Botanical Print Tote Bag

Spray painting over leaf prints is a time-worn tradition of summer crafters everywhere. This year, thanks to Tulip's new Color Shot spray paint, you can wear the results long after the summer has faded.

Alphabet Ombre Tote Bag Tutorial

I'm not usually a big fan of foam stickers. My kids love them and play with them all the time. After watching a video by Dear Lizzy where she painted some foam stickers with an ombre effect I was inspired. I remembered a fun alphabet tote bag from an issue of Kids Crafts 1-2-3 and I was off with a handful of my kid's stickers and some spray dye.

SUPPLIES
Foam Stickers
Tote Bag
Tulip Cool Color Spray

The first you want to do is wash your tote bag to remove any sizing. After your tote bag dries adorn with stickers of your choice. I went with an alphabet theme. Be sure to hang some of your stickers off the edges.

Once your bag is coated you can start to spray. I used a red, hot pink and then added some light pink paint to a pink glitter spray. Spray the three levels with some slight overlap for an ombre effect.

Allow your tote bag to dry completely and remove stickers. I love the way the bag turned out. I already have visions of making a dinosaur T-shirt version.

Monogram Bag - with Pattiewack for National Craft Month!

I simply love this bag, and when I designed it, I was tickled to death with the color.  Of course I had to have a "W" on it, but you can put any letter and any font you want on yours by just printing it off your computer.  And then grab your favorite die cutting system and cut out tons of felt flowers for the bottom.  The instructions are on iLoveToCreate.com and more project ideas are there too.

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Paisley Tote Bag - with Pattiewack for National Craft Month

I'm crayzeeee for paisley.  And this adorable tote is fun to make with dimensional paints.  You could do it all in black and white for a more graphic design, or do like I did with the bright colors for Spring.  If you need a pattern or to shop for your paint, go to iLoveToCreate.com for all the details.  Seeya again tomorrow with another crafty idea!

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Polka Dot Kitty Cat Bag A-Craft-A-Day with Pattiewack!

 

Kitty Cat Tote Bag

What I love most about this tote bag is hard to decide, because I'm crazy for the ruffle of pink and chocolate polka dots and I also love, love, love the adorable siamese kitty cat!  When I made it, I used freezer paper to create a stencil for the kitty, which made it super simple to get the really skinny lines.  Oh, and of course I love the border of crystals and the little crystal necklace on the kitty.  If you want the pattern, go to the iLoveToCreate website for all the details.  I'll see you tomorrow with another craft in my March line-up to celebrate National Craft Month!

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Doily Tote Bag

 

Painted Doily Tote Bag

I absolutely loved making this tote bag, because it seriously took about 15 minutes to make.  And now I can pack it with a bundle of books or my lunch, or wad it up and keep it in my purse for a shopping bag.  You can do it, too!  The instructions are on the iLoveToCreate website, and you can shop for the paint there, too.  If you're loving National Craft Month, drop back by tomorrow for another project from me.... Pattiewack!

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