Ever wondered how to make those cool purses out of candy and gum wrappers? Here is how I did it!

How To Make Candy Wrapper Purses
Candy Wrapper Purse Pattern
Candy Wrapper Handbags
Candy Wrapper Purses Handbags

How To Make Candy Wrapper Purses

Find great deals on eBay for candy wrapper purse. Shop with confidence. Out of candy wrappers? Try wrappers from cookies or chip bags. They have a similar texture and are bright and colorful. You can also use other types of paper to make these types of bags, such as cellophane, magazines, or wrapping paper. Add a snap, clasp, or zipper to your bag. Add a pouch to the lining. Yesterday I set up a table in a flea market to sell some of my candy wrapper purses. Many people came by and looked at the purses. One person that came by was an older gentleman. He said that he had made items out of cigarette wrappers when he was in elelmentary school. I asked him if he was just making the chains and he said no. OllinArmCandy.com - Fashionable Eco Friendly Candy Wrapper Handbags.

Open candy wrappers so that they lay flat. Cut them in half Lengthwise .FOLD them in half along Length.

Open and fold Lower half of wrapper into middle. FOLD upper half towards middle. Fold wrapper in half along length again. Wrapper should be several layers at this point. Fold in half . Fold in half towards middle. When you have 2 wrappers folded in this fashion you can join them.

Candy Wrapper Purse Pattern

Candy Wrapper Handbags

Join wrappers by fitting the ends into the slots of the other wrapper. Repeat this many times until you have a long Gum Wrapper chain.

Once you have a long Gum Wrapper chain, or several small ones you will be ready to join them together to form a purse or handbag. Cut into the desired size, and begin by sewing them together with the Clear fishing line or thread, pull them tightly together. OR with one long string of Gum Wrappers just sew together to form a round bag. Join the bottom and add a strap!

Candy Wrapper Purses Handbags

Continue to add to the strings of wrappers until you have the desired size. Join the bottom and sides, Add a strap and off you go!