Our Pinteresting Family: Bags for Library Books

Monday, August 13, 2012

I found a three pack of canvas bags at Hobby Lobby a few weeks ago, and was hoping I'd be inspired to complete a project. I decided I would use some materials I had around the house to make some library bags from my little cousins. I gathered some doilies, paint, and sticker letters.

I taped down the doilies around the edges of one side of the bag and painted. They all came from the Dollar Tree.

I painted the sticker letters as well to help them match the design that was painted on. Here are the two bags that I made for the little ladies.

Thanks for stopping by!

Megan

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16 comments:

Paula ParrishAugust 13, 2012 at 8:34 AM
Love this project to keep everyone excited about reading. Thanks for sharing. ;o)
Amy of While Wearing HeelsAugust 13, 2012 at 9:00 AM
I love library bags! Yours turned out so cute. I love any project that encourages reading and a love for books. You could also add a badge (like you would attach to a lanyard) attached with a key chain to the bag handle so your cousins have a place for their library card.
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.August 13, 2012 at 9:55 AM
Very cute and easy to do project!
pinabilityAugust 13, 2012 at 1:57 PM
I can't wait to try that technique on my drying rack. Looks great!
EtcetorizeAugust 13, 2012 at 6:19 PM
So cute! Love the colours together and the doilies worked great as stencils. Thanks for sharing at Etcetorize this week!
annies homeAugust 13, 2012 at 8:29 PM
love your craft in fact we have did projects like this before

come see what we shared at http://shopannies.blogspot.com
Shari @ turnstylevogue.comAugust 14, 2012 at 11:11 AM
Those are just too cute!
With A BlastAugust 15, 2012 at 1:05 PM
Thank you for following my blog With A Blast - I am following you now via GFC as well!
Linda
Full Circle CreationsAugust 15, 2012 at 3:05 PM
So cute! Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party.

Holly
The Domesticated PrincessAugust 15, 2012 at 3:55 PM
These are great. I need to make one because the bag I had been using for our library books has torn. I adore the ideas of using doilies to paint on pretty images. I found your blog through thenymelrosefamily linky party and am your newest follower because I love pinterest too. If you'd like to see what all I've made, you are welcome to follow me at thedomesticatedprincess.blogspot.com
Twigs and TwirlsAugust 15, 2012 at 8:19 PM
Very cute. I have a few bags like this hanging around. Making a library bad might be the answer
Betsy PoolAugust 17, 2012 at 10:04 PM
These are so cute!! I love the way they turned out. Thanks for linking up at Romance on a dime's TIOT party! Pinning this.

Betsy @ Romance on a dime
http://romanceonadime.com
Kathryn Ferguson GriffinAugust 18, 2012 at 12:30 AM
How cute is that! Thank you for sharing this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see you again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
LaurenAugust 18, 2012 at 1:03 PM
Love it! We are always at the library. Thank you for sharing at our
Pinteresting Party!
ChristineAugust 20, 2012 at 6:42 AM
Such beautiful bags!!! Love them!

Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!
Shannah @ Just Us FourAugust 23, 2012 at 8:17 AM
So cute! Thank you so much for linking this great project up to the Pinworthy Projects Party over at Just Us Four!