How To Make A Graphic Message Tote

Transform a canvas bag into a wardrobe statement piece.

Posted by Kristina J.

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When it comes to drool worthy products, Kate Spade never disappoints. Take her "Eat Cake For Breakfast" bag design, for example. So eye-catching. It's great to own a statement top or two, but a chic canvas message bag is the perfect accessory for carrying your yarn or library books. If you don't own a cutting machine, lots of Etsy stores offer custom stencils with messages of your own design. Grab an inexpensive canvas bag from Walmart and have fun creating a graphic message tote that says exactly what you want it to say.

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You Will Need (1 thing)

  • Tote Bag

Steps (10 steps, 60 minutes)

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    Stylish, yet functional

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    Using painter's tape, mark 4-6 inches along bottom of tote.

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    Cover bottom portion of tote with paint, filling all creases and folds.

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    Tape stencil to tote. Fill in with paint.

    You can use black paint for the words, but I chickened out and used a more controllable Sharpie to fill in both stencils.

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    Cut handles off tote and trim if loop is too wide.

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    Hook chain handles to inside of tote.

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    Add a graphic shape to center of tote using a bronze Sharpie.

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    DONE.

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    Perfect for carrying the essentials.

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    Details make it!