Personalized Tote Bags

I love gifting these personalized tote bags for all types of occasions.  We had a small intimate wedding so I created bags for all of the girls that were attending to use for the entire wedding weekend.  Each bag was personalized with a message that remind me about them.

They’re great for groceries, the beach or just visiting your own coffee shop.  Here’s some examples of some previous bags that I’ve decorated!

OVERVIEW

Cost:  ~$5-10

Difficulty: Beginner

Tools: (None)

MATERIALS

(1)  Tote or Canvas Bag of your Choice (some examples below):

• Joann’s: Canvas Large Tote Bag
• Hobby Lobby: Small Natural Utility Tote Bag
• Amazon: Canvas Bag

(2) Paint Pen, Fabric Pen, or Fabric Paint of your Choice (see comments below for each):

• Paint Pen:  These come in different tips (fine, medium, etc) depending on the type of design to be applied.  This medium applies smoothly, however keep a Post-It pad next to you to absorb excess paint during use.
• Fabric Pen:  Great for intricate delicate designs, but will require multiple coats onto the fabric.  I would only recommend using the fabric pen if you have very small details in your design.
• Fabric Paint:  I prefer the paint pen or the fabric pen over the fabric paint.  Sometimes the fabric paint is not applied to the material as easily.  Watch your hands as this requires squeezing the bottle.

(3) Cardboard Cutout (to fit inside of Tote bag)

INSTRUCTIONS

(1) Insert cardboard cutout into tote bag in order to prevent paint from spreading to the other side.

(2) Personalize and decorate tote bag.

(3) Let Dry prior to use.

Happy crafting!  If you have any questions, let me know!  🙂