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Magazine Bag

Why read magazines when you can wear them?

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So I made this magazine bag for almost a year now and didn't think to upload it until today. I hoard EVERYTHING, and when I was eleven I was really into Neopets. I subscribed to the magazines and everything. I've been keeping those magazines for all these years, just because I am unable to throw ANYTHING away. Then I realised that since the paper is really thick and colourful, it would be perfect for a flashy, fun bag. I weaved the strips together (there are tutorials on this site for that) using elastic string, and then covered it with PVA glue to make it waterproof and a bit stronger. The strap is a string of Christmas decorations, big gold beads. The whole thing is quite tacky but really cute. It takes a loooong time. I'm going to put 10 hours just to be on the safe side.

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Project Budget
Almost Nothing

Time

10 h 00

Difficulty

So-so
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So I made this magazine bag for almost a year now and didn't think to upload it until today. I hoard EVERYTHING, and when I was eleven I was really into Neopets. I subscribed to the magazines and everything. I've been keeping those magazines for all these years, just because I am unable to throw ANYTHING away. Then I realised that since the paper is really thick and colourful, it would be perfect for a flashy, fun bag. I weaved the strips together (there are tutorials on this site for that) using elastic string, and then covered it with PVA glue to make it waterproof and a bit stronger. The strap is a string of Christmas decorations, big gold beads. The whole thing is quite tacky but really cute. It takes a loooong time. I'm going to put 10 hours just to be on the safe side.

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