Monday, June 3, 2013

DIY Canvas Tote Bag

Hello gorgeous people, and Happy Monday!

I wanted to share this gorgeous diy project with you today before I leave for Charlotte for the next week or so. When I saw this post from Ella Claire, I knew I had to make my own version. The project was really simple and cheap. I only had to buy the $7 bag from Michael's and everything else I already had on hand!

For this bag, I chose to stick with my first and middle name, since I love them both, and this way I can use my bag no matter what the occasion (for photography, blogging related events or personal everyday use.) Monogrammed ribbon, floral fabric and lace fit my personal style to a "t."


Make Your Own DIY Canvas Tote Bag

Canvas bag from Michael's- $7
Fabric paint- $3
Scrap fabric, ribbon, flowers and embellishments- all on hand

The great thing about this project is that it allows you to personalize it to fit you. There's no set instructions on how to create the perfect bag. Just grab your hot glue gun and get to work :)


I am obsessed with my new bag! I use it all the time. I may add a few more fabric flowers up top later, since those are my specialty. If I were to do it again, I would probably do a screen print like Kristen did with her bag instead of free handing my own font with fabric paint but alas, for a quick project, I love the results. No love lost here. I want to make a canvas tote for every lovely person I know now.

Affordable, easy and lovely- that's my kind of crafting.
What projects are you working on this week?

xoxo




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  1. Jessah @ Dreaming of DimplesJune 12, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    You are so darn creative! Wish I was more like you in that way. :)

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    1. Laura RahelJune 12, 2013 at 12:48 PM

      Awe, thanks Jessah! I'm definately limited in lots of other areas to make up for it haha. I have no understanding or even the capability to understand mechanical and electrical related things. Digital design and knowledge are pretty tough for me too so I usually stick to my good ole' diy projects instead!
      Try picking up a glue gun- thats my go to tool and often the only tool required for my projects aside from sissors XD

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  2. Fawn Over BabyJune 25, 2013 at 2:29 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE!! These would make for perfect bridesmaids gift, baby shower "gift in a tote" and much more! You are so creative! :)

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    1. Laura RahelJune 25, 2013 at 9:15 PM

      Oh thank you! And YES! I've been waiting to have any excuse to make one for everybody I know XD

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  3. stacyJune 26, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    It has so attractive look, this diy canvas tote bag idea is really worth admirable, i was looking for canvas wall art and come across this post but i happy to find this great project, i want to do that, thanks for sharing..

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    1. Laura RahelJune 26, 2013 at 6:30 PM

      Thank you Stacy, I hope you try it and love yours as much as I love mine.

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  4. UnknownJune 28, 2013 at 1:14 AM

    It is so adorable!!! I can try to make like this for my daughter. Thanks for sharing this wonderful idea, Laura! You have such great talent for this. -wholesalebackpack.com

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    1. Laura RahelJune 28, 2013 at 6:47 PM

      Thank you Nancy! Good luck in your project :D

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