{"id":61769,"date":"2020-06-26T00:15:10","date_gmt":"2020-06-25T14:15:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/?p=61769"},"modified":"2022-09-23T22:12:39","modified_gmt":"2022-09-23T12:12:39","slug":"leopard-print-bag-makeover-with-cricut-joy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/leopard-print-bag-makeover-with-cricut-joy\/","title":{"rendered":"Leopard Print Bag Makeover with Cricut Joy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Makeover a plain bag with a hint of leopard print. This easy iron-on vinyl project takes only a few minutes to make, and will upgrade a thrift shop find into a trendy leopard print bag.<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_61784\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-61784\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-61784 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_title.jpg\" alt=\"leopard print bag makeover DIY - brown handbag with text overlay\" width=\"690\" height=\"1035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_title.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_title-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_title-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_title-330x495.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_title-307x460.jpg 307w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-61784\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This craft project is a collaboration with Cricut \u2013 This post contains affiliate links<\/p><\/div>\n<p>There&#8217;s nothing I love more than making-over a thrift store find.<\/p>\n<p>This week Emma found a cute little leather look bag for only a few dollars at our local oppy. As cute as it was, I thought it could do with some added pizzazz!<\/p>\n<p>Leopard print adds fun to every outfit, and as far as I&#8217;m concerned, you can never have too much.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking to upgrade an old pair of shoes? Try this easy <a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/leopard-print-chalk-paint-shoe-makeover\/\">Leopard Print Shoe Makeover<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve been looking for an excuse to fire up my new Cricut Joy cutting machine, and a Leopard print bag makeover was the perfect project.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61786\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_20.jpg\" alt=\"Cricut Joy cutting machine and brown leather bag\" width=\"690\" height=\"863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_20.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_20-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_20-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_20-330x413.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_20-368x460.jpg 368w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Its compact size (5\u201d x 8\u201d) means that you can conveniently DIY fun personalised projects almost anywhere.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=567915&amp;u=2583015&amp;m=51766&amp;urllink=https%3A%2F%2Fcricut%2Ecom%2Fen%5Fus%2Fcricut%2Djoy%2Dproducts%2Fjoy%2Ehtml&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Cricut Joy<\/a> is button free and uses Bluetooth to connect to your phone, tablet or laptop for easy on-the-go crafting.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve used an existing animal print design from the Cricut Maker Space for this bag makeover. It was really easy to crop and resize it to fit, just using the Cricut app on my phone.<\/p>\n<p>I had some matte black Smart Iron-on vinyl left over from my last Cricut Joy project &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/iso-satin-award-ribbons-cricut-joy\/\">Iso Award Ribbons<\/a> &#8211; which was the perfect size for this easy bag makeover.<\/p>\n<p>Regular iron-on vinyl with a mat can be used to make this bag also.<\/p>\n<p>The Smart Iron-on is designed to work with the Joy machine for easy mat-free cutting.<\/p>\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">An <a href=\"http:\/\/cricut.pxf.io\/RyQqW2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Easy Press 2<\/a> makes easy work of ironing the vinyl on, but you could also use a regular iron if you don&#8217;t have one.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>You may also enjoy these Cricut projects:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/personalised-lunch-box-cricut-vinyl\/\">Personalised Lunch Bag<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/iso-satin-award-ribbons-cricut-joy\/\">#ISO Award Ribbons<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/conversation-heart-infusible-ink-coasters\/\">Infusible Ink Coasters<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">DIY Leopard Print Bag Makeover with Iron-on Vinyl<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61788 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_animalprint.jpg\" alt=\"leopard print bag makeover DIY - brown handbag sunglasses on fur background\" width=\"690\" height=\"966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_animalprint.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_animalprint-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_animalprint-600x840.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_animalprint-330x462.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_animalprint-329x460.jpg 329w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If your wardrobe needs a refresh, consider adding some leopard print to an old bag.<\/p>\n<p>You can add iron-on to real leather or faux leather. It&#8217;s durable and will stand up to every day use.<\/p>\n<p>I was a bit apprehensive about using a heat press on faux leather because it&#8217;s essentially plastic. Heat and plastic don&#8217;t always play nice!<\/p>\n<p>But ironing with a lower temperature still worked well, and only a few spots required a little bit of extra heat to really set the iron-on adhesive properly.<\/p>\n<p>The bag turned out super cute and Emma has already claimed it as her own.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to really dial up the glam, try using a gold foil iron-on.<\/p>\n<h3>You will need:<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61789\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover-supplies.jpg\" alt=\"Cricut Joy cutting machine and brown leather bag\" width=\"690\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover-supplies.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover-supplies-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover-supplies-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover-supplies-330x236.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover-supplies-644x460.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cricut.pxf.io\/AoZeaJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"broken_link\">Cricut Joy<\/a> (or any other Cricut cutting machine) (<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/35FCG2v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Amazon US<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/cricut.pxf.io\/AoZeaJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"broken_link\">Cricut<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cricut.pxf.io\/rnMrBj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Cricut Joy Smart Iron-on<\/a> in Black Matte (Regular iron-on can be used with a mat) (<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3dYU4mo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Amazon US<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/cricut.pxf.io\/rnMrBj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Cricut<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Small Leather or Faux Leather bag with flap &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3fTW7rK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">similar to this one<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/design.cricut.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Cricut Design Space account<\/a> (free to sign up)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cricut.pxf.io\/5brExo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Cricut access subscription<\/a> (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Computer, ipad or smart phone<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cricut.pxf.io\/YgeP0K\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Cricut basic tool set<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/37M0EM6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Amazon US<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/cricut.pxf.io\/YgeP0K\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Cricut<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cricut.pxf.io\/RyQqW2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Cricut Easy Press 2<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/cricut.pxf.io\/BXga10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Mini Press<\/a> or regular iron<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cricut.pxf.io\/jWb0Bb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"broken_link\">Cricut Easy Press Mat<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3oGtnIm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Amazon US<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/cricut.pxf.io\/jWb0Bb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"broken_link\">Cricut<\/a>) or fabric pad\/tea towel<\/li>\n<li>Non-stick Baking paper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How to:<\/h3>\n<h4>Prepare the design for cutting iron-on vinyl<\/h4>\n<p>1. Open <a href=\"https:\/\/design.cricut.com\/landing\/project-detail\/5ef487994eddea0f20b2c7a4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leopard Print Bag Makeover project<\/a> in Cricut Design Space or use this <a href=\"https:\/\/design.cricut.com\/landing\/project-detail\/5d379ec90e6b7405ea995054\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cheetah print pattern design<\/a> if you need a larger size.<\/p>\n<p>2. Measure your bag flap and adjust the size to suit the size of your bag. If using &#8216;Smart Iron-on&#8217; your max width will need to be 4.5&#8243; (11.4cm).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61770 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_1.jpg\" alt=\"Leopard Print Bag makeover - step 2 - measure bag\" width=\"690\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_1.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_1-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_1-600x480.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_1-330x264.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_1-575x460.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. Click on \u2018Make it\u2019 and select material. Choose without mat if using \u2018smart\u2019 material, or with mat if using regular iron-on. Make sure you <strong>select \u2018mirror\u2019<\/strong> for iron-on vinyl.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61771\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_2.jpg\" alt=\"Leopard Print Bag makeover - step 3 - cricut joy\" width=\"690\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_2.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_2-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_2-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_2-330x236.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_2-644x460.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Cutting and preparing vinyl<\/h4>\n<p>4. Follow the Design Space instructions and feed vinyl into cutting machine <strong>(shiny side down)<\/strong> and start cutting function. The Cricut Joy will pre-measure and align the vinyl before the cutting starts to ensure there is enough material for the project.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61772\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_3.jpg\" alt=\"Leopard Print Bag makeover - step 4 - cricut joy\" width=\"690\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_3.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_3-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_3-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_3-330x236.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_3-644x460.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5. Once the cutting is finished, trace the bag flap onto the iron-on vinyl and then trim to shape.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61773\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_4.jpg\" alt=\"Leopard Print Bag makeover \" width=\"690\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_4.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_4-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_4-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_4-330x236.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_4-644x460.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61774\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_5.jpg\" alt=\"Leopard Print Bag makeover \" width=\"690\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_5.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_5-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_5-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_5-330x236.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_5-644x460.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>6. Remove excess vinyl, taking care not to remove any of the design. The Joy &#8216;smart material&#8217; has quite a heavy backing film that makes it very easy to weed.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61775\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_6.jpg\" alt=\"Cricut Joy Smart Iron-on vinyl - leopard print\" width=\"690\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_6.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_6-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_6-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_6-330x236.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_6-644x460.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>7. Use the weeding tool to remove any remaining vinyl from the center of the leopard spots.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61776\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_7.jpg\" alt=\"Cricut Joy Smart Iron-on vinyl - leopard print\" width=\"690\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_7.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_7-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_7-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_7-330x236.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_7-644x460.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Finishing Bag<\/h4>\n<p>8. Plug in and warm up your Easy Press 2 and select temperature according to the instructions on the <a href=\"https:\/\/cricut.com\/en_us\/heatguide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cricut Heat Guide<\/a>. I\u2019ve selected the base material as Faux Leather. <strong>Recommended settings<\/strong> \u2013 140C\/280F, preheat material for 5 sec. (use non-stick baking paper).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61777\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_8.jpg\" alt=\"Cricut easy press 2 - iron on bag design\" width=\"690\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_8.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_8-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_8-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_8-330x236.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_8-644x460.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>9. Position iron-on vinyl designs onto the top of the bag flap making sure the surface is nice and flat.&nbsp; Cover with non-stick baking paper and press (with light pressure) for 30 sec.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61780\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_11.jpg\" alt=\"Cricut easy press 2 - iron on bag design\" width=\"690\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_11.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_11-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_11-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_11-330x236.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_11-644x460.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>10. Allow to cool slightly and gently peel away the carrier sheet. Because the faux leather can only tolerate low temps, you may find some of the iron-on hasn&#8217;t fully adhered. If this happens, cover the design with non-stick backing paper and press again for 5-10 seconds till design is fully stuck on.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61779\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_10.jpg\" alt=\"Leopard Print Bag makeover \" width=\"690\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_10.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_10-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_10-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_10-330x236.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_10-644x460.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>All done! Don&#8217;t forget to unplug your Easy Press!<\/p>\n<p>Doesn&#8217;t the matte black vinyl look lovely and natural against the textured grainy faux leather?<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61782\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_14.jpg\" alt=\"Leopard Print Bag makeover \" width=\"690\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_14.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_14-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_14-600x480.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_14-330x264.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_14-575x460.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t limit your self to just making-over a handbag. I bet there are tons of other accessories in your wardrobe that could do with a little leopard print glam!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61787\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_21.jpg\" alt=\"leopard print bag makeover DIY - brown handbag \" width=\"690\" height=\"966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_21.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_21-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_21-600x840.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_21-330x462.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_21-329x460.jpg 329w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61781\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_13.jpg\" alt=\"Cricut Joy cutting machine and brown leather bag\" width=\"690\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_13.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_13-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_13-600x480.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_13-330x264.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/leopard-purse-makover_13-575x460.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Makeover a plain bag with a hint of leopard print. 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