Who doesn't love a new purse. . . .

I am so excited to be learning a new craft- -okay, so I admit it, I'm a bit "craft crazy"!!  And I love a new purse!!  My friend, Laura, introduced me to a very fun blog (a new favorite of mine), http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/crochet/, where I fell in love with this purse. . . .





There was one problem, I don't crochet :(     But with a little help and encouragement from Laura and with directions on the blog, I have started my very first crochet project and I am having so much fun!!  I began with a circle. . .

and then began adding my stripes. . .

and now I'm completely hooked! My pattern is a little different than the original- -but that's what creativity is all about, right?  I'm hoping to have it finished up within the next few days and can't decide if it will be mine or a gift for someone. . . . .hmmmmmm