DIY Project: Bridesmaids Gift Bag!

I found this project on Ashley Ann's Blog (which is SO super cute and full of wonderful pictures)!!

Deco Canvas Bag!

Here are the materials I purchased:

• Canvass tote
• Fabric paint by Tulip (soft fabric paint) in Night Sky Pearl (pretty dark grey with pearly qualities).
• Craft paint brush (one of 3 that was part of the pack).  I did not buy the brush they sold at the store for fabric crafts (they ran $6, while the pack of 3 that I bought were $4).
• Doilies (I got the Wilton brand, grease proof ones... they worked perfectly.  I was able to use them on multiple bags!)

1) You align the doily on the canvass bag however you'd like the end product to look.  I did mine with less of the "lacy part showing so that it wouldn't be too much detail.

2) Make sure you're meeting the canvas at a 90 degree angle.  If you don't "blot" the doily with just a touch of paint, you'll have goops and it won't look like a doily!!  So, once again: 90 degrees and not too much paint.

3) Go through and blot/paint in all the holes and (if you want) the outline of the doily! I tried to be super careful not to take my non-

This is one of my final products! I made 5 today so they all look a bit different! 

Also, Ashley Ann's version had a stenciled monogram on it but I haven't done that yet...What do you think??

Here are some uses for the bag I came up with:

• I made these for my bridesmaids, as part of their gift.
• You can give it to a teacher as a thank you gift.
• A hostess gift - maybe a wine tote?
• For your beach bag!
• A beloved pet's travel bag!
• Tons more ideas, if you come up with one, please let me know!

I swear the pictures on Ashley Ann's blog are SO much better than mine, but I'm happy with my finished product!