Burst of Beads Tote
This tote is completely handmade. It was first quilted, the blue and burgundy glass beads were sewn on, then the tote was assembled. The clasp is hand beaded in a checkerboard pattern with blue...
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Challenge: Crochet basket with plastic bag yarn - Eco Category
2 commentsIn the Eco category. About 25 inches tall and with a circular bottom also of about 25 inches in diameter. Made from post consumer recycled plastic grocery sacks, the yarn is about 1-1.5 inches wide...
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Merls Designs
Water proof tote bag made with genuine "Burberry" fabric with Dragon applique design bought from Divine Designs on secrets of embroidery website. The bag is 14"x16" .
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Tote-ally Terrific Bag
1 commentHere's a bag that I constructed using 'repurposed' upholstery fabric and supplies -- a former table runner now lets me tote my wallet, keys, cell phone and patterns when I'm fabric shoppingnbsp...
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Graphic Eco Bag
2 commentsI used all recycled materials for my Graphic Eco Bag. I purchased two shirts from a local Goodwill, totalling $3.00, old thread from Goodwill, $0.25, and plastic bags. I heated four layers of plastic...
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Gold Plaid Mega-tote
3 commentsThis over-sized tote (17x19x7 inches) will hold a lot of stuff; and all the pocket options will keep the small stuff organized. The zippered pocket adds a level of secutity for your valuables. It is...
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GIFT TOTE BAGS
1 commentONE OF A KIND HANDMADE GIFT BAGS... THESE UNIQUE GIFT BAGS ARE MADE OUT OF PAPER, LINED WITH FABRIC, HAND PAINTED AND EMBELLISH WITH EVERYTHING FROM BUTTONS, BOWS, SPARKLES AND MUCH MUCH...
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Mini Art Quilt Bag - Seeing Spots - Tote Challenge
Super cute seagrass baket tote embellished with a mini art quilt on both sides! The little quilts feature covered buttons, vintage watch cases, & vintage Czech glass buttons. The bag is fully...
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Carry All Knitting Tote
3 commentsFor the Play Ball catagory, using about 1.8 skeins of stash yarn. Knit from inexpensive bulky yarn using big needles to make no-cable-hook cables. Used wood handles from a 30 year old...
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New Mama Tote
1 commentMade a small tote for new baby, only large enough to carry a few diapers, a bottle, and some wipies. Made a larger more involved one for the new mother. I put in lots of pockets, inside and out. I...
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Small Beachy Tote for Challenge
2 commentsFor Play Ball category Using Sugar 'n Cream Confectionary Colors 14 oz. I could make at least two more from this skein. I love the way they name the colors in this collection. I used the...
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Tote Challenge - The Capri Bag!
4 commentsI'm entering this for my mom - she makes these bags out of Capri pants! This is for the eco-challenge category. I think this is a winning bag because she's keeping the construction of the...
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Woolie brown tote
This was sewn with unused upholstery fabric samples, then I made wool dreads (made my own yarn) and sewed it all together. I usually ware the wool dreads in my hair but now I found a new place...
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Cherry Leopard Tote
4 commentsMy first tote ever made with two of my favorite prints!! I made up the pattern and put this tote together in about 2 days. I didn't mean to make it reversible but that's how it turned outI...
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Eco Rolling Stone Magazine Bag
1 commentMy daughter left for college, in her closet was two cases of old rolling stone magazines. She saw one online for silly money, so Mommy make one up
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Girlie-girl Repurposed and Vintage Fabric Tote Bag
4 commentsMy girlfriend had her first little girl, so I had to create something TOTALLY pink and girlie. It's made from vintage fabric (curtains) and repurposed, thrifted bed linens. The decorations are...
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The Pearl Rucksack
5 commentsAfter watching all of my favorite 1940's movie this weekend - I was inspired to use the fabric and make a modern day glamorous verson of a rucksake. Think Huckleberry Fin with high heels...
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Upcycled Leather and Freeform Crochet Bag
I made this purse with really cool dusty grey leather, that I salvaged from an old trench coat. The outer edges are free form crochet in pale grey and dark grey, the handle is free form crochet...
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Tote Bag Challenge
7 commentsI have designed & created this Handbag using Vintage images from Old Vogue Magazines, the background is scrapbook paper, they are laminated and held together by stainless steel eyelets.
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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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