Two-Toned Beach Tote

   It finally stopped raining today and I was able to enjoy a nice summer breeze. It's a perfect day to craft ---perhaps something fitting for the beach. Here is a fun, chic, and inexpensive DIY project. It's also pretty quick to do. I bought the spray paint at a dollar store for $3.25 and the small tote at Target in the dollar section (yes, $1.00). It's just right for holding a few accessories and a good book.

Materials:

Painter's tape or masking tape 
silver spray paint
beach tote 
gloves (optional)


Make sure you spray paint in a well ventilated area. I did this project outside. 

Small Beach Tote

 Tape horizontally around your tote where you'd like to divide the silver color from the natural shade of the tote. 

I did mine a little more than halfway to the rim of the tote and I followed the natural weaving across the tote which gave it a more natural color divide than trying to follow a straight edge. You may also find this method easier to do. 

 

I added a little extra tape to leave room for error when spray painting. You may want to do this if your tape is narrow.


Lie your tote flat in an open space (protect your furniture and do it outside, perhaps in the grass or place it on a piece of cardboard). 

Hold the spray paint about 10 inches away from your tote and spray in a back and forth motion until you've covered the desired area with the spray paint (try to avoid inhaling the fumes).

Remove tape et Voila!

You have a wonderful two-toned beach tote. It has a "Dip Dyed" effect to it. Jazz it up with a scarf like I did above or spray paint a straw beach hat to compliment your tote.

You are not limited to simply doing the "dip dyed" look. I also did a tote with silver stripes. Use your imagination. Enjoy!