DIY Grain Sack Striped Farmhouse Tote
It's time for another round of inspiration from the Thrifty Style Team and this month, I'm sharing a pretty and thrifty DIY Grain Sack Striped Farmhouse Tote. After you check out my tutorial, head to the bottom of the post to see what all of the other Thrifty Style Team ladies are sharing.
How To Make a Grain Sack Striped Farmhouse Tote:: The Supplies
Wooden Art Caddy - I found mine at the Dollar Spot at Target on clearance for under $1.00. If you don't have one on hand, keep an eye open at yard sales and thrift stores, Home Goods, TJ Maxx, etc.
*Keep in mind that with this reverse stencil technique, the color of the tote you choose is what's going to be the color of your stripes unless you want to take the extra step and go back and stencil on your stripes
Painter's tape and thin washi tape
Paint of choice - I chose shiplap (which is a nice white) chalk-style paint
Paintbrush
How To Make the Grain Sack Stripes
You can either measure your tote to find the center or eye it up (that's what I did) and add a strip of painter's tape to the center of the tote the entire way around.
Now, add TWO strips of washi tape on each side of the centered painter's tape.
Also, add this same pattern to the handle so that the grain sack stripe is uniform and covers the entire tote, handle included.
Remove the washi tape strips to the left and the right of your center, wider strip.
Next, paint over the entire box, tape and all. You can either choose to leave the inside of the box the original color or paint it to match the outside. I chose to paint the entire box white, inside and out.
Allow the paint to dry and gently remove the painter's tape,
And the washi tape strips. Touch up any areas as needed.
Now, for the fun!
Styling Your Grain Sack Striped Farmhouse Tote
My first styling choice was to gather stuff from around the house: weathered clay pots, a clay bird, vintage wooden bobbins, and two items that are dear to my heart. My dad's carpenter ruler and a flag he had attached to his car antenna. <3
My next styling choice was fresh flowers clipped from my yard with vintage shears.
And my last, and probably most practical choice, was to load up the tote with some cute buffalo check flatware, grain sack towels, and cute paper straws fitting my theme. This would be great for picnics!
Now, for the rest of the Thrifty Style Team's inspiration! Click on the links below to be taken to their decorating ideas!
Thrifty Yellow and Pink Spring Porch by Redhead Can Decorate
Rustic Shiplap-Inspired Wall Art by The Creek Line House
Ideas on How to Update a 15-Year-Old Bathroom Vanity by Duke Manor Farm
Make an Auricula Theatre - Thrifty Style by Heart and Vine
Window Seat Refresh by DIY Beautify
Green Painted Outdoor Table by Cottage at the Crossroads
Patio Decorating Ideas on a Budget by I Should Be Mopping the Floor
Vintage Box Makeover by Bliss Ranch
Easy DIY Nightstand From a Thrift Store Stool by Chatfield Court
Decorating with Thrifted Silver by 2 Bees in a Pod
DIY Grain Sack Striped Farmhouse Tote by The How-To How
Thrifted Picnic Basket Makeover by Salvage Sister & Mister
DIY Magazine Page Place Mats by What Meegan Makes
100 Year Old Barnwood Shelves by The DIY Village
I have a pin board just for totes because I love them so much. Now I've got more inspiration, and I can grain sack stripe with the best of them!
I love your totes....all of your totes! You are the Tote Queen!
How absolutely adorable Mary Beth! I could see this being in use all summer long, and so perfect for the patriotic holidays coming up! I cannot believe you scored that tote for less than $1!!!! Great Great Find!
Thank you, Cindy! I wish I had bought a few more when I got this one. Now, I'm imagining so many different color combos. 😉
I really like the look of grain stripes. Clean with a pop of color. In addition to your great idea for silverware and napkins, this little tote would be great for all kinds of things. Something to hold condiments at a picnic. Flower arrangements in bottles.........Very pretty and practical.
Thanks so much, Patti! I hope you are enjoying the spring here in our neck of the woods. 🙂
Yes! Bring back the grain sack stripe! This project makes me so nostalgic for the good ol' days of home decor blogging when we were all painting everything in sight with a grain sack stripe. 🙂
Thank you, Courtenay! I missed the grain sack stripe trend a few years ago. I saw it fly by but never had the chance to DIY anything fun so this was my chance. 🙂
This turned out beautifully, Mary Beth! I love the colors you chose! What a great way to repurpose of these totes!
Thank you so much, Kristi!
I love your creativity and fresh idea! The bright red is just what your wooden tote needed. It's like a whole new piece with a whole new purpose and life. Amazing what a little paint and ingenuity can do!
Thank you so much, Meegan!
Super fun wooden tote! Love the stripes and the picnic supplies ready for some summer fun!
Happy spring, Kippi
Thanks so much, Kippi! I haven't had a chance yet, but I can't wait to see what you shared. I love your style!
what a super cute tote and I love your styling! I think i need to check out this area at Dollar Spot at Tarjay a little more.
Super cute, Mary Beth... and so brave to do white over red! LOL! 😉
Thank you, Julie! I figured out had nothing to lose so what the heck. 😉