Last updated March 20, 2007 1:18 p.m. PT
Usually, changing purses is an elaborate ritual.

We pull out everything from one handbag and stuff it all into another, often under the mystified gaze of a child or significant other wondering when, if ever, we will be ready to leave the house.
With a purse charm, you can give the same bag a different look in the blink of an eye. Once you get the basic idea down, you'll see that just about anything can ornament a handbag.

To make: Thread the ends of a length of wire through or around the center of the fabric flower. Thread another length of wire around the stem of each leaf.
Gather the wires and use the pliers to wrap them around the ring at the bottom of the lobster clasp.

Trim the excess wire.
Thread a length of wire through the chandelier crystal and the bottom of the flower. Using the pliers, form a small loop at each end to secure.

Trim the excess wire.
Attach the clasp to the key ring and the key ring to the purse handle.
If attaching the charm using a standard key ring won't work with your bag, try a hinged binder ring (from an office supply store) or, for an even more secure attachment, use a rock-climber's carabiner (from a sporting goods store).

Binder rings and carabiners come in various sizes and weights, so you can choose according to your needs.