Paper handbags
1 commentPaperhandbag made with giftwrap paper that was ruined and ready to be thrown out. Cut in pieces and covered with contact paper and weaved to form it .
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Shapes!
Omni-Crafter I hand-embroidered every one of these colorful shapes. It took a long time...all summer. The colors definitely brighten my day!
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Omni Crafter
1 commentOMNI crafters special My 11th hour submission! I made this bag using several techniques! One is leather working, quilting, felt work, and embellishing. I also sewing the sides up and made a satin top...
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Europe Tote
Entry for: Omni-Crafter's Special Title: Europe Tote How I made it: Designed it to be current with Spring 2008 trends: Hardware meets soft natural colors and an accent color that matches my wardrobe...
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Otter Tote Bag
There are really three pictures, but the one of the front is not loading. I do not know why. Anyways, this is my Otter Tote Bag. I named her Puakai. She is a quilted bag with three extra pocket; two...
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Botched shirt turned tote!
2 commentsEntry for: Eco-chic Title: Botched shirt tote bag How I made it: As you can tell from the pictures, this bag matches my dress. It looks like I just made it to match without recycling, but WAIT! This...
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Eco-chic gear head bag
3 commentsThis bag is made of fused plastic trash bags reclaimed from a clothing donation center. It has gear appliques, also made from fused plastic dollar store bags. The bag is lined in a hot...
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Tote-ally Challege
1 commentThis is a BIG tote! 25’’x20’’x10’’ I need a lot of room and a lot of pockets for my crafting. It is my own design and it is out of mostly recycled materials, an...
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"Baubles" Tote
3 commentsI think this bag is totally omni crafty! 1st, I hand dye all the fabrics - both cotton duck and dyer's cloth. Each piece is lined with batting and interfacing to help with structure. Then I applique...
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Be Still My Heart Tote
Title: Be Still My Heart Tote How I created it: I designed the pattern and then used the CraftStylish reverse applique tutorial to add the reverse-applique hearts on the right. Then I appliqued the...
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Tote-ally reversible crochet flower bag
1 commentEntry for: Play Ball (crocheted flower embellishments) Title: Tote-ally reversible crochet flower bag How I made it: Designed the pattern, cut out my "lining" (other side) and peices, added lots of...
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Love-ly Tote
1 commentCategory: Omni Crafter Hand-stitched and made from leftover scraps of ribbon and fabric, an old pearl necklace, and thrifted heart earrings. My crafting experience began with tote bags. The...
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Drum Tote
1 commentFor the All That Glitters category. An enclosure for my handmade spirit drum made from a combination of faux fur lined with fused ripstop and closed-cell foam, main compartment closed with...
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Totally awesome crafter's bag
2 commentsLarge tote or craft bag with 12 outside pockets and one inside pocket. Great fall colors and variety of fabrics to keep it interesting. Large wood button fastens the patchwork piece to...
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Evening Breeze
This bag was created from a picture of a fan. Created my own pattern, took ribbon and sewed strips,sides gold vinyl ,added hot fix rhinestones, bow out of mesh with a pin in centernbsp...
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"Bali Sunrise" - pleated bag studed with crystals
Like the Sunrise this bag brings bold colors to the world. Rich in bright oranges, reds, whites and earth tones the fabric makes you invision the shores of Bali. Each crystal sparkles as the stars...
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The Minotaur - Multiple colors of recycled leather in North South Style
Pink floral leather, metalic silver and crocadile green all come together like a perfect puzzle.
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Eco-lovely Bag
2 commentsOver 50 yellow bags and white bags and a half dozen red bags were crocheted to make this lovely shoulder tote. I would love to win the contest. It was a great brain challenge to make this bag...
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Marie Antoinette Handbag
This handbag was truly a labour of love by a mother and daughter team. This is our first ever handbag! This bag was inspired by Marie Antoinette and all things vintage and French. This particular bag...
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Omni Fish Tale Tote
1 commentI pillow topped white silk, batting, white silk. Then I cut strips of striped fabric and one hand painted strip of silk (redish brown far left) added outside turquoise and fish shape with multi...
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Challenge Description
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Make, create and craft a Tote-ally fabulous tote bag, post pictures of
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Four Categories
Play Ball: This category celebrates the most inspired use of yarn. Be it by stitch, loop or some other daring technique, show us just how far some skeins of yarn can go when put to the challenge.
All That Glitters: You'll have to get your bling on for this category, for we are looking for the most spellbinding use of embellishment. Think: eye-catching, head turning, and Va Va Voom WOW!
Eco-Chic: If you are an ardent recycler or a master of innovation (or both) this category is for you. Make a tote bag out of the brilliant use of recycled, or unconventional materials.
The Omni-Crafter Special: If you are the lucky challenge hopeful who simply can't decide which one of your crafty passions to employ, try all of them. This category challenges you to make artful use of as many DIY talents you can get into the making of one awesome tote.
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