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Library Book Tote

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Summer is finally here!  One thing that I want to do this summer is to keep my kids reading.  So, the on last day of school, I picked them up and we headed straight to the library.  They really love it there, so I think we’re off to a good start.  We plan on signing up for the summer reading program as soon as it starts.  After the first library trip, I knew that were definitely going to need a proper bag to tote all of these library books back and forth.

library book tote

I used my Silhouette to put this together. Here’s what you need to make your own:
library tote supplies


I got a large empty tote at Joann’s for $5 or so. I also used the black flocked heat transfer from Silhouette, some fabric scraps that I had on hand and the clean cut fabric interfacing.

I started by cutting the wording out of the heat transfer. The font I used was My Own Topher (you can download it for free here).
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Next I ironed on the wording.
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I like big books

I liked it, but I knew it needed some more embellishing. So I grabbed some fabric scraps and cut some flowers out.
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For the flowers, I used shape 3d_ruffle_flower_C02598_1. The leaves were taken from shape 3d_flower_C01680_20509.

The easiest way I found to get the flowers on was to use good old fashioned hot glue.
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library book tote

Now we’re all ready to spend lots of time at the library this summer!

book tote

Comments

  1. Jill says

    Adorable! That turned out so cute! Love the fabric flowers!

    Jill @ Create.Craft.Love.

    • Jill says

      Yay! I’m so glad you linked this up! One of my favorite projects! =) Pinning to our Pomp Party board!

  3. Kate says

    Very cool! I love the layered flowers. I’ve never heard of Silhouette before.. is it like the cricut machine? I’ve been debating getting something like that for a while now and I just can’t decide! I should totally look into that brand and see what they have to offer :)

  4. Thrifty Miss Smith says

    Wow sooo cute I love it!! And is that a Sir Mix-a-lot Reference? ;)

  5. Evelyn says

    LOL! I am loving your bag! Great idea! Just dropping in from the May Day Hop and would love to invite you to share this at Freedom Fridays Blog Hop. So hoping to see you there!
    PS I am now following you.

  10. Kristi says

    Oh my stars….how adorably cute is this? I’m thrilled that you linked this up at Mop It Up Mondays. My good friend is a librarian and will flip when I show this to her. Featuring this on my FB fan page.

    {HUGS},
    kristi

  11. Evelyn says

    I still giggle when I see what you wrote on your bag:) I do love it! And the I love the part where you say “I just cut some flowers out”, beautiful perfect little flowers that just finished off the bag. Your kiddo are lucky:) Thank you so ever much for sharing this at Freedom Fridays! Have a super great week!!

  12. twelve-O-eight says

    I now remember all the words to this song:) I had to let you know how fun I think your project is, soooo cute :) Now following too, Hugs- Tanya

  15. Lisa says

    I love this! Too cute! Who wouldn’t wanna go to the library to show off that bag? :)

  16. Pam Fields says

    Found this over at Creative Me link party. Love it!!! What an adorable idea!

  19. chelsea says

    That turned out great! I miss the good ‘ol days of stocking up on books at the library. I may have to bust out my library card again :)

  26. Maribel says

    Do you have any plans on selling these on etsy, ebay, or on your blog?
    I’m a teacher and I would love one of these! New follower :)
    Maribel

  29. Peggy Meckling says

    I found you through C.R.A.F.T. and just had to stop by and tell you how cute this tote is. Adorable! I’m your latest follower and I am totally pinning this!

  30. Erin says

    The saying on your bag is so funny!! I literally laughed out loud when I saw it and had to click over and see it. Your flowers are so cute too. Love it!

    Erin
    takingtimetocreate.blogspot.com

  31. Etcetorize says

    So funny! Love the flowers you added too. Such a great way to get your kids engaged in ready. If you’re looking for another place to share your creative projects, head on over to Etcetorize . Hope to see you there!

  39. Amy says

    This is fabulous!! I love it!! We enjoy our weekly library trips as well and I have got to make me one of these!!

  42. Q @ JAQS says

    That is such a cool bag. Hilarious!

    Love for you to share this project at MADE by ME Wednesday’s Linky Party @ JAQS Studio:

  49. Seaweed and Raine says

    I had a good chuckle to myself when I saw the photo. Love it! I wish the school that my son will be attending next year would allow personalised library bags. I would make one in a heart beat!

  54. Jennie Larsen says

    HELLO THERE- YOU ARE SO TALENTED AND IN COM’S SATURDAY SPOTLIGHT TALENT SHOW TODAY! HURRAY! winks, jen

  55. Mackenzie says

    LOVE this! We love going to the library and I love the idea of making our own library bag! :) So cute! I’d love to invite you to join us and share Saturday Show & Tell on Cheerios and Lattes! I know my readers will love your ideas too!

    Have a great weekend!
    Mackenzie :)

  59. Katie says

    Love it! So creative and let’s out a chuckle. Thanks for linking up at The Piece of Cake Party!

  61. Christine says

    Such a beautiful bag!!!! I would love to have one :)

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer… From Dream To Reality! I can’t wait to see what you link up this evening!

  62. Michelles Tasty Creations says

    Love this! I am definitely going to have to try this. My daughter would love to make one too, she is a very crafty 17 yr. old. Thanks so much for stopping by Creative Thursday last week. I couldn’t do these parties without you. Can’t wait to see what you link up this week. Have a great week.
    Michelle

  67. Amy says

    That’s too funny! {PS Thanks a lot for getting that song stuck in my head…yikes!} I love this bag! Thanks for sharing at Shine on Fridays.

  70. I am LOVD says

    This craft has made me your new Follower! I hope you can visit feelLOVDeveryday and send me back some love!!! I saw you at Amy’s site!

  71. craftybiggers says

    I love this. Looks easy and fun. The best sort of crafts. Found you from The Thriftiness Miss. I’m a new follower. :) crafty-biggers.blogspot.com

  75. Amy Graham says

    Hilarious. Loved it, and pinned it. And, may I tell you that I love your blog design and layout? Props on a layout that is clean and fun. Awesome!