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Easy Infusible Ink Project: Reusable Totes

posted on February 15, 2020Leave a Comment

Looking for an easy Cricut Infusible Ink craft? These reusable totes are it! I’ve made a bunch of these to donate to a local food shelter for families to take home with their food. 

This is an easy Cricut Infusible Ink project: a tote bag! Great for a gift or your favorite new shopping bag! via @DashOfEvansThis is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine.

There are so many various ways you can help out your community. As my kids get older, I like to show that there are little things they can do that make a big impact for others. In the Grand Rapids area, Kids Food Basket has been one of our favorite organizations to help out.

When I was part of the PTA, we had packing nights right at our school. Parents and students would help create the snack packets that are sent home with students from various schools in the district. 

No matter where you live, there is a food bank that needs your help! Donations of food are always top on the list, but also your time! Volunteering for a shift helps everything run smoothly. 

Not sure where to start? Feeding America has a great search engine for your area. If you’re local to the Grand Rapids area, check on the Kids Food Basket website for volunteer opportunities. 

What should you donate to a food bank? Here are the Top 10 requested items. Keep in mind, each place might have in-demand items. For shelters with families, items such as socks, razors, travel sized toiletries, blankets and more are also needed.

What items does a foodbank need? Here are the Top 10 requested items! via @DashOfEvans

As an extra treat, I’ve made a few tote bags to take our donations in. I would love for people who are getting their food to have a nice reusable tote to use for all occasions and make it easier to carry. 

This is an easy Cricut Infusible Ink project: a tote bag! Great for a gift or your favorite new shopping bag! via @DashOfEvansIn the Cricut Design Space, there are so many adorable tote options. I chose these three:

  1. Good Food = Good Mood Tote Bag
  2. Dream Believe Achieve
  3. Love Tote

A few quick Infusible Ink tips.

  1.  You need to use the infusible transfer sheets AND shirts, totes, etc to transfer onto. Anything 100% cotton will not work with the infusible ink. I have heard you can use some polyester fabrics with it, which I haven’t tried yet.
  2. The color on the paper is NOT the same as the infused color. Check the box to see exactly how it will turn out.
  3. Use the custom cutting setting on your machine and set to Infusible Ink. I also like to select “MORE” for a deeper cut.  Don’t forget to choose “Mirror” also.
  4. As with most iron on, you do NOT need a transfer sheet. 


This is an easy Cricut Infusible Ink project: a tote bag! Great for a gift or your favorite new shopping bag! via @DashOfEvans

The EasyPress™ 2 is really the best way to press your Iron On or Infusible Ink projects. When I first purchased my Cricut, I thought I could use my regular iron. It works, of course, but it’s SUCH a hassle to evenly distribute the heat. Definitely add the EasyPress 2 to your shopping list! 

Another go-to item for t-shirts and totes is the Heat Tape. It helps hold your design in place, which is especially helpful with a larger project and canvas. 

This is an easy Cricut Infusible Ink project: a tote bag! Great for a gift or your favorite new shopping bag! via @DashOfEvans

Items you will need for the Reusable Totes

  • Cricut Explore Air 2 OR a Cricut Maker. Whatever you like! 
  • Cricut Blank Totes. They come in 2 sizes, I prefer the large 19″ x 14″ one.

This is an easy Cricut Infusible Ink project: a tote bag! Great for a gift or your favorite new shopping bag! via @DashOfEvans

This Love tote is a combination of Infusible Ink and Glitter Iron On. 

Love Tote

  • Large Tote
  • Infusible Ink – Splash Pad
  • Glitter Iron On – Bejeweled 

This is an easy Cricut Infusible Ink project: a tote bag! Great for a gift or your favorite new shopping bag! via @DashOfEvans

Good Food, Good Mood Tote 

  • Tote
  • Infusible Sheet – Black
  • Infusible Sheet – Wild Aster
  • Heat Tape

This is an easy Cricut Infusible Ink project: a tote bag! Great for a gift or your favorite new shopping bag! via @DashOfEvans

Dream Believe Achieve Tote

  • Tote 
  • Infusible Ink – Cabbage Rose 

I’ve quickly fallen in love with my Cricut! Here are a few other fun projects I’ve shared…of course more to come!

  • Easy Library Bags
  • Holiday Stainless Tumblers
  • 5 Things I love about my Cricut Explore Air 2

Do you have any local shelters you like to volunteer at or donate to? Have you tried totes with the Infusible Ink?

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  • A small book tote for your kiddo makes a great gift or project for them to help you with! Perfect for going to grandma's house, too! I used my Cricut Air Explore 2, Mini Press 2 and Cricut iron-on vinyl for this project. via @DashOfEvansCricut Fun: Easy Library Bags
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Ashleigh Evans, founder of the blog Dash of Evans and also InBooze cocktail kits. As a mom of 4, she likes to create easy meals, using a little help from the store.

I'm Ashleigh and I live in Grand Rapids, MI! I love to create recipes with bold flavors the whole family can enjoy.

As a busy mom of 4, I love to create easy, yet delicious recipes taking a little help from the store. Everything on this site is easy to find in your favorite grocery store. I am quite the bargain shopper and I can spot a clearance sticker from a mile away.

Also check out my new line of cocktail kits, InBooze, which uses dehydrated produce to infuse your booze.

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