today erica domesek, style and crafter-extraordinaire and author of the website ps i made this is back with another diy project that takes advantage of something most of us have laying around the house- extra tote bags. i love using extra objects around the household, so erica, take it away….

i’m always trying to live “greener” in my day-to-day life. today’s project comes from my need to reduce (my clutter), re-use (old pillows), and recycle (all the free totes I get from events, parties, and shopping). this is a great project that will spruce up your couch, chair or bed!

CLICK HERE for the full project instructions after the jump!

MATERIALS:
Tote Bag
Scissors
Grommet kit (available at craft or fabric stores)
Hammer
Rope
*Optional Items for decorating tote

DIRECTIONS:

1-CUT OFF TOTE BAG HANDLES WITH SCISSORS

2- PUNCTURE HOLE WITH SCISSOR FOR GROMMET

3- PLACE GROMMET (TOP AND BOTTOM) THRU HOLE, SECURE WITH GROMMET KIT FINDINGS
(AVAILABLE AT ANY CRAFT STORE) AND HAMMER TOGETHER.

4-CONTINUE PLACING GROMMETS AROUND TOP OF BAG, ALTERNATING SPACING ON OPPOSITE SIDE

5- IRON BAG IF WRINKLY :)

6- USE TOTE STRAPS TO DECORATE, GET CREATIVE!

7- STUFF TOTE WITH PILLOW FILLER, OR STUFFING

8-KNOT ONE SIDE OF ROPE, WEAVE TOGETHER, FINISH OFF WITH A KNOT AT THE END!

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