How to Make a Wallet or a Purse Out of Kool-Aid Wrappers
Candy wrapper purses are a fun, fashionable way to collect and use your old wrappers. This project uses Kool-Aid wrappers to make a wallet or a small purse. Collect various colors of Kool-Aid wrappers or use all one color to create a sleek look. Your wallet will be one-of-a-kind and can be made in an afternoon.
Instructions
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Cut a piece of heavy cardstock to the size you would like your wallet or small purse to be. Use a wallet or purse you already own as a template.
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Glue the Kool-Aid packets to the front of the cardstock using a glue stick. This will hold the wrappers until you cover everything with packing tape.
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Cover the front with packing tape.
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Turn the cardstock over and repeat steps 2 and 3.
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Cut out a piece of cardstock that is as long as the original, covered piece and half as wide.
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Cover this piece with Kool-Aid wrappers on both sides. Glue the wrappers down and cover entirely with packing tape.
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Turn the original piece and place it lengthwise. Position the second piece lengthwise on top of the first, and line them up at the bottom.
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Tape the second piece to the first one on all sides except for the top. You now have a pocket for your money or credit cards.
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Bend the wallet in half long wise. Place something heavy, such as a heavy book, on top of the wallet overnight to keep the shape and deepen the fold.
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Tips & Warnings
You can add a button or snap closure by sewing a button and string or two snap closures to the wallet.
References
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