Jane Austen Tote

by - October 23, 2013

I've completed the first of this year's handmade holiday gifts.  My mom loves to read, so I wanted to make her a pretty tote that she could bring back and forth with her to the library.

Truth be told, I'm not sure if she's a Jane Austen fan, but it was the perfect image to use (get it at The Graphics Fairy!).  I printed it out on iron-on transfer paper (my last sheet to be exact) and added it to the front of the tote.
I'd like to say I made the canvas flower embellishment.  Alas, I did not.  I picked it up at AC Moore last week.  I did add the red button though for a touch of color.  I hot-glued both to the top of tote.
It's a great size for books (look closely, I have some peeking out of the top) and has a velcro closure.  I hope she loves it and gets a lot of use out it.  But ssssssh...it's one of her Xmas gifts.

 Jeanine

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3 comments

  1. Susan EvelynAndRoseOctober 23, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    Oh I love it Jeanine! Yes, great minds think alike indeed. I made my first tote for my sister last Christmas and she loved it, being a huge Jane Austen fan. One can never go wrong with anything to do with dearest Jane!
    I'm sure your Mom will adore this bag.

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  2. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsOctober 23, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    It looks great. I'm sure she'll love it. Her library should be open again by then.

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  3. Robin JohnsonOctober 24, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    Oh My! She is going to love it. You did a wonderful job. I am just so impressed that you have started on your Christmas presents all ready. You'll breeze through December without a sweat!

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