LAPTOP POUCH

At the end of this month, my children and I are traveling (via airplane) to New Mexico to visit my parents.  In order to entertain my boys while on the plane, I plan to show them a movie on my laptop.  Now I know, I could just take a portable DVD player (which would be smaller). But on this trip, I plan on taking LOTS of pictures, so I will need my laptop in order to edit them... because, with my Editing Addiction, there is just no way I could wait until I got back home to edit.

So... I don't want to have to carry my huge computer bag (along with a camera bag, a carry-on, two small children, their backpacks, and an umbrella stroller).  I decided I would make a little protective pouch for the laptop, that I can just slide into my carry-on.  

I knew I probably didn't have enough of one single fabric to construct the entire thing (at least not one that I Loved), but I knew I had TONS of scraps that I Loved, left over from all the purses I made last year for my (now defunct) Etsy shop and my booth at our local Farmer's Market.

After going through all my scraps, and doing a little math, I determined that I needed (44) 3.25" X 4.5" rectangles to construct what I had in mind.  This is what I came up with...

a 9.75" X 14.25" X 1.25" pouch with a fold over flap.  The entire thing is padded with interfacing, and the inside is lined with soft white felt.

I started going through my fabric stash yesterday morning, while doing some laundry, with no intention on working on a project that day.  But as I started pulling the fabrics I loved, figuring out how to construct it, and realizing I already had everything I needed, I just couldn't stop myself.  Before I knew it (by dinnertime), it was done.

So Cute, So Fun, So Colorful, So Funtional, and best of all... SO FREE!!

ANOTHER PURSE

This one is not for a giveaway. This one is for a kind neighbor.

We have neighbors, Jim and Bonnie Usas, who have a beautiful vegetable garden. In the middle of their garden, they designated a small area for my son Luke to plant his own little garden.

As a way of saying Thanks, I made this purse for Miss Bonnie. She said her favorite colors were Purple and Periwinkle. I hope she doesn't mind them mixed with Kelly Green.

Again, I'm LOVING the button I found for this one.

We're going to take it over for Luke to give it to her tonight.

MY FIRST GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!!!!!

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!

Last week, over on my Family Blog, I posted pictures of a purse I had made. My inspiration for the purse came from my Mom. She had made me two of this style, and was kind enough to also send me the pattern.

I went right out and bought some fabric to try to make one myself. I had SOOO much fun making it, that I thought it might be nice if I made one to give away as a kind of "Grand Opening" gift for this new blog.

So here it is...

It's made of 100% cotton (that has been pre-washed), so it's washable. It has ties on the side for adjustability. The inside has great little organizational pockets for all your important necessities , and it has a removable bottom, which is also washable (just remove cardboard insert).

Don't you just LOVE the color combo, and what can I say about that Button? Isn't it just to die for?

Well, I don't want any of you to die for it, but if any of you would like to win it, here's what you need to do to enter the Giveaway:

1. PLEASE leave me a Comment!!

AND MOST IMPORTANTLY

2. Become a FOLLOWER of this blog.

Wow, thats it!! Just two simple things. How hard could that be?

You can enter up till Midnight Saturday, July 17th, and I will announce the winner on Sunday, July 18th. Be sure to do both steps.

Good Luck, and Thank You for coming to my Grand Opening.