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DIY summer bag

Summer arrived early in Finland this year. April was sunny, May was a bit sunny....but now the end of June is all cloudy and gloomy. But don't loose hope, summer will come back soon.

Until then, we all need some splash of  color and summer fun. 
What's more summery than watermelons?!
Here is a super easy and super cute tote bag for all the picnics and trips to the lake. 

Here you can see Dimitra's cute video:


Materials:

Cotton fabric tote bag
fabric paints
potato stamp
paint brush
toothpick


- Put a newspaper inside the bag. You don't want to paint to go through and color the other side. You also prevent getting your table dirty.
- Cut the potato in a half-moon shape. Apply red color and stamp the fabric with it.
- With a thin brush paint the green line for the peel of the watermelon.
- Use a toothpick to add the black seeds.
- Let it dry. After ~30mins check that the newspaper is not stuck to the painted side of the fabric.
- In 1-2 hours remove the newspaper. Let the bag dry overnight.
- Iron it in high temperature (the setting of 3 dots on your iron) or according to the fabric's instructions.



Follow Dimitra on instagram and have a look at her blog.

POP UP shop

Welcome to Finland Handcrafters Team's 2nd POP UP SHOP in Yobot Frozen Yogurt (Runeberginkatu 54A, 00260 Helsinki)
We dedicate this pop up to our mothers and your mothers!

Participating designers:
Inka Finland
Kotona
Looney Dimitra Crafts
Mrs Bertin's Jewelry Box
Namia Design
The Sun and the Turtle Amigurumi page

All our items are designed and handmade by Finnish & international artisants living in Finland. 
Our creations are inspired by the finnish nature & lifestyle.A big variety of beautifully handmade jewelry, accessories, toys, decorations and housewares will be for sale in Yobot for two days.
We will be open from 11am to 2pm, Saturday & Sunday 3-4 of May. See you all there!