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Decorating Tote Bags with Mod Podge
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Decorate a Tote Bag

Learn how to decorate canvas bags with Mod Podge and glitter! Makes such a great gift idea.
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time1 hour 15 minutes
Dry Time2 hours
Total Time3 hours 30 minutes
Yield: 1 tote
Cost: $10

Equipment

Materials

Instructions

  • Cut a template for the circle on the cardboard square using either a die cutter or scissors. Tape it down on the tote with painter’s tape, making sure it’s centered.
    Tape your template onto your bag
  • Spread Fabric Mod Podge onto the tote within the circle template.
    Apply Fabric Mod Podge to your tote
  • Sprinkle glitter onto the wet Mod Podge and then remove the template. Let dry.
    Sprinkle glitter onto the wet Mod Podge
  • While the glitter is drying, back the fabric quarter with Heat and Bond.
    Back fabric with heat and Bond
  • Cut a design out of the fabric using an electronic die cutter or scissors.
    Cut your fabric piece shape
  • Adhere the design onto the glitter circle using a hot glue gun - then go over lightly with an iron (so the bond attaches to the glitter).
    Attach your applique with a hot glue gun
  • Add embellishments using a hot glue gun and tweezers (if necessary). Let the bag cool/completely dry before using.
    Add embellishments to your canvas tote bags

Notes

Tip: you can use parchment paper between the iron and design if you are worrying about melting the Mod Podge or glitter.