(NAPSA)—It’s in the bag. Actually, it’s on the bag. It’s also the latest trend: customizing your tote bag or purse. And, it’s easy. You can create equally stunning accessories in an instant using new peel and stick and iron-on versions. “Designer accessories are increasingly popular, especially handbags,” said Susan Faile, product manager for Milliken and Company, creators of Printed Treasures. “With Printed Treasures, you can individualize your accessories with photosof friends and family, personalized designs or classic artwork.” Soft, colorfast fabric sheets can be applied to handbags and other crafts using three easy methods— sew-on, peel and stick, and ironon. Faile offers these crafty ideas: * Sew-on—Theoriginal sew-on Printed Treasures version is ideal for personalizing a favorite clutch or carryall. Print a favorite design pattern on your home ink-jet printer and sew it into the fabric for a one-of-a-kind accessory item. * Peel and stick—Print your image or photo on this fabric sheet, peel off the backing and stick it to your favorite purse. Peel and stick is soft, flexible and easy to apply over the contours of plastic, canvas, leather or metal. * Iron-on—You can personalize any item, such as tote bags and beach bags, with timeless artwork to express a unique and classic style using the iron-on version. Print, iron under standard setting and you are ready to express your IT’S PERSONALIZING—Individu- alize your tote with photos of friends and family. individuality. No matter which version you select—sew-on, peel and stick or iron-on—the fabric sheets are easy to use. Just load a sheet into your ink-jet printer, print the photo or image and apply by sewing, sticking or ironing, depending on the version you select. The colors will stay true and vivid over time, and yourproject will be safe during your general cleanings, if you get caught in the rain or splashedat the pool. Printed Treasures provides a soft, cottony feel, vivid colors, sharp image clarity and washability. Manufactured with high-quality, 200 thread count, 100 percent pima cotton, the sheets were specifically designed for use with ink-jet printers found in most homes. For more crafting ideas, visit www.printedtreasures.com or call (866) 787-8458.
