DIY Tassel Tote on a Budget

2 min read September 13, 2026 Dawn Wade
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Not only is this DIY Tassel Tote easy to make but it’s budget-friendly as well.  You would pay well over $100 for a unique and fun summer beach tote like this one.  But with a little DIY magic, you can create a tote of your very own for well under that.  Customize your tote to include DIY tassels and easy to make DIY pom-poms to really match your ‘purse-onality’. 

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

First things first, let’s make some fun yarn pom-poms with these easy to use Pom-pom Makers.  Line up both sides of the pom–pom maker and wrap yarn around one side. Continue wrapping until you can no longer see the dip in the pom maker.  Then wrap the other side of the pom maker in the same way. 

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Step
2

Cut the yarn off of the skein and clip the clasps of the pom maker closed.  Carefully insert a pair of sharp scissors into the groove in the pom maker and cut the yarn as shown. 

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Step
3

Cut an 8-10" length of yarn and insert it in-between the two sides of the pom maker.  Tie a tight knot in the length of yarn around the pom maker and trim the ends. 

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Step
4

Open the clasps and remove the yarn pom from the pom maker.  Cut the pom into the desired shape using a sharp pair of scissors.  The different sizes of pom makers make different sizes of poms, so make a few poms in fun, bright colors to attach to your bag. 

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Step
5

Use some jewelry tools to attach the Colorful Tassel Charms into the weave of the Two-tone Burlap Bag

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Step
6

Take your freshly made yarn poms and hot glue them to the Two–tone Burlap Bag

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Step
7

This tote is perfect for when you just need a few things at the grocery store or fill it with all the things you need for the beach.  Check out all of the other awesome Tropical Vibes Décor and Accessories here.  Who’s ready to soak up some summer sun?  

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