A few Back to School Tutorials

I buy handmade whenever I can, and when I can't I try to make it myself. So if you are a DIYer here is a list of fun and free tuts to help with some of those back to school items.

Back to school notebooks (downloadable) http://jchandmade.typepad.com/jc_handmade/2010/03/march_fabric_focus.html#tp
Binder Pouch (such a great idea!!) http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=10124
Art Smock http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=9566
Bean Bag Chair (for the college student :) http://www.finecraftguild.com/back-to-school-dorm-bean-bag-free-video-tutorials/
School Bags http://www.make-it-do.com/make-it/sewing-school-bags/
Pencil Case http://gluegunannie.com/?p=227
Nap Mat (for the preschooler) http://www.prudentbaby.com/2010/08/diy-nap-matbed-roll.html
These are a few of the essential items back to school, and many of them can be done with scraps. So good luck with back to school, and enjoy!! :)

A Shop Worth Stopping by....

I recently did a banner avatar, and ad set  for a new shop on Etsy called Sexy Bread. She makes all knids of different cakes and breads which look absoulutley scrumptious. I have not had the pleasure of buying any because she does not ship outside the US, but will defintley purchase for my loved ones around the holidays as they would make fantastic inexpensive gifts.  Here is her shop link if you have a big sweet tooth like me.
http://sexybread.com//

Some favorite Handmade Back to school Items

School Is starting again soon, and I can't believe it!! I have been doing a little shopping around for some of my fave back to school items, and am compiling a list of my top ten for you all.

1) Personalized Lunch Box (love it!!) http://www.etsy.com/listing/53654337
2)Handpainted canvas Book bag http://www.etsy.com/listing/482286113
3)Minky Blanket (great for the Preschool crowd) http://www.etsy.com/listing/53606399
4)Cool Messanger Bag http://www.etsy.com/listing/53437918
5)iPad Case (a must for any back to schooler LOL) http://www.etsy.com/listing/53601619
6)Personalized Notepad (soooo cute!!) http://www.etsy.com/listing/53565271
7) Insulated Lunch Bag http://www.etsy.com/listing/53428123
8) Reusable snack bags (saves on plastic baggies) http://www.etsy.com/listing/53641465
9)School Rocks T-shirt http://www.etsy.com/listing/53639635
10) Fold over Sack http://www.etsy.com/listing/27281231/fold-over-flap-sack-book-bag

This Weeks Featured Seller Toastory

Toastory offers exclusive handmade fashion accessories. Every single piece is one of a kind, high quality and in limited quantity. From here, you can find a unique style of accessories that bring you a new, stylish look. I try my best to create accessory that is not existed. And hope customers would find something unique and represent them. For my brand image, my mission is to create an adorable but stylish accessory that you would adore. I named it “toastory” because that is from my initial concept for this business. I was trying to come up a word together with “tote” and “accessory”. And finally, I chose this spelling: “toastory”. My inspiration came from everywhere of my life, such as visual objects, garment components. I love deconstructed pieces, and apply to accessories, then try to make them wearable. I would love to be reached by etsy convo or my email: toastory.studio@gmail.com

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Toastory

http://www.flickr.com/photos/Toastory/

Fun Kids Project Tutorial

I came across this tutorial project idea for holigraphic Bingo. I will be doing this with my girls!! It's a 2 fold activity once it's made then you can play it. :) ENJOY!!
http://kidscraftsblog.hyglossproducts.com/?p=75