Book Purses

In light of marketing ideas, this one I think beats all....ah, maybe. You have to be crafty with this idea, and have the time. But it might not be a bad idea if you can part with one of your own hardcover book covers and create a book purse to give away as a prize on one of your website contests. I think this is kind of a hoot actually.

Ellen Meisner has a good example of one on her blog.

http://ellenmeister.blogspot.com/2005/09/literary-handbags.html

Here are instructions.

http://www.allcrafts.net/projects/How-to-Make-Book-Purse.htm

If you decide you like doing this kind of crafty thing, you could make a mint! Check out this company. $155 for a book purse! Or if you want to treat yourself big time, she has some beautiful book purses.

http://www.rebound-designs.com/catalog/show/1006.htm

This would be a fun craft for kids to do too. You could find used books cheap at a Goodwill store or other thrift shops.

Have fun!