Β Β I’ve been itchin’ to share these with y’all ever since they were finished.. but I couldn’t go ruining any gifts I had planned now could I?
These reusable snack baggies were the perfect gift for my cousin Anita. Β She’s got two little ones and is super environmentally conscious (that girl masters cloth diapers like its nobodies buisness!) Β These are made from leftover fabric, and vinyl scraps from some table cloths I had to cut down. Β The vinyl on the inside makes them super easy to just wipe out, and they are machine washable! Β I will definitely be making these again – maybe for the shop? – and will be sure to include a tutorial next time (had to get all the kinks out first).
Β Β I can never seem to give just one thing … I’m a fan of the two-part (or three!) gift. Β But the Gentleman’s gift of an ipad mini pretty much maxed out my gift budget. Β So for part two I whipped together this case out of some fabric and remnants I had laying around. Β I have to say, I am super pleased with the way it turned out, and I think the buffalo nickle button adds such a great touch! Β The Gentleman is a pretty big fan as well. Β The only thing off is that the fit is a little snug from all that microfiber lining… I think I will be able to get in there and fix it though.
Β Β Here I go with the multi-part gifts again.. this little fabric pouch I made to go with Anita’s snack pouch gift (it can’t be all for the kiddos!) Β The fabric I got from a giant swatch I acquired from an internship – isn’t it fun? Β I have a lot of great swatches of a decent size that I’m not really sure what else to do with… so I see a lot of cute fabric pouches in myΒ my friends’ future.
Β Β Another cute fabric pouch from acquired swatches. Β This one totally made me think of my Aunt Lee Ann – its so sleek and edgy looking and the texture is so cool. Β It went great with the gold zipper, and this lining that I had just laying around as well. (yeay for making a dint in the fabric stash!)
Β Β I am pretty proud of my gift-making progress this past year. Β Though in 2013 I am hoping to get an even earlier start and knock out much more!
Β Β How did you do with your handmade gifts?
Very cute and also impressive chick! Great job!<br />Jamie<br />http://chatterblossom.blogspot.com/<br />
thanks lady!