Upcycled Shopping Tote – Festive Tree

Transform an ordinary reusable shopping tote into a festive holiday accessory with this DIY Upcycled Shopping Tote craft project. Perfect for Christmas shopping, gift wrapping, or carrying holiday goodies, this eco-friendly tote features a charming Christmas tree appliqué topped with a bright star. Not only is it a budget-friendly craft, but it’s also a fun way to give new life to plain totes while adding a personal handmade touch. Whether you’re making it for yourself, gifting it to a friend, or creating a batch for holiday markets, this simple project is a creative way to celebrate the season sustainably.

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What you need

1 plain red reusable shopping tote (or any sturdy fabric tote)

 

Green felt sheets (for tree layers)

 

Yellow felt sheet (for star)

 

Brown felt scrap (for tree trunk)

 

Fabric glue or hot glue gun

 

Scissors

 

Pencil or chalk for tracing

 

Optional: Glitter glue, sequins, or buttons for extra decoration

 

Instructions

Step 1: Cut out 105 leaves around 1 inch wide x 2/5 inch long.

Step 2: Begin with the bottom row and glue 12 leaves on.

Step 3: Just glue the widest end and put into position with the tip.of the leaf pointing downwards.

Step 4: Continue up the tree and off set each row and decrease the amount as you go.

Step 5: Make sure the leaves are overlapping so every glued section is covered by the next row up.

Step 6: Finish off with the gold felt star. Paint the tips of the leaves with glitter.