Top Note Purses - Faux Alligator

Aren't these adorable!!?!?
My upline, Lynda Glassmoyer, surprised me with a very thoughtful gift when I promoted to Manager. She sent me 3 fabulouse tutorials from Gretchen Barron.




Here are the Top Note purses I made from one of those tutorials. They are not too difficult once you master the Faux Alligator Skin Technique - after you use your Sizzix Big Shot and Top Note die with your chosen card stock, ink the entire surface with Versa Mark ink, and clear embossing powder. Use your bone folder or similar implement to drag wavy lines through the powder until it resembles the cracked surface of an alligator. Tap off the excess embossing powder and use your heat gun to set the embossing. The possibilities are endless... you can use this for more purses, belts, shoes, boots, or just a very cool background!

Here is a side view of the purses. they are just big enough to hold a gift card, lip gloss, or a few chocolates! Check out the tutorials offered by Gretchen and give it a try!