As I was cleaning a couple weeks ago, I found an old canvas tote bag my daughter was no longer using. I had a little project in mind, so I talked her into giving it to me. This is how it turned out.
I started by mixing my paint with different amounts of white until I had four colors that looked good. Then, I taped off and painted the first two stripes.
After those had dried, I taped off the other two stripes and painted them.
I knew I wanted to add something decorative, so I made this fun swirl pattern and cut it out of heat press vinyl (love that stuff)!
So much cuter than the plain white bag.
Great job!!! It is super cute!!!
I finally posted the project using the things I ordered from you! http://gandcjohnson.blogspot.com/2012/07/my-favorite-project-yet.html
Great job on your tote bag. I love the stripes!
That looks fab! Great little project!
Your tote turned out great! Love the ombre stipes.
Ombre and stenciling = awesome! I love the blues – so relaxing. Would love for you to share your quilt at the Pomp Party!
http://www.createcraftlove.com/2012/07/pomp-party-28.html
Hope to see you there!!
This is amazing! You did such a fantastic job with the transformation. I would love for you to share it at Snips & Spice Sunday Slice.
Malory
http://snips-and-spice.blogspot.com/2012/07/sunday-slice-its-party-5.html
What a super cute tote bag! And already having it on hand makes it even better. Here from Nifty Thrifty Things and now following 😉
Hugs, Tanya
http://twelveoeight.blogspot.com/
aaaah! That is so gorgeous! I love the ombre effect, and the design you made {did you freehand that?!} is beautiful! Would you share it here, pretty pretty please?
http://oneartmama.blogspot.com/2012/07/shine-on-fridays-38-and-great-giveaway.html
What a great simple project that looks so wonderful! I love the ombre!
Gorgeous! I love the ombre! Thanks so much for sharing this at the Pinworthy Projects Party!
Simple yet elegant. I love the shades of blue on that bag. I'm glad I stumbled on your blog from the made with love Link up!
-Milynn
Love and Whimsy
It's gorgeous!
Really pretty– I love the swirl on there!
I love the different shades of blue! Just perfect. Thank you for sharing. Visiting from Creations by Kara. Would love it if you would share this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2012/07/make-it-pretty-monday-week-8.html Hope to see you at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Love the disgn on this bag!
http://www.iheartpears.blogspot.com
I love the colors in this tote. I have a link party, and I would love it if you would link this post. It is called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party. You can find it at
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/08/natural-translucent-face-powder-update.html
I hope to see you there. Have a great Day.
Debi Bolocofsky
Adorned From Above
http://www.adornedfromabove.com
That is so cute! Very creative.
So cool! I originally thought you had bleached out the white swirls but I love that it's a transfer. Just begging for a book, a bottle of water and a towel for a day spent reading on the beach.
Angie I love this tote bag and the ombre stripes you painted!
Ooh, Angie, this is awesome! Love this ombre effect! It turned out supercute! Thanks for sharing at Homemaker in Heels! Hope you have a great weekend!
~Crystal
super job on the tote! I love the colors and the swirl!
My friend has a bunch of blank totes…hmm wonder if she still needs them?
have a great day!
gail
That's such a cute tote, I love the iron on vinyl, perfect finishing touch.
Amazing!