This DIY Tote Bag Is So Cute, You’ll Use It Every Day (So Galentine’s Day Coded!)

Isabel Petrou
Isabel Petrou
Isabel is an incoming sophomore at the University of Vermont. She is studying public communication. She grew up in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, where she frequented the beach often during the summer. Even though her heart belongs to the ocean, the mountains are becoming a close…read more
published Feb 11, 2025
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Valentine’s Day can be the best day for some people and a dreadful holiday for others. All I know for sure is that I am all about a Galentine’s Day celebration. Whether you want a low-key movie night with your friends or a fancy party with pink and red heart decor and candy charcuterie boards, you’ve got endless possibilities for ways to celebrate and things to do. Personally, one of my favorite Galentine’s Day party ideas is a themed craft night. 

And if you’re looking for a craft option, Instagrammer Ashley Robison (@ashley.robison) posted the most adorable Reel highlighting DIY Galentine’s Day tote bags, made from turning plain tote bags into patch-covered cuties. All you have to do is buy blank canvas tote bags and a bunch of cute Valentine’s Day-themed patches and ribbons. You may also need a mini iron or sewing kit for the patches. You can easily find all of the supplies online.

What You’ll Need

In the Instagram Reel above, Robison went with heart and V-Day heart candy patches, as well as some letters with pink bows and “XOXO” patches. You and your friends can personalize each of your tote bags however you want, or you could make matching ones with your besties. I would design mine to be simpler, with lots of solid colored hearts and ribbons.

This can also be a really cute Galentine’s Day gift. 

Combine this craft with tasty Galentine’s Day snacks and blast pop girly music to really set the vibe!

Isabel Petrou

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Isabel is an incoming sophomore at the University of Vermont. She is studying public communication. She grew up in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, where she frequented the beach often during the summer. Even though her heart belongs to the ocean, the mountains are becoming a close contender. Her favorite part of living in Burlington, Vermont, for college is its unique coffee shops. Her perfect day would consist of going to a cute café in the morning, then spending the day at the beach swimming and reading, then ending the day by shopping and getting dressed up for a nice dinner downtown. Through Dorm Therapy, Isabel is excited to be a voice for young adults embarking on their college journeys and she hopes to make this big transition of life more comfortable for others in the same place as her.

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SchoolUniversity of Vermont '26
MajorPublic Communication
FavesShopping, the beach, TV/movies, walks, reading, Taylor Swift
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