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Friday, June 20, 2025

In the bag

 I've been working on a lot of things for Christmas. I know it's way early but it keeps me busy and if I procrastinate I'll never get things done. 

These are just a couple of the things that I've made.

Hot cocoa bags in two different sizes. The smaller ones hold packets of hot cocoa mix and the larger will hold the mix and a mug. These would also be good for holding candy or other small goodies


This is the small and the large size.

These are all the smaller size

Next up is a bag made from a Dollar Tree placemat. I simply folded it in half, sewed up the sides, boxed the bottom and sewed on ribbon for handles. I'll use these for gift bags but they could also be used for a small tote bag.






18 comments:

  1. The hot cocoa bags are such a cute idea! I also love the tote - nice hack with the upcycled placemat :)

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  2. if you keep doing new things you might not have to find a new job, just open your own store. great idea on the tote bag

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  3. Can't believe that tote is from a placemat! Great idea! :)

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  4. Sheer Genius on the placemat tote. It would be excellent for so many things year around. In the summer swimsuits. You know I love the colors...which are purrfect for Christmas too.
    Hugs to you and Gibbs(as long as he doesn't have cob webs on his face)
    Cecilia

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  5. For crafters, June is never too early to start on Christmas projects. You're getting a wonderful headstart! I love-love-love your bags today, especially the placemat one. Sooooo cute!!!! ~Andrea xoxo

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  6. Our daughter-in-law used to make and sell the placemat bags!! She put pockets on some too. I bought a lot! I don't know how you can do all of this, plus make your orders!

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  7. Never too early, Ann. It comes upon us so quickly! Love the bags.

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  8. Love your tote bags and the cocoa bags are such a great idea for gifts. Early is always good, says me who never does anything early..haha..
    Sue

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  9. These will make great gifts and getting them made early is bonus.

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  10. I LOVE the Dollar Tree placemats purse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  11. This is great Ann for you to be thinking ahead and getting things done. It's always best to be ahead in the game and you know what, Christmas will be here before we know it.

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  12. I think you're wise to start so early. It gives you pleasure now with no pressure, and we never know what might happen that takes our time and energy. Good for you!

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  13. These are great and you are so wise starting early.

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  14. Way to go! They are looking really cute.

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  15. Very, very nice! Have you made pillowcases yet? That is always a nice gift...They are fun to make. there is a way to make them where all seams are enclosed. Using French seams on the main part...

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