I started with a plain white tote bag and liquid Rit dye in aquamarine. I then grabbed the instructions for ombre dying off of the Rit website. Don’t be intimidated by dyes. The instructions on the website and clear and easy to follow. No matter what type of dye technique you are looking for I would be willing to bet it is on their site. So grab your dye and the instructions and get busy.
Once my tote was dyed and completely dry, I grabbed a variety of orange buttons and some fabric glue.
I traced a letter stencil onto my tote with a pencil.
I then glued the buttons into the letter shape.
Just let your glue dry and you are ready for school.
Your tote bag is ready for gift giving or carrying your books. Maybe you don’t like the monogram idea? Add an apple or any other shape in buttons! Let you imagination run wild.
Cute colors Angie! Love the aquamarine with orange buttons!
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What a great bag. I love the initial.
This is darling! Simple and sweet and I love the color combination!
I just love that monogram, I just may have to make a tote for myself 🙂
I love that button monogram! So cute!
Oh my word, Angie…too much cuteness! Love the pop of color with the orange. 🙂
I’m crazy for buttons and I love how you used them on this project ~ so pretty! I just bought some Rit dye a few days ago ~ love that stuff!
Great idea and I also have a ton of buttons so this is perfect for me!
xox
Bailey
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I love the button monogram!