Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Crayon Folio

My oldest daughter loves to draw and color and I'm constantly on the look-out for cute ways for her to tote her crayons and paper around.

I made a Crayon Folio the other day using a tutorial from Gingercake. It was included with another tutorial/pattern I purchased from her. The fabric is some leftovers I borrowed from my mother. She has a large stash of fabric and I go "shopping" there quite often. I'm NOT a perfect sewer so there are some flaws. But overall, I was pleased with the outcome. It would be cute with a name or initial appliqued on it.

I was happy with the pattern. It not only included a tutorial with pictures, but also a pattern that you can actually cut out. The pattern showed where to mark the velcro and crayon pocket stitches - which made it rather easy for a beginner like me! The finished folio is about the size of a large wallet.

These are camera pictures so not the best quality but you should get the gist:

 


Add a small pad of paper, stickers and crayons and your little one is all set. Perfect for throwing in my purse to run an errand!

Monday, June 20, 2011

My Blog Title

Why "The Giggling Bunny," you ask? I honestly have no idea! I don't claim to be normal, haha! When my oldest daughter, Lydia, was learning her animal sounds, she used to ask me what sound a rabbit makes. If anyone would love this title - it would be her!

Joining the Party

I avoided blogging because I thought it had to include every detail of my life. Who has time for that? Not me! But after reading so many blogs with tutorials, craft ideas and opinions, I wanted to be able to share my experiences as well... my sewing attempts, daily adventures with my girls, crafts, cooking, my crazy shopping habit and whatever else I feel like posting about!