Thankfully everyone seems to be making a switch from plastic to lasting when it comes to shopping bags, so here’s another fun little tutorial on customizing one to make it oh so cute. You might notice a lot of doilies in my recent diy projects. Since I was getting so many ready for A Christmas Gathering I used a lot of the same materials…monograms seems to be pretty popular now too. My friend Cindy called while I was working on this and suggested I just go ahead a put a “W” on it for her, I happily obligied.
Supplies: Canvas bag ($2.00 when on sale at Hobby Lobby), fabric paint, paper doily, Krylon Paper Finishes Adhesive Spray
Step 1: Spray doily with paper spray adhesive and press down on the bag (not shown). (Using Krylon Paper Finishes adhesive allows the doily to stick in place while you paint, but it easily pulls off without leaving a sticky mess behind after you paint.)
Step 2: Gently paint over the holes – I recommend paint meant for fabric, not crafts. I first used craft paint…fabric paint will be more durable.
Step 3: Peel back doily before paint dries. The doily might tear, just peel off the pieces.
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Bag after doily is removed
I traced on my letter and filled it in with paint. I attempted to do a ‘freezer paper’ stencil, but guessed how to do it instead of reading instructions. My way did not work because I used wax paper thinking it was the same thing. It is not. You can find freezer paper stencil directions here. I also ironed over it to heat set it a bit.
My finished bag….
Here’s some ideas for using it as a Christmas gift:
For a cook: fill it with cooking supplies
For a gardner: fill it with gardening supplies
For a teacher: lots of fake wood painted apples (I’m kidding)…maybe find out an activity they enjoy and do something related to that
For your favorite blog writer: lots of creative supplies from Hobby Lobby and Starbucks gift cards
You could go on and on with ideas here
by AshleyAnn
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Jasenda Thompson - I just created 13 of these as out of town bags for the guests at my wedding. I am so pleased with the final product and it was so easy to do! Great idea for this bride on a budget!
Dorria embroidery design - soooooo creative and lovely bag ,thank you , and I will try it and follow your projects …… thanks alot
Anna - Love, love, love. The chicest of things really comes from the simplest of things. This proves it.
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Dani Marie - Love this! Just wanted to let you know I included it in my 2011 Ultimate Gift Guide (101 tutorials/recipes)! Check it out: http://danimariedesigns.blogspot.com/2011/10/2011-ultimate-diy-gift-guide.html
Joy - LOVE this!!!!!! I am using this as part of our craft time at my Local MOPS group tomorrow. I blogged about it over at my blog (giving you full credit). Thanks for the great idea.
Wedding Party Gifts « For The Love Of Skinny - [...] bags online (I can’t remember where) but they were less than $5 a bag, seriously. Then I used this tutorial to paint on the design and the letter. We used black and white fabric paint to make a dark grey [...]
ginger de guía - I HAVE TO SHARE DIS ON MY BLOG! THIS IS SOOOOO LOVELY!!!
Lisa - Thanks so much for sharing this!! I just completed 4 bags for my junior bridesmaids in less than 30 mins! Awesome, easy, and gorgeous project!
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Personalized & Handmade Thank You! | Midwest Magnolia - [...] did a great post and tutorial on this Doily Canvas Bag. If you like it, then check out her instructions [...]
Clydia - Great idea! I love it…and I just might try it this weekend. XOXO
Melisa - Making this…TODAY. I love the legos on the table in the picture above. Is this my house? hmm.
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art style canvas posters - wow great idea
i an artist and i love fresh and beautiful concepts 
bravo great post
Craft: Hand Embroidered Bags | - [...] I got my inspiration for this gift idea by seeing the super cute picture of it on Pinterest (great site. I <3 it!) The original blog and the inspiration for the doily print can be found, here. [...]
Modern Mouse » Blog Archive » May Craft Night: Monogrammed Doily Totebags - [...] you weren’t able to make it this month, here’s the tutorial we used; it’s a great project to do at home (older kids can craft along too!), the supplies are [...]
Karen - I really enjoyed your blog! I wrote about your monogram tote bag in my blog, the given thought.
You are welcome to read it if you like
http://www.thegiventhougth.com
Best, wishes,
Karen
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Vicky - Me ha gustado mucho este proyecto
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String Cheese Smiles « growingupgrad - [...] So I mentioned that I’m off this Friday…why? Well my really good friend Meg is coming to visit!! We’re going to Girl Talk on Thursday night (so there is no way I could work Friday) she’s going to stay all weekend and it will be lovely. Her old roomie (and another amazing friend of mine) will be coming over Friday for an afternoon of….wait for it…. K&W Cafeteria!!! If you don’t know what that is, google it, that’s what I did because I’m a K&W virgin! We will also attempt to craft this! [...]
adita perez-alfaro - Espectacular el bolso y la forma de hacerlo.
Felicidades.
La Factoría recomienda… « La Factoría Plástica - [...] dejamos este sencillo tutorial para estampar un bolso de [...]
Meghan - ooh I love this! I’m definitely going to give it a try
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Krystal - Can you tell me how you just ‘traced’ the letter on your bag, when you gaveup the stencil method?
I tried to make some yesterday (super last minute) but I’m staying out-of-town at my husband’s parent’s house, and they don’t have an exacto knife here to make a stencil w/ freezer paper. I’m pretty good at hand painting/cutting/drawing, I just need some help on the technique you used to get the perfect font design on your bag without a stencil. I know it’s Christmas Eve, but if you have a moment to advise, that would be so helpful! So I can give these to my husband’s mom & sister tomorrow.
Thanks so much, & you have a beautiful blog, & this was an amazing project!
Happy Christmas
Krystal, StarGaiz@gmail.com
Tracie - I don’t know what I’m doing wrong, but I have attempted 3 and they all look terrible.
UGH…..
It looks like maybe the paint bled – as the edges are not real defined.
Such a GREAT gift idea!!!
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A Place For Everything « "You know, you could make that." - [...] Here’s some inspiration from Under the Sycamore, or ashleyannphotography.com: http://ashleyannphotography.com/blog/2009/11/21/diy-doily-canvas-bag/ [...]
Jessie - If I may make a suggestion…
I tried this last year with disastrous results– the paint seeped right through the doily and all I had was a big circular blob on my bag. I persevered, though, and tried again this year, but with a foil doily this time- and it came out perfectly!
So, to avoid headache and save on bags, I would recommend using foil doilies!
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Laura - Just tried this idea yesterday and it worked perfectly! The bag is so cute. I also added a black ribbon trim to the top which is a nice touch.
check out my blog if you get a chance: almostartful.blogspot.com
elizabeth johnson - [...] Go here for the step-by-step instructions. (And be sure to meander around her site a bit. She is quite possibly one of the cutest moms that I have never actually met. If that even makes sense. haha.) [...]
Sarah - Pretty! I love the idea of using it as a Christmas gift bag.
Chat Box Chicks - waiting on the cleaning fairy! - Splitcoaststampers.com - [...] [...]
JenMarie - LOVE this! Saw it in Woman’s Day and came to your blog!!
Michelle S - This is awesome! I’m making one and showing it at my mom’s group as one of our craft suggestions for easy gifts. And congrats on it making it to a Woman’s Day feature!!
10 Handmade Christmas Gifts You Can Make Now | Feels Like Home - [...] Stewart, would work for a beloved pet or a photo of a person. I think it’s adorable. This tote bag is very simple, but striking. All you need is some paint and a paper doily. The original post give [...]
Emily - LOVE IT! I can’t wait to make one. I’m addicted to freezer paper stencils but I never thought of using a doily. I wonder where I can find those little paper doilies at?
Nancy Ward - Hi!
Wanted you to know I posted a link to this tutorial today on my blog, PaperFriendly.
Nancy Ward
PaperFriendly
http://www.nancywardcrafts.com
Debra - That bag just blew my mind. It’s truly amazing the simple things you can do to make something so great. Great job!
Tessa - What a wonderful project!! I painted my bags today and I have already received multiple compliments! I used lowercase initials with times new roman font. I am very happy with the final product! I have already shared the link to this wonderful project with many of my friends!
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Doily Tote Bags « WhisperSweetNothing's Blog - [...] http://ashleyannphotography.com/blog/2009/11/21/diy-doily-canvas-bag/ [...]
TidyMom - Thanks for this great tutorial and idea!!…..I thought I had left a comment a while back, but I don’t see one, so I wanted to be sure to thank you for the idea, and I linked to you in my post today about the one I made!! http://tidymom.net/monogram-stenciled-canvas-bag
Monogram Stenciled Canvas Bag | TidyMom - [...] originally saw this fabulous bag over on ashleyannphotography before I got my Silhouette machine. I quickly bookmarked her fabulous tutorial and picked up my [...]
Bridesmaids Gift Ideas | Inspirations & Creations - Elizabeth Anne Designs: The Wedding Blog - [...] reading through the full tutorial on Ashley Ann Photography’s blog I got to work on making one for each of my [...]
Happy Graduation & mass production « Not Lost just Undiscovered - [...] School of Wilmington! We wanted to give them something personal and handmade. So we used this tutorial from Ashley Ann Photography to make these awesome [...]
Libby - I tried to do this doily technique on a painted canvas that I had transferred a photo onto with Golden gel medium but the paint soaked through the doily and it ended up looking like a big black blob, any tips? Thanks!
SHARON PUTMAN - Your children are wonderful and your photos are amazing…what a cute family!
Can’t wait to try your bag!
Gina A. - Oh I love this! And how easy!!
I know a new project for xmas presents!!
DIY Canvas Bags | Pattern Hound - [...] Doily canvas bag [...]
kristi - Ashley, this was a fantastic idea! I’m using your idea and giving you the credit on my Tuesday post. My blog is: http://www.kristi-kikiscorner.blogspot.com
Thanks for sharing this.
Aurora - Holy cow I’m going to make this right now!! Thanks for such a great idea! Oh, and I’m just going to use mine as my new purse!
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Ideas: Building Client Relationships « DigiLabs Pro Blog - [...] can be personalized with the couples name or initials. You can even add your logo! I found this amazing post on a DIY project if you’re that “kind of person” or you can buy online for the MULTITUDE of vendors out [...]
Mother’s Day DIY Ideas « Not Lost just Undiscovered - [...] Doily Bag @ Ashleyann photography [...]
10 cool random things « thrifted. - [...] Doily Canvas Bag tutorial by Ashley Anne. Her website is kind of enthralling in a terrifying way. Terrifying in that it makes me fear for my own identity. But on the other hand, my what a pretty bag that is. [...]
gill - That is a lovely bag, well done on an excellent tutorial
Allison - I loved this bag so much I made one for myself immediately! It turned out so beautifully, I just made another as a gift for a friend. I also went crazy and started stenciling tea towels and those faux-pashmina scarves that are so in style right now using the same method! Thank you so much.
marybeth - wow, what a simple yet striking project. can’t wait to try it.
Robyn Lee - Love this idea… I’m going to have to use it!
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Weekend Recap « under the rain drops - [...] little girl who just turned 1, Lexi. We got the idea from Ashley Ann, her post and directions found here. Here is how ours turned [...]
Diane-DB Impressions - That is so adorable!!! I’ve got just the bag waiting for something fun on it, and I hadn’t been able to decide what in the world to do…..now I know!!!! Thank you for the tutorial!
Megan - Question – When you talk about the freezer paper, what did you use that for? This bag is PRECIOUS!
Andrea - I love this idea…I host a get together once a month called The Christmas Club. We make something to give away for Christmas gifts, so that at the end of the year we are prepared for the Holidays! I am going to use this idea for one of our Clubs.
Thanks for sharing!
Katie - I love this! Doilies are one of my favorite things to use as “stencils”, so this is right up my alley! Thanks for sharing.
Michelle - I made some of your these totes and they are super cute. Thanks for teh great & easy tutorial Ashley! You can see mine here: http://chellevw.blogspot.com/2010/01/tote.html
Camilla Fabbri - Love this idea!
jenny - LOVE IT!! I hope it´s ok if i show it on my blog?
the totes! « it's always the same constant change. - [...] iPhone quality here is terrible, and I promise to take new pictures soon. Really, I will. Thanks to Ashley for her amazing idea that saved my Christmas! (Really, every woman in the family got them and LOVED [...]
Back to civilization « littlegreenbums - [...] taking pictures of the presents I made for the Esti and Chevi. Esti’s corkboard is based on this tutorial:If I didn’t know my kid would be reading this, I’d tell you I got the [...]
Brandi Bradley - Oops. I let the paint dry before I removed the doily. It left this distressed look, but is there any way to get the dried paper bits off?
brandi - Oops. I let the paint dry before I removed the doily. It left this cool distressed look, but any suggestions to get the dried paper bits off without totally ruining the paint?
barbara jean - LOVE IT!!
thank you
blessings
barbara jean
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Sam - This s brilliant!!! simple and gorgeous!
kathryn - wow! i just tried this tonight, and it worked perfectly! now that i have that spray adhesive, i see all sorts of uses for it in the future. thanks for sharing this project!
migdalia - it’s beautifullllllllllllllllllllllllllllll.
Jo Anne Buford - Wow! I love this! I do think you need to wash the bag first. Experience tells me the sizing needs to be washed away in order to get the paint to adhere. Sorry if this is a repeat-the print is so small.
The Eleventh Hour, as usual… « littlegreenbums - [...] putting together a pair of tin-can stilts for Chevi & Rooney, and Esti’s getting a doily-enhanced bulletin board for her room in the new house. Did I mention I have about 6 hours to get this done? [...]
Jen @ Just for Rachel - So cute!! I love it! What a great idea using the doily!
Heidi - Cute! Also for a teacher… throw in an air freshener (like a Bath & Body Wallflower). Especially if they teach middle school…. our rooms always smell.
Dana - Ashley,
Thanks for the great DIY project.
Made mine today and it turned out great!
For Sheryl, the font is Californian (it’s on Microsoft Word 2007). I was just fiddling around, trying to find the font. Thankfully, C is at the beginning of the alphabet. hahaha.
Every Last Detail Blog » Blog Archive » DIY Gift: Canvas Tote - [...] this pretty tote on Design*Sponge, and when I discovered that the DIY instructions were on the Ashley Ann Photography blog, I definitely had to try it [...]
BookBaker - One word. AWESOME!
Katie - This is gorgeous!!!
Chaglam - It’s amazing!
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Things I love this week « Meghan_E’s Blog - [...] Canvas bags, decorated with fabric paint, and not an ounce of cheesiness to be found. Instructions with photos here. [...]
G - Fantastic design! If you already have craft paint, you can buy a bottle of fabric paint medium, to make the acrylic paint more durable and flexible for fabric projects. It only costs $1-$2 and you just mix it half and half with the paint.
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Erin K - Oh gosh, now I have to do this. Love it. Great job!!
Jamie - Cat – thank you for your helpful tips! Where does one find the letters? And if I’m getting this right -they’re painted on, not ironed on? Thanks!
Very Creative Canvas Tote Idea « The Parents and Kids Blog - [...] Campbell over at Ashley Ann Photography Blog decorated a canvas tote bag using a doily. Yes, A DOILY!!! I love this idea. It can be made as [...]
Pam - Very cute!
K @ Prudent and Practical - Love this! The first person I thought of was Mom – she always carries a bag in addition to her purse. Thanks!
Ysa - Wow it’s cool ~ i like it =)
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Brooke Hammond - I would love to showcase you Tote doily bag on my website. Can you please send my your picture and link so that I can link it back to you? Thank you for your consideration.
Thanks,
Brooke Hammond
AshleyAnn - Sheryl – sorry I don’t remember what font that was….
Katie @ Haute Apple Pie - Adorable! I’m a sucker for monograms and this project looks so pretty and easy! Great job!
maddy - This is amazing. I am going to make so many of these. Thanks so much.
Sheryl - I love the font. What is it??
Natalie - Wow! Love this bag..can’t wait to try it! Thanks!!!!
I love your site, just found it.
Laureb - I LOVE this bag! I love it so much that I am making all of my girl friends and relatives one for Christmas. It’s so easy to make and it looks awesome when it is done. Thank you so much!
Cat - Okay, this is now my new favorite craft. I have decided to give all of my family members tote bags stuffed with homemade canned delectables for Christmas, given that none of us has a lot of money to spend right now.
Went to the nearest Hobby Lobby today (never been there before – wow) and here are some things I have learned that others might find helpful:
1. Be sure to get the 12″ size doilies. I bought the 10″ size and the holes are too small.
2. Flat or “soft” fabric paint is what you’re looking for here. I had no clue and spent awhile working that out.
3. Be sure to buy bags large enough. I bought the Me & My Bags but the largest they had were the 13.5 x 13.5 bags which are smaller than I’d actually like.
4. I searched on the Internet for bulk canvas bags, and found this storefront: http://www.thetshirtwarehouse.com They sell blank canvas bags. I just purchased 12 off eBay that are 15×16 with 22″ handles (good for groceries) for about $17 + $7-something shipping. When I worked out the cost per bag with shipping included it came to $2.09 per bag, pretty close to the $2 Hobby Lobby sale price.
5. I tried washing one bag as the paint I bought says to wash fabric before painting on it. Big mistake. 100% cotton, washed in cold water, still shrunk far too much.
6. I’m going to by Krylon adhesive for the next one I try after I get my new bags and bigger doily stencils. My first one came out a bit of a mess without it.
Figure I should make it easy for others to learn from my rookie mistakes!
sk - that’s great!! thank you for sharing!
Ann - Love this project! I’m totally going to use it for gift giving over the holidays!
Sue - Love!
Thank you for this idea…I’m going to use this for my teenage nieces and fill the bags with stationary I found that has their initials…brilliant!
Kristina R. - What a great idea. I can see that this will need to be put on my To Do list of crafts for 2010. I think I will make a bunch and use them as my “wrapping paper” for birthday and other gifts.
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Mary - I guess you cannot wash this bag, though, right?
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Nic - Too cute! I hope I have time to try this one.
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diy project: canvas doily tote | Design2o - [...] would make for such a sweet and affordable holiday gift. fill with treats and you’re golden. CLICK HERE for the full project [...]
natalie - so beautiful! thanks for sharing.
Claire - Love this! Would be great to use as your gift bag to house your gift(s) too!
Meagan - Really cute!
AshleyAnn - I recommend paint that is intended for fabric over the craft paint for durability. On a denim bag I would go with whatever color you like and there are tons of ways to jazz it up according to your personal preference. On the spray adhesive, I used the type that is made for getting paper to stick to paper…it is sticky enough to get the doily to stay in place (once pressed down hard), but not so sticky that you can’t take the doily off once done. It is with the scrapbooking stuff…it is called Krylon Paper Finishes Adhesive Spray
Janis - Just wanted to let you know this wonderful DIY made my Link Love this today.
Hope you stop by to check it out.
http://whitealderhome.blogspot.com/2009/11/link-love_23.html
Thanks
Janis
Allison - What adhesive did you use, and is there a secret to applying the paint so it doesn’t seep outside of the doily creating a mess?
Melissa - I LOVE this idea!!! Ok, if I had a denim bag, what color paint would you use? Also, is there any technique (bleach etc.) that you would use to jazz it up a bit?
julie williams - oh…and this would work great for me…i’ll fight cindy for it!!
julie williams - this was by far by favorite idea!!!! I love it and can’t wait to make it! you were so great…and I thought you were funny!! great job!
Leigh Ann - I already know how I’m making this idea for! She will be thrilled with it, so simple!
amanda torres - Love all your ideas as usual! You are too funny on the ideas for your favorite blog writer. Way to sneak that one in girl!
meredith - You were amazing! Such great ideas!! Just wish I had not waited till night#2 to stay for your segment….I spoke to 1000 women 2 nights in a row and called the stuff “MODGEPODGE”!!! What can I say? I’ve been wrong for YEARS! Thanks for setting me straight, Ash!
Lesley - I love this one! So cute.
Melissa Shepard - Any ideas for guy teachers?
Melissa Shepard - You were awesome lastnight, great job! With my four kids I have 15 school teachers, not to mention all of their mentors at church so I can’t afford gift cards for all. I love this bag and my kids and I will be making it for them.
bopha - this one was my favorite because it is so simple but looks so intricate, love it!
Rebekah Jean - This is one of my favorites from tonight. I’ve had a few tote bag ideas that I have sadly not found on Etsy. I’m so glad you posted this, now I can make those bags!
I have one question…will the paint eventually wear off as the bag is washed?