Easy Scripture Bag

These little bags are super easy to make, using place-mats and ribbon. 

I attached the handles first, then folded the placemat in the middle, right sides together, and sewed the sides.  Bend the corners back to create a wide bottom, and sew a seam across the "triangle" you created. Turn right side out, add a pretty pin or flower, and voila! A darling little tote or scripture bag.

We give these to our Young Women on their birthday or when they become Beehives.

Reusable Gift Bags

It's Christmas Eve

and I've got to wrap a few more gifts. 

Inspired by K La's resourceful ideas, I decided to quickly stitch together some simple gift bags.  

I have more fabric in Christmas prints from a never-completed (barely started) stocking project. My kids are grown and starting their own family traditions, and here I am with this pretty cloth.  

During the next year, I want to make more gift bags. I think I will line the next batch, especially if they have light-colored patches in the fabric.  I want to do more with things like buttons and ribbons.  But this is a good start.

Happy Valentine's Day!

I found the idea on the left at Be Different, Act Normal, who got it from Martha Stewart via Chronicles of a Mommy. I really liked it, so I adapted it for Nursery.  Our lessons are flexible, so I decided to teach the one on love. I will give each child a white bag to color (scribble on), then stuff in a little treat and clip on the pre-made heart decoration. I had some magnets handy, so I glued a magnet on the back of the clothespin.

I will give the original to my assistant. She deserves a treat; she is awesome!