Last week I had the opportunity of participating in the I Love to Create Live event.
{My segment begins at about 1:30 into the show}
It was so much fun!
There were a few guest designers that were sent the same I Love To Create products, and then we each made something with those products.
Here is a picture of the cool products that they sent me:
Since it was my daughter Hannah’s birthday the day of the show, I decided to make her a Summertime tote for her birthday. Her favorite color is yellow. I stenciled a Chevron pattern on a Hobby Lobby $2 tote and then I also stenciled her name on the tote.
I Love To Create also sent me some beautiful gold glitter paint so I painted the Chevrons in yellow and added some gold glitter over the top.
{This is the same stencil that I used on my Chevron Rug}
{This is the same stencil that I used on my Chevron Rug}
Then I used Mr. Tacky Glue to glue on the gems for a little sun at the top.
And I also used Mr. tacky to glue on some hot pink ric rack to the top of the bag.
Now Hannah has a bag she can take to the pool or to the library this summer and tote around her summertime items. She really loved it!! I think I’m going to make a different tote for each of my kids to use this summer, with each of their favorite colors!
This is a quick and easy project — you can do it in about 20 minutes (plus drying time).
Your kids would probably love to design and paint their own totes for the summer!!
Thank you to the I Love To Create team for letting me be a part of such a fun day. I loved seeing all of the different things that the designers made with the same products!!!
Be sure to check out the I Love To Create site for great giveaways all the time!!
xoxo
Such a cute tote, Jen! I'd love it if you could come link up with me 🙂
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What a cute bag! I can tell your daughter loves it and I am sure that you will start getting orders to make more!
Thank you for your sweet comment on my blog…you are always too kind!
Have a great weekend!
Jenn
A cute bag, and a cute girl! She looks so pleased. Love the yellow!! I like that you added the little jewels as an embellishment.
Super cute bag Jen! Love your super cute model too! You always share the nicest things with us! xxoo
I have a few extra totes, this is PERFECT! My daughter would love decorating her own and I really love the idea for summer library time. Thanks for the share!
Adorable! What a cute idea. I'm thinking of doing one for myself for summer, or for a new teacher bag next year! 🙂
-Amy
Oh how cute…she must have just loved it! I'm sure the added bling didn't hurt…girls all like bling!
Very cute. I love the bright colors and the gems.
Darling, and colorful and cheerful. So cute, well done. Winks-jen
Super cute idea. I love this tote.
Ruth
That is VERY cute!!! 🙂
Thank you SO much for being a part of out Let's Create Live event!! Your tote was AMAZING 🙂 You rock!!
how cute is that,,, cute little girl also,, thanks for sharing this,
I just received a tote, perfect timing for this idea! Thanks for sharing!