A tutu tote is an essential part of a Halloween costume for a princess. It could also be a cute party idea for princess party treat bags.
A little ballerina or princess needs a suitable tote for carrying around her treasures or for trick-or-treating! I saw this idea in BHG and wanted to try my own version! Vanessa helped me make this one even though she is too old for the princess stuff. She did put the tutu around her neck so she could be a lion though!
We used a 1/2 gallon ice cream bucket, spray primer and spray paint.
Vanessa sprayed on the primer so the spray paint will stick better. Let the primer dry before spraying on the paint.
While the paint is drying, we made the tutus. We tied a piece of elastic around our chalk container. Then, cut the tulle into strips about 8 inches long and 6 inches wide.
1) Fold a piece of tulle in half and put the loop through the elastic.
2) Stick 2 fingers through the loop and grab the tulle ends
3) Pull the tulle ends through the loop
4) Tighten the knot
We made 2 tutus and since there wasn’t a handle on this bucket, we used a ribbon for the handle.
Slip the tutus on the bucket and fluff them up!
Craft Junkie says
October 14, 2013 at 11:40 amThanks…I’m going to do this on a canvas bag! I needed to see how the knot was done on the tutu.
Tonia says
October 14, 2013 at 4:08 pmWonderful! I hope it turns out great! Thanks for stopping by!
Mrs Sarah Coller says
March 23, 2012 at 3:38 pmThat is so cute! I think I might try it for Kynthia’s Easter basket this year since she’s our “new addition” and will need a basket!
Sarah
Tami says
March 8, 2012 at 3:07 amJust stopping by to let you know that I’ve featured your craft on Family Fun Crafts! You can see it here:
http://funfamilycrafts.com/tutu-tote-2/
If you have other kid friendly crafts, I’d love it if you would submit them. 🙂 If you would like to display a
featured button on your site, you can grab one from the right side bar of your post above.
MD Mimi says
February 2, 2012 at 10:16 pmI know its past Halloween but I was thinking about Valentines day and my grandkids! One girl and two boys! So pinks and whites on a red pail for her but what could I do on the pails for the boys? All ideas would be appreciated!
Thanks,
Mimi Sue
Anabella says
October 28, 2011 at 11:51 amI featured this tutorial in my “Top Ten CRAFTS I loved this week #3”.
It’s an awesome tutorial!!!
Thanks!
http://cosiendoycriando.blogspot.com/
PS:It is also a linking party, so you can link up another craft!!
Amanda says
October 19, 2011 at 12:30 pmJust stopping by to let you know that I have featured your project on Fun Family Crafts! You can see it here
http://funfamilycrafts.com/tutu-tote/
If you have other kid friendly crafts, I’d love it if you would submit them 🙂 If you would like to display a featured button on your site, you can grab one from the right side bar of your post above.