bag lady, cat lady

riddle me this: what do you get when you combine THIS dress, with THIS diy tote bag?
obviously the coolest bag.. EVER!

i pretty much followed the diy linked above, except instead of a quote, i chose a cat pattern (see first link above) and i had to hot glue the straps because a needle wouldn't go through the leather and i sure do hope it stays. i also added a cardboard bottom covered in canvas to the bag to make it more sturdy.

tote bag, leather suade strips, black fabric paint/ hobby lobby
cat stamp/ made from styrofoam
cardboard, canvas/ layin' around the house

i think it is probably the most favorite thing i've ever made! and it is quite appropriate since classes start monday! eep!

allison