Last Minute Recycled Gift Bag

Finally a crafty post instead of a reconstruction one.

We got a last minute invitation to a birthday party for our friend's son. I managed to squeeze in some shopping time for a present, but when I looked through my stash, I had no wrapping paper or bags fit for a 6 year old. Most of my craft supplies, glues sticks, glues, etc. are all packed away in storage while we're doing our home renovation, so I couldn't make my usual upcycled gift bag. But if you save enough junk like I do, you can always find something usable. Another of my friends (who's received a few of my recycled calendar gift bags) now hands me down her calendars at the end of the year & I found one stashed in the bookshelf. I also had a Williams Senoma shopping bag. I just cut out 2 cute pages from the calendar & taped them on the bag. Since the sides of the bag said williams-senoma.com down them, I cut a strip of some used wrapping paper that said 'Happy Birthday' and taped over that too. Quick, easy & pretty cute to boot!

Construction Mascots

Basil

Duncan

Duncan the guard dog

Basil cleans up

Our furry kids are always supervising the kitchen renovation.

Beaded Tail – the Esty Blogger of the Month

Do you love dogs and cats? How about some cute jewelry with animal themes or perhaps a ruffled collar cover for your own pet. Then head over to the Beaded Tail shop on etsy. Not only will you be able to purchase lovely handmade stuff, but a portion of ALL sales benefit Animal Charities (so wonderful). And for your entertainment head over to the beaded tail blog for some adorable stories and photos of some lovely pets and links to other adorable animal related crafts.