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Funky recycled pet food bag purse/tote.

Step 11The back of the bag.

The back of the bag. Now it's time to go show off your new creation. My teenagers love it and their friends all want one.

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6 comments

Apr 16, 2011. 6:29 AMrnchm1 says:

I am in awe of your brillance!!!! I cannot wait until my dogs finish a bag of food!!! I will definately make one of these.

Oct 6, 2010. 6:22 PMbryandhispup says:

I Hear BEST REUSEABLE SHOPPING BAG nominations ringing... GREAT pictures and great Idea!

Oct 6, 2010. 7:58 PMsweetdollymom (author) says:

Thanks so much . I hear ringing all the time but I just thought it was me.

Mar 1, 2010. 7:49 PMtechshop1 says:

Cat Chow Indoor Formula, is the only cat food my sweet Ivy eats.
This is an awesome hand bag, A great idea, since I already have some of those bags saved. I will make one for all my "cat-lover" friends.
Thanks for sharing.
You rock!

Sep 30, 2009. 9:31 AM

handprints says:

awesome! we feed our cats max cat (paper bag) so I will try it with the plastic fusing stuff. and maybe my bags of potting soil or other gardening supply bags...wow. I'm going to be eyeing people's trash much more now!!! Where do I cast my vote??

Sep 30, 2009. 9:34 AM

handprints says:

shoot! I'm sorry, I'm such a dummy. You were a finalist! that is why I clicked on your instructable in the first place!

Sep 30, 2009. 10:58 AMsweetdollymom (author) says:

That's okay. I'm glad you like it. As an artist (synonym for pack rat) I see possiblities everywhere. Sounds like you do also.

Sep 14, 2009. 2:41 PM

TimTheScarecrow says:

the finished product turned out pretty cool. if i were a girl id totally make this. or as i saw someone else say, i might make this for a pet christmas gift or something

Sep 16, 2009. 9:57 AMsweetdollymom (author) says:

Thanks. They make fun bags to give to someone as a gift too. Especially if you know someone who likes cats of other animals.

Sep 15, 2009. 9:38 AMwaterbaby says:

Make it larger, line with additional plastic pet food bag material rather than fabric, and you've got a strong, reusable, and even manly tote bag!

Sep 16, 2009. 9:58 AMsweetdollymom (author) says:

They are really waterproof too.

Sep 15, 2009. 11:25 AMsweetdollymom (author) says:

Cool changes. I like that you can make it your own. Thanks for the positive mput. I'm hoping to start a crafting business at home so the serger would be great. Hope I can get your vote.