How to Decorate Canvas Bags
Decorate canvas tote bags to create charming gifts, or to carry books, beach items or craft supplies. Teach kids the importance of being eco-friendly by asking them to design a customized canvas grocery bag. If you are making a personalized canvas tote bag as a gift, consider the recipient's hobbies and interests while creating it. You can mix and match craft items to create endless canvas bag designs.
Things You'll Need
- Canvas bag
- Wax paper
- Fabric paint
- Stencils
- Small paint brush
- Hot glue gun
- Decor items, such as gems and buttons
- Decorative ribbon
- Tape measure
- Scissors
Instructions
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Open up a tote bag and place a piece of wax paper inside to prevent paint and glue from bleeding through to the other side.
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Decorate the canvas bag with paint and stencils. Place plastic stencils against the tote bag and create designs using fabric paint and a small brush. Create a garden-inspired bag using floral and bird-shaped stencils, or a beach tote with seashell and seahorse-shaped stencils. Personalize the bag with a special message or name using letter-shaped stencils.
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Enhance the canvas bag with decor items for a customized style. Use a hot glue gun to attach flat-backed gems and stones, vintage buttons, embroidered patches or faux feathers to the bag. Spell out a first name using sequins or sparkly rhinestones for a glamorous look.
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Determine the length of the bag's handle using a tape measure. Use scissors to cut a piece of decorative ribbon or lace to fit the handle. Choose vibrant polka dot or striped grosgrain ribbon to infuse the bag with a touch of whimsy, or a pink satin ribbon for a feminine flair. Secure the ribbon to the bag's handle using a hot glue gun.
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References
- Photo Credit canvas texture image by Alexey Klementiev from Fotolia.com
