Instead of using tape measure for those snappy purses, one can get those bracelets that wraps around your wrist with a slap. No cutting up the DH good tape measures. Get them out of those dispenser machines usually at the entrance of stores next to gumball machines. I also use them for putting hair up. Glue leather or some material on them and I wrap
hair up in a bun on them. Takes some doing, but it works. Love the parrot purse.