Custom Photo Purses
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Custom Photo Purses are In
Forget the Prada and the Kate Spade handbags, because it's now in fashion to show off a favorite snapshot in the form of a custom photo purse. This type of purse is a modified version of a "make it yourself" handbag -- the purse owner has the ability to actually choose the picture that will boldly appear on the front of it.
Pick the Right Picture
Custom photo purses are not cheap -- in fact, their prices often rival designer handbags. They do range in price, but the best ones normally cost several hundred dollars. Knowing that a good chunk of change will be spent on the purse, and the fact that a purse is a fairly obvious and visible accessory, it's essential that a good, high-quality photo is selected.
A good photo for a purse should include the following:
- A picture of a loved person, pet, object, or location.
- Bright colors (although the photos can usually be printed in black and white or sepia tone if desired).
- Something that will make people ask, "Where did you get that bag?"
How Photo Purses are Made
The most important aspect of a photo purse is the picture chosen for it. The photo will be seen by everyone, so it should be an evocative one. The image must be submitted to the purse-making company in either a digital, scanned, or hardcopy format.
Some companies will only take very specific types of photos, so make sure to ask before placing an order. In most cases, photos can be re-touched or cropped if necessary.
The purse company will then use the photo to create a piece of fabric with the exact image. This process ensures that the purse will never fade, and the picture will never peel. Copies of the photos are not ironed-on. Instead, after the fabric is ready, the purse is pieced and sewn together just like any other type of purse.
Cleaning and Caring
For the most part, cleaning and caring for a photo purse is no different than maintaining any other sort of bag. It shouldn’t be thrown in the clothes washer, but it can be spot cleaned with a cloth and very mild soapy water.
Most purses can also be dry cleaned. A photo purse owner does not need to worry about the photo coming off, because the photo is actually part of the fabric. However, the purse can lose its shape if it is washed improperly.
Perfect Gift
There is nothing more important to a mom or grandma than her children and grandchildren. With a photo purse, women no longer have to dig through their purses looking for the pictures in their wallets.
A photo purse is the perfect solution to lovingly and proudly display pictures of loved ones to anyone who happens to glance her way while she's in the grocery store, in the mall, or anywhere else in public.
Where to Find Them
It’s quite easy to find custom photo purses on the Internet. Some of the most popular companies include:
Most of these companies offer several other custom items besides purses, including wallets, diaper bags, checkbook covers, and more.
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