Painted canvas tote bag

How to make it

1. 

   1

   Wash the tote

   Wash and dry it first. New canvas has a coating that blocks paint.

2. 

   2

   Slip in cardboard

   Slide cardboard inside so paint doesn't soak through to the back.

3. 

   3

   Sketch your design

   Draw lightly in pencil. Simple shapes and big letters read best from far away.

4. 

   4

   Paint it

   Fill the shapes with thin coats. Let each coat dry 20 minutes.

5. 

   5

   Let it cure

   Leave it flat for 24 hours.

6. 

   6

   Heat set it

   Turn it inside out and iron on high for 3 minutes. Now it's washable.