8/28/09

Take Along Tote for Back to School

I am so happy with the results of this project and I can't wait to share it with you!
I created this for 2 reasons - one is for Lauren Meader's weekly challenge - this time, to use one of her My Timeless Templates.

The other reason I created it is for a submission to The Greeting Farm/Club Anya as part of an application for their next Design Team. I plan on applying every time they have a call - eventually, I'll wear them down and they'll have to take me, right? LOL

Ok here is the Back to School Take Along Tote I created:

I have a few other views so take a look:

From the side
The inside. Look how much I could fit in the pockets! There's a spiral notepad, a mini composition book, crayons and pencils.



And here's a close-up of that sweet Dressy Anya - isn't she just the most adorable gal! I am in LOVE with these stamps - they are just so cute and so much fun to color!
Here's some more details about the tote:
All of the paper is from PaperTrey Ink. I added the red color to the floral DP with a Copic pen. I also cut the tote pattern down a little so it is a little smaller than the actual pattern. The ribbon is from PTI also. It was very easy to follow the direction to assemble the tote and I just love the results!

So that's my Friday Feature - I hope you liked it! I am off to watch a movie with hubby (our son is off with our daughter for the night - a rare treat). Have a great weekend and be sure to check back on Sunday for more artwork!

20 comments:

Sheila Bennett said...

That is an adorable little tote!

Terrie Dodd said...

Wowser Mary! This is so awesome. Did you have a template or are you just really creative? Oh that's right, I KNOW how creative you are, I check here every day to see your beautiful work! Great job, I'm sure you'll be on their next design team!

peggysue said...

This looks marvelous! You did a fabulous job!

Leslie said...

Wow, so cute and so professional looking.

Terri Davenport said...

That is just the coolest project ever!

Jena said...

Now how cute is that!?! TFS!

Haley D. said...

So stinkin' cute! They're going to have to take you. You won't even have to wear them down. Love it!

Silvia said...

OMG Mary this is adorable and cute. I love what you did with the template. I also love your blog and I was reading that you also desing? - If that is so I will be sending you an e-mail soon!

Kristin Eberline said...

WOW WOW WOW!!! Mary, this is fabulous!! I LOVE everything about your project from the striking colors and patterns, the awesome designer paper, your coloring, the panel with the sweet girl, the supplies you added, the matching ribbon on the bottom and the handles...it's absolutely fantastic! Soooo glad you were able to play along! Please bring your talent back next Saturday for our sketch challenge :O)

Have a wonderful weekend!

Lauren (mytime) said...

Oh MY! That is beyind adorable! I love the colors and your overal design on this one :D Thanks for playing

Handmade by Odette said...

Mary this projects is really cute and useful! I love it and like the colors you used, congrats on Top 5!

Pamelamma said...

Such a clever back to school tote! Love your design, and of course, Lauren's templates are fabulous. Best of luck making the DT. You sure have talent!

AKiteFlier said...

Congrats on being top 5 this week - this is a TOTALLY adorable and clever project. You deserve it - thanks for playing with us!

Cat said...

Congrats on making Top 5! Your project is adorable and so well organized!

Robin said...

Holy Hannah! This is wonderful! Great job on making the top 5!

Islander Girl said...

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS!!! I am gonna lift this idea!!! Wow! I'm really, really lovin' this! LOL! Thanks for the inspiration!

Claudette

C said...

Cute tote..congrats on your top 5 pick!!

Stephanie said...

this is uber-cute!!! I know so many little girls that would die to have this! great job :)

Joseline said...

This is so adorable!

Unknown said...

This is awesome!