Make a Fun Summer Tote Bag [for the kids] + a giveaway!
Usually I use my Spellbinders Platinum 6 to make home decor pieces, but this month I'm veering away from my usual home renos to bring you a quick summer project for my kids :) I don't know if I've ever made anything that they've loved as much as this Summer Tote Bag. It may follow us everywhere, lol.
*This post was sponsored by Spellbinders. As always, opinions are 100% my own. For more information, please read my disclosure policy*
I found this tote bag and knew my kids would love it! They carry bags everywhere - three at a time. The bigger the better. Lol. But I wanted to dress it up a bit and make it more their style :)
Here's everything you need to finish this project:
A Canvas Bag
Platinum 6 machine
Tropics Wild & Free Die Cuts
Pink Heat Transfer Vinyl
Iron
I love these summer Tropics Wild & Free Die Cuts! Is there anything that says summer better than flamingos, pineapples, and palm leaves? I don't think so!
I put the die cuts through my Platinum 6 machine, with Pink Heat Transfer Vinyl underneath.
Heat transfer vinyl has two layers: the vinyl and the protective clear layer. After a couple of times, I learned that the machine would easily cut through the top layer, but sometimes didn't quite cut the corners of the bottom layer. So make sure to put your vinyl through with the protective shiny layer down. That way if it only cuts easily through the top layer, you can remove that layer and keep the clear layer on, which will only protect the vinyl more from your iron.
Place your vinyl pieces wherever you want them, and iron them on using the no-steam setting on your iron. You just need to hold the iron in place for about 10 seconds over each piece.
Once the pieces are set, you can easily peel off the protective layer and you're done!
THIS VIDEO is from a different project, but it shows exactly how easy it is to use heat transfer vinyl for a project!
We're all ready for the beach! Are you?
If you want to check out a couple more Spellbinders projects, you might like these:
This is really cute. Plus, this technique seems to be relatively easy. Thanks for sharing.
This is so adorable and love that Wild and Free die set!
What a cute fun looking project. I have never tried heat transfer vinyl before. Love the cute die cuts you used to decorate your bag. Tfs. Sue (msmartinigirl1) on you Tube
What a awesome summer tote bag. Thanks for sharing
Super cute tote! Never thought about using my spellbinders dies that way. I'll have to try it out soon. TFS!
What a great idea. I just love the tote. Those die cuts are just too cute. Thank you for sharing!!! Carolyn
That is such an adorable project! I love how easy it is too!! I've got to try the iron on vinyl.
Love this idea! It is so simple and fun and looks great!
Awesome tote and the model showing it
Adorable!
That is a super cute idea. Never thought of running my htv through with a die. But I do have some blank bags.
Oh my goodness!!! Such amazing project!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Super cute project. I live in Florida and that die set really speaks to me!
Awww...such an adorable tote! Love it!
"Tote"-ally awesome! I love how Spellbinders products make it so easy to beautify our lives! I am in love with this fun and easy to make tote! TFS!
Love this idea, superb! and the photos are perfect! love!
This bag is darling as is the posh little model! I want to make one!!
I'm loving those bags.This is a great little project, and easy.Thank you for sharing.
Very cute--you make it look so easy.
WOW this is outstanding.. what a totally fun idea.. I love it
Thanks for sharing