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Giving Thanks for Girl’s Night
BY AMANDA MILLER
A utumn is the perfect time to slow down, enjoy the changes, and spend time with friends. For your next girls’ night, consider making it a Thanksgiving DIY night. With these three crafts, you’ll have the chance to relax, get creative, and share time with the ones who truly get you. CUSTOM TOTE BAGS Materials ■Plain canvas tote bags ■Fabric paint or acrylic paint
■Paintbrushes ■Fabric markers or paint pens ■Stencils (letters, shapes, or fun designs) ■Pencil for sketching designs ■Cardboard to place inside the tote (prevents bleed-through) ■Tape ■Optional embellishments: rhinestones, sequins, iron-on patches, glitter glue ■Iron (if needed) Directions 1. Prep your tote bag by inserting cardboard
inside the tote to prevent paint from soaking through to the other side. 2. Use a pencil to lightly sketch your design on the tote. Think names, quotes, floral designs, or geometric patterns. Decide where you might want stencils or freehand painting. 3. Place stencils where you want shapes or letters, and secure lightly with tape. 4. Use fabric paint for best results. Apply in thin layers to prevent cracking. Use paintbrushes for larger areas and paint pens or markers for details.
16 NOVEMBER 2025 | BRPARENTS.COM
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