I used to bring my own grocery bags to the store with me all the time (yay!!) until I got too lazy and couldn’t remember to either put them back in the car once unpacking them or actually take them inside the store to begin with (boo!!). I’ve been feeling a bit guilty about it lately, so I’m going to try and get back to the whole reusable bag thing…and what’s the most motivating way to remember to take my bag in? Why, make an adorable bag of course! Puns count for extra points as well…
Supplies:
-wool felt
–plain canvas bag
-fabric scissors
-fabric glue
For this design, I just traced and then cut out letters that are about 3-4″ tall. If you don’t feel confident free handing your own letters, just find a bold font you like on your computer and print out the copy so you can use that as a guide to trace onto the felt with a marker. Just make wavy lines instead of straight ones for the “kale” letters.
On the back of each letter, add a thin layer of fabric glue that goes almost to the edge. Leave a little room from the edges so that the glue can smush out a bit when you press it down without leaking out the sides. Press each letter in place and let the glue totally dry.
See? How easy was that?? Now you’re ready to go shopping!
Too cute! Since I probably won’t be able to fit my bigger grocery runs into this one bag, I’ll probably make a few more bags to take along with me. It’s a good thing these are so quick to make! Hmm, let’s see, what other puns can I do? Beet it? I love you berry much?? Give peas a chance??? Looks like I’ve got some work to do! xo. Laura
Credits // Author and Photography: Laura Gummerman. Photos edited with A Beautiful Mess actions.
This is so cute! I hate to be one of these people, but I’ve been creating free printables over on my blog, thegoodmode.wordpress.com. I am willing to make any customised free printables so check it out and shoot me an email 🙂
What are the dimensions of the bag you used? Thanks!
Great project to do with kids
Adorable tote ! Nice DIY but … “Oh Kale Yes! ” 😀
Lettuce Turnip the Beet
I love this. Great idea!
Keri
www.thestylestudiobykb.com
I LOL on this one. You have a sense of humor like my grandson. He was shopping with his parents and said “No one look I’m going to take a Leek!” HA ha ha… I will have to make this for his mom.
haha this is so adorable…as always you have such great DIY ideas that are super easy and super cheap.
www.throughmyowneyes.com
This bag is so cute and funny! What a great way to dress up a plain white tote!
Paige
http://thehappyflammily.com
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Such a cute idea! What if you swapped leather for those straps!! That would be adorable.
Xx Taylor
http://lightscameracatwalk.com/
You guys are so creative. Love it!
My kid would find it hysterical as his name is Kael and people always spell it as the vegetable. He hates it so much so that he introduces himself as “I’m Kael, K-A-E-L, as in an Old Irish name, not K-A-L-E, the leafy green vegetable”.
love the puns!! will be making these for my mums shopping, always buying those bags at the stores!!xx
Erika | Just That DIY
Adorable and hilarious. Perfect!
LOVE this SO much!!! Also “give peas a chance” !!!!! 🙂
This will be my weekend project. Love it.
Liv
www.livforstyle.net
Oh my goodness, I am so making this!
Analog House
http://theanaloghouse.blogspot.com/
Haha! I love this. So punny!
The project cracks me up! How fun!