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Sweet Tooth Monster Trick-or-Treat Tote Bag
This is a craft that any skill level crafter can make. This project will take anywhere from 30 minutes to 1 hour to complete, excluding drying time.
Plaid Supplies:
FolkArt Brush-On Fabric Paint - 4408 Pure Orange
FolkArt Brush-On Fabric Paint - 4413 Lemon Custard
FolkArt Brush-On Fabric Paint - 4400 Wicker White
FolkArt Brush-On Fabric Paint - 4425 Lavender
Other Supplies: Canvas tote bag - 13.5" x 13.5", Cardboard for insert, Masking tape, Paintbrush, Tracing paper, Fabric iron-on transfer pen, Black fabric marker, Ribbon (optional), Hot glue gun OR fabric glue, Reflective tape (optional), Template (below)
Instructions:
1. Measure 1-1/2" from top and bottom of tote. Tape off with masking tape. Paint with Pure Orange and remove tape.
2. Paint center of bag with Lavender as shown.
3. Trace template onto tracing paper using the fabric transfer pen.
4. Tape tracing paper to tote; make sure the lettering is legible on front of tote. Iron according to directions for the fabric transfer pen.
5. Apply fabric paint as shown. Outline with the black fabric marker.
6. Adhere ribbon along side seams and orange stripes with hot glue gun or fabric glue; or use reflective tape if the tote will be used at night.
Happy Trick-or-Treating!
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