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Striped Canvas Tote Bag

Created On: May 14, 2012  |  Updated: August 23, 2021  |   49 Comments  

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I’m back in California! Chicago was a lot of fun but we’re glad to be home and back to our normal routines. We had activities planned from 9am-9pm everyday, which was fun and exhausting at the same time. Between New York and Chicago within a 2 week period, I’m ready for life to get back to normal. The kids really enjoyed Chicago but there were a few things I wish I had planned better. One of those being bringing something for my daughter to play with while we waited for the bus/taxi/train. It’s not anything we’re used to so it didn’t cross my mind that my toddler would get bored while waiting. As soon as we got back home I thought of a great idea to keep my daughter entertain on an upcoming trip next month. I decorated a small canvas tote bag to carry books, toys, or crayons in.

This may be the easiest craft project I’ve made. I simply purchased a small tote bag then used paint markers to paint stripes on it. Before we left I went shopping for some Elmer’s Painters at Walmart. I was excited to find out
that they now sell the paint markers individually for $1.97, which means I can pick
and choose what color(s) I need without having to buy a whole pack. I had a hard time narrowing down my choices.

I drew lines about 3/4 of an inch apart not worrying too much about how straight they were. I also only used one coat of paint to make the tote look weathered. After the paint dried I glued on a fabric rosette with some fabric scraps I had lying around.

It’s the perfect size for her miniature princess dolls. She was excited when I gave it to her and hasn’t let it out of her sight since. I like it so much I plan to make a large tote for myself. Then we’ll have customized mother and daughter tote bags. #ExpressYourself

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Rachel
10 years ago

That is supercute!! I love the design and colors you picked!!!

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Julie
10 years ago

That’s adorable-and so easy, I think I could do it;)

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[email protected]
10 years ago

Very cute! :)

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Ashley @ Cherishedbliss
10 years ago

This is adorable, love those colors!! Thanks so much for sharing at Craft and Tell!

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Maureen @ Wisconsin Mommy
10 years ago

That is just adorable!!!

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Crystal
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10 years ago

Thanks Maureen! :)

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Tonia @ The Gunny Sack
10 years ago

So cute! This would be a great summer project for my daughter!

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Crystal
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10 years ago

Thanks Tonia! :)

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Beeb Ashcroft
10 years ago

Super cute!

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Sara @ CleverPinkPirate.com
10 years ago

This turned out, amazing!!! So simple yet so awesome!! I love that your store was fully stocked, mine was completely out! Hitting up another Walmart tomorrow, I will have every color at this price!!!

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Crystal
Reply to  Sara @ CleverPinkPirate.com
10 years ago

Thanks Sara! I couldn’t find them at my local store so I drove to the next town over. I hope you found them. :)

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Mallery Schuplin
10 years ago

That is adorable! I would like one too. :)

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Crystal
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10 years ago

haha thanks Mallery! :)

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Hilani-Handmade by Hilani
10 years ago

So Darn cute! Great color choices!

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Angela Greenwald
10 years ago

So cute! I have 3 of these laying in my fabric stash. Now I know what to do with them!

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Giovanna
10 years ago

Really cute … a beautiful idea !!!

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Kate
10 years ago

Wow that is so cute and easy to make! I would love for you to share this (and any other creations) at Pin It and Win It Wednesday @ http://www.cheapcraftymama.com– where you can win free ad-space on my blog!

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Amber\
10 years ago

Very Cute!!!

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[email protected] My Favorite Finds
10 years ago

I think the flower makes the whole thing that much more adorable! Thanks for sharing at Handmade Tuesdays.

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Jenny
10 years ago

I love this. I can’t believe it’s just a painting marker. I’m hosting my weekly link party right now and I’d love for you to join in at http://www.thenymelrosefamily.blogspot.com/2012/05/whimsy-wednesdays-11.html.

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Jenilyn
10 years ago

This is so cute! I would love for you to link this up to “I Made This” at Grits & Giggles! https://gritsandgiggles.blogspot.com/2012/05/i-made-this-5.html

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Jess @ The Colorful Ones
10 years ago

SO cute, and looks easy to do… my little one would love a little tote like this one! :)

I found you through the Delightfully Inspiring Thursday Party over at Delightful Order… God Bless! :)
~ Jess from The Colorful Ones

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Katie @ Quality Cheap Home
10 years ago

I think these would make great reuseable gift bags as well–super cute! I’d love for you to link up your project at my party: https://qualitycheaphome.blogspot.com/2012/05/piece-of-cake-linky-party-7.html

Hope to see you there!

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Lauren
10 years ago

This is so stinkin’ cute! I seriously plan on making one of these for my little girl. She’s 2 and absolutely loves purses and bags to carry her little necessities in. There are so many possibilities with this method. Can’t wait to try it.

If you have a chance, I’d love you to link up at my new link party, Off the Hook: https://daisycottagedesigns.blogspot.com/2012/05/introducing-off-hook-1.html

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