Red, White, and Blue!
The challenge today over at the Stamp Something Challenge Blog was to create something that is NOT a card with this incredibly patriotic color palette. I did go through a bunch of ideas and eventually decided to make a fun and easy Patriotic Towel Beach Bag. I bought a navy and a red towel to do but only finished the navy one for this morning. I smell a tutorial with the red one.
I ironed both ribbons to the towel with hem tape. Then I folded the towel in half (ribbon sides together on the inside) and sewed 1/2 inch seams on each side. I measured the ribbon out for the handles, pinned it into place and sewed them on with a few back and forth stitches. I used clear acrylic handles because they were just too fun! Turn the bag right side out and you are done. See? Easy. The bag was going to be stamped with the name of the recipient. I chickened out because I didn’t want to ruin the bag. Next time, I will have the foresight to stamp the ribbon before adhering it the bag.
patriotic beach bag elements: Navy Hand Towel (approximate size 16 x 28), 1 3/4 inch grosgrain, 5/8 inch striped ribbon and acrylic handles.
June 27th, 2008 at 7:50 am
I think you just blew my mind. I love it! And it *looks* easy! Thanks for sharing, you’re so talented!
June 27th, 2008 at 7:55 am
Very creative of you Lauren, love this
June 27th, 2008 at 8:08 am
Sooo cute!! I love making these bags! I’ve never used the acrylic handle though, I love it. (we usually use the round bamboo ones) Super for a 4th of July BBQ!!
June 27th, 2008 at 8:13 am
Gorgeous and fun! Yeah, you had better do a tutorial as I see alot of these in my future. Great job, Lauren, thanks for sharing.
June 27th, 2008 at 8:23 am
How stinkin’ cute is this! I LOVE it! You are so amazingly creative Lauren! Who wouldn’t want this fantastic bag to tote with them to the pool or the beach. Can’t wait for your tutorial, this is such a nice gift idea too.
June 27th, 2008 at 8:32 am
You are just multi-talented, Lauren.
Your beach bag is the cutest!! LOVE it!! Fun gift idea!! TFS!!
June 27th, 2008 at 8:41 am
Lauren, how clever!!! You are so creative, this is fabulous!
June 27th, 2008 at 10:11 am
Wow, love your bag. It turned out way too cute.
June 27th, 2008 at 10:25 am
What a great idea….wonderful work Lauren!!
June 27th, 2008 at 10:29 am
This is totally stinkin’ adorable Lauren - OMG, I was so excited when you said you are havine a tutorial…..and then I read further and figured out you actually have to sew - LOL! Not my forte at all - oh, how I wish it was!! You do beautiful work, my friend - this totally knocks my socks off!!!! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
June 27th, 2008 at 10:41 am
Lauren, this is awesome!! I so want to make one of those….too bad I can’t sew straight lines, lol. You did a fantastic job with this challenge. I love it!
June 27th, 2008 at 10:54 am
You stamp and sew?! Unbelievably talented I say, unbelievably talented!!
Thank you for making this week such a success!
Many Blessings,
M.
June 27th, 2008 at 1:15 pm
I have never seen one of these before but I love it! I think I might have to try it out!
Thanks for the idea!
June 27th, 2008 at 1:45 pm
What a fabulous idea… Hope you have a great weekend.
June 28th, 2008 at 1:31 am
Your bag is so lovely! I have never seen these but just may have to try one. Can’t wait for your tutorial.
Great job!
June 28th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
and `Wow` Lauren this is simply..`Fantastic` …How creative is this!!!!!I Love it …… you def have versatilty when it comes to craft..TFS!!!
Hope you are enjoying your weekend..:)x
June 28th, 2008 at 1:22 pm
That is fabulous - what a great idea!
June 29th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
I am still loving this and can hardly wait for the tutorial.
I have tagged you on my blog. Have fun!
June 29th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
How cute is that?!!! So clever and what a great gift! I know you say it’s easy, but I cannot sew!
June 30th, 2008 at 1:04 pm
This is such and awesome, and fabulously patriotic bag!! I love it, Lauren!!
June 30th, 2008 at 2:14 pm
CUTE! You sew too!?! This is wonderful!!
July 1st, 2008 at 12:57 pm
Wow…way cool! and your directions make it sound so simple…if you know how to sew! lol