I painted on designer bags (from the thrift store)💛🎨thrift flip giveaway!vintage purse thrift haul

Come thrift with me & DIY some custom painted designer bags! What would you paint on your purse? Or would you rather have it unpainted? That's fair too 😻
Personally, I see a weapon-centric purse collection in my future.
➡️What type of video would you like to see next?!
✨GIVEAWAY DEETS! ✨
To win one of the two hand painted flower bags:
1. subscribe
2. comment which flower bag you'd want!
That's it! I'll pick a random winner on Sunday May 22nd and will reply to your comment! Keep your peepers peeled 👀
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[@KathleenIllustrated]

Emily Dalske & Amy Poague are the winners! Congrats, friends!

[@channinaloey]

Congrt for them

[@GlamburgerGlam]

I don't know why I haven't been commenting on all of the videos, but I've been binge watching your videos for the past 2 days. I started with your first video, and am making my way to the most recent one, but I don't want to watch them too fast, because then I'll be sad that there aren't more! LOL Your channel is the first one I have seen in a really long time that makes me feel inspired. I feel like I have spent most of my life not really dressing like I want to, because of the expectations of what other people think I should dress like. I have some seriously crappy family members who like to slam me for pretty much anything they can find to slam me for, and how I dress is a fun topic to criticize me about. Ask me why I've waited until I was 45 to say a big "screw you" and start really just being me...and I won't be able to tell you why LOL, but the time has come. Watch out, people. It's about to get funky over here. These purses all turned out so awesome!

[@ittybittylidicommittee]

Kathleen: “1000 subscribers yay!” Me, a year later, binging videos as one of nearly 48k subscribers: “oh boy, so much excitement to come for you, past Kathleen!”

[@KathleenIllustrated]

hehe she had no idea!!! 😭💜 thanks so much for being here. it means da WORLD

[@MaleneMaare]

Me one more year later, binging videos as one of more than 86k subscribers, just thinking: "Darn, I'm late with them purses!" Much more excitement coming for us and future Kathleen. ❤

[@mastercobweb]

The flail bag looks INCREDIBLE. I am so tempted to try this. I'm not much of an artist, but really is it not just some rectangles connected to a circle covered in triangles? I can paint all of those things! Normally I'm a swordy guy, but you're makin' me want to branch out into other weaponry. What about... a double bladed axe bag??? Now I think I need this.

[@magpie06]

Ohmygosh the vintage Italian "paper bag" bag is AMAZING! Love how you styled them, too. LOVE♥♥♥

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Isn't it so special?!?!?!?! Thanks Cindy!!

[@sarahkinsey5434]

Good to see your channel growing in just a year! I found you like a week ago and love your vibes!

[@laurentolbert4019]

The vintage Italian leather one is so adorable!!! Your work always amazes me

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Yay! It’s so special. Glad you enjoyed the vid, Lauren :-)

[@mamabird7391]

You are such an adorable human. I absolutely love the black one and can see exactly why you can’t let it go! However, the second I saw the white laser cut tote I was a smidge envious of it! It’s so cute! Congratulations on 1K! Woohoo!

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Liz! Thanks!!! That white bag has so many interesting details. LOVE IT!

[@abbymicheel4607]

These are so cute and fun! I love what you did with them. Personally, I like the white bag a bit more because of its unique shape and the beauty in subtle painting.

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Thanks Abby! The white bag really does speak for itself 🤍🌸

[@cloudgoose]

the flail purse turned out incredible. just unbelievably cool. 👌🏻

[@FloppsyTheBunny]

Omggg ever since you made the Studio Ghibli bag i've been looking forward to more DIY accessories

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Aw yay! So glad you enjoyed the vid :-) 🤍🍀 playful yet fancy is a GREAT way to describe it

[@CarlaMai]

you don’t even know how many years i’ve waited for a SOLID cbus local thrift youtuber :,) thanks for sharing your art & love for second hand finds with us! p.s. ~ super hard to pick because both are incredibly cute. would have to say the dooney & bourke b/c the giant flowers are speaking to me 🌺 🌸

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Carla!!!! Thank you!!!😭🌺 🌸

[@audriac09]

one of the most delicious ideas i've come across in a long time. can't wait to do this!!!!

[@lissalongoria7705]

Congratulations on 1k subscribers!! When you mentioned adding a weapon on the black purse, I wasn't feeling it, but I LOVE IT! The colorful geometry is breathtaking! I am in love with the green Dooney. I have been searching high and low in my local thrifts for ANY garment/accessory in this fresh kelly green color to no avail. {{SIGH}} Good luck to whomever wins and thank you so much for your generosity!

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Hah! I know, a weapon bag could either be very lame or very cool. Glad you liked it! & I have my fingers crossed for you! 🤞🏼🍀🌿✨

[@cyndybeller1306]

Definitely the black one turned out the best!

[@Shonty_makes]

The weapon-centric purse line is a 100% GOOD IDEA! I gotta say, the Morningstar flail is my absolute fave... But the cutout flower purse is my 2nd fave! For some reason, I imagine it as the perfect knitting project bag. I don't blame you at all for keeping the flail purse - it's chef's kiss!🤌 Love it when you do DIY artsy projects. Always inspires me to tackle my own. ❤️❤️❤️

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Yay so glad you liked it, chante! I love making this type of vid

[@sj-el4lu]

Obsessed with every last purse you painted 😍 I obvi missed out on the giveaway so I guess I'll need to (learn how to paint and) paint some myself! So inspired by you.

[@dawnscheuerman5169]

Congrats on 1k!! That’s so awesome! I love the green one! Thanks for sharing!!

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Thanks for being here, Dawn!

[@melissarozalia]

And girl you should do more of those weapon bags. It's so awsome and i will def buying it! I'm love the white and the green bag so if i'm winning you choose haha. Anyway keep going girl

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Thanks Mel!!!!! Okay I’ll keep collecting bags for my next drop 😈 you’re the BEST!

[@TeamNinjaCaptain]

Your dog is the best. I see an ancient and wise person shining from his eyes. Haha. I don’t blame you one bit for keeping that BA black purse.🎉 I’d love the green bag as that is my favorite color and I’m a mom and it looks like it can hold some ish.

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Isn't he?! He is way too smart for his own good... and you're so right about the green bag being big LOL. It even has a removable divider! Thanks for watching Julia :)

[@amandathompson279]

Hey Kathleen. Thanks for another great video, I look forward to them every week. I’d love the white leather Italian bag with the cute flowers, cause I have more outfits it would go with 🤓

[@KathleenIllustrated]

I'm so happy to hear that 😭 It's VERY versatile.. but also a statement all on its own? What a powerful bag, haha.

[@plarsen2654]

Favorite: the mace! Edgy and socialite all in one.

[@decayingbutbiscuit]

Yeah, it's starting to get hot! wasnt ready at all! This is awesome!

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Thank you friend!

[@miranda15ym]

long time thrifter and i never thought of doing this to all the vanilla purses at the thrift! all of these bags are great, the green one tho is the perfect one for a non vanilla mom like me hahaha

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Yes Yvette!!!! You get it!!! Nothin' wrong with a lil' vanilly but let's add some SPICE to our lives, bby!

[@Shoreditchvampire1]

They both turned out amazing but the green one is my favorite

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Thanks Sarah!

[@topisama7312]

Oooooo, I love the white one. That flowers are so adorable!!If I could paint, I would do clouds lol.

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Oh that’s a GREAT IDEA. There’s no wrong way to paint a cloud, my friend :)

[@haleypoole3174]

Love the green bag with the flowers it is so spring!

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Hi you! Thanks so much! 🌷🍀

[@katja.halonen]

Marimekko comes from my homeland, Finland 🇫🇮 I just bought a Marimekko towel as a present for my sister 🏵️ Also, I love your vibes, my summer holiday just started and I lie on my couch, eat ice cream and binge on your videos ❤️

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Ahhh marimekko is the best! I’m so glad to hear you’re enjoying the vids and vibes - that makes me happy to hear 🥰

[@emilydalske1]

The green bag is such a dream! 🤩 love how you styled it with the pink floral dress

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Hehe thanks emily! I felt like I was in a Gucci Bloom ad 🌺🌿

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Emily! YOU WON! Please DM me on instagram or shoot me an e-mail for shipping details :) [e-mail]

[@OmaymaOmayma77]

Soooo brilliant 😍😍😍

[@Solacefoundandcurated]

New meaning to concealed carry! Coach obviously was my favorite! ❤❤❤

[@jtam1289]

I love the white bag so much! 😍 Another great video! I’d probably paint something Yayoi Kusama inspired -love her work so much!!

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Oh my gosh that’s a GREAT idea. I love her work too! And it seems like it would be relatively simple to replicate (lots of dots and circles 😆)

[@bunnybunny7112]

I'm obsessed with these!

[@KathleenIllustrated]

bunbun! ME TOO haha. thanks so much for watching!

[@lindaauld5423]

love , love love the morning star flail purse !!! you should do a series of weapon ones . also love the green one as it looks very Japanese and i love green ! you should start doing this as a buisness , i'd buy from you xx

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Thank you Linda! I am very tempted to make more!

[@tanyahudson2156]

The Italian cutout purse is wonderful and the green is fun

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Thanks tanya! 🤍🤍

[@sophmarie5384]

Happy day, 1k subscribers!! I love this idea & think all three purses turned out awesome! My personal fave is the cream tote! 🤍

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Eee thanks sopher!

[@mandyr5896]

Wow! They all turned out great. The green one is definitely my favorite

[@mandyr5896]

If I was brave enough to paint a purse, I think I'd have to do a squid. It just seems quirky

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Love that! 🦑 thanks for watchin Mandy :)

[@sarah2041]

I love your videos! My favorite is the white star bag 👜🥰

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Thanks Sarah!!! 🤍🌙

[@watermelon_dragon]

I adore your diy crafty videos😍

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Thanks Kristin!!!! 🌸💙💕

[@SapphireFairy]

I love them all, but I love the green one!!!

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Yay so glad you like it!

[@tessonaut]

I love them all! I might have to follow your lead and paint some purses myself! The green one if my favourite :)

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Great choice Tessa!!!

[@Tackleboys]

Duuude!! The montage with the three bag tryons was so cool!!!

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Hehe thanks! A little spicy editing never hurt no oneeee

[@WayneSmith]

That's what I was saying! The creativity poureth over.

[@KathleenIllustrated]

🥸 heheh THANKS!!! It’s so nice to know people notice the lil’ extra details

[@cmarq817]

I love the black one … ❤

[@jacquelinebrown5630]

I like the green one. Great job.

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Thank ya kindly!!! 🍀🌿

[@jodihatlee-langille4444]

Love the floral green bag! Your channel makes me smile…😃

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Aw thanks jodi ☺️🌸 you the best.

[@tara1638]

Wow!! These are so cool! You’re a great artist. I just scrolled rough your Instagram! Very cool!

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Aw! Thanks Tara 🌞🌷 really appreciate you

[@joannacdunlap]

What a fun video, Kathleen, thank you for sharing! I think both bags you are giving away are great! My daughter's birthday is in July and she adores that color green, so if my name was drawn I would love the green bag for her. She would use the bag every day! Love it!! :-)

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Aw joanna! I’m rooting for you!!! ✨🍀

[@Elizabeth-tr8xi]

Such a good idea to jazz up plain bags, neither are really my style but still loved the video and your amazing creations:) x

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed 🤗

[@Tackleboys]

Big fan of the black and white bags.. but for some reason I can’t get the green one out of my head.. hmmm why are they ALL so COOL!?

[@KathleenIllustrated]

porque no los tres?

[@lianapez]

I would love the white tote! ❤️‍🔥 congrats on 1k!

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Thank you thank you! 🤗🌸

[@barbarathompson6220]

You're so creative! Congrats on reaching 1K subscribers!! My favorite bag is the white leather tote! Thanks for the giveaway.

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Thank ya barbara!! 🤍✨

[@katieyager4860]

They are both wonderful! I love the green one. I would love to do this….either Harry Potter/magic plant inspired or mushrooms! Congrats on 1000 subscribers! 🙃

[@KathleenIllustrated]

oh LOVE the magical botanical idea! 🪴🧚‍♂️✨ thanks katie!!!

[@aoifeosullivan6694]

Would love the green bag❤️❤️ beautiful work

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Thanks Aoife! I appreciate ya 🤍

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Don't forget to enter the giveaway to win one of the floral purses! 1. subscribe :) 2. comment which floral purse you'd like to win that's it! open internationally

[@rorysomethingorother164]

Congratulations on 1k! There's absolutely zero chance you won't be growing exponentially over the year. Like the cantankerous grandpa I am at heart, I look forward to saying I was here at the beginning! I'd give plasma to win the white bag, but if you ever decide to do a capsule weapons collection for sale, I'm imploring you to take my money!

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Aw what! That’s so kind of you to say 🥺 “back in my day, I had to walk uphill BOTH WAYS to the thrift store!”. We love a grumpy grandpa vibe. & honestly, I’m very tempted to make more weapon bags 👀 keep your peepers peeled!

[@kaylaglazer119]

congrats! been a subscriber for a bit and dreaming of funky fits with the green bag

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Thanks for being here Kayla!!!!! And uhh.. you're a GENIUS! Gonna write that idea down for SURE.

[@kaylaglazer119]

@@KathleenIllustrated I wish it was my idea!!! Well-Loved Clothing did it first and I've been dreaming of trying since... kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKKoYommp6uJkM0&ab_channel=Well-Loved

[@joycewilliamsteague6487]

I love the dooney and bourke bag.

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Good pick, joyce! 🍀

[@olgarocha4253]

Congrats on 1000 subscribers. I love both bags but would like the white one. 😊

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Thanks Olga! Appreciate you 🤍✨🤍

[@pepercat17]

Watching this as I paint the edges of my brand new Dooney Florentine satchel. Why paint it? From the outlet and the edge sealing handles was eroding off. I wanted the bag repaired but they was like return it. And I’m like no. I love this bag! Soc de de deeer! Leather paint to the rescue!

[@user-cb6tl2pm6c]

Very talented love

[@bridgetquinones]

i love both bags! i want to paint on a thrifted bag too, i let my kids take sharpies to my white docs and that looks cool lol

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Woaaaah GENIUS. Move over, basquiat.

[@charoraimondogarcia]

Love them! I am stuck in my pinted purse since the pamdemic days (I almost finish it but now I haaate it)

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Oh my gosh I FEEL YOU. Isn't that the worst???! Either way, any art making (even if you hate it) is good practice! 😂

[@charoraimondogarcia]

@@KathleenIllustrated yeah, I'm waiting to the semester to end so I can re paint it

[@amypoague2831]

Hi Kathleen! Your dog is precious etc. Also, I really liked these bags...my favorite was the white one with the small delicate flowers.

[@KathleenIllustrated]

I'll tell him you said so! Thanks Amy :)

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Amy! YOU WON! Please DM me on instagram or shoot me an e-mail for shipping details :) [e-mail]

[@amypoague2831]

@@KathleenIllustrated Woo hoo! Thanks so much! I just emailed you.

[@misspeaches3866]

congrats on 1k :)

[@lonnielove8452]

So cool! So fun! So gutsy! I hope to be creatively brave like you some day☺️😅🖌️🥰

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Aw Lonnie! I believe it you 💜✨

[@lonnielove8452]

@@KathleenIllustrated aww thanks so much!🤗 I really do love this idea and I do have 1 too many thrifted purses to give it a try on😅

[@KarinFredrika]

Would love a Morningstar anything quite honestly.

[@KathleenIllustrated]

You my people ⚔️🥹

[@kristinej.9599]

These came out great, especially the weapon design which works perfectly on the bag. I want to give this a go but wonder how durable the paint is.

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Thanks Kristine! And great question. So far, it’s been pretty durable as I throw my purse around (ha) but the paint I used isn’t waterproof, so I’ve been careful not to get it wet. If I do it again, I’d probably use regular acrylic with some fabric medium to make it a lil more durable. Let me know if you try or!

[@4golfing]

i would love to be able to do an Anuschka bag. they are so gorgeous

[@hannahchurdle]

1K!!! She did it!! But how can you pick just one of these?? The zig zag/scalloped edge on the leather combined with the little daisies GOT ME GOOD. Brb will be searching my own thrift store for project bags asap. Fancy diaper bag potential maybe?? Just trying to live up to Kathleen's cool level over here.

[@KathleenIllustrated]

YES so much fancy diaper bag potential! One for every day of the week! Thanks Hannah :)

[@channinaloey]

Girl your so talented and creative I really love this kind of art work keep going I would love the white bag since I don't have any white bag it's beautiful will be so happy If I win that bag is so cute thank u good luck yall

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Yay! So glad you enjoyed the vid! Good luck with the giveaway :o)

[@merrilew]

I am a purse hoarder and I have way too much… So before my garage sale next month I’m going to take a look at some of the ones I have and your video has inspired me! I’m now binge watching. Thanks so much! Could you do another one like this for us new fans of yours?

[@KathleenIllustrated]

I'm planning to paint some more purses soon! Great timing :) And thank you for being here !!!

[@merrilew]

@@KathleenIllustrated 🥳🥳🥳 Yay!!! Awesome!!

[@fabiana_barros]

My favorite one is the white bag! You should launch a collection of them for sale 😘

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Fabi - I'm tempted to do just that! Thanks for watching :)

[@sfsmaria2805]

I’d like to paint sunflowers

[@SD-mr2jr]

Hey nice work loved it. Do you need to fix the colors applied with any coat of fixative? The acrylic Colors may wear off if water spills I guess

[@MelliaBoomBot]

ah ha, going over some of your back catalogue and lo! wouldya believe Iwe actually have a Flail..we bought it at a second hand fair here in France. Lovely and rusty. 🤡

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Are you for REAL?! that’s incredible!!!!! Life goal achieved!

[@MelliaBoomBot]

@@KathleenIllustrated Yes, I know! French second hand fairs (or Brocantes/Vide Greniers) are amazing. I once went to a re-enactment in north Wales, where I originally come from and thought, wowzers! Checking out Matt Houston now. Merci :)

[@fabiana_barros]

Congrats on 1k subscribers 👏🏻

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Thank you!! 😁!!!

[@SierraAnn]

CONGRATS 💗💗💗 i personally love the purse with the cut out flowers!! also quick question, when you film at the thrift store, do you use your phone cam/mic? i have so much anxiety when it comes to filming in public but i feel like if i did it on my phone that’d make me feel better! lol

[@KathleenIllustrated]

thank you sierra!!! and yes i currently use my phone! I feel like it does the trick and is way less intrusive than a big ole camera with a shotgun mic haha. I like to keep headphones in too because maybe people will think i'm on a video call/facetime and not just talking to myself 😂 YOU CAN DO IT!

[@user-rs1rr2em8q]

I absolutely love the bags on this site. #hidups Not only the price is low, but the quality is so good that you don't have to choose again. I can change my dearest bag all I want.

[@happylovejojo1763]

I just found your channel. You are so pleasant, cute and a little funny. New subscriber!

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Glad you have you, new friend! ✨🌸

[@skyfyres]

This was super fun to watch, and quite inspirational. Thank you for sharing your experience ♡ what app did you use to play with your design ideas?

[@KathleenIllustrated]

So glad you enjoyed! I used Adobe Fresco to draw 💕🌈

[@karinebolduc1292]

Really enjoy your content ! Thanks for the giveaway. I would be very happy to win the white bag !

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Aw thanks karine! So glad to have you 🤍

[@stephworld629]

Where do you buy your paint to paint the handbags? And what type of paint do you use ? ❤

[@latifahn3323]

I'm commenting as I watch because I will absolutely forget before I finish watching 😅 but what is the app you're using to sketch your designs? Your work is amazing ❤ can't wait to see more!

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Thanks so much! It’s Adobe Fresco :)

[@fannyvalentin8634]

🌟

[@melissarozalia]

I love your fellas!😍

[@KathleenIllustrated]

haha I'm glad somebody does!!! They're staring at me as I type this...😳

[@melissarozalia]

@@KathleenIllustrated Haha, maybe there haunted 😝

[@hopeking37]

What do you use to draw on it first?

[@nicolafrost8026]

❤

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Thanks for watchin, Nicola !! 🤍🌼

[@nicolafrost8026]

White-bello.

[@KathleenIllustrated]

🤍🤞🏼✨

[@ultraviolet734]

"The drama. The tension. The stakes are so high." 😂 As if World Peace itself depended on it.. 😁

[@cathmanalac1459]

Hi what paint you use for leather bags?

[@user-sv7xp8wi6g]

What kind of paint used on leather bag?

[@pocahontasseguinart7099]

But some ones tag is there when you paint it

[@WayneSmith]

"Isn't tea just pee from leaves?" -top quote this episode.

[@KathleenIllustrated]

🌠the more you knowwwww🌠

[@belenhuth]

what app do you use for the sketching?? 😊

[@KathleenIllustrated]

It's Adobe Fresco!

[@jltweb]

What kind of paint are you using?

[@jltweb]

for the leather.

[@2superfunnygirls]

What program are u using for design?

[@KathleenIllustrated]

That was Fresco :)

[@claudeenhudson]

Hello. What app do you use to sketch the design?

[@KathleenIllustrated]

It’s Adobe Fresco!

[@claudeenhudson]

@@KathleenIllustrated thanks for your response. I appreciate it

[@karenemoff3716]

Well hello .Love your show love your creativity ! Well if you can paint on purses how about a leather jacket. From one of your little stinkers !P.S.I may be one of your head stinkers! Just saying.And don’t be afraid but my name is Karen I am a good Karen just a little stinky. Karen🦋

[@watsonbynes3474]

This looks horrible omg

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Hell yeah brother

[@janellesolano537]

Kathleen: “well, what’d you think?!” Me: I think I should’ve found this channel a long time ago. @kathleenillustrated

[@jennmrn75]

I love all three bags, really love the green!, ! Such a great idea! You are very talented. Congrats on 1k!

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Yay thanks Jenn! 🎉