We love to frequent the library and the kids are getting to the point where they are borrowing quite a number of books each time we visit. This is unfortunate for me because I end up carrying all of them. So, I had a thought...
"Ding!" (that was the sound of a light bulb going off in my head)
What if I just get them some book bags that they can carry by themselves? Maybe it wasn't the most creative of thoughts, but it was good enough for me.
I purchased some sturdy canvas bags from Hobby Lobby and some fabric paints. I like the little Scribbles fabric paints. There's something about that magical 99 cent price tag. I didn't want to dish out the money for letter stamps, so I decided to create my own. I purchased a package of craft foam (in sheets) from the dollar store and layered it to give the stamps some depth. Then I glued on a layered foam square on each letter to use as a handle. They actually worked pretty well, especially for what they cost me. Just a tip, if you are stamping onto fabric, those foam sheets are great to have as a backing under the fabric to prevent bleed through.
The kids loved their new book bags. Jellybean calls her's her "baggy." As luck would have it, we had a few books on hold at the library, so we took the opportunity for a quick trip to try out the new bags.
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| I snapped these photos in the library. I tried to be sneaky about it, but there was no getting around the awkward stares from other parents. Maybe they didn't even mind, but I felt like I had to be extra clear that I was only taking photos of my own children. |
The bags were awesome. Not only was it nice to be able to separate out Buddy's books from Jellybean's, but they are now a nice location to make sure that the library books stay together in one place, instead of being strewn throughout rooms and throughout the entire house. Am I the only one that has a problem with that?
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| Just added this photo because she is so cute. That is all. |
Have a Happy Day!
~MJ
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Love this! And the other posts you added to the Cozy Book Hop. So glad you joined the party because I'm marking these ideas down for future use!
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What a wonderful idea!! I love it! Our library summer reading program always gives a tote bag when you finish the required amount. I just remember to need to bring it with us when we go. Thanks for sharing at Sharing Saturday!!
ReplyDeleteJust to let you know I will be featuring this post this week. Thanks again for sharing it!
DeleteYay, my first time being featured! Thanks so much.
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