Check out this cute Purse I made out of a dollar tree place mat. It's super easy and only takes about 5 minutes!
 

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See How to make this after the jump!!







You will need:
-sewing machine (on hand)
-ribbon (on hand)
-handles ($2.50)
-placemat ($1.00)





ONE: Cut 4 pieces of ribbon around 3-4" depending on the thickness of your handles.
 

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TWO: Pin the ribbon to one of the shorter sides of the placemat wrapping the handles in them. Make sure that the handle is centered on the placemat
 

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THREE: Sew all the way across from one end to the other sewing the ribbon to the placemat. If you can sew over the existing hem it will look a little cleaner.
 

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SIX: Fold in half and sew each side to create the pocket.
 

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