Purses & Bags

Rev up your backpack! All it takes is a few shiny toy cars and a bit of Velcro with this great craft from Spoonful.com.

Turn old jeans into a rugged school bag

This poolside purse is easy-to-make and thoroughly waterproof

Gear up for wilderness explorations with this versatile belt pouch based on a classic camp project.

Made from felt and craft feathers, this faux animal paw is actually a small pouch -- the perfect place for kids to stash a key or pocket change.

This hip and funky makeup bag makes a perfect homemade gift or any cool mom. A pretty fabric matched with a bright button makes for a lovely present that mother can truly use. A great gift for Mother's Day.

Make this great holder to carry a personal MP3 player (like an iPod or Zune) or cell phone. It makes a fun present for Father's Day, Mother's Day, or an older sibling's birthday. Whatever the occasion, this makes a great gift.

Decorated with stick-on felt hearts, one of these enchanting pouches makes a sweet gift for your child to give to a special friend -- it's the perfect size for packing valentine candies and trinkets.

This tote makes an eye-catching carrier for putting all your children's love letters and cards in the limelight, both the ones they plan to hand out as well as those they collect.

A plain bag pops with pizzazz when you add decorative details made from felted wool.

Fuse a stack of plastic shopping bags into a durable, water-resistant carryall, great for toting sleepover gear, wet bathing suits, or sandy beach treasures.

This art-embellished bag will carry a lot of weight with its lucky recipient and is the tote-ally perfect answer to the question, "Paper or plastic?"