Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Alphabet beanbags


I made alphabet beanbags for my boys yesterday afternoon. 

I got the idea here, but changed a couple things like the size and my own stencils.  They were fun and easy to make...my favorite kind of project.




But they're even more fun for playing.




And you know a project was a good one when even your scraps are pretty.  How much of a freak am I that I stood and looked at these debating whether or not I should throw them out? 


(I did...  Eventually.)

29 comments:

Katie said...

I just found your site and I LOVE it! It is a new favorite. I'm going to make these cute bean bags for my little girl!

Just Rhonda said...

What a great idea!! I totally want to make these!! (Love little blue boo!!)

S Club Mama said...

I have two bags of dried beans. And some scrap material (not as small as your scraps LOL). I should get some puff paint and make my own version (or some iron on letters). :)

Kendra @ Domestic Princess in Training said...

Super cute. I love all the fun colors!

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Laurel @ Ducks in a Row said...

The fabric is darling and these turned out great! How fun!

Megan said...

Love them! I think I feel a project coming on:) It's nap time here which means mommy can sew in peace:) My daughter might just wake up to some of these!

MEL said...

Love your site! I am so going to make these for my kids!!!

Deb said...

Haha...I can relate. I hate throwing the left-over's away. The beanbags look great! :o)

Amy@TheLemonCottage said...

Those are so cute!
How fun.
~Amy

Tyra said...

I've seen those around the net before. I really need to make some. My dad would be sad to know that the machine he got me two years ago hasn't sewn much. Guess it's time to bust it out. This project seems easy enough. Did you use the same measurements as the other blogger?

Us Simple Girls said...

Very cute! So sweet.

Thanks for sharing!

Anonymous said...

any chance an extra set(s) will be made and up for sale on your Etsy site??? If so, I will be the first in line!

Leslie said...

These are very pretty! It's so colorful over here ~ I love it.

trish said...

What a cute and colorful idea. You can even have the children spell simple words with the different lettered bags, like through each letter in order (C-A-T). :o) When I homeschooled our children we would sometimes take our spelling tests outdoors with sidewalk chalk. :o)
-Trish

Beth said...

Gosh! What a great project. Talk about talented!!
I love scraps too and wonder what to do with them :)

Love your blog.

Beth

Adge said...

very cute, simple, easy and fun for the kids

Sarah said...

What a fabulous project. I could see this being a great way to get my seven year old to practice his spelling words... hum, now that's a thought! Thanks again!!!
God's blessings,
Sarah :D

MEL said...

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Sheri said...

You can tell when I start getting cabin fever -- I'm drawn to bright colors. These are just lovely! Thanks for sharing. I've posted a link at childmade.com.

Wendy said...

Those are really cute :) I might have to try those for my DD.

Wendy said...

VERY cute! LOVE all the fun colors!

Amy {The Red Chair Blog} said...

These are so cute! And you're not a freak--I would have pondered saving the scraps too, for card making.

LobotoME said...

Adorable!!

luvinthemommyhood said...

You're welcome my dear! I love these!
Would you like a "featured on luvinthemommyhood" button for your sidebar? Send me an email if you do at luvinthemommyhood@yahoo.ca
Thanks for a great tute!

Bethany said...

Those are awesome! I love them :)

Random Sharona's Flying Om said...

I love it! These are adorable! I am so making these tonight!

Colleen said...

Super cute (as is everything I've seen on your site!) I do just want to mention, using beans as a filler can be an ugly mess if those beans get wet--think sprouts =( I always used unpopped popcorn when I fill beanbags, potential sprout problems avoided!!

kerry @ kittygardensmakes said...

awww I can never throw away scraps! I do use corners to make bunting on cards though, glue them on and draw the thread and around them with a marker!

Pati @ A Crafty Escape said...

Finally made these... so fun. Linked back: http://acraftyescape.blogspot.com/2010/07/number-beanbags.html

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