5 Summer Bag Patterns~ Roundup

It is that fun time of year again when we need a bag for every occasion. The beach, grocery shopping, pool, summer vacation, farmer's markets! So I am scanning the web for some  Fun, Free Bag Tutorials!!!!

Luscious Bow Tote  

from Robert Kaufman

Always love Robert Kaufman fabrics and designs! Aren't these fabrics gorgeous?

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                                        Maiden Jane's Oversized Beach Tote

Oh wow! How many beach towels can we fit in this oversized bag?!

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Beach Bag Pattern 
 by ReannaLily Designs

Another great beach bag (from a  fellow military wife!! Hooah!). This one is great! I love the quilted detail of it. Her pattern is so clear and easy to follow! Check out the huge size! So big her son can even fit into this bag!! Thanks, ReannaLily!

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Teeny-Tiny Tote Tutorial
 by KellyRachel

I love this little cutie. Great for your keychain! Great for your kids belt loop!
Clip it on a backpack!
I think I am going to make at least 5 of these!

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{EEEEEEEK!!!!} This is so amazing!! Make any bag into a camera bag! I love the genius behind this project! Go and check out Vanilla & Lace's Tutorial for this super fab camera bag!

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Okay, peeps! Let's go create some Summer accessory style with these amazing ladies and their creative ideas!!

~Rachel

Photo Necklace Tutorial

Mother's day is coming up and I wanted to get all the moms in our family some of those super cute  silver photo necklaces.  If you order them online through some of the big photo publishing sites, they can be very pricey. BUT...here is how you can make your own on the cheap(er)!

Supplies 

Chain. Pendant.

 Charm

 (I got these earrings on Ebay and just took them apart to use only the charm)

Glossy Mod Podge 

Small paint brush 

1x1" Photo

Resize your photo to fit your charm. My charm is 1" X 1" so I resized my photo to that in Photoshop. If you don't have Photoshop you can use Word or even PowerPoint to resize. If you do have photoshop, make sure you go over to Coffee and Tea Photography Blog. Rita is awesome and has amazing actions and presets for PS and PSE and they are COMPLETELY FREE!! I love her Vivid Action and it is what I used on my photo.

Make sure to wipe the Mod Podge off the edges of the pendant before it dries.

Apply a few coats of the Podge and you are done. Chain your pendant and print a cute little gift box to wrap it in!

I would string my own beads for this, but I don't seem to have the skill. I have tried and tried to no avail. If someone has any helpful hints for those of us who are bead challenged, please pass them along.

Isn't my little model a cutie? That is my big girl, Ryleigh. Just as sweet as she is cute!

I would love to hear from you!

Rachel

Travel Passport Wallet Tutorial

Wallet 

So, in case you hadn't heard, and most of you haven't because I am so way new to the blogging world, we are spreading our wings and moving to South Korea this summer. Since there are five of us, we will have a ton of boarding passes, passports and IDs to present at each and every airport along the way! So, I thought I would come up with a Passport Travel wallet to keep all of our documents handy on our travels. Of course, I don't have a passport (my old one expired and new one is in route via USPS!) or a boarding pass on hand for the pic. So I used a check book and regular wallet stuff, and turns out it works great as an everyday wallet too! So, even if you aren't moving to Korea you can still whip up this fun wallet!

Supplies

Fabric:  Two              9.75" X 8.75"       Front and Back

               One             4.5" X 8.75           Pocket

              One              4" X 9"                 Pocket 

              Two             4" X 9"                  Strips

Interfacing:

               One             9.75"  X 8.75"        

                Two            4"  X  9"        

Elastic string

Two Buttons

          

  

Here is the inside. 

So This is your first step after cutting your fabric. To get the slanted pocket just  measure in 1" on the top and 1" on the side and put a small dot at both. Use a ruler to connect the dots and cut along that line.

Create a finished edge for the opening of both pockets.

Front piece

My straps are a little long in this pictures. I cut them down after taking the picture. Sorry, didn't mean to be confusing!

Almost done...

I marked this picture for what I intend the pockets to be used for during travel. But I kinda like my checkbook and all in here. I think I may start using it everyday !

Thanks for stopping by! 

I would love to hear from you!

Rachel

Chair Back Bag How To!

I would love to hear your comments, suggestions, improvements!!
Thanks,
Rachel