Supplies:
*Canvas Bag (recommend a light color)
*Fabric Paint (recommend a dark color)
*Foam Paint Brush (1″ Brush)
*Paper Doilies (10″ was used for this project, can be purchased at a baking supply store or craft store)
*Mounting Squares (can be found in scrap-booking section of craft store)
*Ribbon (for decorative purposes)
*Letter Stencils
Working/Cleaning Supplies:
*Scissors
*Disposable Bowl
*Paper Towels
*Cardboard/File Folder (no bigger than canvas bag)
A DIY Monogram Wedding Party Bag is a great gift for your wedding party. Not only is it adorable (and made by you), it is also the perfect way to provide all the wedding day necessities your bridal party will need (fill it with hairspray, tissues, gum, lip gloss, mascara, nail file, etc., etc.). This project is budget friendly and takes about 30 minutes per bag (does not include wash and dry time for bag).
It is important you read the instructions on your fabric paint, it is often recommended the fabric you are painting on be washed in cold water and dried at a low temp (with no dryer sheets) before you begin the fabric paint application.
To begin, take a doilie and fold it in half (do not make a heavy crease, try holding to together without pressing a permanent fold). While doilie is folded in half, take your scissors and snip the center so you can begin to cut out the center of the doilie. Cutting out just the center of the doilie (leaving approx 1/4″ of paper between your cutline and your pattern), be sure to cut slowly to assure you do not cut or damage any of the edges pattern. Once the center has been removed, using mounting squares, place them in 6-8 locations that will not interfere with the pattern.
After you have strategically placed the mounting squares, prepare your canvas bag. Be sure you are working on a hard surface. Place cardboard/file folder into the bag (this is to assure the fabric paint will not seep through to the other side of bag). Lay bag flat and carefully place your doilie (with mounting squares on the backside, facing the bag). Be sure to measure the space on each side, top and bottom to assure you have placed the doilie exactly in the center (press the mounting squares down, this will help keep your doilie in place while you paint).
Now you are ready to paint! Using your disposable bowl, place approx. a half dollar size amount in your bowl. Using your foam brush dip it slowly into the paint (do not fill your foam brush with paint, you will only need a small amount to begin). Using the foam brush, begin dabbing or blotting the paint onto the pattern (be sure to stay in the pattern, don’t go over the lines). Slowly work your way around the entire doilie (it is important you do not use brush strokes, this could damage your doilie and also could seep paint under the pattern making your work look distorted once complete). Once all painting is done, slowly pull the pattern up.
Next, using your letter stencil, prepare it with mounting squares (as you did the doilie). Place the letter stencil exactly in the center of the doilie pattern. Carefully using your foam brush and paint, repeat the same painting process (dabbing and blotting) on your letter. Once complete, slowly remove your letter.
Hard to believe but that is it! A cute hand made DIY Wedding Party Bag! Be sure to let the bag dry (untouched) for at least 48 hours. Add a pretty ribbon, tag or note to gift to your bridal party!
Happy Planning!
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