Crocheted purse with material liner and handle

Finally, after two years of putting off finishing this purse, I did it!  I started this purse two years ago, crocheting granny squares then hooking them together (i used 100% cotton sugar n cream yarn).  The purse itself didn't come out exactly as I planned but since I put so much time into it, I decided to keep it in tact.  the problem with my original design was the crocheted handles.  I crocheted handles and after using them for about three days, they stretched and pulled and it just wasn't good.  So, I decided that at some point I'd make a liner and handles out of material and sew the project done for good.  But that was almost two years ago!  Then, over the weekend I was at a craft festival and saw some handmade purses with thick padded straps.  I decided to try it.  First, I measured the purse and made a three dimensional lining for it, complete with pockets.  Then I made a tube out of material, stuck some left over batting I had on hand, sewed it flat and sewed it on to the liner.  the only possible problem I may run into is the lining ripping out of the purse, since I just hand stitched it around the outer edge but I couldn't think of another way to do it.  I guess we'll see.  It's not the prettiest thing but for the amount of hours I put into it, it's worth more to me that it would to anyone else!  Like most of my projects, I do by seeing.  I'll look at a finished product and figure out how to replicate it myself.  or, by trial and error, come up with my own idea and try to create it.  So, I'm sorry if you're looking for exact measurements and step by step instructions.  Perhaps just looking at my design will allow you to be creative yourself! :) have fun!