Thursday, October 22, 2009

Tote Bag

In honor of Natasha Burns' party, "It's All About Me" I made myself a tote bag. 


The tote bag is a heavy casual canvas, and I decided to juxtapose it with fancy bridal lace. I embellished it with a beautiful ecru bridal lace, sequined trim, beaded sheer ribbon, button hole trim, and white and off white lace that has a crocheted appearence. To sew these on the bag I used a jean material sewing needle. I also added a wonderful moirre rose.


I added my logo, "A Bit of Heaven". This bag will work great for carrying books, or my hand sewing, and embroidery. 

Be sure to visit Natasha for other links to "It's About Me".

Blessings,
Ele
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45 comments:

  1. Natasha BurnsOctober 22, 2009 at 1:39 AM

    Your bag is fabulous Ele! I love how you've combined the canvas with the fancier bridal trims. You'll get loads of great use from it! Thanks so much for joining in, I'm so glad you did!

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  2. Pearl MapleOctober 22, 2009 at 4:42 AM

    Darling bag to be toting our things around in, really cute with the lace trim.

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  3. SueOctober 22, 2009 at 4:43 AM

    Great bag! I also love a good bag, and enjoy putting together ones that are unique and special - yours is just lovely! I am sure you will get lots of use, when you're not being stopped in the street to find out just where you got such a beautiful bag :)

    Sue E.

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  4. roseroomnz.comOctober 22, 2009 at 4:45 AM

    Lovely Ele! Rachaelxo

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  5. debiOctober 22, 2009 at 4:50 AM

    Ele, your bag is beautiful!! Love the mix of fancy trims with the casual canvas...fantastic!

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  6. LiLi M.October 22, 2009 at 5:28 AM

    Oh that bag turned out beautiful Ele! I think it's so usuable with that heavy canvas so that you can carry everything and the beautiful romantic details like the vintage rose, for having something worth carrying in your hand! Love it!

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  7. Julie AnnOctober 22, 2009 at 5:53 AM

    What a beautiful, beautiful bag! You deserve it!! :)

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  8. LoriOctober 22, 2009 at 6:26 AM

    Ele, that is so pretty!!! i love a good juxtaposition...and i think this is a really really good example...the canvas mixed with all the pretty embellishments is SO gorgeous!!!

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  9. SheilaOctober 22, 2009 at 6:30 AM

    Awsome job.. Very elegant and love the whte and off white combination.

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  10. Tami @ Creative girl VintageOctober 22, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    Your tote bag is just fabulous! Love it!
    Have a wonderful day!..xo Tami

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  11. KaiOctober 22, 2009 at 7:58 AM

    I will not use the word 'elegant' even tho' it definitely applies. I will not use the word 'elegant' even tho' it definitely applies. I will not ... heehee! BUT IT IS EXACTLY THAT, your beautiful bag! Would never have thought to combine lace with the canvas, & THAT is why YOU are brilliant. (And ... yes, ELEGANT!)

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  12. UnknownOctober 22, 2009 at 8:28 AM

    Wow, the work on this bag is magnificent. I bet you get allot of compliments on this bag.
    Karen

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  13. UnknownOctober 22, 2009 at 8:36 AM

    Ele, I love the bag so much! It is beautiful, the colors are so perfect! Great job :)
    Hugs,
    Amy

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  14. ConnieOctober 22, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    That is sooooo you, sweetpea! Just beautiful as you are, blondie! LOL
    xoxo,
    Connie

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  15. CharleneOctober 22, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    Beautiful!!!!!!!!!! You did a great job!

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  16. Tamerie Shriver HallidayOctober 22, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    Lovely, lovely bag! And I really like the juxtaposition of the canvas and lace. Perhaps you should make them to sell, as well!

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  17. AnonymousOctober 22, 2009 at 11:06 AM

    Love the texture contrasts and the moire rose finishes it beautifully! Always a pleasure to visit your blog.

    :)
    Zuzu

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  18. KarinOctober 22, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    It's gorgeous!!I love all the trims you used and the one pink rose....just perfect!

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  19. Fete et FleurOctober 22, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    This bag is lovely!

    Nancy

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  20. ElyseOctober 22, 2009 at 12:11 PM

    ele!

    OMG this is BEAUTIFUL!!! love it! enjoy YOUR bag! :)

    xo
    elyse

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  21. Cola's CottageOctober 22, 2009 at 12:19 PM

    Ele ~ I LOVE your tote! I have always wanted to make myself one, if we ever have another party like this maybe I will finally do it LOL! I especially love that you used ribbons, lace, etc. with canvas. It has a beautiful texture and I am sure you will get a ton of compliments when you use it: )

    Hugs ~ Nichole

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  22. AnonymousOctober 22, 2009 at 2:21 PM

    It's soooo pretty Ele! I wouldn't know how to begin to make a bag! ♥

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  23. Cami @ Creating MyselfOctober 22, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    What a beautiful tote! Love that you included your blog addy on it.

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  24. Such a Wondrous Place this Faery SpaceOctober 22, 2009 at 2:39 PM

    You have transformed the simple tote! Great work! Enjoy! Blessings.

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  25. JeanneOctober 22, 2009 at 6:25 PM

    This is the perfect tote. Love those laces and trims that you used. Great job!
    xo
    jeanne

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  26. vivianOctober 22, 2009 at 6:31 PM

    beautiful work Ele! I have several tote bags, but none as pretty as yours!
    hugs
    vivian

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  27. UnknownOctober 22, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    That tote bag is lovely! I ♥ the pretty lace trim!

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  28. LuLu KelloggOctober 22, 2009 at 7:38 PM

    Ele, this is just lovely!

    LuLu~*xoxo

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  29. JenniferOctober 22, 2009 at 11:34 PM

    Ele Your tote is just beautiful!!!Hugs,Jen

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  30. Stephanie Suzanne DesignsOctober 23, 2009 at 12:25 AM

    Ele, I love what you did with this bag...it's functional and very elegant!

    Please drop for a visit if you haven't already..I've been out all day.

    Hugs,
    Stephanie

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  31. GerryARTOctober 23, 2009 at 7:05 AM

    Ele, I love making totes and I love your IT'S ALL ABOUT ME tote!
    Natasha's one creative gal.

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  32. GerryARTOctober 23, 2009 at 7:07 AM

    And now, I am one of your FOLLOWERS

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  33. Creations by Marie Antoinette and Edie MarieOctober 23, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    Its very beautiful.Lovely tote.XXOO Marie Antionette

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  34. DogwoodOctober 23, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    Heavenly...absolutely heavenly. What a beautiful tote. It is so much more than a tote! I love it. I want it. Enjoy and have fun at natasha's party!

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  35. BettyOctober 23, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    Your bag turned out beautiful Ele! I love the way you combined the canvas with the bridal lace.

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  36. Draffin BearsOctober 23, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    Hi Ele,


    Your tote bag is gorgeous and I love how your have your logo and the lace trim, on it.

    Happy weekend
    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  37. SweetScarlettOctober 23, 2009 at 6:23 PM

    I adore the way you combined the rough with the lace in your bag. Very pretty and practical, too!
    Cheers,
    Maggie

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  38. CaleenOctober 23, 2009 at 11:19 PM

    This is beautiful.. Love canvas and the beautiful trims you picked out. Made it elegant.. Great idea..

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  39. UnknownOctober 24, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    Ele , I just love your bag. One can never have too many bags! Where did you get your logo printed on fabric? It is something I have wanted to get done for awhile and especially before I stock my Etsy shop. Have a great weekend. Meg

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  40. Simply Me ArtOctober 24, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    So Pretty Ele! Love, Love Love it.

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  41. AnonymousOctober 24, 2009 at 6:35 PM

    ooo so pretty..

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  42. ShirlOctober 24, 2009 at 8:08 PM

    Hi Ele, How pretty your tote is, I love the different laces you used and of course the pink fabric rose just really sets it off. Your Halloween swap in previous post is adorable too!
    Blessing, Shirl
    Shirls Rose Cottage

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  43. nataleaOctober 26, 2009 at 6:15 PM

    love the tote Ele! xo natalea

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  44. Alison GibbsOctober 27, 2009 at 5:51 AM

    Ele what a lovely bag, useful for so many things.
    You have added some beautiful trims
    Alison

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  45. ❀~Myrna~❀October 29, 2009 at 2:43 AM

    Beautiful tote! I love it.8~)
    ~Myrna Lee

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