diy anchor bag {cara box}

Nautical is very hot this season but living in Nebraska it is hard to find!

Well what is a girl to do???

MAKE ONE....and it is {you guessed it} EASY! 

I started out with a basic simple tote.

I cut out an anchor on ordinary paper.

You can use clip art or freehand to get the anchor image.

Position it on the bag and trace {with a pencil}

Once it is traced you simple grab some paint, brushes and some water.

I used a black craft acrylic. 

No real trick just stay in the lines and if the paint gets to thick add a little water.

Let it dry and YOUR DONE!!!!

{told you it was easy}

So now why did I make this????

{other than it is awesome}

Well, I signed up for a Cara Box

A Cara box is kind of like a Secret Santa with bloggers {and non bloggers} 

You get assigned a partner and you learn about them and what they like.

I had Meredith who blogs over at Mer and America.

It is monthly, and each month there is a new theme. 

{you sign up each month so its up to you if you want tot do it every month}

This months theme was NAUTICAL.

I was excited but then quickly realized that nautical is HARD in NEBRASKA!

Especially to stay in the $15 budget {you can go over}

So I had to get creative.

You are also to include at least 4 items in your Cara Box.

What all did I put in mine?

Anchor bag.  Black and white striped scarf.  Sun glasses,  Pink bracelet.  White fedora

Does it look nautical to you???

OK I know nautical is usually navy and white, or maybe red and white.

BUT Meredith told me her favorite color was pink.

So I made a pink balck and white nautical look for her {Nebraska style}

I'd recommend signing up.  It is so fun!!!!!  I cant wait to see what I get!!!

 

**UPDATE**

I did not end up receiving a cara box this month.

My partner decided not to send one out to me.

I was disappointed at first,

but I am now just looking forward to

next month and seeing who I will be paired up with!

I had so much fun picking out a great gift for Meredith 

it out weighs my partner not following through.