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Monday, 10 November 2008

Handmade paper wallet.

What should every male crafter never be without? A handmade paper wallet!!!



This wallet is modelled on one i own, except this one is made entirely from paper. It is fully functioning, as you can see it hold my bank cards, money and even has a business card or photo holder.



I used the new Basic Grey "Wassail" papers which i distressed and inked, some nice flourish stamps and finished it all off with some white false stitching. I added some antique brass eyelets which matched the browns of the paper nicely. The plastic which houses the business card or photo, i cut from a packet that my stamps came in. I used this as it was perfectly clear, thin and flexible enough to cope with when the the wallet was folded.

It's even personalised!



Thanks for looking, hope you like it. :)
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31 comments:

  1. Just-Kim10 November 2008 at 03:58

    Ingenious! I love it!! It looks so realistic. Fabulous job!!

    Kim

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  2. maddy hill10 November 2008 at 03:58

    TOTALLY AMAZING calvin wow ! im looking at it thinking - nahhhhhhh thats not paper ! brill brill brill!

    P.s i see with only a fiver in your wallet calvin , you have been out crafty shopping again prehaps ? lol

    fantastic !

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  3. Calv10 November 2008 at 04:01

    Cheers Kim and Maddy, it does look quite real doesn't it? :)

    I really enjoyed making this, plus it's a spare if i get my other one pinched lol.

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  4. Sarah C10 November 2008 at 04:30

    Wow wow wow This is just flippin amazing. I was like Maddy and thought that no way could it be paper.

    Maddy, there might only be a fiver in it, but he's remembered to put his bank card(s) in it!!! LOL

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  5. Carol Q10 November 2008 at 09:01

    that's beautifully made Calv and very realistic.

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  6. Anonymous10 November 2008 at 09:57

    Very nice :) You did a great job with that it does indeed look realistic, well done mister.

    Buffy
    xxx

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  7. Rachelxx10 November 2008 at 15:27

    Lovely Calvin - very realistic looking - who's a clever boy!?

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  8. Julie Allain10 November 2008 at 16:43

    WOW This is brilliant Calv!!

    Do I have permission to feature it on Inspirational?

    If so please leave a comment on my Scrapping Away blog :)

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  9. Jennie -The Artistic Stamper10 November 2008 at 20:09

    it is amazing! you are very clever... watch out for postie tomorrow
    xx

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  10. Calv10 November 2008 at 21:21

    Thank you everyone. :)

    That sounds intriguing Jennie? If it's another one of those letters with the letters cut out of the newspaper...i won't be happy! :)

    Just kidding.....i don't mind those ones. :)

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  11. H10 November 2008 at 21:42

    Calv that is fab, i think you should make one in leather now :)

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  12. Calv10 November 2008 at 22:06

    Thanks H, :)

    Funnily enough i looked into leatherwork a while back to make a sheath for a bushcraft knife for the girls. It's something that only seems to require a few tools and a bit of skill to get you started. Might just look into that again.

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  13. Dawn11 November 2008 at 13:35

    Hi there
    Now how come I haven't been here before and welcome to Julie's happy band!!
    I'm off to have a good look round this great blog...

    Dawn
    I'm over on the blog hopping side of Inspirational!!

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  14. Calv11 November 2008 at 14:03

    Hi Dawn :) Thanks for popping in, thanks for the welcome and welcome to my little corner of bolgland! If nothing else, you'll leave with a smile. :)

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  15. Yvonne Hagane11 November 2008 at 15:04

    Hi Calv.
    Thank you for your nice comment in my blog. Just seen you on inspirational too:) This really is amazing! I think I`ll visit again soon.
    Yvonne.

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  16. Chris11 November 2008 at 15:32

    WOW!! this is brilliant Calv... fantastic job... can't believe it's paper it looks soooo real :D
    Chris

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  17. Tereza Crump11 November 2008 at 16:21

    this is great!! I am going to have to make one!!! great job, fantastic idea!! question: how durable is it?? doesn't it break from opening and closing?

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  18. Calv11 November 2008 at 16:39

    Hi Tereza, it seems pretty durable and hasn't broken yet, then gain i'm not really going to use it every day as a wallet, it's now haning on a display hanger in my craft room lol.

    To be honest, i did it quite complicated, with lots of seperate pieces as i was doing a replica of my own wallet, but i reckon you could easily do a more simple one. This one i did by ear, but hopefully soon i'll attempt a tutorial so other people can have a go.

    Thanks for the kind comments everyone, they are much appreciated! :)

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  19. joanne wardle11 November 2008 at 19:17

    that's fantastic. well done for being on inspirational!

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  20. D's Paper Studio11 November 2008 at 21:58

    Well done Calv...it looked good over at Inspriationl too. My hubby loves it.

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  21. Hels Sheridan11 November 2008 at 22:28

    Love it!! :O))

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  22. Anonymous11 November 2008 at 23:13

    I love it !Did you have a template for this one, it would be a nice Christmas gift I think...
    It's really a pleasure to come on your blog !

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  23. Mardi11 November 2008 at 23:18

    Fantastic! That is so amazing.

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  24. Calv11 November 2008 at 23:52

    Thanks everyone, it really is nice knowing that people like it, i sometimes have doubts about my work so i just put it up and hope for the best lol. I'm lucky though, most of you know what i can be like, so if a project goes pearshaped it's almost expected lol. :)

    Hi Bea, no template used here, i just looked at my wallet and copied it. I will try and do a template soon though. Thanks for stopping by. :)

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  25. sharon12 November 2008 at 10:08

    wow...brilliant, tfs

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  26. Anonymous12 November 2008 at 10:50

    WOW!!! Amazing! Blogging around, stumble in to your blog and are nearly blown away by your amazing talent. Love your work. *lol*

    /Maria
    from Sweden

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  27. Jo12 November 2008 at 10:55

    This is just amazing! Just fab :)

    jo xx

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  28. My craft space12 November 2008 at 11:59

    That is FABULOUS Calv it looks so real well done
    luv val xxxx

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  29. ♥ Lydia ♥12 November 2008 at 12:26

    It's brilliant!!! Go you!! ^.^

    And well done for being featured on 'Inspirational' :)

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  30. Liverpool Lou (Anne)13 November 2008 at 20:17

    Fabulous wallet Calv :)
    Anne x

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  31. angelique (anlou)14 June 2010 at 12:27

    how perfect it is, my compliments
    hugs angelique

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