Carve, Print & Play With Summery Style
August is bringing the sunshine and the stamps — and we’re thrilled to introduce your next creative escape: The Linoprint Beach Bag Craft Kit.
This month, we’re diving into lino printing — a wonderfully tactile and satisfying heritage craft with a modern twist. You’ll carve, ink, and print a cactus-inspired design onto a roomy cotton tote bag, creating something beautiful, practical, and totally you.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned maker, this kit is a gorgeous invitation to try something new and make your mark — quite literally!
If you've bought this project, you'll find your tutorial video below (the password is on the front of the printed instructions in your box!)
🌵 Print, Play, Repeat
With a soft, easy-to-carve block and two vibrant ink colours (Wisteria Purple and Emerald Green), you’ll create six individual lino stamps – three charming plant pots and three leafy plants – using our custom template or your own design.
From outlining with precision to cutting satisfying curved shapes and bold stripes, each stamp gives you a chance to play with technique and texture.
Then it’s time to ink up and print your stamps onto your white cotton beach bag, layering plant pots and foliage to build a summery, handprinted scene.
Finally, reach for the pink Sharpie to add fun finishing details — think flowers, patterns, or a handwritten quote. You’ll end up with a bold, personalised tote you’ll want to carry everywhere.
🎨 What You’ll Make
- A custom-printed beach bag that’s both functional and fabulous
- A creative companion piece to July’s geometric sunglasses case
- A stylish, summery tote that’s as fun to make as it is to carry
This kit is all about creativity on your terms — mix and match the cactus templates, sketch your own, or even decorate the other side of your bag to keep the fun going. You can even print onto the fabric handles for an all-over design.
🧵 What’s in the Box?
Everything you need to get started, including:
- Soft Cut lino block – soft and beginner-friendly
- Lino handle with two interchangeable cutting blades
- Two Versacraft ink pads – in Wisteria Purple & Emerald Green
- Premium White Cotton Beach Bag – maxi size
- Design Template – cactus-themed and fully customisable
- Pink Fine Sharpie Pen – for adding details
- Step-by-Step Instructions – with video tutorials throughout
Plus, you’ll only need a few extras from home: a pencil, scissors, some scrap paper, and an optional iron to heat-set your design.
✨ Top Tips From the Studio
- Carve one design at a time so the pencil lines don’t smudge
- Remember, what you carve away won’t print — what’s left behind will!
- Shade the parts you want to keep to help guide your carving
- Always carve away from your fingers (safety first!)
- This kit is a grown-up craft and isn’t intended for children
We can’t wait to see your bold, botanical creations — don’t forget to tag us with #craftiosity to be in with a chance of winning a little extra in your next box.
Here’s to a summer of stamping, sunshine, and satisfying creativity!
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