crafts

mothers day tote bag

MATERIALS

Flower Clip Art
Transfer paper (Epson Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper for basic transfer, amazon.com; or Dark T-Shirt Transfers for white-on-dark transfers, avery.com)
Scissors or craft knife
Ironed pillowcase
Natural-fiber (such as cotton) tote bags
Iron
Sharpie markers in assorted colors
Butcher paper
Scrap paper
STEPS

STEP 1
Download clip art, and print it onto transfer paper. (Images will appear in reverse.) Using scissors or a craft knife, cut loosely around the designs, leaving a 1/8-inch border.
STEP 2
Lay an ironed pillowcase on a table or other hard, heat-resistant surface (not an ironing board, which has too much padding).
STEP 3
Place an ironed bag on pillowcase. Arrange cutout designs face-down on bag, avoiding seams or pockets.
STEP 4
With an iron set on high and no steam, slowly iron on designs, applying firm, even pressure (follow the transfer-paper manufacturer's instructions). Let cool. Remove paper backings.
STEP 5
Before allowing kids to decorate their tote with permanent markers, cover the table with butcher paper. Slip sheets of scrap paper inside the tote to prevent the ink from bleeding.