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Guess what time it is? Totes o’clock! This week we’re kicking off a series on totes and all the creative and clever ways you can make them, trick them out, and style them. But first, presenting 40 of our favorite tote tutorials from all over the web.
Painted Heart Tote
We love this combination of pixelated style and ombre made using a pencil eraser stamp. (via V and Co.)
Color Block Tote
Color blocked and floral? Style win. (via Say Yes to Hoboken)
Dip Dyed Ombre Tote
You know love us a good dip dye, in cookie andshower curtain form. (via Second Hand Sundays)
Neon Painted Boxed Out Tote
Our favorite detail on this tote? The custom tag! (via Dana Made It)
Renske’s Minimalist Tote Bag
Definitely an avant garde look as far as totes go. (via Design Sponge)
Love the triangle pattern on this one. (via Popsicle Party Tote
The watercolor look of these makes them SO summery. (via Creature Comforts)
Two Harbors Tote + (Bonus!) Seafarer Clutch
This gorgeous tote is perfect for nautical adventures. (via A Field Journal)
No-Sew Beach Bag
No-sew? #winning (via A Little Glass Box)
Net Bag
We have no idea how they managed to make a mesh bag look chic, but we’re sold. (via Honestly WTF)
Tote from a Scarf
With just a few simple knots you can easily turn a scarf into a makeshift tote. (via Brit + Co.)
Sprayed Basket Tote
So the painted basket is cool and all, but what about that skirt?! (via Beetles, Bugs, and Butterflies)
Waxed Cotton Tote
Made from a vintage waxed camping tent, we particularly love the painted orange handle tips. (via By Elke)
This tote has a heart of gold ;) (via 
Really digging the tassels on this one. (via 
Hexagon Tetris needs to become an iPhone game, like, now. (via
Already have a plain tote that needs a little love? (via Reversible, Lined, Color-Blocked Tote
It’s the mullet of tote bags. (via Dana Made It)
Love the idea of sewing a divider into an existing tote. (via Quick Fix Grocery Tote
You could definitely make this from an old white t-shirt. (via Between the Lines)
Farmer’s Market Laminated Tote
Great for produce that’s got a little bit of moisture, you could also use oil cloth to make a similar bag.(via Sew 4 Home)
Dishtowel and Napkin Tote
Got one too many tea towels? Turn them into totes! (via Dana Made It)
My Friendly Tote
How adorable are these? (via JoJo and Eloise)
Ikea Pillow Case into Tote
So you bought a fancy pillowcase but it doesn’t match any of your other bedding? Tote it up. (via Melissa Esplin)
A mini version of this would make the perfect favor bag for a wedding. (via Repurposed Vintage Tablecloth Cross Body Tote
The tassel, the print, the green strap – we love everything about this tote. (via My So Called Crafty Life)
Inkblot Tote
What do you see? (via DIY Lomography)
We might need to copy this in a Brit + Co. color palette. (via Geometric Stenciled Tote
This might be our new favorite pattern. (via Modern Mom)
Backpack Tote
What?! We have so many totes that would be perfect for this. (via Sincerely Kinsey)
Beach Tote
Beach bag season is almost here! (via Say Yes to Hoboken)
Beach Towel Tote
Kid Towel Tote: Genius. (via Martha Stewart)
All-In-One Picnic Blanket Tote
Ok, we really do need to make our take on this clever project. (via Craft Buds)
Another tea towel remix. (via Mesh Beach Tote
Wait, is this another chic use of mesh? A.C. Slater would be proud. (via Design Sponge)
Go Giants! (via 
Color swoon! (via 
We love this print. (via Simple Neon Tote Ideas
These paint jobs are perfect for decorating existing totes. (via For the Love of)
Leather Strap Tote
Such a great shape for trolling farmer’s markets and antiques fairs. (via We All Sew)
