DIY: Victorian Puzzle Purses
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- Have you ever heard of these cute crafts from Victorian history?
I made a lot of these puzzle purses & it was so much fun decorating and folding these little paper time pieces. I started off with just some watercolor & pencil in the video, but during the week, my creativity started flowing and I started to use different fonts and my printer to make the purses even more magical.
As described in the video, I made a downloadable link with 3 different fonts for the pinwheels + the inside of the purse. Download them for free here:
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Use your imagination to decorate your purse completely the way you want to, ofcourse you can just use pencils instead of watercolor, or Victorian Scraps or other decorations. Once you get past the hardest part, which is the folding, the decorating can begin!
Some suggestions for decorating the purse:
- flowers (bouquets or roses)
- birds (love doves)
- hearts (big or small, as trims)
- little stripes (to give a cute "stitched" look)
- bows
If you are having a hard time with the folding, I can highly recomment watching the instructional video by Kitchen Counter Crafts here:
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Please use scrap paper to start off with and not your tea dyed or expensive paper to practice.
In my video I used tea dye paper because I loved the look of it. You can dye your paper by using a wet tea bag & running strokes with it over your regular printer paper. Dye both sides and place on some baking sheet or paper towels. Let it dry for 24+ hours and use it in your crafts!
As you can see in the video, you need a rectangle to fold the puzzle purse. Which ofcourse means, that you can also use a sheet of scrapbook paper (12x12)!
I also wrote a piece of history about these Victorian Puzzle Purses, for you to know the historical significance.
Hidden within the folds of time, Victorian Puzzle Purses were elegant enigmas crafted with ingenuity and artistry.
In the mid-19th century, the ingenious minds of Victorian artisans birthed the concept of Puzzle Purses. Their inception is credited to women's ingenuity & creativity, as these purses were not just practical accessories but also captivating entertainment pieces. Victorian Puzzle Purses were designed to fascinate and engage with their intricate construction & hidden compartments. The puzzle-solving aspect of these purses added an element of amusement to social gatherings, where guests would try to unlock their secrets.
The purses could be used to contain a lock of hair, some small coins or other small tokens of love. Imagine two secret lovers, exchanging these little gifts, only to open them later in solace & be infatuated by eachother.
By the late 19th century, changes in fashion and lifestyle led to the decline of Puzzle Purses, as they gave way to more modern handbags and accessories. Yet, their legacy lives on in museums and private collections, preserving the ingenuity of a bygone era.
In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in Victorian crafts, and Puzzle Purses are enjoying a revival among crafting enthusiasts. Crafters are drawn to their unique design and challenge, making them sought-after projects for those with a passion for historical crafts.
Victorian Puzzle Purses remain as enduring testaments to the creativity and artistry of the past, inspiring a new generation to unlock the secrets of the bygone era.
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I CANT DO IT I CANT DO IT I AM GOING INSANE
lol i did it thank you for the video❤️
The most important thing is when you grab the corners, to KEEP a square in the middle, keep the square at all times! That was when it clicked for me! Good luck ♥️♥️
Yay! Happy decorating ♥️♥️
Literally
Ik how u feel
super fun to make!! the triumph i felt when i finally got the pinwheel to work was crazy
Great work! And then the fun part starts; decorating!
ahh!!! the tip to keep a square in the middle helped me out so so much !! i was so happy when it finally fold the way it should
Yes! This is the best tip I could come up with to just make it make sense! I struggled so much before making the video, just keep practicing and it will suddenly happen naturally!
Love this video so much! This is the first time I've successfully folded my own because your instructions are so clear. Thank you!
Yay thats so awesome to hear! Thank you so much for watching & happy decorating ♥️♥️
I CANTTTTTTTT
Yes you can do it! Read through the comments for some great help. Thank you for watching!
So cute! Love the one with the couple and the heats.
I loved the tea dyed paper, thank you for the tutorial💐
Thank you so much for watching & taking the time to comment on my video Donna! Have a great week ♥️♥️
Your videos are so calming.
I want to thank you for watching & commenting on my video, it means so much to me! Have a lovely day ♥️♥️
After a hundred times, in my last try, I finally get it 😭😭 now i can do it even when i'm not watching the video! Thanks for this tutorial! People who are struggling with the pinwheel, don't give up, you can! 😭🫶
did you know it took me a lot of tries as well before I was able to make one, just don’t give up! Anyone can do it! Happy decorating ♥️♥️
Thank you so much for your fabulous tutorial. I made the your design for v-day and it thank goodness for your detailed tutorial because it would have been wayyyy harder to make otherwise. I found your extra detail about word and poem ideas extra useful. Keep creating your inspiring content.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! Have a lovely day ♥️♥️
Thank you! Easy to understand!! Love the soothing music!
Thank you so much for watching & taking the time out of your day to leave me a sweet comment, it makes my day! Happy decorating ♥️♥️
BEAUTIFUL 😊🎉
Thank you so much Janet ♥️♥️
Love seeing you back! I've always looked forward to watching your videos!
Thank you so much Denise! There are still so many creative projects I want to make & share! Thank you always for watching & have a great day ♥️
I just realised i folded the corners wrong way and just folded it correctly and made the pinwheel.
This is an absolute delight! Thank you for the tutorial - I shall definitely be trying to make these.
I’m sure you can do it!
Was finally able to do it with this tutorial! Thank you!
Great job Alexandra! Have fun decorating & thank you for leaving me a sweet comment
Got it on the first try.
Not bragging.
I start with no additional agenda.
I slow the video to THE slowest speed.
This is .25 on my phone.
Then I use a LARGE square paper.
Take deep breaths.
I watch the video as many times as I need to just to get used to the folds. At .25 speed.
Take deep breaths.
When I feel comfortable with the FEEL of the fold, I then start folding, step by step, with the video. At .25 speed.
Take deep breaths.
I attempt the project 3 times only.
Take deep breaths.
I set this aside for minimum 1 hour.
While deep breathing:
I go potty.
Wash my hands.
(Yeah, duh. This is also a metaphor for helping me to leave the project behind me and to decompress.)
Drink some water.
Rehydrate.
Get a healthier snack.
Play a game.
When I am feeling better, I go back to learning the folds.
Once done, I will make 3 or 5 more. This is how I get used to this fold. When I need to follow again, in slow speed, I do. And sometimes I will make more.
This works for me.
Perhaps it might work out for you.
Blessings now.
This is about the same routine I follow when making videos 😂👍♥️
These are lovely! I am going to give it a whirl. Thanks!
Thank you so much! You can do it ♥️♥️
UGGHHH IM TRYING TO HARD IM STUCK AT THE PART AFTER THE CORNER FOLDING
Try to keep the square in the middle and check out other people’s comments, or the video I linked in the description! You can do it!
Super sweet! I love the forget me nots
Thanks! ♥️
very clear and easy to follow!! thank you so much for the tutorial ❤❤ i cant wait to decorate it 😸💕💞
Thank you so much for watching ♥️
your videos are really lovely and all, BUT I CANT FREAKING DO IT. I CANT TUCK THE LAST TRIANGLE INTO THE FIRST TRIANGLE AT THE END. IVE MADE FIVE. AAHAHAHHSUSKBHDUIBDDSHUVIBDSHUIVBADJIOVBDAJIO
🤯🤯🤯 hows that possible? Do you not have a fold to tuck it in? Have your turned the paper over after folding the columns?
Thank you so much! I saw a tutorial on instagram but I still couldn’t quite get it, I successfully made one on my first try! It’s not perfect but I’m still really proud of myself :) 💖
Good job! Thank you for letting me know & happy decorating ♥️♥️
I’m going to try this. Yours are gorgeous
Thank you so much for watching & commenting, have fun with your puzzle purses!
Eu consegui graças a Deus e a esse vídeo♥️♥️♥️💐
Good job! Happy decorating ♥️
geee so difficuuuuult aaaaaaargh
You can do it! Slow the video down by using the settings and I’m sure you will get the hang of it! The most important thing is to keep the square in the middle ♥️♥️
THANK YOU SO MUCH! GOD BLESS YOU ❤
how beautiful 💝
Such beautiful projects. Love your paintings. tfs
gina
Thank you so much for taking the time to write me a comment & watch my videos, I hope you have a wonderful day ♥️
I DID IT I DID iT!! OMG😭😭❤❤
Good job! Happy decorating ♥️♥️
ITS SOOOOOO GOOD I LVOE IT THANK YOUU
Thank you ♥️♥️
Eu achei onde estava errando!! Obrigada
bom trabalho! obrigado pela sua mensagem e tenha um bom dia ♥️♥️
LO LOGRÉEE🎉
I DID IT GUYS
Congratulations 🍾 enjoy decorating ♥️♥️
You help me a lot thankyouu AAAA
Im happy you got it! Have fun decorating ♥️♥️
hey, i did it but I don't know why The "fins" or corners look upside down, because when I make the "envelope" with them it looks strange, I'm sorry, I can't explain myself in English. 7:00 in that part
No problem! Did you turn the paper over after folding the columns and corners? Right before you start on folding the “fins”?
I'm going to try it now!! thank you@@YourJulietnet
@@YourJulietnet hii again hajshsj, I just tried it and it ended the same way as the previous one 😪
@@YourJulietnet omg no, i just did it hsjsbs i was folding it to the wrong side, thanks again 🤍🤍🤍🤍
So great to hear! Enjoy decorating ♥️♥️
Es geht mir zu schnell! Kann die Texte so schnell nicht lesen....❤
You can slow the video down using the settings on the video
My apologies but at 6:57 I read "Let's bone" 🗿
Lol
2:19
is impossible
Remember to keep the square in the middle intact, if you do that, it will be possible. You can do it!
the "Muzak" is awful
If you come to my videos for the music, I’m sorry to disappoint you 😭
@@YourJulietnet maybe but background sounds are important component to presentation
Can’t please everybody 👍