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heatherh321
10-19-2007, 12:32 AM
I did not come up with this idea myself! Samantha01 had a similar thread with bags she made for her girls. I had some ideas already and then saw what she had done and went from there. I dont have this many bridesmaids but i made some for other people that are helping. For bridesmaids I am putting flip flops, monogramed koozies (too cute) and their jewelry in them. For christmas gifts i am planning to do some aprons and diaper bags as well. DIY projects are addictive!!!!
heatherh321
10-19-2007, 12:36 AM
and the rest.........I made them all different, tried to pick things I thought they would like. I considered doing some fun fringe trim but just didnt, I may try that on some others. Some of them turned out better than others. Of course as with many of these projects, you learn as you go along!
Kirby
10-19-2007, 01:58 AM
Those are super cute! They will love them.
lizardbnorton
10-19-2007, 02:21 AM
Your bags are really cute. May I ask where you got the totes from?
candyt2009
10-19-2007, 02:28 AM
I like your bags
EarlyBird
10-19-2007, 05:26 AM
those are really cute- did you glue or iron on? just wondering :)
heatherh321
10-19-2007, 09:01 AM
I got the bags at Hobby Lobby they were really inexpensive (normally $6.99 for 3 and on sale for 50% off) I glued everything on. Fabritac glue worked the best (it wasnt stiff but was very sticky and flexible) Letters are from Hobby Lobby as well, they had other types too and they ironed on (easy). Walmart had a great selected of ribbon and it was cheapest by the yard (around 50cents a yard) It cost about $20 to do the first 6 bags. :frogg:
domeafavor
10-19-2007, 09:13 AM
Those look great! Did you use their favorite colors for each bag?
samantha01
10-19-2007, 09:40 AM
You did a great job...I'm so proud..hahahhaha
My girls loved their bags. They were very impressed. and they all cried when they read their poems.
HisMuse
10-19-2007, 09:55 AM
I am doing the tote idea too but I don't know if I can make totes.
ger
10-19-2007, 10:43 AM
Very, very cute!! I did totes for my girls too. They totally loved them. They really loved the poem that was included..I changed it a little to fit them. I don't have a pic though, I don't think.
SouthernQueenBride
10-19-2007, 02:40 PM
Oh wow! Heather those look awesome! So the letters are glue on??? They look monogrammed in the picture! Ok.... I need to add this to my "DIY project List"
heatherh321
10-19-2007, 02:42 PM
Oh wow! Heather those look awesome! So the letters are glue on??? They look monogrammed in the picture! Ok.... I need to add this to my "DIY project List"

No the letters are iron-on. They really stuck well too, I was worried about that but they worked well!
heatherh321
10-19-2007, 02:45 PM
I am doing the tote idea too but I don't know if I can make totes.

Well, you dont have to make the actual bag, they sell them. At Hobby Lobby they had white and ivory. And they have other types of bags too and one that would make a great diaper bag so I am going to do that for a friend whose having a baby.
Panthers Bride
10-19-2007, 02:46 PM
I am doing the tote idea too but I don't know if I can make totes.


if you don't want to make them, I ordered some from justembroideredtotes.com. They ended up being awesome, and everyone liked them. More expensive than making yourself, but not too bad, IMHO.
BrideInCuffs21
10-19-2007, 03:53 PM
Those are soooo adorable... I think you are a DIY master.... haha.. great job
sjk1431
10-19-2007, 05:13 PM
Those look really good you are way craftier than me I bought them for the girls :bblol:
Measha
10-19-2007, 05:58 PM
What was the poem you put into them? Do you recall yours too Ger? Just curious. What all did each of you include inside the bag?
Danielle9608
10-22-2007, 08:00 AM
Those came out awesome! I am tempted to try to make one now, but I don't have a hobby lobby in my area. Do you think walmart would have those cute iron on letters?
HisMuse
10-22-2007, 10:06 AM
Can you get the stuff to make these at Michaels?
Danielle9608
10-22-2007, 10:11 AM
Can you get the stuff to make these at Michaels?

Cool I have one of those :)
heatherh321
10-22-2007, 02:33 PM
Can you get the stuff to make these at Michaels?

We dont have a michaels so I am not sure, but I would say so. Walmart may as well. Walmart has the Fabri-tac glue, which is awesome.

Another cute idea, my friend is getting married Dec22 and she is doing these in green and red, too cute!
HisMuse
10-23-2007, 03:19 PM
See, what I want to do is a personalized tote for the bridesmaids and fill it will goodies. In order to do that I really can't get the fancy ones...it would cost way too much money unfortunately. So I am going to have to DIY them. Where is a good place to buy the plain totes and get the crafts to make them? We don't have a Hobby Lobby where I live. I would idealy like to go out to buy this kind of thing so I can see it in person.
Danielle9608
10-23-2007, 03:25 PM
See, what I want to do is a personalized tote for the bridesmaids and fill it will goodies. In order to do that I really can't get the fancy ones...it would cost way too much money unfortunately. So I am going to have to DIY them. Where is a good place to buy the plain totes and get the crafts to make them? We don't have a Hobby Lobby where I live. I would idealy like to go out to buy this kind of thing so I can see it in person.

I was at michaels and was pricing this out last night. I found meduim sized plain totes 7.99 for a 3 pack. The iron letters were 9.99 but you get a few of each letter. Then they have packs button, ribbons, rinestones for about 2.99-7.99 Hope this helps
HisMuse
10-23-2007, 03:31 PM
That helps a lot! I think I'll visit it soon. I think I want to do a tote for each of them (4 girls) and either I'll do nicknames or initials...probably initials. Although one girl is engaged...wonder if I should do her current initials or new initials...
Danielle9608
10-23-2007, 03:38 PM
That helps a lot! I think I'll visit it soon. I think I want to do a tote for each of them (4 girls) and either I'll do nicknames or initials...probably initials. Although one girl is engaged...wonder if I should do her current initials or new initials...

I was going to do my girls first names for the same reason because those dont change :)
HisMuse
10-23-2007, 03:40 PM
The only reason I don't want to do first names...I don't think at least is I'm not sure if some of them might not want to advertise their names on the street. One of the girls is only 15.
Danielle9608
10-23-2007, 03:47 PM
The only reason I don't want to do first names...I don't think at least is I'm not sure if some of them might not want to advertise their names on the street. One of the girls is only 15.

ahh good point ... hmmm