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Personalize Your Canvas Tote with Fabric Hearts and Mod Podge

Hello everyone. I hope you are doing well. Today, I want to share a simple way to personalize a canvas tote using fabric, paint, and Mod Podge. This project requires a few materials, and it's a great way to add your own twist to your tote design. If you're ready, I would love it if you joined me in personalizing a canvas tote.

Canvas tote with fabric floral heart design

Watch the video tutorial

Materials for canvas tote design

Materials
One canvas tote- I am using one that is 13" x 14" x 7" 
Optional-Fabric paint 
Fabric Mod Podge
Heart template (I am using my wooden heart to trace out)
One pencil
Scissors

wooden heart, pencil and fabric

Begin by laying your fabric flat with the design side facing down. Use the heart template and a pencil to trace out a few hearts.

Traced out canvas hearts

Use your scissors to cut out each of the traced hearts from the fabric.

Cut-out fabric hearts on canvas

Next, take your paintbrush and start applying the fabric Mod Podge. Apply the Mod Podge to each fabric heart one at a time and gently press it onto the tote.
I used my heating tool and then applied a layer of Mod Podge on top of the fabric heart.

Fabric paint, and canvas with fabric hearts

This is optional. I chose to add fabric paint around each of the fabric hearts, using blue and red colors.

Canvas tote with fabric floral hearts

Canvas tote with fabric floral hearts

Your canvas tote design is complete. There are many ways to customize a tote, making it a fun DIY project. Thanks for stopping by. See you soon!

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  1. Janet TrieschmanJuly 15, 2024 at 12:56 PM

    Great project. I don't often think of ModPodge and fabric together. thanks for sharing with us at Create-it Link Party

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    1. StephanieJuly 15, 2024 at 11:05 PM

      Thank you! Yes this was my first project using the fabric Mod Podge. 😊

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  2. Amy JohnsonJuly 20, 2024 at 7:18 AM

    Oh, this is just the cutest! Love it!

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    1. StephanieJuly 20, 2024 at 9:21 AM

      Amy, thank you! I'm happy to hear you enjoyed it.

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  3. ChristineJuly 24, 2024 at 8:03 AM

    This looks great. So easy to do too! I found you at Grandma's Link Party.

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    1. StephanieJuly 24, 2024 at 5:09 PM

      Christine, thank you very much. I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed my canvas tote. Thank you for taking the time to visit. 😊

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  4. Sum of their StoriesJuly 28, 2024 at 5:33 AM

    A cute idea and perfect for those who don't like to sew.

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  5. JOY @ http://joysjotsshots.blogspot.com/August 9, 2024 at 5:56 AM

    Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. That led me here.
    These hearts are so cute and provide a friendly approach like in the grocery store.
    Question: Is this Mod Podge method washable?

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    1. StephanieAugust 9, 2024 at 6:05 AM

      Joy, thank you for your visit. Yes, you can wash it in cold water after 72 hours. Hand washing is recommended. I tested it out using a mild detergent and gentle scrubbing. Everything worked out well. Thank you for asking such a great question!

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  6. Beth WatsonAugust 13, 2024 at 11:43 AM

    Such a FUN craft, Steph! I didn't know you could use md podge on fabric! Thanks for sharing! Creatively, Beth

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    1. StephanieAugust 13, 2024 at 12:50 PM

      Beth, thank you! Yes, it's the fabric Mod Podge—such a fun little project. Thank you for visiting.

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  7. PaulaShort February 2, 2025 at 5:43 AM

    Oh my goodness Steph what a cute tote bag. This is just so lovely.
    Thanks bunches for sharing with Sweet Tea & Friends this month dear friend. I'm so happy you're here.

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