Macrame bag
Macrame bag 10x13" braided cord , Why should i win? because This is my first macrame job, I learned all by myself, I am not professional but I think i did a pretty good job.
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Picnic Tote
2 commentsI made this tote out of plastic shopping bags. I found out from a tutorial online that you can iron them and create a sort of fabric. It took around 20-30 bags cut, folded and ironed to create this...
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Cheery Mod Tote for the Challenge
2 commentsCheery Mod tote entry, omni-crafter category of the tote challenge. The cheery tote is made of fabric from Amy Butler's midwest modern collection. The outside fabric is pleated, topped with a...
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The Bag Bag
6 commentsAfter seeing photos of the destruction caused by plastic bags, I decided we needed to do something with them once we brought them home to keep them from becoming destructive. I chose to enter the...
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Glittery Tote Challenge
1 commentThe Glitter Glam Tote is an entry for the Glitter category of the tote challenge. The bag is made of a black velvety plush mystery material from a second-hand store find, and a patterned rayon...
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Crafty Bag Challenge Sherry
2 commentsI made this stylish clutch out of completely recycled materials. The main body of the bag was knit with plastic grocery bags I cut into strips and made into balls of "yarn". The white tweed is from...
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Cowgirl Bag
1 commentAll That Glitters Entry. This bag is made from a brightly striped fabric and embellished with a fabric image of a cowgirl, a tiny crocheted heart, two types of vintage ricrac and a ruffle made from a...
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Blooming Tote
5 commentsI made this tote bag out of fabric I acquired from a flea market. The petals of the flowers are hand-sewn and from an old quilt and the inside is from old remnants purchased at the same market.
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Tote-ally Tab Maille
6 commentsThis tote bag is made from 100% post-consumer recycled aluminum soda can tabs. They are bound together with recycled nylon crochet cord from a thrift store purse I unravelled. The tote is...
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Radical Recycks
7 commentsBag is made from fused plastic bags, an old seat belt for the handles and the charm is a milk cap along with plastic bottle beads.
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Origami purse
2 commentsThis bag is so much fun to make. And it's easy to make from whatever scraps you have lying around. This is a good use of leftover pieces that are too big to throw away but are not very useful for...
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Spring-Pastel
*Log Cabin Patchwork: Eco-Chic category *Colorful Spring-inspired Pastel My fabric came from my curtains, 7 years ago and the scraps infront of the bag came from a fellow grandma quilter. It took me...
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Katie's Art Bag
1 commentI made this bag for my daughter, a budding artist, as a very special gift for her 7th birthday. The bag is my own design. I used pair of $2 thrift store jeans because of all the pockets and loops...
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Jillian - upcycled messanger bag tote
The Jillian story: Designed to have subtle attitude, this messanger tote is made from a recycled painters' tarp/dropcloth splattered with green and black paint. This tote is fully lined with a fun...
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Felted Doll Bag
This "fun" felted bag is hand crocheted from 100% merino wool. It measures 15"x12" and can be used as a purse or a tote.
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Curtain no more
1 commentECO-CHIC Bag I made this bag from: 1. An old curtain from the thrift store, 2. A blue womans shirt size XL from the thrift store also, 3. batting from an old quilt of my moms that fell apart...
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A Pretty Kool bag
5 commentsI don't think you'll see another bag like this one anywhere : )
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Upcycled Vintage Plaid Skirt Bag
3 commentsEco-Chic Entry- Made from ALL recycled materials (except thread.) I found this gorgeous Scottish wool skirt from the 1960's and had to make a big bag out of it! I kept the original skirt details and...
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Modern Mary Poppins
2 commentsI am entering this bag into the Eco Chic category. It is made from old upholstery samples that I saved from the garbage, four old ties saved from a bag forgotten in the back of a closet, and buttons...
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Tropical Tote
2 commentsSummer tote bag (perfect for the beach or pool) created with a tropical cotton and has a front pocket with pinup motif that's embelished with rhinestones.
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Challenge Description
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Make, create and craft a Tote-ally fabulous tote bag, post pictures of
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Four Categories
Play Ball: This category celebrates the most inspired use of yarn. Be it by stitch, loop or some other daring technique, show us just how far some skeins of yarn can go when put to the challenge.
All That Glitters: You'll have to get your bling on for this category, for we are looking for the most spellbinding use of embellishment. Think: eye-catching, head turning, and Va Va Voom WOW!
Eco-Chic: If you are an ardent recycler or a master of innovation (or both) this category is for you. Make a tote bag out of the brilliant use of recycled, or unconventional materials.
The Omni-Crafter Special: If you are the lucky challenge hopeful who simply can't decide which one of your crafty passions to employ, try all of them. This category challenges you to make artful use of as many DIY talents you can get into the making of one awesome tote.
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