I agree Luna...seems a lot more is being said about "repurposing" lately. I think some of has to do with the "green" movement and some has to do with the economy. People are just beginning to realize what we junkers have known for years...why buy new, when you can redo? And we junkers are becoming the latest "chic" idea I think. It's kinda like wallpaper....it went out of style a few years back, but recently, I've seen it in all of my home magazines again! Too funny...guess I'm ahead of that game too...since I never removed mine in the first place! ;-)

Have you tried Etsy? There are quite a few people who sell them on there. Frankly, it'd probably be cheaper to buy off there than try to make your own, once you figure in the cost of materials. My late MIL got some for her boots for her sons wedding, but I don't know where she got them. They were along the lines of what you'd posted, but had some charms on the outside. Good luck with your search.

Good idea! I saw some a while back made from the top of one boot. They cut it off,and sewed the bottom together,made a much smaller purse. I like the one you found better,lol.

I was waaaaay to impatient to wait that long before mosaicing my front column - 'twas five days and I pulled the cardboard off and mosaiced away.