Here below is a link to something that proves that some people have WAAAAAAAY too much time on their hands, but really think outside of the box. A Beef Jerky Purse modeled on Chanel, no less! Here's the link to the pix and if you are a vegan, vegi, or any iteration of non-meat eating, you might want to skip this....
http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/12/beef_jerky_purse.html?CMP=OTC-5JF307375954