12 Days of A Handcrafted Christmas – Day 5

Oct 18, 2010

12 Days of A Handcrafted Christmas – Day 5

Welcome back for our second week of A Handcrafted Christmas! I’m so excited to share another gift idea with you today! I think we’ve all become more environmentally conscious these days and today’s gift idea is not only cute, but promotes “going green” too!

In the video I’ll show you how to create a set of canvas bags for carrying groceries, library books, or a sack lunch as well as a canvas clutch to store receipts or carry as an evening bag! I’ll be using two different coloring mediums along with a few of my favorite stencils to create these projects:

I hope this video inspired you to try a project like this yourself! Here is a list of products used in today’s projects. You’ll find new specials in our 12 Days of Christmas category to get you on your way to creating fabulous holiday gifts!

Canvas Tote Bag
Daisy Doodad Stencil (for canvas tote)
Paradise Stencil (for canvas clutch)
Sponge Dauber
Spring Green Bloomers Trim
Brown Mini Rose Trim
Copic Air Compressor *this is a pre-order item*
Copic Airbrush Adaptor Set *this is a pre-order item*

Don’t forget…

— Help us spread the word about the 12 Days of Handcrafted Christmas by adding our blog badge to your sidebar! We have several blog surfers on the lookout for the badge and we’ll be giving away a few prizes to those who have shared the badge on their blog. You can grab the code from the sidebar or from the “Badges” tab at the top of the blog.

— Leave a comment on today’s blog post to enter yourself in the random drawing for the cupcake apron I’ve been wearing during our video series! Each person is allowed one comment per day during the 12 days of Christmas.

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Betty

November 1, 2010 at 2:54 am

Your ideas are awesome and you make everything look so "easy".
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Donna Sue

October 29, 2010 at 9:34 pm

Nice clutch and great project!
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Mandy

October 25, 2010 at 6:26 pm

What a wonderful idea! I can get on board with this one for sure!!
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AShu93

October 25, 2010 at 3:24 am

Thanks for the great ideas for the stencils! I also love the flower trims.
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Speedtyper

October 24, 2010 at 10:52 pm

wow that is so cute that clutch and bag…

thanks for an opporutnity to win
big.

Melissa fromNaches WA
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Amy

October 24, 2010 at 9:59 am

Love it, another great idea! Thanks for the chance to win!
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bonnie

October 23, 2010 at 12:42 pm

this is awesome…thank you for the inspirations and I absolutely love the apron….so very cute 😉 Bonnie x
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SusieQ

October 22, 2010 at 8:16 pm

Great way to use some of my stencils. I know several people who would love this!
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Vonnie G.

October 22, 2010 at 7:47 pm

I really love both of these projects.
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donna calamari

October 22, 2010 at 2:00 pm

I use reuseable bags all the time (no plastic for me). This is perfect for me. Thanks for sharing your creativity.
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Wendalyn

October 22, 2010 at 11:13 am

This is absolutely gorgeous. Keep the ideas coming.
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Pam

October 22, 2010 at 4:43 am

Leartning so many neat ideas. he clutch is so cute. I can think of so many different ways of decorating the bags.
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Cindy O'Donnell

October 21, 2010 at 8:35 pm

Love all the ideas you are presenting!
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Carol Dee

October 21, 2010 at 7:14 pm

Love it, especially the cute clutch. Thanks for the easy to understand tutorial. Hugs…
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milkshake007

October 21, 2010 at 5:55 pm

My favorite has got to be the clutch…..amazing! Great gift ideas!!
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Charmaine

October 21, 2010 at 3:06 pm

Cute clutch!

Charmaine
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Goral

October 21, 2010 at 12:49 am

What a great idea!
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Kelly Schelske

October 20, 2010 at 4:08 pm

This is a great project!!
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Corina

October 20, 2010 at 1:03 pm

The purse is pretty. I especially like the tiny roses. A must have for me.
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Anonymous

October 20, 2010 at 1:51 am

Great gift idea for a coworker. Can't wait to try it.
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Anonymous

October 19, 2010 at 11:36 pm

I love everything you do Taylor, you are just so amazingly talented!
what a cute clutch bag.
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Saranne Valentine

October 19, 2010 at 9:31 pm

What cool projects on the video today. Can't wait to try them…..
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Claudia

October 19, 2010 at 9:17 pm

Great video – I love the bags! I also love the apron!
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Lilian

October 19, 2010 at 7:25 pm

i absolutely NEED that clutch!! 🙂
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FibreJunky

October 19, 2010 at 5:55 pm

Both projects are super cute! I just love the clutch!! I told the spousal unit months ago that I wanted a compressor for Christmas. Time to remind him…
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Sharon Harnist

October 19, 2010 at 3:26 pm

Fabulous projects, Taylor — you know I'm lovin' that clutch! Great use of Copics there! 😀
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pattyb

October 19, 2010 at 3:12 pm

Amazing…as always! Thank you so much for sharing all your GREAT ideas, and for making the supplies readily available! Love, Love, Love the clutch!!!
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Cheryl

October 19, 2010 at 2:50 pm

Great projects…..so many possibilities! Thanks!
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Billie A

October 19, 2010 at 2:33 pm

Great project. Love the colors you chose.
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Vicki

October 19, 2010 at 2:20 pm

Great gifts. Wonderful for storing all our holiday shopping receipts.
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grandma m

October 19, 2010 at 1:26 pm

Fantabulous idea!!!
Thanks for sharing great idea.
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Heather

October 19, 2010 at 1:10 pm

I love ideas for handmade Christmas gifts. I think that's the way I am going this year to save some money!

I also love cupcakes, that apron is DARLING!!
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Toni K

October 19, 2010 at 12:33 pm

Beautiful projects! Love that clutch!
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Debbie

October 19, 2010 at 12:07 pm

If something can be stinkin' cute this is surely it. I love them both. WOW!

The apron is too cute also.

Thanks for all you do. I love my October Kit of the month.

Have a great day,
Debbie
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Laura.K

October 19, 2010 at 12:00 pm

Wow. I love this new stencils. I Have one, and I must give a try, using all those tips. Thanks a lot.
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ferrellgraph-x

October 19, 2010 at 11:13 am

Definately loving the 12 days of Christmas! And the apron is too cute too!
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Nancy

October 19, 2010 at 9:43 am

I have never seen this air brushing before. I think it's a wonderful, fast way to create a fantastic gift. Thank you!
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Deepa

October 19, 2010 at 9:31 am

Two more fabulous ideas!! I love the idea of using copics for stenciling – that opens up SO many possibilities for color combos! And using the stencils with paint is such an easy way to get a wow effect 🙂
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Kelli

October 19, 2010 at 8:55 am

Oh but I want a compressor, but that would require all new copics… **sigh** LOL anyone not want theirs?? I'd be GLAD to take them off your hands!!! LOL

Love the projects Taylor, and you are SO cute, love your great personality!
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Sandra Jayne Wingate

October 19, 2010 at 7:30 am

Thanks for another great tutorial! Love those canvas bags!!
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Natalie

October 19, 2010 at 6:06 am

Love seeing the compressor at work! Super fun ideas!! Thanks Taylor!
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LindaC

October 19, 2010 at 4:29 am

What great projects! Love the apron! LindaC
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Judy G

October 19, 2010 at 3:13 am

Thank you so much! Really great ideas. I just had my very first Copic Marker class 2 weeks ago, and now I *NEED* the compressor!

P.S.: Still trying to win the apron!
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okcapitolgirl

October 19, 2010 at 3:12 am

Taylor – I love these bag ideas! You always seem to amaze me! I have so enjoyed catching up on the 12 days! We are in full campaign mode around my house right now so I haven't been able to stamp as much as I like to. No worries! We are just two weeks out from election day and I have a list as long as Santa's of projects I am going to start working on! Thanks for the inspiration!

Lesa
http://www.punkydoodlepapers.typepad.com
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Nancy C.

October 19, 2010 at 2:51 am

I have been following your blog this past week and love all the great ideas so far! Thanks so much!
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Anonymous

October 19, 2010 at 2:27 am

Oh! it gets better each day! thanks!! love the tote bag, and your tip about using glue dots to hold the stencil down…(light bulb just went on!) Esther
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sharon g

October 19, 2010 at 1:55 am

Do I still have a chance at winning the apron? By the way, I love the stamps I bought from TE–I haven't had a chance to use them yet, but they are adorable!
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Candace

October 19, 2010 at 1:45 am

Very creative, Taylor, and beautiful as well!!
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Lori V.

October 19, 2010 at 1:27 am

I love the stencils and the great idea! Thanks for sharing!
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Anonymous

October 19, 2010 at 1:23 am

Great creations Taylor! Both so cute, eco-friendly! Can't wait for the next one! bye, Gina Nichols
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Tanya

October 19, 2010 at 12:36 am

Super cute idea! Love that clutch!
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Rose

October 19, 2010 at 12:04 am

Wow, hand made items that people want and use. I just loved that clutch and the canvas tote. So much fun to create a fun tote to take to the stores, definitely one of a kind! Thanks for sharing your time and talent.
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Jennybean

October 18, 2010 at 11:48 pm

What a great gift idea!
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Stephanie Pezolet

October 18, 2010 at 10:28 pm

Such original projects again today Taylor. I can't wait to see what you have in store for us for the rest of the week.
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Melissa

October 18, 2010 at 10:15 pm

This is fabulously brilliant – I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the clutch. Thanks for yet ANOTHER thing to add to my "To Try" list. 🙂
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Linda Carson

October 18, 2010 at 9:46 pm

Very clever & creative bags! You make it look so easy! Thanks for the inspiration!
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Karen AKA Soccerboyzmom

October 18, 2010 at 9:15 pm

Another great project. Keep up the good work and the ideas coming.
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margie c

October 18, 2010 at 8:54 pm

LOVE these bags!!! I really DO love bags – I have a whole collection of all sorts and keep buying more! lol! I need to try to make my own! I love this as a gift idea! TFS 🙂
hugs, margie
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Crafty Math Chick

October 18, 2010 at 8:35 pm

I am really enjoying the projects in all of your posts taylor. Thank yoy for giving me something to look forward to each day.
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Cherisse Fonseca Rivera

October 18, 2010 at 8:32 pm

I love this month's key ingredients and I am loving this series. Thanks for all the great stuff you put out.
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Janet

October 18, 2010 at 8:28 pm

That clutch is gorgeous, love it. Guess I need to add that copic machine to the list my husband always asks from me for his Christmas shopping! Hope I win that apron.
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Whimsey

October 18, 2010 at 8:22 pm

EEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeekkkkkkkkkkkk – totally brilliant; love this!!!

Cute apron too. 😀 LOVE cupcakes; getting ready to take a road trip and we're visiting a cupcake shop:

Smallcakes: A Cupcakery (how cute is THAT)??
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Rhiannon

October 18, 2010 at 8:09 pm

beautiful idea, Taylor! thanks so much for sharing.
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Janet

October 18, 2010 at 8:08 pm

wow great idea!! 🙂
hugs
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Annie

October 18, 2010 at 7:43 pm

Great idea! Been following your blog the last week, loved all your gift ideas so far, looking forward to what you come up with tomorrow. 🙂
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Jan B

October 18, 2010 at 7:39 pm

WOW !! What a great idea, the clutch is so cute. (Now Copic needs to make an adapter for the air brush tool I only have the round ones). Thanks for the great ides.
Jan B
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Andrea

October 18, 2010 at 7:33 pm

Cool idea!!!
xAndrea
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daisydilly (vicki)

October 18, 2010 at 6:10 pm

Such a great idea!!! Love the stencils. Might have to give this a try.
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thestampinglady

October 18, 2010 at 5:56 pm

Could not wait till Monday to see what you would be making today. You did not disappoint! TFS this great idea.
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Silvergirl

October 18, 2010 at 5:15 pm

Great ideas for girly gifts! I really love the clutch! Thanks for the inspiration!

hugs,
lise
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Stephanie

October 18, 2010 at 5:06 pm

I made these type of bags last year for gifts……They were a terrific hit. I then filled them with all kinds of goodies. Great tutorial!
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Maricela

October 18, 2010 at 4:54 pm

What a great gift idea. Thank you for sharing.
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Mary Duffek

October 18, 2010 at 4:15 pm

What a fantabulous idea!
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Karen Motz

October 18, 2010 at 3:23 pm

I love love love love LOVEEEEEEEE that clutch!!!!!!! What a gorgeous idea for the copic markers!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Jami

September 10, 2010 at 5:14 pm

Oh my goodness that is so super ADORABLE! I've been wanting to use that house paper ever since I got it – it's my favorite in the pack. Love what you did with it! Such a clever use of Lori's sketch.
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Monika/Buzsy

September 10, 2010 at 3:58 pm

What a fabulous framed aart work! Great colors and theme! Love the circle die! :o)
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Sherrie

September 10, 2010 at 3:14 pm

I agree…only one fabulous "C" there…love your sweet card…the little houses are adorable! Hope you are enjoying your company!
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