DIY Spring time tote

I love this time of year.  I love watching the tulips and daffodils poking up from the depths of winter and the blossom appearing on the trees.  I love the fact the evenings are getting lighter and the thought of some warm summer sunshine is only just around the corner.  I thought I would share my love for spring with this colourful spring tote.  It was so easy to make.

You will need 

a printer either an ink jet or a laser jet

a plain canvas tote bag

an A4 sheet of T-Shirt Transfer Paper make sure you get the right paper for your printer.

a pair of scissors

a sheet of greasproof paper 

an iron 

an ironing board

The first thing you need to do is download my PDF tulip images and print them off onto the T-Shirt Transfer paper as per the instructions on the packet.

Next you need to cut the images out as close to the edges as possible.  This prevents any bleed.

Once you have carefully cut your tulips out arrange them face down on your plain canvas bag. Again following the instructions on the transfer packet iron the images into place.  I usually place a piece of greasproof or heat resistant paper on top of my images to prevent heat damage from my iron.

When you are sure that the images have been heated sufficiently carefully peel the backing paper off and voila you have one spring time tote bag. 

Spring is better than you think.

Spring is better than you think, its a good time of year to clear out your wardrobe and add some fresh hues. Here are my top picks for adding some spring brights to your day.

Top left to Right:

1: Gold and Brass Leaf Necklace mariasolorzano Etsy £41.15

2: Raglan Cotton Jumper Cos £35

3: Moheda Betty Sandal Toast £65

4: Yves Saint Laurent Violine Surrealiste Nail Varnish £19

5: Bobbi Brown Scotch on the Rocks Lipstick £22

6: Mulberry Blossom Tote £495

Spring Vibes

I don't know about you but I have definitely felt a shift in the seasons.  The daffodils and snowdrops are starting to poke their sleepy heads out from the depths of winter.  I managed to hang my washing out and the kids have been running around in the garden after school.  Despite the still chilly evenings and mornings you can feel the early spring warmth in the sun.

Here are some of my favourite finds to help add some spring warmth to your home.

I just love the idea of spring flowers and plants in brightly coloured pots or hangers.  I have seen planters in hangers quite a bit lately.  Perhaps they are the in thing to have at the moment.

Coloured ceramic pots Beneath the Sun $25-50 

Hanging Planter My Craft Bay Etsy £5.10

Double Sided Picture Frame Decorators Notebook £12.95

Cob Weave Welsh Blanket The Decorators Notebook £50.00

I love the thought of snuggling down on this gorgeous cold sofa. Domino $2,007

There is nothing more satisfying than making something as gorgeous as this Gold Foil Pillow.  You can learn how to make it by heading over to Design Love Fest.

Go on add some Spring Vibe this week.  I hope you like my selections.