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partz can make your project unique! UNIQUE, INTERESTING AND FABULOUS PARTZ
TWISTED KITZ!

Because you know that your project can only be as interesting and unique as the materials you use.

TwistedKitz Designed to encourage creativity, all of our TWISTED KITZ kitz contain materials AND the Twist 'n' Curl, that's what gives these kitz the twist!

You've Arrived.... Recycle with style with this evening bag kit!

CD BagInspired by those fabulous beaded bags of the early part of the century with an updated concept and a very new millenium twist on it. You take two of those annoyingly common cd's and create an object of adornment and fantasy. Put anything you want on it, it will be yours alone.

Converting commonplace items into a visual fantasy used to be exclusively fairy godmother territory! But, unlike Cinderella's slippers or coach, these do not change back into their mundane selves at midnight.

The kit contains instructions and a template for drilling your CDs, a template for making the liner, adhesive-backed patterened sheet with fractal design, and then you can choose between two distinctly different styles of construction.

The gemstone version (there's also a single large gemstone version..here shown in teal) features a wonderful beaded wireworked ruffle, a center disk to paint and cover plus materials to make your own "bling bling" and gives you a great canvas to stamp, glue, paint and cover the CD and make it yours.. You get 2 disks to paint matching colors, seed beads to make that nice "ruffle edge", and dichroic glass "gemstone" dots to arrange with your own special finds.

The "charming version" (shown in green and red) takes a different approach. Instead of the wirework to support your handbag's inside, tube beads act as spacers threaded with with wire and ending in loops. That's where the charm goes... those loops allow you to hang colorful enameled charms of everything from butterflies to cocktails, cats to handbags and shoes to create swing and motion. Pick your 1 dz charm set from our charms pages--. You also get the spacer beads. If you already have something you want to use as a spacer, these beads will be perfect on your "fringe" to add extra sparkle. Since the exact width of the bag is up to you, the 18 inches of ribbon you'll use to mask the liner bottom is about an inch and a half wide. You supply the imagination. Recycle with style! Make a statment with your handbag!

Also available with the Twist 'n' Curl wirewrapping tool included.buy this

Included in all versions of this kit:
CD drilling template
Liner pattern template
Kit assembly directions
Adhesive backed digital design pattern paper
Silk cord for shoulder strap

Altered Arts readers, use this form to order, get your free gift with purchase.

Tools you will need for all versions
  • Needle nose pliers

  • Drilling tool (dremel-type) and 1/16" drill bit

  • Wire wrapping tool like Donna's Twist 'n' Curl

  • wire cutters
Materials you will need for all versions:
  • Clear gloss finish to protect your bag
  • Paints and inks that will work on plastic surfece (no embossing, the heat will deform CDs)

  • Filler-type glue that dries clear (like E6000, goop)

  • 20 or 24 gauge wire (copper wire from the hardware store is ok)

  • Fabric or card stock to create a liner for the entire piece
    Useful, but not essential:
  • Decorative embellishments, plastic rhinestones
  • Clasp or chain to keep lid attached
Check our CHARMS page for additional adornments that you might want to hang on your bag.

Order a kit today! Retail cost of CD handbag kit is as follows:
Original: (With large dichroic glass Cabachon) $36
Gemstones: (with small dichroic glass nuggets) $25
Charming: (with 1 dozen charms chosen from our charms pages) $19.95

Inquire about pricing for small groups, parties or scout troops. This kit can be packaged for sharing & collaboration, you get great savings when you eliminate the individual bagging.

INTERESTED IN OTHER KITZ?

The Alter Ego--Contains the basics to construct one "charming" body.

The Frilled Lizard Kit--Wire lizard on your shoulder? Why not! This kit gives you the basics to make one totally, terminally cute lizard that will make anyone smile!! Easily made and fun to wear!

Holiday Wreath Earrings-- Make these darling little holiday wreaths (about the size of a soda bottle top), quickly and easily with this kit. Easy to make with beads & wire included. Comes in holiday colors of red, green, silver & gold.

We got 2 (count 'em) two different holiday ornaments that you can make, both fun, funky and reasonably priced. One is our "wishing star" ornament which has a "star" jaws clip and can hang from a collar, your hair or your dog if you so choose. The other is a redux of our famous (and really hot) photo/cardholder ornament that lets you hang your favorite photo or card from your tree, your wreath or even your office lamp!

The Photo Holder-- Small but decorative, this free standing photo or note holder makes a great gift and can be done in a few hours.

Wire Holiday Wreath-- These tiny wreaths make the perfect lapel pin and are quick and easy to make.

Filigree Flutterby-- These interesting winged insects make great pins and can be painted and beaded in many number of colors.

If you saw our ad in Bead & Button here's where you Order the Sample Pack

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