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Tote-ally Adorable Tote


Need something to lug around your books and binders…and your old backpack just isn’t making the grade? Try customizing a plain white tote with fabric paint.

 

 
What You’ll Need:

•    Plain canvas tote (white works best to show off different colors)
•    Accessories like pins or ribbon to add flair to your bag
•    Fabric Paint (Try Tulip’s Fabric Spray Paint)


 
Here’s what to do:
 
Prewash the tote but do not use fabric softener.

Create a workplace by putting down plastic or try doing this project outside.

Place cardboard on the inside of the bag to create a flat surface and keep the paint from bleeding through to the other side.
 
 
Spray the paint onto your tote in whatever fabulous designs you’d like. 
 
 
We created this ultra-cute plaid paint splatter design by placing down cardboard strips to make the different stripes.
 
 
Allow your new customized bag to dry for about four hours before adding the final touches. We added a “Girls Rock” pin and pink ribbon.
 
 

Tip:  Try one of these techniques for a different design-
•    Stencil: Place stencil on fabric and spray inside the stencil.
•    Distressed: Spray lighter color on dark fabric and vice-versa.

BY CAITLIN R. ON 9/16/2009 3:10:00 PM 38 COMMENTS

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hey pplz! i want comments on my page whatever u gotta say say it cuz im new on this site

awesomeful on 2/17/2010 2:51:39 PM

That's so cool!!! I'd love to make one that's purple and blue. But where do I buy the fabric spray paint???

Nellie1010 on 2/11/2010 5:56:23 PM

MOD
i have a math problem to solve it i need to know if 1 or 2 are prime numbers first cuz i forget! thanks for your help

 

Hey babe, A prime number is only divisible by one and itself, so, yep, they both are!

xoxo Allie
Allie S.

mccap0123 on 2/4/2010 8:07:59 PM

sounds fun. here's another craft idea. take an old t shirt that u luv but ur mom is bugging you bout gettin rid of it. take the shirt turn it inside out and sew shut the bottom, and the sleeves. turn it back right side out and stuff it. then sew the neckline shut. ta-da! you have an old shirt into a one of a kind pillow! enjoy!
luv ya

cubbiesluv101 on 1/30/2010 7:30:48 PM

That is so cute! I have to try that!

Niknik321 on 1/28/2010 9:21:20 PM

Mod!!! Can i use a old pillow cover? becuse i could sow on som strips of cloth.







Hey girl,







That's an awesome idea. Feel free to personalize your tote however you want!




Megan P.
Megan P.

trisa-natasha on 1/28/2010 8:33:37 AM

sorry, i don't really like it. Bt dubbs (btw) if you want to make cute totes you should: find a SUPER cute shirt that is really small then cut off the sleaves, and sew up the bottom-AND TA-DA! It's ok if you don't like it, but i think you should try something new, anyways i dunno how to make my profile public.

xoxoxo
love,
Dimond rings, pretty things, and of course all the chicitas on GL!!!!!!!!!!

cammie heart on 1/21/2010 9:08:48 PM

4 my bday, this would b kewl to doo..... great idea!! Thanks

savanh877 on 1/20/2010 3:51:48 PM

Luv that idea,but i'm broke.

meganapril6 on 1/16/2010 9:02:37 PM

that's sooo awesome!!!

dancequeen12 on 1/12/2010 10:26:01 PM

Awesome!

abm25 on 1/10/2010 3:21:01 PM

cool. Im going to try it some day.

lily5 on 1/10/2010 3:04:17 PM

omg! this is a super cute tote! i'm loving this whole creativity thing going on here Smile

famousvishnu on 1/9/2010 12:01:44 AM

cool can u make me one? lol
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)jk
nice bag

shontia on 1/7/2010 7:42:10 PM

Awesome

wnbagirl on 12/31/2009 1:08:13 PM

That looks really easy and really cute!

wnbagirl on 12/31/2009 1:07:49 PM

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this nothing to do about the bag but where do you find out who won the contests.

freckles12 on 12/18/2009 9:56:19 PM

cools but where can i find a canvas tote?

pixie.crowe on 12/12/2009 9:30:39 PM

that is so cool i did something like that 5 years a go at a friend b-day party !!!!!!!! Smile

emcharsim on 12/9/2009 12:55:04 PM

Yeah thats cute, but the plaid lay out is not that cute. I guess thats just my opinion though! Smile

Leddle on 12/8/2009 8:21:47 PM

that's actually really cool. I'm gonna use that for my friend's b-day!!! that's such a cute bag!!!

lauren.o. on 11/27/2009 10:15:13 PM

thaz cute and cute

channel11 on 11/11/2009 5:43:34 PM

That is an amazingly cute tote.

cooleo4321 on 10/28/2009 6:00

cooleo4321 on 10/28/2009 7:59:39 PM

Wow, that is an amazing talent to be able to do something like that.

cooleo4321 on 10/28/2009 7:57:25 PM

That is so cool.

kbesmer on 10/12/2009 4:23:19 PM

mod! where do you get the plain white toe thaxz

 

Hey girl! Just try any craft store! They're sure to have them in stock!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

oschappert on 10/11/2009 9:30:35 PM

I liked it better with just purple stripes on it and nothing else. The splatter stripes are cute!

pollyheartsthemaine on 9/26/2009 1:59:55 PM

wow thats SO CUTE I LOVE IT!

furryanimallover on 9/18/2009 8:02:36 PM

wait wheres the tote GL made? or is that it ^ ?

badkatz46 on 9/18/2009 4:57:15 PM

cute<33!! Tong

badkatz46 on 9/18/2009 4:55:33 PM

That's cute, but how in the world can it carry any books??? It's too small and thin to really work as a backpack...nice idea though

bubblybecca on 9/17/2009 7:07:35 PM

That's cute, but how in the world can it carry any books??? It's too small and thin to really work as a backpack...nice idea though

bubblybecca on 9/17/2009 7:07:11 PM

cute! i'd do a diff design though

hit.the.surfs. on 9/16/2009 8:00:26 PM

that is so cute!!

Rossi72 on 9/16/2009 7:52:38 PM

Awesome!! The tote GL made is cute, but I'd like to try the Distressed design Smile

Check out my profile girls, and please leave a comment, thanks!

SportyGal on 9/16/2009 7:36:29 PM

thats actually really cute!

gymnastgurl67 on 9/16/2009 5:34:05 PM

cool

tyguy777 on 9/16/2009 4:42:11 PM

awesome another first comment. I am trying this too. I will have a craft party.

dolfin77 on 9/16/2009 4:24:25 PM


    

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