Today I’m sharing Simple Steps to Upcycle a Clutch Purse. Turn a thrift store find into a fabulous DIY Clutch Purse that’s perfect for spring weddings!
Cute new dress for two Spring weddings? Check!
Fancy shoes that won’t hurt my feet? Maybe.
The perfect purse to go with the whole shebang? Keep reading…
An inexpensive DIY Clutch Purse is exactly what the occasion called for. Let me show you how I made one from a thrift store find, paint, and fabric.
There’s nothing I like more than getting all pretty for a fancy wedding. A beautiful church, lovely bride, fabulous flowers, me in a pretty dress: it all makes me so happy!
What doesn’t make me happy is toting my clunky, everyday purse around while I’m all decked out.
So off to the thrift store I went to find a small clutch purse to transform. Sure enough there were several candidates to choose from.
This black satin purse was perfect! It cost $3.60 and was begging for an update. This post may contain affiliate links marked by an asterisk. Click here to see my complete full disclosure policy.
DIY Clutch Purse: Materials Needed
Small Satin Clutch Purse
Acrylic Craft Paint
Satin Fabric ~ 3 colors
Felt
Small Cardboard Circle
Large Safety Pin
Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
DIY Clutch Purse: Instructions
Begin the transformation by using a foam brush and acrylic paint to paint the outside of the purse. It will take several coats of paint to completely change the fabric to your preferred color.
I’m a lazy girl so I did not tape off the metal hardware but scraped the paint off after the purse had completely dried. It worked like a charm.
Cut various sized circles from the satin fabric. The circles are graduated in size from two inches to 6 inches. These colors coordinate with my dress and are totally customizable for the look you are going for.
Use this burnt edged flower technique to create the petals for the satin flower.
Stack and glue the petals to make the DIY satin flower. Add the Pearl and Rhinestone Button*
To turn the floppy satin flower into one that has a little bit more structure add a cardboard circle covered in felt to the back of the flower. Use hot glue to secure everything in place.
Add a large safety pin like shown.
Attach the DIY satin flower with the safety pin to the side of the painted clutch purse.
Doesn’t the DIY clutch purse coordinate perfectly with my fancy Spring dress? Just think about how you could create your own purse to match your newest dress!
DIY Clutch Purse: Budget Breakdown
Thrift Store Purse ~ $3.60
Craft Paint ~ $1
Satin Fabric ~ $4
Pearl and Rhinestone Button ~ $2
{All other supplies were from my crafting stash}
Total: $10.60
The next time you need a cute, inexpensive purse for date night? Upcycle a Thrift Store Purse into a fabulous DIY Clutch Purse! It’s an easy project that will take any outfit from blah to WOW!
If you love this DIY project then you should hop over to see how I upcycled a Make-Up Bag into a Fancy Clutch!
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Oh my goodness! You are a rock star! This is so great! I still want that one dress you had on in that Facebook post! I LOVE that dress! I hope you had a great time!
You would never know that you painted that bag! How fun! What a great idea for summer weddings 🙂
This is GORGEOUS!!!! Um, if you ever want to host a giveaway with this bad boy, I’m IN!!
Mmm… that is a fantastic idea!
It’s absolutely gorgeous Ashley!!! LOVE those flowers!
I love those burnt edged flowers too! I’m always looking for more things to add them to! 😉
Oh My! This is adorable! What a great idea! Never would have thought to paint a clutch!
I totally didn’t know if painting the purse was going to work but I LOVE it!
Ohmygoshsocute!!! I second Heather, you should totally do a giveaway with this!
Thanks so much, Emily! I’m totally on the lookout for more thrift store purses to jazz up!
Wow. This is absolutely stunning!
Thank you so much for the comment love! I love my upcycled purse!
I can’t believe you painted a purse. Well actually, yes I do believe it. Go ahead with your crafty self! It is so cute.
HA! You never know what I’m going to do next!
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From my Crafty Self
This is so creative! I would never think to paint an old purse! So pretty!
I was holding my breath and doubting if my “painting a purse” idea was going to work! Thanks so much for the comment love!
Oh, how pretty! I love the way the green pops against the white..and that you used a few shades of green. The clutch looks so elegant and perfect for a wedding or any special occasion.
Thank you so much, Sharon! My plan is to make several different flowers to change the look of the clutch. 😉
What a super cute purse. Love this idea!
Thank you so much, Elena!
I can’t even believe that’s the same purse!! It’s gorgeous and I love the flower!
Thanks so much for the awesome comment! I love my new fancy clutch!
This clutch-purse idea is borderline brilliant! Christmas 2015 will be totally homemade, at my house, so I am constantly looking for easy, economical, expensive-looking DIY ideas.
Thanks!
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Thank you so much, Melanie!
Oh my gosh ~ you are right! This DIY clutch would make the perfect holiday gift!
Ashley this turned out so pretty. You made it look high end with practically nothing!