DIY: Gold Bar Clutch Out of Tin Pencil Case

Vintage Chanel Gold Bar Clutch, Purse Blog

Some of you might think this clutch is a bit tacky, but remember what Diana Vreeland said:

"A little bad taste is like a nice splash of paprika.  We all need a splash of bad taste - it's hearty it's healthy, it's physical.  I think we could use more of it.  NO taste is what I'm against" 

And also she said this:

"Too much good taste can be boring"

So go ahead and be tacky if you feel like being tacky.  It's OK.  Fashion is about having fun, isn't it?!

What I used:
tin pencil case from Hobby Lobby
paint stripper - Walmart
rubber gloves
Krylon spray paint in metallic gold
letter and number dimensional stickers- Michael's
gold leaf sheets, gold leaf adhesive, and gold leaf sealer - Michael's  - OPTIONAL

I used paint stripper from Walmart to strip paint from my tin case

After stripping paint I spray-painted tin case with Krylon metallic gold.  I was not patient with my spray paint and messed it up.  See my fingerprints below?

Next, I attached stickers spelling "pure gold 999.65" and some five digit number on top (actually, it's my Dad's birth date). 
And finally, I applied gold leaf sheets according to the package directions only to the top and bottom of the clutch (sorry, forgot to take photos of this last step).  I left the sides with no gold leafing, but just spray painted in gold.  Applying gold leaf is optional.  One could just spray paint and stop there.  However, I did like how shiny and metal-like gold leafing turned out. 

My nails, by the way, are DIY as well.  Essie's Midnight Cami and Sally Hansen's Guilty Pleasure.  First, I applied dark blue coat.  Then, with a cotton Q-tip I dabbed gold dots randomly creating sort of ombre or sort of gold leafing effect.  Have fun!
p.s.
Where shall Soccer Mom wear this clutch?  Grocery shopping or running some errands?