Hi everyone, I'm Darlene and I am so happy you decided to join me.
Reusable shopping bags are so handy and not just for shopping. They come in all sizes and are great for carrying anything from shoes, books to overnight items - heck they are even great for groceries.
It's true, they are useful but aren't too darn attractive.
My solution is to add some pizzazz. Cover up the company logo and personalize the reusable shopping bags.
I started with a plain black reusable shopping bag that had a a company's name stitched on the front and one of my granddaughter's favorite t-shirts that she outgrew.
I cut closely around the image on the t-shirt and cut a four inch strip along the bottom.
I used a darning needle and black yarn to stitch the image onto the bag. It looked a little plain so I stitched around the heart shape with pink yarn. The color was a perfect match.
Thinking that Faith would like more on her bag, I stitched several stars randomly and decorative knots.
When I cut off the bottom of the t-shirt I wasn't sure what I was going to do with it but then I noticed that it was a perfect fit around the top of the bag.
I cut thin strips up to the t-shirt hem then stitched it to the bag with black yarn.
I think my granddaughter will love it. She will have a personalized reusable shopping bag to carry her library books, sketch book and markers .... whatever she wants.
She might not be able to wear that favorite t-shirt anymore but now she can carry it wherever she goes.
Great thing about this little project? You can customize, personalize, somethingize it for anyone. How about a favorite band shirt? Actor or cartoon character?
Are those creative juices flowing? I have a couple more bags to decorate and I can't wait to get at them.
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Hang on one minute.
Exciting news. My shopping bags have been featured at My Favorite Things Saturday Blog Party. I am absolutely thrilled and excited. Check out all the features HERE.
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I love to read your opinions and comments. It makes my day.
Bye for now.
Wishing you the best, Darlene
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