Jamie's new Bloom Tote Bag is a blank canvas just waiting for YOUR creativity to BLOOM! These well-constructed, sturdy bags are perfect for:
- the gym
- library
- grocery store
- farmer's market
- college backpack
- school tote
- diaper bag
- knitting/crochet/craft bag
- overnight bag
- travel carry-on
- and so much more!
So we decided to see how YOU would decorate one of our new totes! There's even a sweet prize involved! All you have to do is a decorate a Bloom Bag and enter it for your chance to win a wonderful assortment of Jamie D products!
Add a photo of your bag on Instagram using the hashtag #mybloombag (or post your photo on Facebook, Pinterest, or Twitter, tag us, and use the hashtag #mybloombag!) The deadline to enter your decorated bag is extended to October 15th so our international fans can have a chance to play along too (23:55 pm ET.) We will pick a lucky winner...and maybe a few others to feature...in October!
Need a little boost to get your "Bloom" on? Here are some amazing bags to get you going!
Isn't Stephanie's bag a stunner? Using the Sharon stencil as a base, Stephanie also added more stencil work to the backdrop, then accented with Prima flowers for a gorgeous creation!
How delightful is Jeannie's bag? With fabric accents and stamped original-release Bloom girls the whole piece is an attention-grabber!
Love Louise's dramatic bag? A black backdrop applied over a Bloom Girl stencil allows "Gardenia" to remain the center of attention!
Soft and sweet, Mindy's gorgeous bag shows off our "Summer" Bloom Girl stamp. What a beautiful tote to carry around!
Brittany used the "Free Spirit" Bloom stencil to create this retro-hip bag! Splashes of color add personalized style, while a canvas flower (with metal accents) really draw your focus to the Bloom Girl! Want to see how easy it is to decorate this bag?
Directions:
- Spray two Bethany flowers with your choice of Color Bloom sprays. (Spray both sides. Dry.)
Fold flower in half. Glue. Fold in half again. Glue. Adhere two flowers together to form a 3D bloom for your bag! - Spray temporary adhesive on your Bloom stencil (front or back depending on which way you want your Bloom girl to face!) Press firmly on to bag. (Insert cardboard in bag to keep surfaces flat and prevent bleed-through.
- Add Black Gesso over stencil. Use brush for fine details. Use palette knife for larger areas.
- Remove stencil to see your stunning design! (Immediately wash stencil in soap/water to clean.)
- Dry gesso thoroughly.
- Decorate bag with your 3D Bethany flower, metal pieces, Bloom flowers, Say It In Crystal studs, and random sprays of Color Bloom. Use a fabric glue to make sure items stay on. Seal bag with Scotchguard (or other matte sealant.) Spot clean when necessary.
Prima Products: 980252 Free Spirit Bloom Girl Stencil, 980214 Bloom Tote Bag, 980221 Bloom Metal Flowers, 980108 Bloom Collection Brads, 961459 Art Basics-Heavy Black Gesso, 578459 Bethany Petals, Color Bloom Sprays: 573942 Glistening Waves, 573867 Summer Sky, 573850 Lime Wedge, 573874 Sorbet, 573904 Peony, 573911 Gilded; 960384 Vintage Trinkets-Mini-Brads, 961039 Mechanical Metal Leaves, 549732 Vintage Trinket Flower, 576134 SIIC-Mineral, 576417 Stick Pin-Forever Green. Other: Krylon Easy-Tack Temporary Adhesive, Paintbrush, Fabri-Tac
MUST get the goods to make one!!! LOVE decorating bags and this is awesome!!
Posted by: barbara macaskill | Monday, September 08, 2014 at 12:38 PM
I suspect by the time we have these super cool bags in UK, the deadline will have long gone. Certainly will be looking out for them in the future, can think if a few people I'd alter one for (if they are very very good, lol).... FABULOUS design inspiration!
Posted by: Caroline | Monday, September 08, 2014 at 01:14 PM
Caroline-we will gladly extend the contest for our fabulous international fans! Please note the new deadline of October 15th. Let us know if we can help you find a Bloom Tote Bag! :) Sharon
Posted by: Prima Marketing | Monday, September 08, 2014 at 02:38 PM
What a fun competition & sure to yield beautiful results!!
Posted by: Helen Tilbury | Monday, September 08, 2014 at 02:58 PM
Fantastic examples with the tote bags. Really wow!!!!
Posted by: Keren Tamir | Monday, September 08, 2014 at 02:58 PM
I am so happy that the deadline has extended!I really want to make one of those bags!! Off to hunt for that bag!
Posted by: Laura Turcotte | Monday, September 08, 2014 at 07:07 PM
All of the bags are just beautiful and so creative! I really want to decorate one of the totes. The totes would make such wonderful gifts since the holidays are much closer than we think! Thanks for the beautiful inspiration!
Posted by: Kim Matthews | Tuesday, September 09, 2014 at 05:34 AM
What a FAB contest.What girl wouldn't want to style her work of art around.
Daisy
Posted by: Daisy cooper | Tuesday, September 09, 2014 at 09:48 AM
They are all so different and fabulous! I love them all. Such fun to see everyone's creativity!
Posted by: Jeannie DeGruccio | Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at 03:19 PM