Arabic Dotted Initial Tote {Tutorial}
We love dot crafts because they are easy and don’t require a lot of talent. We made this Arabic Initial Tote using a used Kleenex box as one of the supplies!
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Arabic Initial Tote Tutorial by A Crafty Arab |
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Arabic Initial Tote Tutorial by A Crafty Arab |
Cut your tissue box on the lines and save the three largest squares.
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Arabic Initial Tote Tutorial by A Crafty Arab |
Measure out your two biggest squares and make sure they are even. If they are not, cut off the excess so that your have perfect squares. Trace and cut out the Arabic letter Ayn from the third tissue box cardboard square.
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Arabic Initial Tote Tutorial by A Crafty Arab |
Place your two even squares over each other to create your Khatam star and put them on your tote.
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Arabic Initial Tote Tutorial by A Crafty Arab |
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Arabic Initial Tote Tutorial by A Crafty Arab |
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Arabic Initial Tote Tutorial by A Crafty Arab |
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Arabic Initial Tote Tutorial by A Crafty Arab |
Our second color was a lighter purple but with bits of glitter. You can see some of the shine in this photo.
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Let your star outline dry. Take your letter cardboard cut out and place it in the center of your star. Outline the Ayn with a different color. Ours was a silver glitter with hints of blue.
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Arabic Initial Tote Tutorial by A Crafty Arab |
When you are done making dots, gently lift up your letter and make sure you like it.
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Arabic Initial Tote Tutorial by A Crafty Arab |
Your tote is ready for madressa (Arabic for school) in the fall! Or as an Eid present that my daughter is planning on giving a friend.
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If you enjoyed making this tote, stop by these other totes we’ve made
Arabesque Messenger Bag {Tutorial}
Be sure to visit A Crafty Arab on Pinterest to see more DIY crafts that celebrate the Arabic language.