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It’s time for another Thrift Store Upcycle Challenge and this time I am sharing how to make an easy pom and tassel beach bag. I love finding a great basket tote and thrift stores usually have them for around $3.
Who wants a plain basket tote though? I think they could all use a little pizzaz and it’s super easy to dress one up with some simple ball trim, tassel trim, and a cute tassel charm. Bohemian purses and bag are super trendy this year. Let me show you how to make a great bag in minutes that won’t break the bank! Let’s make a tote!
DIY Pom Tassel Basket Totes
Supplies:
- Inexpensive plain basket tote
- Ball trim, orange
- Tassel trim, white
- Accent ribbon, hot pink
- Hot glue & gun
- Scissors
- Pom & Tassel Charm (tutorial)
Instructions:
I got my bag for a whopping $2.99!
Start adding your tassel trim (white trim) first.
Begin gluing the trim on the side of the tote. Glue ends together when they meet. Glue a layer of ball trim on the top of the tassel trim. Next glue the accent ribbon over the ball trim. I used hot pink ribbon to accent the inside of the bag.
Add the Pom & Tassel Charm the center of the bag and that’s it! Super easy to make and a fraction of the cost of department store bags!
Now for More Thrift Store Makeovers!
I’ve paired up with 19 other talented ladies to bring you a monthly Thrift Store Decor Upcycle Challenge. Each month we will create a new home decor piece from an item(s) we’ve found at a thrift store, yard sale, resale shop etc. There is no budget or specific theme so we are free to let our creativity run wild!
Meet the Hosts
Amanda | The Kolb Corner Chelc| Inside the Fox Den
Erlene | My Pinterventures Kim | Made in a Day Sara | Twelve on Main
Debra | Shoppe No. 5 Shirley | Intelligent Domestications
Marie | DIY Adulation Lindsay | Crazy Organized Michelle | Our Crafty Mom
Julie | Live From Julie’s House Dru | Polka Dot Poplars
Maureen | Red Cottage Chronicles Pili | Sweet Things Channell | Hobnail House
Colleen | Life on Kaydeross Creek Ann | Duct Tape and Denim
Paula | Virginia Sweet Pea Sherry | Savvy Apron Stacy | Anastasia Vintage
You can also follow our board on Pinterest for more Upcycled Decor Inspiration!
Your totes are so pretty and colorful now!! It’s fantastic you got that one for less than $3!! They are so expensive here! I will have my eyes open from now on when visiting thrift stores.
Thanks Pili.
this is such a cute diy. Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things link party. Watch for your feature tomorrow xo
Thanks so much katherine!
I didn’t realize that this was your thrift store upcycle…blown away! I’m so in love these cute bags and can’t wait to see your next tutorial.
So adorable! Love the fringe & tassels. So fun!
Thanks so much Michelle!
These totes are just to cute. Anyone carrying these are going to get noticed.
Thanks Debra! Love the darker one the best.
Kim
Cute! You gave these basket totes personality!
Thank’s Paula, I actually have four the other two are regular canvas totes I used them for vacation instead of lugging a backpack. Definitely cuter than a backpack.
Kim
What a great idea! I see these wicker totes all the time at thrift stores. Now I have a reason to pick one up!
I have to admit I have a bunch, for this very reason. Thank you!
Kim