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Impress your friends with these realistic mini tote bags filled with fun Summertime treats.

1
Carefully cut a slit down the side of a 16 oz. plastic drink cup. Then cut off the top and bottom.
Carefully cut a slit down the side of a 16 oz. plastic drink cup. Then cut off the top and bottom.
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Create a template by tracing the flatten cup onto scrap card stock. Make sure to add an extra 1/2 inch to left end for overlapping.
Create a template by tracing the flatten cup onto scrap card stock. Make sure to add an extra 1/2 inch to left end for overlapping.
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3
Cut out traced shape correcting any imperfections as you go. (It doesn't have to be totally perfect.)
Cut out traced shape correcting any imperfections as you go. (It doesn't have to be totally perfect.)
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4
Trace your template onto your favorite patterned paper & cut out.
Trace your template onto your favorite patterned paper & cut out.
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5
Create an accent strip by tracing the lower portion of your template onto a coordinating pattern paper. Use the traced line as a guide to cut your strip about 1/2 inch wide.
Create an accent strip by tracing the lower portion of your template onto a coordinating pattern paper. Use the traced line as a guide to cut your strip about 1/2 inch wide.
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6
Do the same to the top to cut another accent strip. I cut mine from kraft card stock. The width should be about 3/4".
Do the same to the top to cut another accent strip. I cut mine from kraft card stock. The width should be about 3/4".
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7
Make a fringed edge by making lots of little snips with scissors (or fringe scissors if you have them).
Make a fringed edge by making lots of little snips with scissors (or fringe scissors if you have them).
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8
Adhere your original template closed with glue. While giving it a squeeze with one hand (to resemble the shape of a tote bag) create a template for the base by tracing onto scrap card stock.
Adhere your original template closed with glue. While giving it a squeeze with one hand (to resemble the shape of a tote bag) create a template for the base by tracing onto scrap card stock.
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9
Draw another oval about 1/4 inch larger than your traced one. (Again, doesn't have to be perfect.)
Draw another oval about 1/4 inch larger than your traced one. (Again, doesn't have to be perfect.)
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10
Use a craft knife to cut away the center.
Use a craft knife to cut away the center.
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11
Trace just the outer oval onto desired pattern paper. Cut out.
Trace just the outer oval onto desired pattern paper. Cut out.
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12
Flip it face down and trace the template's inner oval.
Flip it face down and trace the template's inner oval.
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13
Make small snips with scissors all the way around, cutting just to the inner oval as shown.
Make small snips with scissors all the way around, cutting just to the inner oval as shown.
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14
Fold up the cut flaps. This forms the base of the tote bag.
Fold up the cut flaps. This forms the base of the tote bag.
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15
Put double-sided tape along the inside bottom edge & right edge of main piece (I used 1/4 inch Scor-tape).
Put double-sided tape along the inside bottom edge & right edge of main piece (I used 1/4 inch Scor-tape).
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16
With base piece on table, start rolling the main piece around it as shown.
With base piece on table, start rolling the main piece around it as shown.
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17
Adhere the right edge overlapping the left to finish off the tote shape.
Adhere the right edge overlapping the left to finish off the tote shape.
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18
This is how the bottom should look.
This is how the bottom should look.
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19
You'll notice I've inked the edges of my papers with a brown ink. Now we need to embellish our tote.
You'll notice I've inked the edges of my papers with a brown ink. Now we need to embellish our tote.
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20
Use a thick tacky glue to adhere kraft fringe around top of tote.
Use a thick tacky glue to adhere kraft fringe around top of tote.
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21
Cut two ribbons approximately 10 inches long. Use fabric glue to adhere to each side of tote.
Cut two ribbons approximately 10 inches long. Use fabric glue to adhere to each side of tote.
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22
Twill ribbon works well and has a natural look.
Twill ribbon works well and has a natural look.
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23
Adhere the accent strip you cut earlier around the base of the tote. This covers the raw edges of the ribbon nicely.
Adhere the accent strip you cut earlier around the base of the tote. This covers the raw edges of the ribbon nicely.
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24
Pop out small chipboard shapes and ink-distress the edges.
Pop out small chipboard shapes and ink-distress the edges.
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25
Adhere small charms to the chipboard pieces. I use E6000 adhesive.
Adhere small charms to the chipboard pieces. I use E6000 adhesive.
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26
Punch two small holes in the back of the tote and one hole in the front.
Punch two small holes in the back of the tote and one hole in the front.
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27
Insert silver eyelets and set with an eyelet setting tool. (I use the Crop-a-dile.) Thread an 18 inch piece of thin twine through the back two holes and pull the tails through the front hole.
Insert silver eyelets and set with an eyelet setting tool. (I use the Crop-a-dile.) Thread an 18 inch piece of thin twine through the back two holes and pull the tails through the front hole.
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28
Once the glue is dry, pierce a hole through the chipboard where the charm opening is.
Once the glue is dry, pierce a hole through the chipboard where the charm opening is.
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Thread one tail of the twine through the charm/chipboard and the other tail above it. Tie tails into a bow.
Thread one tail of the twine through the charm/chipboard and the other tail above it. Tie tails into a bow.
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30
Mix & match chipboard, charms and pattern papers when making your totes.
Mix & match chipboard, charms and pattern papers when making your totes.
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31
Try different ribbon colors too.
Try different ribbon colors too.
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Put a few Summer themed goodies in the totes like a sunscreen, drink mix, sea shell chocolates, and a drink umbrella.
Put a few Summer themed goodies in the totes like a sunscreen, drink mix, sea shell chocolates, and a drink umbrella.
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Now you're ready for a Summer party! For more inspiration, please visit my blog.
Now you're ready for a Summer party! For more inspiration, please visit my blog.
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How to Make Mini Beach Tote Treat Holders

Impress your friends with these realistic mini tote bags filled with fun Summertime treats.

1
Carefully cut a slit down the side of a 16 oz. plastic drink cup. Then cut off the top and bottom.
Carefully cut a slit down the side of a 16 oz. plastic drink cup. Then cut off the top and bottom.
Comment 
2
Create a template by tracing the flatten cup onto scrap card stock. Make sure to add an extra 1/2 inch to left end for overlapping.
Create a template by tracing the flatten cup onto scrap card stock. Make sure to add an extra 1/2 inch to left end for overlapping.
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3
Cut out traced shape correcting any imperfections as you go. (It doesn't have to be totally perfect.)
Cut out traced shape correcting any imperfections as you go. (It doesn't have to be totally perfect.)
Comment 
4
Trace your template onto your favorite patterned paper & cut out.
Trace your template onto your favorite patterned paper & cut out.
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5
Create an accent strip by tracing the lower portion of your template onto a coordinating pattern paper. Use the traced line as a guide to cut your strip about 1/2 inch wide.
Create an accent strip by tracing the lower portion of your template onto a coordinating pattern paper. Use the traced line as a guide to cut your strip about 1/2 inch wide.
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6
Do the same to the top to cut another accent strip. I cut mine from kraft card stock. The width should be about 3/4".
Do the same to the top to cut another accent strip. I cut mine from kraft card stock. The width should be about 3/4".
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7
Make a fringed edge by making lots of little snips with scissors (or fringe scissors if you have them).
Make a fringed edge by making lots of little snips with scissors (or fringe scissors if you have them).
Comment 
8
Adhere your original template closed with glue. While giving it a squeeze with one hand (to resemble the shape of a tote bag) create a template for the base by tracing onto scrap card stock.
Adhere your original template closed with glue. While giving it a squeeze with one hand (to resemble the shape of a tote bag) create a template for the base by tracing onto scrap card stock.
Comment 
9
Draw another oval about 1/4 inch larger than your traced one. (Again, doesn't have to be perfect.)
Draw another oval about 1/4 inch larger than your traced one. (Again, doesn't have to be perfect.)
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10
Use a craft knife to cut away the center.
Use a craft knife to cut away the center.
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11
Trace just the outer oval onto desired pattern paper. Cut out.
Trace just the outer oval onto desired pattern paper. Cut out.
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12
Flip it face down and trace the template's inner oval.
Flip it face down and trace the template's inner oval.
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13
Make small snips with scissors all the way around, cutting just to the inner oval as shown.
Make small snips with scissors all the way around, cutting just to the inner oval as shown.
Comment 
14
Fold up the cut flaps. This forms the base of the tote bag.
Fold up the cut flaps. This forms the base of the tote bag.
Comment 
15
Put double-sided tape along the inside bottom edge & right edge of main piece (I used 1/4 inch Scor-tape).
Put double-sided tape along the inside bottom edge & right edge of main piece (I used 1/4 inch Scor-tape).
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16
With base piece on table, start rolling the main piece around it as shown.
With base piece on table, start rolling the main piece around it as shown.
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17
Adhere the right edge overlapping the left to finish off the tote shape.
Adhere the right edge overlapping the left to finish off the tote shape.
Comment 
18
This is how the bottom should look.
This is how the bottom should look.
Comment 
19
You'll notice I've inked the edges of my papers with a brown ink. Now we need to embellish our tote.
You'll notice I've inked the edges of my papers with a brown ink. Now we need to embellish our tote.
Comment 
20
Use a thick tacky glue to adhere kraft fringe around top of tote.
Use a thick tacky glue to adhere kraft fringe around top of tote.
Comment 
21
Cut two ribbons approximately 10 inches long. Use fabric glue to adhere to each side of tote.
Cut two ribbons approximately 10 inches long. Use fabric glue to adhere to each side of tote.
Comment 
22
Twill ribbon works well and has a natural look.
Twill ribbon works well and has a natural look.
Comment 
23
Adhere the accent strip you cut earlier around the base of the tote. This covers the raw edges of the ribbon nicely.
Adhere the accent strip you cut earlier around the base of the tote. This covers the raw edges of the ribbon nicely.
Comment 
24
Pop out small chipboard shapes and ink-distress the edges.
Pop out small chipboard shapes and ink-distress the edges.
Comment 
25
Adhere small charms to the chipboard pieces. I use E6000 adhesive.
Adhere small charms to the chipboard pieces. I use E6000 adhesive.
Comment 
26
Punch two small holes in the back of the tote and one hole in the front.
Punch two small holes in the back of the tote and one hole in the front.
Comment 
27
Insert silver eyelets and set with an eyelet setting tool. (I use the Crop-a-dile.) Thread an 18 inch piece of thin twine through the back two holes and pull the tails through the front hole.
Insert silver eyelets and set with an eyelet setting tool. (I use the Crop-a-dile.) Thread an 18 inch piece of thin twine through the back two holes and pull the tails through the front hole.
Comment 
28
Once the glue is dry, pierce a hole through the chipboard where the charm opening is.
Once the glue is dry, pierce a hole through the chipboard where the charm opening is.
Comment 
29
Thread one tail of the twine through the charm/chipboard and the other tail above it. Tie tails into a bow.
Thread one tail of the twine through the charm/chipboard and the other tail above it. Tie tails into a bow.
Comment 
30
Mix & match chipboard, charms and pattern papers when making your totes.
Mix & match chipboard, charms and pattern papers when making your totes.
Comment 
31
Try different ribbon colors too.
Try different ribbon colors too.
Comment 
32
Put a few Summer themed goodies in the totes like a sunscreen, drink mix, sea shell chocolates, and a drink umbrella.
Put a few Summer themed goodies in the totes like a sunscreen, drink mix, sea shell chocolates, and a drink umbrella.
Comment 
33
Now you're ready for a Summer party! For more inspiration, please visit my blog.
Now you're ready for a Summer party! For more inspiration, please visit my blog.
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