To wrap a few treats for Halloween - try making this simple canvas gift bag.
I cut two rectangular pieces of canvas - roughly 8" x 10" in size and sewed the three sides together using the serge setting on my sewing machine. Be sure to serge the top of each piece - before sewing the bag together to get your finished edge at the opening.
I used a neon orange thread to highlight the stitching.
I picked up this stencil at Jo-Ann Fabric and Crafts for about $4.00 and used it to create the image on the front of my bag.
I painted a real oak leaf with the same black fabric paint I used for the stencil and it took to the surface really well. I pinned it to the bag as a decorative element. I think I'm into painting leaves now.
Sara
October 18, 2010 at 6:26 pm
Really cute! I wish I knew how many trick-or-treaters we were going to have, I’d make a bunch of little goody bags for the neighborhood kiddies. But it’s our first Halloween in our new house, so we could have five, or five hundred, I have no idea. Maybe next year.
Darcie
October 19, 2010 at 4:41 pm
Maeve and Alice LOVED the bag! So do I, but I don’t think they’re going to let me have it.
Bonnie@WhatAboutPie
October 20, 2010 at 7:29 am
very cute indeed! i love the idea of painting leaves. I actually came up with a clever idea myself with the leaf thing…a couple weeks ago I was really in the craft mode and somehow came up with the idea of using those scrapbook “rub on” transfers on a dried fall leaf. It turned out great! I just might blog about that today…I need to post something soon! stop by and check it out!
Rachel
October 24, 2010 at 12:55 am
Ooh I love it! That’s super cute! Thanks for the great idea, I’ll be linking.
camilla
October 24, 2010 at 9:08 am
Thanks Rachel!
Rachel
July 12, 2011 at 3:39 pm
What a fun idea for Halloween! I’m always looking for new projects for my holiday craft site, http://www.allfreeholidaycrafts.com, and would LOVE to feature this one if that’s okay with you. Let me know!
Thanks!
Rachel
Katie from Sew Woodsy
September 25, 2011 at 11:49 am
This is super cute! I love the skull & cross bones detailing you added!