Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Pin It and Do It #12: DIY illustrated shopping bag

What is this I see? An update on this blog? I'm happy to say that I'm back with somewhat regular posting schedule and I'm ready to make some of the 4000+ things I've pinned on Pinterest! I have a new laptop, I'm trying to learn to use the new version of GIMP and I'm super excited that Trish from Love, Laughter and a Touch of Insanity is hosting another Pinteresting Challenge. This challenge ends October 31st and since I'm already a bit late with starting all this I better hurry up!

Please note that this is the first pin I made for the October 2012 #PinitDoit challenge but to keep track of the total of pins I've made I'll keep the original number in my headlines. I hope it's not too confusing.

So, the first thing I decided to make was an illustrated shopping bag and it was inspired by this pin. The original picture is of a tote bag with potato stamped triangles. I love the look and I might make something just like that in the future, but lately I've been pinning dozens of pictures of illustrations and patterns, so they inspired me to make my own hand illustrated bag.



I started with a plain white fabric bag (no, I didn't make it myself) and used a black textile marker.



First I made a rough sketch on paper to see how to scale things and then I just took the pen and began to draw. I wanted this to be black and white but some color details might be fun too? After I finished drawing I let the ink to dry and then ironed over the picture to make it waterproof. Next time it rains I'll see how successful I was ;) All in all this was a really fun and quick project and I'm thinking some people will get my hand illustrated bags as a Christmas gift this year!



Yes, the other side is just white. I didn't want to draw this same picture twice so I'll have to wait for another inspiration to strike. I hope you are having a good week and lots of fun with both Pinterest and this Pin It and Do It -challenge!

7 comments:

  1. The bag is beautiful! What a wonderful, creative gift idea. I can't draw, but love the idea of stamping on a bag. Thanks for sharing your creation

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    1. Thank you! I'm sure you can draw but stamping is a fun and quicker way to renew a shopping bag!

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  2. I LOVE THIS!!! Seriously--so impressed Hanna. And glad to see you back. ;) We missed you the last round.

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    1. Thanks so much Trish! It's great that you're hosting another round for us, I just hope I can finish all my projects by the end of October!

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  3. What a fun craft! I am doing the Pin It Do It challenge as well. Love seeing everyone's progress. This project is definitely being added to my Pinterest!

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    1. Thank you for dropping by! I'll head to your blog to see what you've created. This challenge is such a fun way to make something of all those pins!

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  4. I love this idea, and your bag is amazing! I'm not very artistic, but I think it would be fun to let my kids make some shopping bags. Thanks for sharing.

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