3-D Clutch Purse

I challenged myself to do something I've been thinking about doing for a long time...work with fondant on cookies in a 3D project. What could be more fun than creating an elegant clutch bag with simple lines and a featured embossed bow. I've never made a bow without any kind of mold so this was a fun challenge as well. I loved the process of embossing the fondant to create something a little more special. I've created a corresponding video but have yet to try and edit it.

The inspiration for the basic shape of the purse comes from Marlyn of Montreal Confections @Montreal Confections. I saw a tutorial on making a purse on Marlyn's Patreon page that showed 3 completely different designs and decided to create my own using the basic shape of her purse with handle.

This was so much more fun than I even thought it might be. I decided to add a zipper to the top of the bag and used a mold for that detail. I painted the zipper part with a metallic silver color and then created a unique zipper pull out of fondant with top stitching. I've always enjoyed top stitching when I used to sew several years ago and thought it would work well as a finishing touch.

Challenges included trying to decide whether or not to create a shoulder strap or not. I played around with a couple of ideas, including a chain strap but I clearly need a lot more work with fondant before I can add that.  I'm happy with the result . Here's a picture of the back of the purse as well.

Absolutely gorgeous work, Carol! There's so much attention to detail. I would have guessed you're an old pro at this technique. How long did this take to make?

Oh wow, Carol!!! I loooove this set so much! It looks incredibly real, the blush and eye shadow look so soft, and the clutch is amazing too. Congratulations, dear friend, for jumping into something new and nailing it!♥️

Whaaaaat 😲😲😲??? This is incredibly amazing, my dear Carol 👌👌👌👏👏👏❤❤❤❤❤❤❤!!!!! It looks so stunningly real 😱😱😱!!! You totally outdone yourself, my sweet friend!!!

This is absolutely perfect Carol. I am looking for seams and cannot find any, so perfectly done.

@Sweet Prodigy posted:

Absolutely gorgeous work, Carol! There's so much attention to detail. I would have guessed you're an old pro at this technique. How long did this take to make?

Thank you so very much dear Christine @Sweet Prodigy!! Detail is what I was going for right from the start and I'm beyond thrilled to hear you say that about the finished project . Wow, how many hours? I'd roughly estimate 15 or so. That doesn't include the design process.

Oh my gosh...I can't believe that I totally spaced adding that my inspiration and purse shape is from Marlyn of @Montreal Confections I saw her 3 purse designs on her Patreon page and made my own completely different design for this project. I'm a member of Marlyn's Patreon page and have always been a huge fan of her work. As a member I received a small template of the purse pieces and scaled it to what I wanted to make. I'll go back to my initial comment right away and edit what I said to include Marlyn!!  I've seen a lot of cake purses and have since wanted to make a purse out of cookies. Seeing Marlyn's ideas helped me make the leap to execution. Thanks again ❤️❤️❤️ Hugs...

@Heather Bruce Sosa posted:

Oh wow, Carol!!! I loooove this set so much! It looks incredibly real, the blush and eye shadow look so soft, and the clutch is amazing too. Congratulations, dear friend, for jumping into something new and nailing it!♥️

Thank you so much dear Heather @Heather Bruce Sosa!! The only cookie part of the picture is the actual clutch purse. The blush, lipstick and eye shadow are from my own makeup drawer. LOL. I thought they would add some nice props to go with the purse. I'm so glad you like how the purse came out ❤️❤️❤️ Hugs...

@iSugarfy (aka swissophie) posted:

Whaaaaat 😲😲😲??? This is incredibly amazing, my dear Carol 👌👌👌👏👏👏❤❤❤❤❤❤❤!!!!! It looks so stunningly real 😱😱😱!!! You totally outdone yourself, my sweet friend!!!

Dear Sonja @iSugarfy (aka swissophie), what a wonderfully sweet comment. Thank you my friend. I was really happy with the end result as I wanted the purse to look simple and authentic. Making the bow was especially fun!! I liked working with fondant but royal icing is definitely my favorite medium. ❤️❤️❤️ Hugs...

@Zeena posted:

This is absolutely perfect Carol. I am looking for seams and cannot find any, so perfectly done.

Thank you so very much dear Zeena @Zeena!! My intent was that the seams where the pieces fit together wouldn't show at all and I'm so happy to hear that I may have been able to do that. Fondant helps . ❤️❤️❤️ Hugs...

OMG!!!! My dear Carol!!! What do I see there ?! 😯😯😯 That's absolutely unique!!!! I love, love, love your fantastic Clutch Purse!!! It looks like real leather! So, soooo great my dear friend!!! ❤️❤️ @Cookies Fantastique

Hugs to you my dear!!

@Cookies Fantastique posted:

Thank you so much dear Heather @Heather Bruce Sosa!! The only cookie part of the picture is the actual clutch purse. The blush, lipstick and eye shadow are from my own makeup drawer. LOL. I thought they would add some nice props to go with the purse. I'm so glad you like how the purse came out ❤️❤️❤️ Hugs...

🤦‍♀️😂😂😂😂  No wonder they looked so real!!😆 Yet again, your clutch is absolutely stunning! I would love to have one just like it! It’s so feminine and the colours you chose are perfect . Huge hug, my dear friend 🥰

@Icingsugarkeks posted:

OMG!!!! My dear Carol!!! What do I see there ?! 😯😯😯 That's absolutely unique!!!! I love, love, love your fantastic Clutch Purse!!! It looks like real leather! So, soooo great my dear friend!!! ❤️❤️ @Cookies Fantastique

Hugs to you my dear!!

Thank you so very much dear Gabi @Icingsugarkeks!! Your words lifted my spirits today as they always do . Your kindness means so much. Many thanks for your sweet comment my dear friend ❤️❤️❤️ Hugs...

Phenomenal Carol! I absolutely love it.   You really did such a wonderful job.  It belongs in a high end boutique! ❤️🍪

Wait, which one is cookie???  My goodness, Carol, your purse looks so real😳😍

@LisaF posted:

Phenomenal Carol! I absolutely love it.   You really did such a wonderful job.  It belongs in a high end boutique! ❤️🍪

Thank you so very much dear Lisa @LisaF!! What a kind comment. You're very sweet and I really appreciate your kindness ❤️❤️❤️ Hugs...

@Ryoko ~Cookie Ave. posted:

Wait, which one is cookie???  My goodness, Carol, your purse looks so real😳😍

Oh Ryoko, you are so sweet...thank you!! Only the purse is made of cookies . The other makeup items are there as props only. @Ryoko ~Cookie Ave. ❤️❤️❤️ Hugs...

This is amazing! I want this clutch! It’s adorable! The texturing is wonderful. And that zipper, so cool. Looks like it was fun to create. Ive been wanting to mess with fondant myself and this has completely inspired me. I absolutely adore it. ❤️

@SherylM posted:

This is amazing! I want this clutch! It’s adorable! The texturing is wonderful. And that zipper, so cool. Looks like it was fun to create. Ive been wanting to mess with fondant myself and this has completely inspired me. I absolutely adore it. ❤️

How kind @SherylM!! It really sweet of you to comment and I'm happy to hear that you are interested in working with fondant . This project was the most I've worked with fondant. In some ways it was more challenging than I thought it would be (purse handle that I had originally thought about making but couldn't get the hang of what I wanted to do). In other ways it was easier and definitely so much more fun than I had imagined. I have new respect for those cookiers who work with fondant a lot. It can be particularly challenging when you're new to working with the medium. I can't wait to see what you make ❤️❤️❤️ Hugs...