How to Make a Stenciled Tote Bag

Skip the traditional basket and make a personalized stenciled tote bag to carry Easter goodies.

Stenciled Tote Bag

Stenciled Tote Bag

Photo by: Abigail Barnes

Abigail Barnes

By: Abigail Barnes

Related To:

Materials Needed:

freezer paper
fabric paint
paint brush
X-Acto knife

tote bag
coordinating ribbon
painter's tape
hot glue gun and sticks

Print Out Design

Using your computer, lay out your name and desired graphics onto a piece of paper that will fit the scale of your bag. Print out your final design.

Print Out Stencil

Print Out Stencil

Photo by: Abigail Barnes

Abigail Barnes

Create Stencil

Affix the printout to a piece of freezer paper — shiny side down — and a cutting mat using painter's tape. Cut the stencil design carefully with an X-Acto knife.

Tape Stencil Pattern to Tote Bag

Tape Stencil Pattern to Tote Bag

Photo by: Abigail Barnes

Abigail Barnes

Iron On Freezer Paper

Iron your freezer paper — shiny side down — to the center of the tote.

Iron On Freezer Paper

Iron On Freezer Paper

Photo by: Abigail Barnes

Abigail Barnes

Apply Fabric Paint

Slip a piece of cardboard or a few sheets of paper into your tote to create a hard surface to work on. Gently dap a small amount of fabric paint on the stencil area using a foam brush. Let dry.

Paint Stencil Pattern

Paint Stencil Pattern

Photo by: Abigail Barnes

Abigail Barnes

Peel Freezer Paper

Peel back the freezer paper from the tote (image 1). Create a handle with ribbon and attach with hot glue. Fill the tote with Easter treats (image 2).

Abigail Barnes

Abigail Barnes

Remove Stencil From Tote Bag

Photo By: Abigail Barnes

Stenciled Easter Tote Bag

Photo By: Abigail Barnes

Keep Reading

Next Up

How to Make Felt Egg Easter Baskets

Make egg-shaped baskets for Easter this year for her and him using our free printable patterns.

How to Make a Paper Flower Easter Basket

Make a 3D flower Easter basket using paper and our free printable patterns.

How to Make a Duct Tape Easter Basket

Make a funky Easter basket this year using duct tape and our free printable basket template.

How to Make a Woven Map Easter Basket

Make a clever Easter basket this year using paper maps.

How to Use Vegetables to Dye Eggs

Dye your Easter eggs using items from your pantry, like yellow onions, beets, turmeric and various herbs. This fun and easy egg decorating project is eco-friendly, non-toxic and creates beautiful spring pieces to display all season long.

How to Make an Egg and Moss Wreath for Spring

Create a moss and egg wreath with paper mache eggs and light green Spanish moss for a simple and natural spring look.

How to Make a Hand-Painted Easter Egg Garland

Paint and glitter, then string together real eggs to create this beautiful and delicate Easter garland. It's sure to add a colorful, springy touch when hung above a vignette or on a banister, mantel or Easter tree.

How to Make Festive Cascarone Confetti Eggs

Start collecting eggshells now by breaking off the tops and using the contents for baking. Rinse and dry the shells to make this fun and festive Easter craft. Fill them with confetti and crack them over your friends' heads for good luck.

How to Make a (Cute!) Feathered Chick Easter Bucket

Just a few inexpensive craft supplies are all you need to turn a basic bucket into an adorable alternative to a traditional Easter basket.

How to Dye Marbleized Easter Eggs

Dyeing Easter eggs is a favorite holiday tradition for kids and grownups alike. Give your plain dyed eggs a kicky, multicolored twist this year: Add olive oil to the dye solution to create a swirling, mottled effect.