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DIY Kate Spade Flamingo Tote Bag

July 22, 2016~ DIY and craft projects, fashion, Summer

Straight up, Kate Spade has got me crushing. Have you seen her Pink Flamingo bag of the season? Well I have, and it’s adorable. 

Check out my other Kate Spade inspired projects and spaces

*Kunin Felt sponsored this post, but all thoughts are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make PMQ for two possible.

DIY Kate Spade Flamingo Tote Bag

This one is pretty simple to make, so I embellished a little and added some fun details to make it mine. I’d love to see what you do with yours if you make one for yourself.

What do you need to make a flamingo tote bag

  • Kunin Felt in pink, black, and any other pinks you can find.
  • Scissors
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Pom Poms
  • Ribbon
  • Plastic Gemstones
  • Black Sharpie or fabric chalk

Felt Flamingo tote Bag

Using Felt to make a flamingo

The Kuning felt was really easy to work with, and it cut like a hot knife through butter. Fun fact: Kunin felts and fabrics are made in the U.S.A of Eco-Fi 100% polyester fiber, made from recycled post-consumer plastic bottles. So if you’re someone who likes to indulge in a last minute soft drink, power drink, or even just bottle of water, this is a great way to make up for the plastic footprint eh?

Felt Flamingo Bag

How to make a DIY Flamingo Tote Bag

 Trace the outline of the flamingo on the felt. I traced it facing one way, but when I cut it out I preferred it facing the other way so I flipped it.

Felt Flamingo Bag pink felt

Traced elements should include: the body, the neck/handle, the head, a wing, and as many feathers as you want.

Lay everything out to make sure it fits and works as planned. I had to do some last minute trimming to make sure it all worked perfectly.

pink Felt Flamingo Bag

Hot glue whatever gemstones into place. I used one for his eye, and one on each feather and one on the wing.

Felt Flamingo Bag with felt

Hot glue the felt pieces into place. It is a layered look, so obviously you start with the body, add the neck, the face, and then the feathers and wing.

To hide the seam between the two panels for the neck, I decided to add a big black and white striped bow using leftover ribbon from my Spring Daisy Wreath.

Felt Flamingo Bag striped ribbon

I made the bow the way I make all my bows! Two loops that overlap and then the tails added on. It gives a very Col. Sanders look, but I find it looks cleaner.

I added the blue pom poms to make it look like my flamingo was sitting on water. I also added the great big green pom pom to the ribbon to cover-up my seems from gluing it together.

Enjoy! Off to the beach you go!

Felt Flamingo Bag finished image

Felt Flamingo Bag

I love the pom poms on the felt flamingo bag – they kick it up a notch. Don’t even get me started on that bow! COME THROUGH MAMA!

Felt Flamingo Bag with pompom

Felt Flamingo tote Bag

 

Felt Flamingo Bag

 

 

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  1. Corinna - ADesignerAtHome says

    July 22, 2016 at 9:01 am

    Ariel! This is too stinkin cute! Who knew felt could be sure a fun DIY material.

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      July 22, 2016 at 9:46 am

      RIGHT ?! Felt is surprisingly versatile. I quite enjoyed this project.

      Reply
  2. Kristi says

    July 22, 2016 at 9:44 am

    SO, SO fun Ariel! LOVE his sweet little bowtie!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      July 22, 2016 at 9:46 am

      thank you ????

      Reply
      • Joann says

        July 22, 2016 at 9:52 am

        This is all around fabulous! You did an amazing job! So lovely.

        Reply
        • Ariel says

          July 22, 2016 at 9:53 am

          thanks! My flamingo and your fruit should have a party!

          Reply
  3. Sabrina @ Pink Little Notebook says

    July 22, 2016 at 10:11 am

    Super cute idea! So fun for the summer 🙂

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      July 22, 2016 at 10:15 am

      thank you! Perfect for the pool or market! He’s too pretty for the winter

      Reply
  4. Kyla @HouseOfHipsters says

    July 22, 2016 at 10:41 am

    This is so cute! I love the strap as his neck =)

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      July 22, 2016 at 10:42 am

      thanks girl!

      Reply
  5. Tricia says

    July 22, 2016 at 11:40 am

    The flamingo bag is darling! My 11 year old daughter is really into crafts and is starting to get into sewing. This would be a great project to work on with her! Can’t wait to try it out!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      July 22, 2016 at 12:23 pm

      This would be such a good project! If you guys do it I can’t wait to see what you come up with!

      Reply
  6. Tan of Squirrelly Minds says

    July 22, 2016 at 11:59 am

    I love this so so much! The pom poms are an excellent addition 😉

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      July 22, 2016 at 12:22 pm

      Thank you Tan! I think the ribbon and pom poms MAKE this look! So glad you agree

      Reply
  7. Karen @ copper dot interiors says

    July 22, 2016 at 12:52 pm

    Adorable! I love the pompoms too- they amp up the fun factor 🙂

    Reply
  8. Shauna says

    July 22, 2016 at 1:33 pm

    A Kate Spade fan too. This is adorable!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      July 22, 2016 at 2:32 pm

      Thank you Shauna!

      Reply
  9. Laurie @ Vin'yet Etc. says

    July 22, 2016 at 3:43 pm

    I LOVE this flamingo bag! How perfectly and whimsically you! I can imagine everyone at the beach wanting one!

    Reply
  10. jessica says

    July 22, 2016 at 10:35 pm

    So cute and just in time for the rest of summer! I love the little b&w bow against the pink!

    Reply
  11. Heather says

    July 23, 2016 at 7:58 am

    super friggin’ adorable! the pom poms just knock the whole thing over the top and I love it.

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      July 23, 2016 at 8:05 am

      Thanks girl! I bought a huge bag of pom poms at Michaels and am determines to use them everywhere!!!

      Reply
  12. Dannyelle @ www.lifeisaparty.ca says

    July 23, 2016 at 9:19 am

    Very cute, and so summery. Love flamingos!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      July 23, 2016 at 10:22 am

      Thanks Dannyelle!

      Have a great day 🙂

      Reply
  13. Lindi says

    July 23, 2016 at 12:57 pm

    This is SO creative! I never wouldn’t thought to make a bag like this! LOVE flamingos – always!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      July 25, 2016 at 7:22 pm

      Thank you Lindi! Flamingos forever and always!

      Reply
  14. Thea says

    July 26, 2016 at 9:01 am

    Your Flamingo Felt Bag is sooo creative and so clever! I really admire your artistic talents!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      July 26, 2016 at 10:11 am

      Thank you so much Thea 🙂 Thank you for your – as always – kind words 🙂 Hope you have a nice day!

      Reply
  15. Jo-Anna says

    July 26, 2016 at 4:24 pm

    What a super fun bag! So summery and perfect for the beach!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      July 27, 2016 at 11:57 am

      Thank you so much Jo-Anna! It was super easy to make too! 100% my next summer bag 😉

      Reply
  16. [email protected] says

    July 26, 2016 at 11:11 pm

    Love this project – that’s the perfect bag for summer!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      July 27, 2016 at 11:56 am

      Thanks Dani! I think so too 😉

      Reply
  17. Jen @ Fresh Crush says

    August 2, 2016 at 11:24 pm

    Cutest. Craft. Ever! Love this one Ariel!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      August 3, 2016 at 8:43 pm

      Thank you!!!! I think your daughter might like it!

      Reply
  18. Christina @ The DIY Mommy says

    August 10, 2016 at 10:08 pm

    Oh, MAN this is cute! This is such a unique and fantastic bag – love it! The bow on the flamingo neck just makes it. 😉 Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      August 11, 2016 at 8:47 am

      Thank you Christina! It has been the stand-out craft of the summer I think 😉

      Reply

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