Handpainted Canvas Purse

2. Cut a 12" x 20" piece of iron-on interfacing.

3. Iron on the interfacing to the back side of the canvas following the manufacturer’s directions. Tip: Use tissue paper to protect your iron as the painted surface of the canvas may stick to the hot iron.

4. Cut a 12" x 20" piece of taffeta for the lining.

5. Cut a 5" x 54"piece of taffeta for the strap.

6. Cut a 12" x 12" piece of taffeta for the flap closure.

7. Cut a 12" x 12" piece of iron-on interfacing for the flap closure.

8. Paint the canvas with the background colors. Use a flat or fan-shaped brush and a variety of pale pinks, whites, beiges and blend the colors together on the canvas. Let the brush strokes of color show. Let this dry.

9. Paint a swirling leaf pattern and scrolling lines over the canvas (image) with pale greens and beiges. Let this dry.