Flamingos and Pineapples are taking over the world! I kind of work myself up into a tizzy every time I go shopping and spot one of my beloved (the beloved would be anything and everything emblazoned with a flamingo or pineapple). So when I spotted this adorable straw tote, I new just what is was missing…a flamingo! or a pineapple! The flamingo won this round, mostly because the mint handles combined with the hot pink paint I choose, created a color scheme reminded me of this sweater I have been lusting over for weeks #pleasegoonsalesoon
Straw Tote Bag (I purchased mine from the Dollar Spot at Target, similar here)
- Create a flamingo stencil, using the provided template, trace the image onto freezer paper and cut it out.
- Center the stencil on the tote and iron the freezer paper stencil, shiny side down, onto the tote.
- Place a piece of cardboard inside your tote, then using a foam brush and a pouncing method, apply paint to your tote.
- Allow the paint to dry and peel off the stencil.
Super cute project!!! Lovely idea and perfect for summer!
Have a fabulous day!
Hugs from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
http://www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com
I would never have thought of ironing the stencil on. Neat trick. I love how this turned out.
Thank you!! I just recently discovered the freezer paper stencil method and I cannot wait to try it out on more projects, I am thinking about doing an anchor sweatshirt.
This is so incredible cute! Thanks for the template!
Super cute idea!!!!! where did you buy the tote bags??
Thank you!! I got the tote from the Target dollar spot, the usually have them every summer.
What’s z kind of z paint is it acrylic or something else?
I used Martha Stewart Multi Surface Craft Paint in Party Streamers, it is an acrylic paint, but it is formulated to work on a variety of surfaces.
Amazingly creative idea. The use of cardboard is so cute. I could use nail polish to add patterns. Thanks for sharing this diy idea.
That DIY project is really clever! I like it.