Thursday, January 8, 2015

{craft process} glitter canvas bags

glitter canvas bags | tutorial

The other day the lovely Serena Bee received a little package I had mail her, sharing the goodies in a YouTube video on her channel. One of the items was a muslin / canvas bag that I had customized with a purple glitter bear. She mentioned in her video that she thought I had either made it or wondered where I had bought it, so I thought a fun, easy tutorial was in order. Below is a process video with a simple "how to" for these cuties:
  glitter canvas bags | supplies

This project is perfect for gift giving, holding a minibook, or pretty scrapbook supply storage!! I use them to help organize some of my Project Life 4x6 and 3x4 cards.

glitter canvas bags | storage idea
Some things to note:
  • If you use the same products I recommend in the video (or listed below) the glitter barely comes off (if at all) so sealing it is not necessary.  You could however, use a thin layer of sealer over the top of the glitter if you prefer.  I would recommend either a sealing spray or a thin layer for the fabric modge podge.
  • When applying the fabric modge podge make sure to use a foam brush and "pat" it into all the creases of your fabric for a good coat otherwise you will not get ideal coverage.
  • Don't forget you'll need to use FREEZER PAPER, not parchment or wax paper so one side is plastic or wax coated and the other is not.
  • Make sure the plastic / wax side of the freezer paper is facing down when you go to iron otherwise it will stick to your iron instead of the fabric.
  • Don't forget to cut a small piece of freezer paper to place inside your bag BEFORE adding the fabric modge podge so your bag doesn't dry stuck together on the inside.
  • You can use this technique with any design cut from your die cutting machine.  Hand cutting or using an exacto knife also works!
  • The size I use in these photos and my example is 5x7 inches on Amazon (linked below), however the actual size measures just in-between 4x6 and 5x7 inches.

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Products I used:

  • The bear design is a digi from Studio Calico's Underground realease, and you can see all their CURRENT digital elements available HERE.  In the products listed blow I have a picture/link of one of their digis from January 2015 in place of the bear since it is no longer available.
  • The marbled clay dish I made was from using this DIY on A Beautiful Mess.

 

6 comments:

  1. This is an amazing tutorial!

    Thank you so much for making it and sharing. I look forward to hopefully trying this soon.

    And, I imagine you brought many smiles to many faces with your creative gift giving.

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    1. Thank you so much Sarah! I'd love to see yours when you decide to make some!! Funnnnnn

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  2. What an adorable tutorial - love it! Saving it for the future. :)

    <3 Kelsea | Kels Shark

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    1. These definitely come in handy.....so happy you like : )

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  3. they were the cutest gifts ever!!

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