Need the perfect way to wrap that Mother's Day gift? Have your kids create these simple, yet stunning tote bags. We came up with two different styles, a scribble art tote that even the youngest artist can create and a batik inspired bleach pen tote that will let older children flex their creative muscles. Both designs result in beautiful bags any mom would love to use.
I love the idea of kid-made things we actually want to use! This is not to say that there isn't a special place in my heart for macaroni necklaces, but a chic little bag to carry to the market is really something any mom can use AND brag about! These totes use one of my favorite tricks: simplicity. Toddler scribbles are much more chic when confined to black and white and framed by interesting shapes. And kid art in a batik style reads more folksy and less elementary.
Scribble Art Tote Bag
You'll need:
- White or natural tote*
- Fabric marker* or Sharpie
- Masking tape
- Cardboard
How to:
- Iron your bag and insert a piece of cardboard inside.
- Tape the bag to a table in a simple pattern. We used stripes for the first side and an asymmetrical star burst for the second side. Be sure to press the tape firmly into place.
- Give your little artist the pen and let them go to town. The more scribbles the better!
- Optional: repeat on the other side.
- Remove the tape and cardboard and use your iron to heat set the design.
Bleach Pen Tote Bag
You'll need
- Black or dark colored tote bag*
- Bleach pen*
- Cardboard
- Optional: rubber gloves
How To:
- Iron your tote and place a piece of cardboard inside.
- Have your kiddo think of a design they would like to create. Have them wear a pair of rubber gloves if you're worries about them possibly touching bleach.
- Give them the bleach pen and let them go to town.
- Let the bleach set for about 30 minutes.
- Rinse the tote in cold water and let dry.
I hope you and your kiddos love making and gifting this cool bags. And to all those mamas out there, I'm wishing you a very happy mother's day!
Looking for more cool kid created gifts? Scribble art dishware, artsy birdhouse, watercolor bookmarks, finger paint Mother's Day cards.
And if rad totes are your jam, this free printable iron transfer is screaming mother's day gift in the best possible way.
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