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Thursday Guest: Janel from Nellie Bellie

August 16, 2012 by Cassie 13 Comments

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Hi all!  Happy Thursday!  Today, I have a special guest.  Janel was actually scheduled to be my guest last week but her blog underwent a name change and some other changes and the guest post was not working properly.  So she is filling in for me while the kids and I drive back from Massachusetts today.

You are going to love Janel- she was totally worth the wait!  She is sweet, funny, down to earth, and has a fun vintage style!  Check out her living room….

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Isn’t it fun?  Just like Janel!  You are going to love her!  And here she is….

Hi guys!! I’m Janel and I blog over at NellieBellie I’m so super-charged to be at Cassie’s blog today! Cassie is one of my bloggy bff’s. Even if she doesn’t want to admit she knows it. Guess what Cassie…secret’s out!! Whenever I go looking at craft supplies I find totebags for cheap, cheap! But they are tiny. And don’t hold much. But they are sooo cheap! So, I decided to find a way to add a bit of room to those cheap totes! And…I wanted to play with my new toy…fabric crayons! Behold…the Aztec Tote Bag. totebag3 See the sides… totebag2 (yes…you can make them prettier) Alrighty, here’s the quickie way to achieve this… totebag supplies For this bag you need: totebag fabric crayons ricrac black fabric marker duct tape and some way of attaching stuff (needle and thread, sewing machine, fabric glue…whatever) totebagstep1 Cut out the side seam of the tote bag about 3/4 of the way down. totebagstep2 You are going to have to do a quick stitch or two to the top of the seam that is left to keep it from unraveling. totebagstep3 Now take those fabric crayons and make some sort of cool pattern. And I took the black fabric marker and outlined my design and added fake stitching.   totebagstep4 In order for that crayon to not rub off you have to run the iron over it for a few minutes. totebagstep3 After that’s done you have a blank canvas to add motifs with your fabric marker. I just added dashes in a pattern. It seemed okay. totebagstep5 You should add a new sturdy bottom to your totebag. A simple way to do this is to just take a piece of cardboard and wrap it in Duct Tape. totebagstep6 Now for those sides. You want to add ribbon, ricrac, or fabric strips in graduating lengths up the side. You can get fancy and add full fabric panels or whatever you want.   totebagstep7 I always line my totebags with Duct Tape. It makes it sturdy and easier to wipe down. But again, my preference. Not a necessity. totebagstep8 I wrapped the handles in yarn for an added embellishment.   totebagstep9 And made a matching tassel. I am NOT good at making tassels. But, unless you get close, you can’t tell. totebag There you have it…my Aztec Totebag. That cheap, tiny totebag now holds my giant amount of magazines! Quite easily, I might add. Hey Cassie…thanks for having me!! And you all…come see me sometime! Photobucket

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  1. Karin Chudy says

    August 16, 2012 at 12:58 pm

    You make it look so easy Janel, but I can picture myself at least hot gluing my fingers together 3 times..LOL!! It turned out great.
    Hugs,
    Karin

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  2. [email protected] says

    August 16, 2012 at 1:01 pm

    another wacky post…so sorry!!
    Thanks for having me and hope your trip back is stress free!!! Hugs!

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  3. Eclectically Vintage says

    August 16, 2012 at 2:10 pm

    Janel is a rockstar and her super cute tote reminds me of a dress I rocked back in the 90’s (remember, I’m from Jersey)!
    Kelly

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  4. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    August 16, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    Those fabric crayons are so fun!

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  5. Bella says

    August 16, 2012 at 3:27 pm

    Cute little tote! Those fabric crayons look fun and great idea to line the inside with duct tape!

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  6. Jessica @ Stay at Home-ista says

    August 16, 2012 at 3:59 pm

    I’ve never even heard of fabric crayons! Hmm, I think I feel a birthday party craft idea coming…

    btw- Cassie you are so amazing that you make everyone (or at least me and Janel) feel like your bloggy bff’s:)

    Jessica

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  7. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    August 16, 2012 at 4:04 pm

    So cute, Janel! What a creative solution! Thanks for sharing, Cassie!
    xo Heidi

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  8. {northern cottage} says

    August 16, 2012 at 4:19 pm

    I’m in love with that living room…so fun & fresh….thanks for sharing!

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  9. Lisa at Shine Your Light says

    August 16, 2012 at 5:03 pm

    Janel, your blog looks like fun – can’t wait to check it out!

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  10. Printing Ray says

    August 16, 2012 at 8:25 pm

    Your living room is so cute. the idea of fabric crayons is adorable. Its really a fun.

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  11. Bliss says

    August 16, 2012 at 11:14 pm

    I had to do that to a dress one time. I suppose I’ll be outgrowing my totes next.

    ~Bliss~

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  12. Allison says

    August 17, 2012 at 5:33 am

    I have never used fabric crayons….must give it a try! Cute tote!

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  13. Good Time Charlie says

    August 18, 2012 at 4:25 am

    Oh so cute! Everything on the bag was so cute. Love that living room too!

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