https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-inspired-by-mj-dotty-goldenpig-modgrl Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:43:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-inspired-by-mj-dotty-goldenpig-modgrl#post-642726 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 20:42:23 +0000 jayne 642726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are so inspiring. And so imaginative. I know you talked about the project but I had no idea what you were thinking and the bag is so unique! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-inspired-by-mj-dotty-goldenpig-modgrl#post-642718 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 20:22:49 +0000 annagybe 642718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-inspired-by-mj-dotty-goldenpig-modgrl#post-642716 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 20:18:45 +0000 CocoLion 642716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a stunning bag you have created! I so admire your DIY skills. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-inspired-by-mj-dotty-goldenpig-modgrl#post-642707 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 19:57:52 +0000 melindawoodard 642707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I had to re-read your instructions because I kept thinking, "did she cut the handles off her old bag or put the new handles on the old bag? " It took me a few minutes to realize you painted it yourself. That is a nice bag, I really like it!! I would have NEVER ever guessed that you DIY'ed it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-inspired-by-mj-dotty-goldenpig-modgrl#post-642481 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 07:36:57 +0000 goldenpig 642481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG that is fabulous! Even better than the original! I love the striped strap. You are simply amazing Rae! Yes this sounds like a great idea for a business--custom handpainted bags! You'd make a killing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-inspired-by-mj-dotty-goldenpig-modgrl#post-642269 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 23:15:05 +0000 rae 642269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for all the bag love!</p> <p>Heather and Kari, that is a very interesting idea! I have many more bag ideas knocking around in my head, but I want them all for myself! </p> <p>Hm, how much would you ladies pay for a hand painted bag? I would have to at least be able to recoup materials costs, plus earn something for my labor, of course... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-inspired-by-mj-dotty-goldenpig-modgrl#post-642261 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 23:04:11 +0000 Kari 642261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Heather, I was thinking the same thing - perhaps reselling on Ebay or Etsy? The before and after pictures of your DIYs are incredibly compelling, Rae. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-inspired-by-mj-dotty-goldenpig-modgrl#post-642256 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 22:56:34 +0000 Anonymous 642256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a weakness for purses. I love it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-inspired-by-mj-dotty-goldenpig-modgrl#post-642237 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 22:31:29 +0000 christy 642237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow - really???This is amazing. I'm in total awe. Gotta be a way to work in Mr. Stripe into manspiration week.... Prison Break? Escape from Alcatraz? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-inspired-by-mj-dotty-goldenpig-modgrl#post-642233 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 22:27:57 +0000 Heather 642233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, you MUST market some of this DIY talent of yours. Awesome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-inspired-by-mj-dotty-goldenpig-modgrl#post-642227 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 22:22:25 +0000 cciele 642227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super-awesome! I love how it turned out. Great placement of the stripes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-inspired-by-mj-dotty-goldenpig-modgrl#post-642210 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 21:48:22 +0000 Kari 642210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Holy cats, that is an incredible DIY. I cannot believe that part of this was done freehand. WOW. (I have a bit of a tremor in my hands do I'm really unsteady.) well done! I hope that you enjoy your new "stripey" friend! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-inspired-by-mj-dotty-goldenpig-modgrl#post-642207 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 21:36:20 +0000 Transcona Shannon 642207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!!! This is gorgeous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-inspired-by-mj-dotty-goldenpig-modgrl#post-642071 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 18:25:21 +0000 sarah 642071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, you're amazing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-inspired-by-mj-dotty-goldenpig-modgrl#post-641995 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 17:00:19 +0000 Mo 641995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, you sure are handy! Or crafty? lol. Great job! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-inspired-by-mj-dotty-goldenpig-modgrl#post-641991 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 16:52:45 +0000 Sveta 641991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super creative, Rae!<br /> I have a question: this dye does not rub off on your clothing when you wearing it, does it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-inspired-by-mj-dotty-goldenpig-modgrl#post-641967 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 16:07:13 +0000 Ana 641967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is amazing, Rae! It looks gorgeous. I'm always super impressed with your DIY skills! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-inspired-by-mj-dotty-goldenpig-modgrl#post-641951 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 15:47:28 +0000 MsMary 641951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>RAE! You are a creative genius on every level! I love the new bag!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-inspired-by-mj-dotty-goldenpig-modgrl#post-641948 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 15:45:06 +0000 christieanne 641948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! That turned out so well. I like the little stripes on handle and how you did a smaller strip close to top of bag. Impressive DIY! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-inspired-by-mj-dotty-goldenpig-modgrl#post-641940 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 15:40:36 +0000 Anonymous 641940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is one sharp bag! I love the design you created, especially on the strap. It turned out really, really well, and the suede/smooth effect is very cool. I didn't know you could paint or dye suede, so this opens up a lot of possibilities! Welcome to YLF, Colorblocked Snakey! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-inspired-by-mj-dotty-goldenpig-modgrl#post-641936 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 15:35:34 +0000 Shu 641936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super, super cute and inspirational! I love the graphic look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-inspired-by-mj-dotty-goldenpig-modgrl#post-641933 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 15:31:44 +0000 rae 641933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So my beloved, graphic b/w striped bag finally gave out this year after about 6 years of faithful service - a feat for faux in my closet. I wanted to replace it and almost went for the Marc Jacobs dotty snake that Natalie and Rita have, but I didn't want to do another faux bag after mine just died... plus it was more on Ebay than I'd payed for a bag yet in my life. </p> <p>So, I found a cream version of my favorite snakey bag, new, discounted because of some dye transfer and decided to paint her up with stripes to meld my original bag with the Dotty look. </p> <p>I meant this to be a how-to post when I started, but the taping didn't work too well with the super textured surface. The paint bled under the tape, and I had much better results freehanding things anyway. I can say that I used Angelus Acrylic Leather Paint in black and loved it! My bag has a suede-like texture, and the parts that got painted have a look like smooth leather - I dig the effect. I thought about using suede dye to keep the texture, but I was afraid a thin dye would bleed. Since I needed a crisp line for stripes, paint was the way to go. My other tip for bag striping is to measure, measure, measure to get a good, straight line - and to use a tailor's measuring tape instead of a ruler. The bendy tape will allow you to draw your line with the curves of the bag.</p> <p>Anyway, here's my new snakey bag! I'm not sure when it will debut because of Manspiration Month, but I couldn't wait to share! </p>