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Finished Project Friday: Travel Gear

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I finished these projects two weeks ago while getting packed for our vacation. As I was packing I quickly realized that the backpacks we painted were too small for the children's coloring books and such. So, I spontaneously decided to make them bags that their books would fit into, and use their letter bags for their shoes (so their dirty shoes wouldn't get their clothes in their bags dirty).
The best part about this project is that I used all materials that I had on hand. In fact, the denim came from a crib bumper I started to make 10 years ago when I found out I was pregnant with Eliza. A crib bumper I failed to finish ... so it finally got finished ... into these bags. The other fabrics were remnants I found. The bags turned out so much cuter than I envisioned, and I'm so glad I took the time to make them.

This is the other project I'm pretty proud of. The children even helped! I took some remnant fleece and flannel I had around and made the children neck pillows. We bought some neck pillows a few years ago that were sized for children, except that the part around the back of the neck was a little bit too big, so the children's heads couldn't rest against the back of the seat very comfortably. I saw this on one of my favorite crafting blogs and decided that it made so much sense; I feel silly for not doing it sooner! So, I sewed up the three sides and the children stuffed their pillows.

And, what I am most pleased with is the fact that I didn't have to spend any money on either of these projects! I love those kinds of projects!
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The Hill Clan said…
I am so impressed!!! Those bags are so cute and the pillows are great!! I'd like to make some for my kids if you would let me know where you got the pattern. I'm so glad that we got to see you all. I'm sorry that we didn't get to spend more time with you but I hope you know that we love you. You are so awesome Marisa. I'm really glad to have you as a sister-in-law. Keep in touch.
August 21, 2009
* Dan & Ashley * said…
Those bags are so cute!!! I love the idea for the pillows!! I never even thought about the ones you buy being to big for kids! And that is a great idea so you don't have to climb in the back and fix their heads every 10 seconds!! It was great to finally meet you!! You guys are great! Love you and miss you already!
August 21, 2009
Kelley Rae said…
Simply adorable! How nice to have the fabric on hand. I gave most of mine away when we moved, I need to stock back up so I can do some of these projects! Thanks for the ideas - especially the shoe bag. It makes so much sense.
August 25, 2009
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