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DIY: Book clutch

I’m obsessed with book clutches… well, I should be, right? novelstyle? not really original!. I thought about getting the Kate Spade’s book clutch as a wedding day handbag… but it is kind of pricey and it was out of stock. (note: Kate Spade, I adore your stuff, but for real…everything I wanted was out of stock in both dc and ny stores, not cute!). Going back to the clutch… I decided I could make it!. I googled it…and realized I was not alone in this DIY project. I found a lot of terrible explanations and one that was really good, done by runwaydiy.com. There you can find how to do it… I will just show you the steps I changed.
Olympia Le-Tan book clutch

 


First I had to pick a book. It seems easy, but it is not! It had to be a book I had read and loved. It had to be big enough to fit my essential stuff. It had to be a hard cover book with a beautiful cover. After walking around Barnes and Noble for a while, measuring books, checking their weight and if they were big enough to fit my cellphone….yes, people thought I was crazy. yes, I felt really stupid and yes, it is difficult to find a book you know you will destroy. I picked this beautiful Jane Eyre hardcover edition in black and silver…

 

 

 

Just cause it is faster and makes the clutch a little bit bigger, I cutted around the text. Also… I was trying to save the book, but after the first chapters… it is impossible!. I found some safe books at the Spy Museum in DC, but they only had The Lord of the Rings and an English Dictionary…  not really cute to use as a clutch, unless u r a Tolkien or Grammar fan… then I will recommend u to get them already done because…

 

 

This is the worst part. The first time I read Jane Eyre, it took me just 3 days. Well…this definitely took me more!!!. I wanted to give up, I cursed the stores for not having the clutch and even considered selling it for the same price as the Kate Spade one… but I continued working…

 

 

Yaaaayyyy!!! I finished!!! Well, almost!.. I decided to put a ribbon instead of a clasp. So I glued it in the middle of each side and used the first and last page to hide it. I let it dry… and then:

 

 

Done!!! So exciting! The work was completely worth it! Mostly cause I saved around 280dls and it looks beautiful :)

 

 

I really like the girlish touch the bow gives to the clutch. It may be annoying to tie it every time I open it, but I think it looks cute and perfect to be my wedding handbag.

 

 

I also added some stick on jewels.

 

 

And it fits a lot of stuff!!

 

Hope you like my new book clutch!
I know I love it :)
xoxo!

 

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Estoy obsesionada con las carteras que parecen libros… lo cual no es muy original, considerando que mi blog se llama novelstyle!. Pensé en comprarme un sobre en Kate Spade, pero, ademas de ser bastante caros…no tenían stock en los negocios a los que fui. Por lo que decidí hacerlo yo! Busque si había algún DIY en internet, y si! Encontré uno muy bueno en runwaydiy.com. Ahí pueden encontrar una muy buena descripción de cada paso a paso. Yo les muestro un par de fotos de mi proceso y de algunas cosas que modifique. Espero que les guste!! A mi me encanta como me quedo, fue bastante trabajo…pero valió la pena! :)

Beso!

 

by Ileana | 208 Comments

208 Comments on DIY: Book clutch

  1. Kelinha
    July 2, 2012 at 10:25 am (3 years ago)

    Thank you for the lovely comment. Of course we can follow each other. Im a new follower. Do you follow me back?*

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 2, 2012 at 6:02 pm (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!! Of course I will follow back :)

      Reply
  2. Andrea
    July 2, 2012 at 10:53 am (3 years ago)

    Wow!! That’s a pretty amazing DIY and it turned out great!! The bow looks super cute with it!! Amazing!! :)
    xo Andrea

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 2, 2012 at 6:20 pm (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!! It really turned out great, I was worried it would look horrible…But I love it :)

      Reply
    • Ileana
      July 2, 2012 at 6:21 pm (3 years ago)

      I knowww…they are amazing!!! Im glad I finally got my DIY version :D. Will check ur giveaway! xoxo

      Reply
  4. Catherine
    July 2, 2012 at 12:04 pm (3 years ago)

    That, I must say, is amazing! I may just tackle this “novel” idea!! Thank you so much for the comment!

    James 4:8
    vintage-verses.blogspot.com

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    • Ileana
      July 2, 2012 at 6:25 pm (3 years ago)

      You should… It is really worth the hard work :) xoxo!!!

      Reply
  5. Caity Lenox
    July 2, 2012 at 12:13 pm (3 years ago)

    That is awesome! I may die a little on the inside if I destroyed a book, but it’s a wonderful clutch!

    caitylenox.blogspot.com

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    • Ileana
      July 2, 2012 at 6:27 pm (3 years ago)

      Hahaha, I know the feeling, that is why I wanted to save the text!! :S and also picked a book I already have… :)
      Thanks for ur comment!!! :) xoxo!

      Reply
    • Ileana
      July 2, 2012 at 6:32 pm (3 years ago)

      Thanksss!! :) Glad u like it !

      Reply
  7. OctoberSong
    July 2, 2012 at 12:46 pm (3 years ago)

    great d.i.y! it turned out amazing.. those real ones are just so heavy on the wallet!!
    <3

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 2, 2012 at 6:33 pm (3 years ago)

      I knowwww… why are they so expensive??!! And this one turned out really good! Better than expected :)

      Reply
    • Ileana
      July 2, 2012 at 6:37 pm (3 years ago)

      Thanks ^^

      Reply
    • Ileana
      July 2, 2012 at 6:38 pm (3 years ago)

      It really is!!! Thanks!

      Reply
  10. Self-Dressed
    July 2, 2012 at 1:36 pm (3 years ago)

    what a cool accesory!!!

    kisses!!
    self-dressed.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 2, 2012 at 6:40 pm (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!! xoxo!

      Reply
    • Ileana
      July 2, 2012 at 6:42 pm (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!! It really was!!! Thats why I wanted to destroy a book I already had… but it was difficult to pick! Wanted to keep them all for my book shelves :)

      Reply
    • Ileana
      July 2, 2012 at 6:49 pm (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!! Love it too! :)

      Reply
    • Ileana
      July 2, 2012 at 6:47 pm (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!! :) xoxo

      Reply
  14. agus calderón
    July 2, 2012 at 6:55 pm (3 years ago)

    excelente ile! yo tengo una cartera de china que es como un librito (L) la amo

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 2, 2012 at 7:00 pm (3 years ago)

      Gracias! Quiero verlaaaa :) fotito! fotito! :)

      Reply
  15. Nisha Looks
    July 2, 2012 at 7:03 pm (3 years ago)

    very COOL!!!

    nishalooks.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 2, 2012 at 7:07 pm (3 years ago)

      Thanks!

      Reply
  16. Nee
    July 2, 2012 at 7:05 pm (3 years ago)

    what a creative idea girl:) really like it!
    and thanks for commenting on my blog <3

    lots of love!

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 2, 2012 at 7:09 pm (3 years ago)

      Thanks! Glad u like it! You have a great blog :) xoxo!

      Reply
  17. Chezka
    July 2, 2012 at 7:23 pm (3 years ago)

    Oh my I can’t believe you made it! I am so going to try this! Now what book do I use?
    Love love love this DIY
    -Che

    style-che.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 2, 2012 at 7:36 pm (3 years ago)

      That is the second most difficult part! lol :) Cant wait to see how yours looks!!! :)
      xoxo!

      Reply
    • Ileana
      July 2, 2012 at 7:57 pm (3 years ago)

      Im glad u like the DIY! :) Thanks!!!

      Reply
    • Ileana
      July 3, 2012 at 1:49 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!! :)

      Reply
    • Ileana
      July 3, 2012 at 1:50 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!! WIll check ur blog now :) xoxo!

      Reply
  21. Laila Blanco
    July 2, 2012 at 9:45 pm (3 years ago)

    yo si uso ese libro me agarra un ataque… como hiciste?!!! YO ME QUEDO CON EL CUTTER EN LA MANO LLORANDO DESCONSOLADA HAHAHHA

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 3, 2012 at 1:55 am (3 years ago)

      hahahaha…. da pena, te dan ganas de quedartelo para la biblioteca…pero estaba 12 dls!! O sea ue no es taaann de coleccion :). Y queria la cartera! Igual cuando fui a comprarlo…elegi otros, pero decidi quedarmelos para mi y no cortar este! :D Sali con 6 libros del negocio :)

      Reply
    • Ileana
      July 3, 2012 at 1:56 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!! Im now following you back! :) xoxo!

      Reply
  23. Astrid
    July 2, 2012 at 10:00 pm (3 years ago)

    this is such a cool DIY!

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 3, 2012 at 1:58 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!! Im really glad u like it :)

      Reply
  24. FashionJunkie
    July 2, 2012 at 10:06 pm (3 years ago)

    I love this! I am studying English literature so I am definitely going to be trying this out! I have shared this on twitter and google+ and have also shared it on my blog :)
    My blog is londonfashionrogue.blogspot.co.uk if you want to check it out :)

    xxx

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    • Ileana
      July 3, 2012 at 2:03 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks sweetie! That was really nice of you! Considering you study literature, it is very brave from you to destroy books! lol… But you should do it!!! Everyone will love it and its a great conversation starter :)
      xoxo!!!

      Reply
  25. Frankie
    July 2, 2012 at 10:25 pm (3 years ago)

    Awesome DIY! It looks really cute! I would have to choose a book that I really don’t like, because I don’t think that I could stop myself from cringing if I did that to one of my favorites!

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 3, 2012 at 2:09 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!! hahaha, yeah, but if you carry a book you do not like, everyone will think you love it!!

      Reply
    • Ileana
      July 3, 2012 at 2:10 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!! :D

      Reply
    • Ileana
      July 3, 2012 at 2:15 am (3 years ago)

      thanks! ^^

      Reply
    • Ileana
      July 3, 2012 at 2:16 am (3 years ago)

      Gracias!!! :D SI, intentalo… vale la pena :)
      xoxo!

      Reply
    • Ileana
      July 3, 2012 at 2:18 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!! xoxo!

      Reply
  30. Lucia
    July 3, 2012 at 12:14 am (3 years ago)

    I just found your blog and I think it is amazing.I will come again for sure If you want we could follow each other? If you want just follow me and send me your link on [email protected] and I will follow you immediately
    http://liliemarlen.blogspot.com/

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 3, 2012 at 2:20 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!! Really appreciate it! :) I will totally follow you!
      xoxo

      Reply
  31. The Preppy Student
    July 3, 2012 at 1:01 am (3 years ago)

    I love this idea! I am your newest follower! I cannot wait to read more of your posts and hope that maybe you can return the favor and follow my preppy blog. I always comment for every comment left on my page and hope to start a friendly relationship with your wonderful blog!

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 3, 2012 at 2:24 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!!! Of course! I would love to follow a preppy blog :)
      xoxo

      novelstyle.blogspot.com

      Reply
    • Ileana
      July 3, 2012 at 2:21 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!! Im really glad u like it :)

      Reply
  33. rae
    July 3, 2012 at 1:52 am (3 years ago)

    this is a really cool and unique idea. i really love it. it would be really fun to do this diy. i also love how personal it is as well because i would use my favorite book so people sort of learn something new about me when i carry it around.

    xx rae
    http://www.loveforschoolgirl.net/

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    • Ileana
      July 3, 2012 at 2:38 am (3 years ago)

      You are totally right!!! :) I love it a looott :) And picking the book involves a lot of thinking, which is better than at the stores, where they offer the ones they liked. Thanks for ur comment!!! xoxo!

      Reply
    • Ileana
      July 3, 2012 at 3:07 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!! Im really glad u like it :D

      Reply
  35. Katie's Bliss
    July 3, 2012 at 3:23 am (3 years ago)

    Wow that is such a neat idea for a clutch!

    katiesbliss.com

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 3, 2012 at 3:43 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!! :)

      Reply
  36. Sofia
    July 3, 2012 at 5:00 am (3 years ago)

    Cute idea!
    Thanks for stopping by my blog.
    Of course we can follow each other!
    I’m following you now on gfc and bloglovin.
    Kisses

    http://insofiashoes.blogspot.pt

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 4, 2012 at 3:25 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks!! :)

      Reply
    • Ileana
      July 4, 2012 at 3:26 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!! :D So happy u love it ^^

      Reply
  38. addsomesugar
    July 3, 2012 at 7:14 am (3 years ago)

    I am obsessed! I cant wait to make my own!! I like the comment about using your favorite book so it says something about who you are. Such personal style!
    BJ xx

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    • Ileana
      July 4, 2012 at 3:30 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks! I think it can be a really personal item :) Im so glad u like it, and cant wait to see how urs turns out, and which book u pick! :)

      Reply
    • Ileana
      July 4, 2012 at 3:33 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks! :) Will check ur blog now :D xoxo

      Reply
  40. Kelinha
    July 3, 2012 at 8:07 am (3 years ago)

    Amazing*

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 4, 2012 at 3:38 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks!

      Reply
  41. Mik
    July 3, 2012 at 9:45 am (3 years ago)

    oh wow, this is so awesome!! Thanks for stopping by and for following, I am your newest follower

    xx
    meinmode.blogspot.de

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 4, 2012 at 3:41 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!! Makes me happy u like it! :D

      Reply
  42. Maura
    July 3, 2012 at 9:50 am (3 years ago)

    I love the clutch. It’s a great idea! :)

    Oh, thank you!! I really like your blog. I’ll follow you

    xoxo

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 4, 2012 at 3:43 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!! :) Im following back! :)

      Reply
    • Ileana
      July 4, 2012 at 3:48 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!! :D

      Reply
    • Ileana
      July 4, 2012 at 3:49 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks! :) I love them too!

      Reply
  45. elpuntodelola
    July 3, 2012 at 10:15 am (3 years ago)

    Que original, te quedo perfecto. Besos

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 4, 2012 at 3:50 am (3 years ago)

      Gracias! ^^

      Reply
  46. Vince E.
    July 3, 2012 at 10:45 am (3 years ago)

    Thx for that comment, followed you on bloglovin :)

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 4, 2012 at 3:55 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!! :) Im following back!

      Reply
    • Ileana
      July 4, 2012 at 3:56 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!!

      Reply
  48. Beauty Follower
    July 3, 2012 at 11:47 am (3 years ago)

    Your book-clutch is much much prettier!

    Follow you at Bloglovin’

    kiss
    from
    Greece

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 4, 2012 at 3:57 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!! xoxo!

      Reply
  49. Men Trend
    July 3, 2012 at 12:07 pm (3 years ago)

    Ow wauw, that’s so cool! Love the bookcover, it’s perfect for a DIY clutch!
    Thank you for the comment. We think your blog is really awesome, so of course we’re following!

    Xo Men Trend

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 4, 2012 at 4:00 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!! :D Makes me really happy that u like my blog! xoxo!

      Reply
  50. Eloquent English
    July 3, 2012 at 1:09 pm (3 years ago)

    The book clutch is a really neat idea! Love it!

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 4, 2012 at 4:03 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!! :)

      Reply
  51. Mish Rendon
    July 3, 2012 at 1:34 pm (3 years ago)

    Wow such a great idea! :) Anyway, sure we could follow each other. Followed you via Bloglvin (number 83). Hope you could follow mine as well. :)

    Mish
    http://starmishie.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 4, 2012 at 4:07 am (3 years ago)

      Of course I will follow yours! Thanks for following dear! :)

      Reply
    • Ileana
      July 4, 2012 at 4:11 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!! Cant wait to see some pics :)

      Reply
  53. Polie
    July 3, 2012 at 3:28 pm (3 years ago)

    Que hermosa idea!!! nunca se me hubiera ocurrido!
    besotes!

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 4, 2012 at 4:14 am (3 years ago)

      Gracias! Me alegro que te guste! :)

      Reply
  54. Duapara
    July 3, 2012 at 3:36 pm (3 years ago)

    Pero que idea tan genial, a mi me encantan los DIY!
    me ha gustado tu blog, te sigo desde ya y te invito a pasar por el mío y si te gusta puedes seguirme.
    besos
    Duapara

    http://duapara-duapara.blogspot.com.es

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 4, 2012 at 4:16 am (3 years ago)

      Gracias! Claro que te sigo! :)
      xoxo

      Reply
    • Ileana
      July 4, 2012 at 4:22 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!! :D

      Reply
  56. the Martha from Malta diary
    July 3, 2012 at 4:40 pm (3 years ago)

    I am not a big fan of these type of clutches but I must say you did a great job :)
    Thanks for your sweet comment! Actually I dont have any particular hair treatment! I mean I wash my hair with Pantene..very basic :) I am not the type of girl to go to the hairdresser very often either I prefer to do it myself on a day to day basis!

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 4, 2012 at 4:25 am (3 years ago)

      Well u have a great hair! Will have to check out Pantene :) xoxo!

      Reply
  57. Miška
    July 3, 2012 at 7:29 pm (3 years ago)

    yes! i wanna follow you, following via bloglovin now, follow back :*

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 4, 2012 at 4:27 am (3 years ago)

      Of course!!! :) Thanks! ^^

      Reply
  58. mercedfashion
    July 3, 2012 at 9:51 pm (3 years ago)

    Yes, We could follow each other ! ;)
    I did it already, your turn !
    xoxo

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 4, 2012 at 4:29 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks! Im following back :D

      Reply
  59. Larissa
    July 3, 2012 at 9:53 pm (3 years ago)

    Hi dear! Nice post :)
    I hope you like and follow my blog, I’m waiting for your comments!

    http://www.acupofashion.com/

    PS: Follow me on Instragram >> @LarissaGuerrini

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 4, 2012 at 4:32 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks! :) Will check ur blog :D

      Reply
  60. Danny
    July 4, 2012 at 1:42 am (3 years ago)

    Well done! You chose a really nice cover, so pretty.

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 4, 2012 at 4:37 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks! :) It was hard picking one!!! :D

      Reply
  61. Anonymous
    July 4, 2012 at 3:10 am (3 years ago)

    te quedo hermoso ileee !!! <3
    TE FELICITOO ! jijiji
    cuando quieras me podes hacer uno !! :P

    .Jesi

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 4, 2012 at 4:40 am (3 years ago)

      Graciasss!!! hahaha, tal vez te indico como mientras lo haces :P
      haha
      xoxo

      Reply
  62. lesley kim
    July 4, 2012 at 4:00 am (3 years ago)

    This is such an adorable idea!! i love it!

    xoxo
    lesleykim.blogspot.com
    LesleyKim

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 4, 2012 at 4:44 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!!

      Reply
  63. Sharane
    July 4, 2012 at 5:55 am (3 years ago)

    Of course we can follow each other :)

    following you now

    thoughtsof93.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 5, 2012 at 3:00 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!! :)

      Reply
    • Ileana
      July 5, 2012 at 3:13 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!! really glad u like it :) Of course I will follow back!
      xoxo

      Reply
  65. Demi Mist
    July 4, 2012 at 8:51 am (3 years ago)

    You did a great job! It looks fantastic!

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 5, 2012 at 3:13 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!!!! :D

      Reply
  66. Gita Andreina Ang
    July 4, 2012 at 9:35 am (3 years ago)

    thanks for your comment!

    OMG! it looks real cute! i should really try this out! :D

    anyway, followed! :)

    allthelusciousthings.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 5, 2012 at 3:14 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!! I really hope u try it out :D I wanna see which book u pic and how it looks :) xoxo

      Reply
  67. Admirably Pretty
    July 4, 2012 at 9:36 am (3 years ago)

    This is perfect, definitely something for me! I want!

    XO, Imke

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 5, 2012 at 3:18 am (3 years ago)

      Glad u like it :)

      Reply
  68. INES A.
    July 4, 2012 at 11:18 am (3 years ago)

    Nice!

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 5, 2012 at 3:20 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!!

      Reply
  69. Satin and Souffles
    July 4, 2012 at 12:38 pm (3 years ago)

    This is amazing! Will br trying this!! xx

    {Satin&Souffles}

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 5, 2012 at 3:23 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks!! You should try it :)

      Reply
    • Ileana
      July 5, 2012 at 3:29 am (3 years ago)

      Glad u like it!! i will totally follow u! xoxo

      Reply
  71. Ashley
    July 4, 2012 at 1:34 pm (3 years ago)

    What a chic idea! I haven’t seen a clutch like this! Great job! It’s super cute!!!
    xoxo
    Ashley from isoldmycookiecutter.com

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 5, 2012 at 3:38 am (3 years ago)

      Thankssss!!! :D Really appreciate it !

      Reply
  72. My Trendy Journal
    July 4, 2012 at 1:47 pm (3 years ago)

    this idea is BRILLIANT! not only can you update your look by an original way but also you can tell people who you are on a more sophisticated level!
    thanks for dropping by at my blog, im following you so i can keep reading you, i invite you to do the same with me! generally my posts are bilingual ;)

    lots of love!

    Mic.-
    http://www.mytrendyjournal.com

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 5, 2012 at 3:39 am (3 years ago)

      hahaha, like I dont need to carry a handbag with a silly cellphone and a lipstick… all I need is a book! :) hahaha
      Of course I will follow u! U r really funny :)
      xoxo

      Reply
  73. My Trendy Journal
    July 4, 2012 at 1:48 pm (3 years ago)

    para, y por qué te escribí en inglés? JAJAJAJA sos de Baires!!! vecina :) desp contame como es eso de que te vas a Austria! twitter @mytrendyjournal :)

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 5, 2012 at 3:40 am (3 years ago)

      hhahahaha Ahora sos mas graciosa todabia! :D Ya te agrego…me lo acabo de hacer! :)

      Reply
    • Ileana
      July 5, 2012 at 3:49 am (3 years ago)

      Graciasss! :) Me alegra que te guste !

      Reply
  75. Sarah
    July 4, 2012 at 1:49 pm (3 years ago)

    My english is not good but i love your blog and i follow you !
    Des bisous ! Sarah.

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 5, 2012 at 3:52 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks for following! :)

      Reply
  76. blondebenedicte
    July 4, 2012 at 1:55 pm (3 years ago)

    thank you so much :)

    aw, so original! nice idea! :)
    bisous xxx

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 5, 2012 at 3:58 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!! Glad u like it :D

      Reply
  77. Sazi Efionayi
    July 4, 2012 at 3:47 pm (3 years ago)

    hey,thanks for stopping by my blog,i really appreciate it,YES i will love us to follow each other,if you are following let me know and i will do same,lovely blog you have,xoxo

    http://sazistopsecret.blogspot.com/

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 5, 2012 at 4:01 am (3 years ago)

      Of course! :)

      Reply
    • Ileana
      July 5, 2012 at 4:04 am (3 years ago)

      Thanksss!!! Im really glad u like my blog!:D

      Reply
  79. Дарина Данилова
    July 4, 2012 at 7:13 pm (3 years ago)

    Thank you for your comment on my blog!)
    I am follow you with GFC and with Bloglovin, follow me too?

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 5, 2012 at 4:04 am (3 years ago)

      Of course!

      Reply
  80. Fashionthrougthravel
    July 4, 2012 at 9:10 pm (3 years ago)

    I don’t know if I could have destroyed the book, it looks so beautiful, you were strong!
    Good job on the DIY the end result looks lovely and I really love the feminine touch of the ribbon. You will have a very original wedding handbag :)
    I would love to follow each other, I’m following you on GFC now :)

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 5, 2012 at 4:08 am (3 years ago)

      hahahaha…. yeah, but I boought six books that I couldnt destroy, before getting this one! :D So glad u like the ribbon…was worried about it :) Im now following u too! xoxo

      Reply
  81. Elma
    July 4, 2012 at 9:21 pm (3 years ago)

    What a great idea! :) Love your blog! x

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    • Ileana
      July 5, 2012 at 4:17 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!! :D

      Reply
    • Ileana
      July 5, 2012 at 4:19 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!! ^^

      Reply
  83. Rebecca♥
    July 4, 2012 at 10:17 pm (3 years ago)

    Hey girl! Love your blog – Thanks for the comment on mine, sorry I’m only just getting back to you!! I’m following you, really really love your blog! :)

    WhatRebeccaSaidxxxxxxxx

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    • Ileana
      July 5, 2012 at 4:20 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!! So happy u like my blog! I will definitely follow u! xoxo

      Reply
    • Ileana
      July 5, 2012 at 4:13 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks ^^

      Reply
  85. Anonymous
    July 4, 2012 at 11:24 pm (3 years ago)

    What a great idea! It looks beautiful

    -dai

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    • Ileana
      July 5, 2012 at 4:13 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks! :D

      Reply
  86. Carla Cee
    July 5, 2012 at 4:34 am (3 years ago)

    followed back darling, you’re the sweetest!

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    • Ileana
      July 5, 2012 at 4:38 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!! Hope to learn some photoshop from ur blog :D

      Reply
    • Ileana
      July 6, 2012 at 12:11 am (3 years ago)

      Gracias!!! :) Me alegra que te guste como me quedo la cartera! :D

      Reply
  88. Elma
    July 5, 2012 at 5:20 am (3 years ago)

    Ofcourse we can follow :) Following you now via Bloglovin :) x

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 6, 2012 at 12:11 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks!! :)

      Reply
    • Ileana
      July 6, 2012 at 12:14 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!! Will check ur new post! xoxo

      Reply
    • Ileana
      July 6, 2012 at 12:17 am (3 years ago)

      Did not know Zara had them!!! Well, now I have it, so I cannot buy it!!! lol

      Reply
  91. Emily
    July 5, 2012 at 7:58 pm (3 years ago)

    Holy crap, that is such a darling idea! Ooooo, I’d love to make a Frankenstein one. Your blog is wonderful. Yes, I’d love to follow each other! I’m following you now. (:

    May the force be with you.
    Emily

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    • Ileana
      July 6, 2012 at 12:19 am (3 years ago)

      haha, ur comment is great! :D A Frankestein one would be really cool!! May the force be with you! Im following back !

      Reply
  92. Pat V.
    July 6, 2012 at 3:57 am (3 years ago)

    love your book clutch it’ll go perfectly with your wedding shoes!!! looove it !!
    Love, Pat

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    • Ileana
      July 6, 2012 at 4:03 am (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!! :) I wanted to glue some little pearls, but couldn’t find at the store…

      Reply
  93. Lien
    July 6, 2012 at 8:40 pm (3 years ago)

    really love it :)
    such a great idea ;)

    xcocolienx.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 6, 2012 at 9:33 pm (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!!! :D

      Reply
    • Ileana
      July 7, 2012 at 2:46 am (3 years ago)

      Of course! :) Thanks !

      Reply
  95. Allison
    July 7, 2012 at 7:17 am (3 years ago)

    OMG I love these book clutches! I think they are just adorable!!! And your DIY is amazing!!! :)
    :)
    Allison

    P.S. I’m having an INTERNATIONAL $75 Shopbop giveaway on my blog, so don’t forget to enter! :)
    A’s Fashion Files
    $75 Shopbop Giveaway!

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    • Ileana
      July 7, 2012 at 11:38 pm (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!! Im really glad u like it :) Will check ur giveaway! :D

      Reply
  96. Miss fashionmix
    July 7, 2012 at 11:28 am (3 years ago)

    Wow! Looks pretty good! Great job!
    Thank you nice comment!
    I’m following you on bloglovin and facebook!

    Reply
    • Ileana
      July 7, 2012 at 11:40 pm (3 years ago)

      Thanks! really appreciate it :)

      Reply
    • Ileana
      July 7, 2012 at 11:40 pm (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!!! :)

      Reply
  98. CamMi Pham
    July 7, 2012 at 9:33 pm (3 years ago)

    this is an amazing idea i need to go to a thrift store find a cute book and make one thanks for sharing dear
    x
    cammi
    http://cammilicious.com/

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    • Ileana
      July 7, 2012 at 11:45 pm (3 years ago)

      Thanks!!! Hope u find a really cute one :D

      Reply
  99. Le Petite Moustache
    July 7, 2012 at 10:24 pm (3 years ago)

    Oh that is so adorable…I’ve seen quite a few book clutches and wanted to make one myself..but I didn’t want to cut up any of my books!! Then I realised that there are these things called book stores/charity shops/the internet, that sells books too…therefore I don’t have to chop up my book collection… took me long enough to realise that!

    http://segenswunsche.blogspot.co.uk/

    x

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    • Ileana
      July 7, 2012 at 11:48 pm (3 years ago)

      haha, but that is a great idea! I would have never broken any of my books..had to pick a new one :)
      xoxo!

      Reply
  101. Chris Ed
    July 21, 2012 at 8:40 pm (3 years ago)

    wow, what a cool idea, bur poor jane eyre-I love the book!
    thx for visiting:)
    xx chris

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  102. Jenna Fifi
    August 16, 2012 at 11:11 pm (3 years ago)

    Thank you thank you thank you for this!
    You have a real eye for turning a-list apperel into DIY alternatives

    http://www.jennafifi.com
    xxx

    Reply
  103. Angela Exclusive
    September 5, 2012 at 2:38 am (3 years ago)

    OMG!!! What a fantastic idea!!! I am most definitely going to try this out as soon as I find an appropriate book to use!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING THIS :D heheh

    Reply
  105. Ivana Džidić
    January 7, 2013 at 10:12 pm (3 years ago)

    it does look beautiful! I’m not sure I’d have the heart to destroy a book though…I’d probably chicken out!

    Reply
  107. Dorina
    May 24, 2013 at 8:19 am (2 years ago)

    Wow! It looks amazing! I really like it! <3

    Reply
  108. Amalsaima R
    August 10, 2013 at 12:53 pm (2 years ago)

    OH MY GOODNESS I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THAT. thank you so much for sharing.. <3

    i’m sort of new here and just got around to following people. it would be an honor if i get a follow from you! would you follow me back? :)
    amsaima.blogspot.com

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