, but it was such a relief to not lug a big bag out the door! I think I like it as a clutch and love it as a make-up bag. I'm going to try again with something of my own design, longer, maybe narrower, and this time I think I'll cut my fabric more thoughtfully so the pattern lines up nicely (duh).
In a bit of non-craft business, can I just rave about Santa Barbara for a moment? Oscar and I were at the park today when I spotted a little meadow, chock-full of yellow daisies. It spoke to me. It said, "come over here and frolic and take pictures of your adorable son!" So I did, and it was kind of great.
And then on the drive home, I saw the strawberry van that is always parked on the side of the road with a sign that says, "Picked Today!" and couldn't pass it up. I really like living in the center of the strawberry-growing universe.
p.s. sorry to those of you living in winter wonderlands. :)
