Designing and making my handbag

I am laying out the pattern of my handbag. 

I put sticky tape on the rope so that the string can fit through the holes in the shells. I put them on string to hold them in place. 

I laid them out so we could duct tape them together and tie the strings up. 

I held them in place so they fitted together. 

I made the sides with different colours and patterns. I made the handle out of long black shells. I went in to my Dads garage and "borrowed" one of his pencils to put in the handle to hold the handle straight. He didn't mind when I told him. 

My Mum helped me tie the knots tight to keep the shells in place.