Ephemera Purse - Stashbusting Tutorial

DIY Paper Lady’s Purse & Notepad | Copying a Real Purse!

In this paper crafting tutorial, I’ll show you how to make a beautiful lady’s purse with notepad — all out of paper! Inspired by an actual purse, this project is a creative and elegant way to turn simple materials into something that looks stylish and realistic.

Whether you’re making it as a junk journal insert, a gift idea, or just for fun, this paper purse project is perfect for using up your stash and experimenting with decorative papers and embellishments.

I'll be walking you through how to put your purse together step by step.

How to design and build your purse with paper

This easy DIY paper purse and notepad is perfect for crafters, junk journal lovers, and anyone who enjoys creative paper projects.

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Special thanks to Amanda ‪@Scrimpingmommy‬ for the initial inspiration from her Gentleman's wallet.

Dimensions:

Ephemera Purse
4 x 12 x 12 Double sided Scrapbook Pages Required
Base Outer = 12” x 8 ¼””
Score From Top @ 3 5/8” + 4” + 8”
Base Inner = 12” 9 ¼”
Score ½” along both long sides and ½” along 1 short side, the short side that is not scored is the TOP
Score from the TOP @ 3 ½” + 3 ¾” + 4 “ + 7 ½”
1st inside flap
pockets x 8 = 3 ½” x 3” – thumb holes on long edge – space 1st pocket ¾” from left edge then space each pocket 5/8” apart
Flap Over

First pocket = 8 ¼” x 3”
2nd pocket = 8 ¼” x 2”
Inside Flap – Window pockets

7 ½” x 3 ¼”

Frame = ½” all round – Cut windows @ 3 ½” leaving ½” centre between the windows
Centre Note Pad Pocket = 7” x 3 ¼”
Pen Holder = 3 ½”x 3”
Bottom Flap

Large Pocket 7” x 3 ¼”
Middle Pocket x 2 = 3” x 2 ¾”
Small pockets x 2 = 3” x 2 ¼”