These multi-purpose canvas pouches were just begging for a DIY. I used an easy dip-dye technique with food coloring to completely transform them into bright and cheery cosmetic pouches. This craft project is so versatile. With simple materials that you already have at home, you’ll have adorable pouches perfect for storing all of your goodies! Start to finish this project is easy to accomplish in no time.
Tight roll your canvas pouches and secure with a rubber band. Mix up your dye. The more drops of food coloring you add to the vessel the more vibrant color you’ll achieve through the process. Just a splash of vinegar, a 1/4 cup of water and food coloring drops makes the perfect “kid-friendly” dye. It will stain and such, so monitor closely!
Submerge the rolled canvas about 1-2 inches into the dyed water (or desired depth of design). Let sit for 60 minutes. Be sure to heat the water to a boil if you’re looking for something more vibrant than you see here. The water we used was hot tap water. Also, drop in a wood bead (optional) and let soak.
Pull the rolled canvas pouches from the dyed water. Unroll and place on a cookie sheet or cookie rack to dry. Let the canvase pouches dry fully, then iron them using the cotton setting to set the dye. Run through a quick wash on the washing machine before adding the leather and wood bead pull.
Make a simple loop through the metal opening on the pull and thread a dyed wood bead. Secure with a simple knot.
What beautiful pouches! We’ve got the answer for cosmetics, gift cards, bridesmaids gifts, Mother’s Day gifts, teacher gifts, the list goes on!