My kids' both have birthdays in September and possibly for the last time, we're going to have one big party for both. In typical fashion, I think, why not make some toy bags as party favors....18 of them.....
At the time, it didn't seem like a lot, and I was on a roll until about bag 9. Then, I was done, the novelty wore off. But, I powered through and finished them up with a few weeks to spare.
If you are wacky like me and think this might be a fun thing to do, here are a few tips to make it a little easier.
- As nice as the mitered corners are in my original tute, rounding the corners goes much quicker.

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- use a zig-zag stitch to secure the bias tape. I found that often times I'd have to go back over parts where all the layers didn't get enclosed.
- I made these bags bigger than the original and also used spray adhesive to hold the velcro in place before sewing.
Hope the kids enjoy them!
Check back next week for a new tutorial for a fun and relatively easy kid's birthday present. Have a great long weekend!
I'm getting a head start on some projects for kids' upcoming birthdays in September. They are still young enough and have enough friends in common that we can do one bigger party for both of them.
Any guesses?
Stay tuned for more....
After taking an Intro. to Digital Photography class this summer, I've been using my camera more (and exclusively in manual mode!) and have been wanting to buy a new lens. So, after much searching around, reading of reviews etc. I stopped into my local camera shop and just bought what they recommended. I am soooo happy with my new lens and thought I'd share some of my candid photos.



I am so in love with this lens, I can't say it enough. And, a new, larger, heavier lens, needs a new camera bag! I've been meaning to do this for a while, and this was just the kick in the pants I needed. I made the insert for the bag using this tutorial from Lil Blue Boo.
This cute, $30 Target purse is the new home of my camera and all my lenses.