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Monday, August 1, 2011

Alphabet Bean Bags

Here is a little project I took on.... Alphabet Bean Bags.  I found this FABULOUS tutorial at Chez Beeper & Bebe.


 I was looking for a gift to sew for our 5 year niece/nephew twins - this is perfect!

I spent days cutting muslin squares (26 to be exact), coordinating rainbows of my scraps, and cutting letters.  BUT I finally did it!

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After that it was an assembly line at the sewing machine.  I had Coco and Lulu filling the bags with beans as I sewed.  Sew a bag, fill a bag, seal a bag.   It was great!

Then I made a drawstring bag to store them all in.  (no photo..sorry!)


My final notes on this project: This is a GREAT use of scraps! I also wish I had doubled up the vowels yet I did not think of that until I had it all cut. 



These turned out to be a bigger hit than I thought.  I am thinking of doing MATH bean bags as a follow up...




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  1. AshleyAugust 1, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Oh my goodness these are so adorable!!! I love all the different fabrics. Now I think I must make the boys some. Math ones hmmm... I am very interested to see what you do here. Right now is the perfect time to introduce stuff like this to my boys. Their little brains are just like a sponge. Thanks for the inspiration!!

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  2. Mandy BeyelerAugust 2, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday - - I just featured you on my FB page!

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  3. The Miller's @ Prezidential LifeAugust 2, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    thous are too cute!
    you should def do the math set!

    thanks!
    the miller's
    prezidential life

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  4. Kim @ craftyNHmomAugust 2, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Wow, good job! It's not easy doing the whole alphabet. I started some rag quilt letters in December that are still unfinished! What a great gift those would be!

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  5. Michelle @ Delicate ConstructionAugust 3, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    I love these! They would be great for my preschool class! Thanks for sharing! I am visiting from Not JUST A Housewife and I am a new follower!! I hope you have a great week and that I see you around soon!
    Michelle
    www.delicateconstruction.blogspot.com

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  6. HollyAugust 3, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Karen--they look awesome. I hope you will share photos of your completed project in my Beeper Bebe Projects Made by You Flickr group, found here: http://www.flickr.com/groups/1273351@N21/

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  7. Kelly @ Here Comes the SunAugust 5, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    These are great! I have a 2 preschoolers that are gonna love them. I'm pinning them now so I remember to make them. Found you at Ginger Snap Crafts.

    Kelly
    herecomesthesun-kelly.blogspot.com

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  8. Tanya AnuragAugust 8, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    They are awesome!! The kids and their parents will surely appreciate it.

    I am hosting my first link-up party - Tea Time Thursdays @ Kreative Korner. Would be glad to see some of your awesome posts there. Hope to see you at the party.

    http://tanyaanurag.blogspot.com/2011/08/celebrating-one-party-time.html

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  9. Tanya AnuragAugust 11, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Thanks for linking. The party for this week - Tea Time Thursdays @ Kreative Korner - is on. Hope to see you there with latest posts.
    http://tanyaanurag.blogspot.com/2011/08/tea-time-thursdays-2-and-features.html

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  10. Becca RossAugust 13, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Beautiful job! I'd love it if you'd link this up to my Home and Family Friday linky party!

    Becca
    becca-homeiswheremystorybegins.blogspot.com

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