Yay! Mollie Makes issue 57 is out in the UK, and I can share a peek today at the trendy tote DIY that I contributed. If you live in the UK, it should be available at your favorite stockist so you can make your own trendy tote in your favorite materials!

I loved the bronzey/goldish metallic lightweight leather that I found from a small shop on Etsy called Leather Treasure Shop and the hip canvas designed by Nate Berkus that I found in the home decor department of my local JoAnn Fabrics. It’s the perfect, understated combo for me to toss a few things in for an outing.

For my friends here in the US, we have to wait a bit longer. (darn it!) Instead, right now you can find Mollie Makes issue 56 on newstands in Barnes and Noble and at JoAnn’s! I stopped by last Sunday to grab a copy of the Somerset pub Faces for my artwork, and while I was there, I peeked around and saw this:

You can grab more info on making this fun duffle bag here. Have an amazing weekend! Will you be making anything? I’d love to hear what’s getting your excited about making if you feel like leaving a comment!