I am of the opinion you can never have too many tote bags. I use them for hauling groceries, carrying books from the library or just as a purse. They are so versatile! Here's how I made this hand-stamped quote bag:
1. Supplies: blank tote bag, leather strips (mine were 1"x23"), scissors or a seam ripper, letter stamps, and fabric paint. 2. Remove the existing straps with a seam ripper or pair of scissors. Sew the cut leather strips onto the outside with a sewing machine. 3. Choose a favorite quote—mine is a quote from Marilyn Monroe. Write it out so you have a reference. Brush the paint onto the stamps and begin stamping your quote. I ended up using smaller stamps than I originally intended since my quote was pretty long. 4. Let the paint dry and you're all done!
Happy stamping! xo. Katie
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This is great! I feel like I'm always so picky about what quotes are on things so this way I can just pick my own!
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Posted by: Dean Corno | January 03, 2013 at 10:05 AM
Haha, silly me, I looked at the first picture and went 'that bag had to be pretty expensive', so kudos for the great DIY. Btw you are absolutely right about the totes - one can never have too many :)
Posted by: Mirka | January 03, 2013 at 10:06 AM
I absolutely love the stamped bag trend and a quote on a bag is so cute!
xox
Megan
Posted by: Megan {a ray of sun} | January 03, 2013 at 10:07 AM
Love this Idea! Can't wait to try it!
Best,
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Posted by: Shayla | January 03, 2013 at 10:07 AM
That nis so cool! I will create one for myself. I already have an inspiring quote in mind.
Posted by: Kris Robitzsch | January 03, 2013 at 10:10 AM
Totes + stamping + words = LOVE LOVE LOVE! And I never would have thought to change out the handles... it makes it look so much more sophisticated. Great idea!
Posted by: Connie / ReFabulous | January 03, 2013 at 10:24 AM
I love DIY projects like this where you can take something boring and plain and make it unique and fashionable. I've heard this quote many times, and seeing it on a bag is a nice reminder to be yourself!
M.
Posted by: Monica | January 03, 2013 at 10:24 AM
Such a cute DIY!
Sabrina
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Posted by: Sabrina | January 03, 2013 at 10:24 AM
Wow! Just switching out the bag's straps makes a HUGE difference. Putting this on my to do list!
Posted by: Michelle - Little Paper Dog | January 03, 2013 at 10:38 AM
It so PRETTY. Like everything you make! Have you tried screen printing tote bags? It comes out amazingly nice. See here: http://tyskertosa.blogspot.de/2012/11/maker-party-with-jewel.html
Posted by: Jona (Mammalivet i Berlin) | January 03, 2013 at 10:49 AM
Lovely! Tote bags are my favorite thing to make! Where did you get the leather straps? I have had a difficult time finding ones that I like, but yours look great.
Posted by: Lauren | January 03, 2013 at 10:51 AM
Cute! I am so not a DIY-er, but this seems simple enough for even me to handle. ;)
Kassi
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Posted by: Kassi Chapman | January 03, 2013 at 10:53 AM
Uoh! Ok... I want to do one like that :D
Kisses
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Posted by: The Daily Miacis | January 03, 2013 at 10:57 AM
Such a cute bag! Great idea!
Posted by: Tonya | January 03, 2013 at 11:03 AM
I love all your DIY ideas... I'm thinking T-shirts & tank tops would also work for this. You are the best!
Posted by: Josie | January 03, 2013 at 11:06 AM
SUPERDUPER idea:)
Posted by: nata | January 03, 2013 at 11:09 AM
I LOVE this idea. My sister and I just restyled a few tote bags with paint. http://thismemorablelife.blogspot.com/2012/12/last-minute-gift-idea-color-blocked.html
Thanks for the inspiration. Your blog can always make me smile. :) -Katie
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Posted by: Katie Smith | January 03, 2013 at 11:10 AM
I love the bag and the quote. I don't think I'd heard that one before but it fits me perfectly. I think it would be awesome on a t-shirt.
Posted by: Katrina | January 03, 2013 at 11:13 AM
I love this! And couldn't agree more on never having too many totes. I have them everywhere!
Posted by: Amanda || Eclectic Snapahots | January 03, 2013 at 11:19 AM
Love this, especially with the leather straps! Nice touch! I will have to put this on my project to do list! Thanks for sharing, Katie!
Theresa
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Posted by: Theresa | January 03, 2013 at 11:22 AM