DIY Idea: Glitter Tote

The concept of a glittery tote alone piques our interest. A DIY version that can be made with affordable and easy to access goodies from your home keeps us wanting more.  Thanks to Lauren Conrad for sharing this awesome DIY find with us. If any of you try this at home, be sure to tweet us a shot with the hashtag #SeyGlitter. x 

What you'll need:

• 1 1/2 inch wide Scotch Duct Tape (in Hot Pink shown here, or the color or pattern of your choice) *We just couldn't say no to this hot pink tape, but know that this is a non-traditional way to get straight lines. You should opt for Scotch Blue tape for straight lines.
• canvas tote (available at most craft stores)
• fabric glitter glue 
• sponges for spreading glue (you can use your fingers too)
• craft-grade glitter
• scissors

First, you will need to stripe your bag with glitter. Here’s how:

1. Tape off the top of the tote starting from the top stitched line of the bag. This will ensure that all of your stripes are straight.
2. Continue to tape the entire front side of the tote, aligning each piece of tape with the next.
3. Remove every other strip of tape. These spaces will be your glittery stripes! Be sure to save the strips of spare tape because you will need them later for the bow detail.
4. Apply pea-sized dots of fabric glitter glue along each stripe of exposed fabric.
5. Using your sponge, spread out the glue until it is evenly covering the exposed stripe of fabric.
6. Sprinkle glitter over the glue. For best results, give it between 1-2 hours to dry before removing the tape strips. Repeat steps 4 through 6 until each exposed fabric strip is glittered!

1. Cut two strips of Scotch Duct Tape in the color or pattern of your choice. The first strip should be 5 inches and the second should be 4 1/2 inches.
2. Place the smaller piece of tape on to the larger piece. Be sure to center the smaller piece. Sticky sides should be facing.
3. Fold over each end sealing off the end of the tape.
4. Using your thumb and index finger, pinch the tape together at the center.
5. Fold the tape back on each side (like an accordion) and continue to hold firmly with your thumb and index finger.
6. Snip off a small strip of tape and wrap it around the center of the bow where you have been holding with your thumb and index finger. Now you have yourself a pretty little bow!

Once your glitter strips have dried completely, remove the tape and affix the tape bow using fabric glue or a pin. And voila—you have yourself a fabulous, sparkly new tote bag!