Placemat Turned Tote — by Guest Mom Emily C. Spencer

I thought this was a pretty cool idea that I saw when I was perusing a copy of Good Housekeeping — make a handbag from a placemat. Since the edges are already finished, the process is fairly simple and details can be added according to taste. I found some pretty placemats here and here.

Directions can be found here.

Now if only I knew how to sew....maybe I can get my husband to make one for me!