Summer Tote Swap Revisited

My swap items are ready to go into the mail.  I just wanted to show the little extras I included.

I made another cute little zipper pouch and I LOVE the yellow zipper that I used.  I think that just makes the pouch POP!  I wanted to make more little odds and ends but I just want to be done with this swap so that I can move ahead on a few other things.  NOT that I didn't enjoy this swap.  Please don't get me wrong there.  But I've done 3 potholder swaps back to back, this purse swap and a pin cushion swap.  I'm kinda swapped-out! 

I also included some hand cream, some grape flavored anti-bac, a cute lip balm from Yankee Candle.  The holder, if you will, is shaped like a tiny little Yankee Candle jar!  I bought 5 of them.  Yes, I'm crazy.  LOL!  Lastly, I found these cute purse holder and key chain and I included those too.

I hope my swap partner is happy with everything as I am!

And since I was in a zippered pouch making mood, I made one for myself.  I don't know what I'll put in it but this one is MINE!

Enjoy your day!
Jen

Summer Purse/Tote Swap Finished

My purse swap is done and I love it!  It's just so cute!!  My (secret) swap partner loves modern/contemporary fabrics and loves the color purple.  Well, purple wasn't meant to be but I think these are a good compromise.

Bloom & Grow by My Mind's Eye for Riley Blake Designs.  I seriously did not notice the birds in the fabric until I started making the purse.

And the lining...

This is the pattern I used.  I love all these websites.  They have very cute patterns and embroidery designs and EASY.  Easy is #1 in my book! 

I'm going to make a few extras for the purse but the main part is done.  Now I can focus a little bit on other things before going back to getting my swap done. 

Enjoy your day!
Jen :)