8/24/07

Portfolio

I saw the movie 'Mrs. Potter' awhile ago and loved the portfolio she used to carry her illustrations in. So, I tinkered around with the idea last night and came up with this.




Its something I would use for unfinished LO storage or to transport pages with me when I work on them outside of my home.
I used the cardboard packaging from the Love, Elsie Lola papers and a sturdy 12" x 12" cardboard paper protector from a product box for the protective cover. I left about 1 1/2" of space in between the top and bottom pieces and joined them with Love, Elsie fabric paper to make a flexible joint. I cut the fold from the Love, Elsie cardboard packaging and did the same with the fabric tape. Next, I fashioned a fabric cover and added ribbon and buttons for my closure. Once I was finished, I realized it didn't have any protection from slipping out the top or bottom so I sewed on a piece of upholstery fabric that would easily safeguard the edges. It folds over the top and bottom before you cover the portfolio. I love it.
The LO inside is a work in progress but its under wraps for awhile.
Thanks for looking.

20 comments:

debbiec said...

what a fabulous idea!!!!!
now i need one too!

Funky Finds said...

awesome idea! i want!!!

Rachelle said...

love this idea rachel!

Kinsey said...

I thought the same thing when I saw that movie! Your version is *way* cuter though! BTW, you should totally add these to your etsy store. I'd buy one for sure.

RachelDenbow said...

Oh, good. I think I'll make some more!!

cara harjes said...

it's always something with you, you creative girl!
nice work!

Leigh-Ann said...

as Cher would say, "tres cool"! love it!!
You should sell these as kits! :)
When you say "Love Elsie Fabric Tape" do you mean the fabric 12x12sheets? or is this something i've missed??

RachelDenbow said...

Yes, its the 12 x 12 sheets. I've just purchased some supplies online to start the portfolio line for Etsy.
It'll be about a week before they show up but I'm excited about a new project.

Michelle said...

Loving it. Great job. I might have to copy you and make one for myself. Cracks me up because I started watching that movie last night and I'm finishing it right now. What a weird coincidence!

Charin Adams said...

Rachel, you are a genius. :) Love this,it's so cute!

Stephanie said...

Rachel, that is the cutest dang thing ever! Make me one and sell it on Etsy. I don't have the time to make one. You could make lots off of these girly! So stylish. Let me know if you do. Send me a link! :)

Michelle said...

I must have one of these! I've been drooling over your etsy stuff and this might be just the thing I need!

jenniferp said...

Ok, I need one toO!!
-Jp :)

Unknown said...

I just adore everything about that movie. This is such a cute portfolio, Rachel, love it!

Nicole said...

What a fab I idea!!! I have LO's laying all over the place in my office - this would totally stop that! :)

alittlebitofscrap said...

Lovely idea! When do you have time to do all this?

Jenna said...

so cute!

polinka said...

great idea!! Must think about making one too! :)

Heather said...

OMG...I love this!!!! Great colors!!!!!

Holly said...

Oooooohh...I likes! What a great idea.