Every year I buy the kids Easter baskets, and every year I end up tossing it instead of re-using it (for one reason or another!). I love the thoughts of using something they can actually get some use out of, so that led me to my next creation, silhouette totes! I would use these in place of an Easter basket on Easter morning. These totes will be perfect to take in the car and fill with books, snacks, games, etc.; or even great as an over night bag!
Out of my scrap fabric, I gathered two pieces that would have enough space for me to sketch and cut out a boy and girl silhouette. I used khaki for Christian and pink for Isabella. I found an image on the computer and free- handed it onto the fabric. Cut out. I bought linen totes from Jo Ann’s, they come as a three pack. I used some fabric glue that I already had and put it on the back of the fabric and pushed into place. Using a pencil, I wrote their names and traced over it with a permanent marker. I attempted using craft paint on one bag and didn’t like how it was turning out, that’s why I opted for the marker. It didn’t give me the desired look I was going for, but it works for now!
I have to admit a little something to you guys.. I didn’t like the way the fabric glue looked when it dried, so I washed the totes hoping it would wash away.. Well it didn’t, it shrunk and made the bags all wrinkly! I ironed and dried them the best I could, but nothing seemed to work! Needless to say, I know these bags will get dirty since I’m intending on them to get used often so I will revamp the idea for next year!
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I love these totes, they look wonderful! Great idea! Thanks for the inspiration and have a wonderful week. ~Ci***@li*******************.com
Thanks so much Cindy! I’m looking forward to getting some use out of them 😉
I love these! So adorable 😉
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Thanks so much Jamie!! Glad you stop by 🙂
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So cute!
Thank you 🙂 I’m obsessed with silhouettes!!
Great idea and so creative! I love these!
Thanks so much!!
Your bags are lovely!
And we have the same name, I am a Fotini too.
Thank you!! And that’s awesome, the only other Fotini I’ve met are the ones in my family 🙂 Yasou!!
Such a great idea! I bought galvanized buckets this year so I could use them all year long!
That’s such a great idea!!
How cute! This is awesome and everyone has their own bag. Thanks for sharing.
I’d love for you to check out our Pattern Party! Those with free patterns and templates to share are invited to link up! We also have a great giveaway for Free Patterns!
Thanks so much for stopping by Chelsea!
These are adorable! Thanks for sharing!
Xo
Thanks so much Kristin 🙂
Absolutely WONDERFUL!! You did such a great job!!
Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer… From Dream To Reality! I’m looking forward to seeing what you link up tomorrow evening!
Thanks Christine!!
What a fantastic idea and they can be used all year long!
Thank you Katie 🙂