8.25.2010

Coloring Book

So some person left me a comment awhile back saying that they were trying to MAKE all their Christmas Gifts this year. And crazy me thought, "that is such a neat idea....I should try to do that!" I in all actuality knew that ALL the gifts would not be homemade but I made a list of things to make for their upcoming birthdays and christmas. And I haven't done anything.....

and my daughters birthday was Aug 16.

So guess what I did on Aug 15?

CRAFTED BY BUTT OFF!

But I finished at least ONE thing:
my coloring book

My daughter is crazy in love with coloring. Honest. A whole entire shelf of just color books.
First Start with cutting the front and back covers (I just measured a coloring book against it)

two sheets for front.....two sheets for back.
before you sew anything together add all your pockets and whoo hawws.

I iron all the sides down and stitch the top before I pin it into place

sew them around (except for top) and then add my stitching for all the markers and crayons.

see what it looks like on the inside. Place this right sides together with the front and add some handles before you sew

I added a ruffle to the handle cause it was cute!!!


sew it all around except for the side that attachs to the back page




what your two sides look like. I added a piece of cardboard to both sides to keep it more sturdy
I then sewed the two pieces together putting the raw edges facing outward
and then I took a piece of fabric and sewed it as the spine
when it's finished you fill it up

got these on my school sales:
25 cent crayon
$1 markers
$1 coloring pencils
and got the coloring book at the dollar store

loves it!!!

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22 comments:

  1. KeriannAugust 25, 2010 at 12:23 PM

    What an awesome tutorial! I just found you over at Trendy Treehouse Creative Share and I'm so glad I did! This one is going on my to do list!

    I'm your newest follower! I myself am a new blogger...i have lots of ideas and things coming up. I'd love new visitors.

    http://bluejeans-andpearls.blogspot.com/

    http://keriannsimpkinsphotography.blogspot.com/

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  2. KelAugust 25, 2010 at 12:37 PM

    That is fabulous! You should sell those. I'd definitely buy one for my daughters!

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  3. SarahAugust 25, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    I'm so sad that I have no idea how to sew....if you end up selling them give me a ring :O)_

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  4. Emil und die großen SchwesternAugust 25, 2010 at 1:08 PM

    Fantastic idea!
    Your blog is very inspiring! I like it! Éva

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  5. MelissaAugust 25, 2010 at 1:30 PM

    It is absolutely adorable...

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  6. Stephanie - My Frugal LifestyleAugust 25, 2010 at 2:08 PM

    That is so cool! Love your idea!

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  7. UnknownAugust 25, 2010 at 3:18 PM

    are you freaking kidding me? this is AMAZING!!!
    so great.
    so so great.

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  8. ShayleahAugust 25, 2010 at 5:11 PM

    I have seen several crayon holders and colouring book cases on Etsy, but yours is the best design I have come across! I love how it holds crayons AND markers AND coloured pencils, as well as places for both colouring books and blank paper. This is definitely going on my To Do List. :) Well done and thanks for sharing!

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  9. Two Happy StampersAugust 25, 2010 at 5:51 PM

    How cute is this?! You did such a nice job and with directions! I'd love to be able to make one of these. I'm stopping by from Trendy Tree Creative Share and am a new follower. =)

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  10. allthingsrobbinAugust 25, 2010 at 7:09 PM

    I love your blog! I have give you a blog award. www.allthingsrobbin.blogspot.com

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  11. AnnaMarieAugust 25, 2010 at 8:10 PM

    LOVE this! Now, I just need to find someone to teach me to sew...

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  12. the thrifty baAugust 25, 2010 at 8:31 PM

    love your blog and wanted to let you know i gave it a very important award over at mine!

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  13. Bethany @ The Paper PonyAugust 25, 2010 at 8:47 PM

    Wow! This turned out fantastic. What a great idea!

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  15. Cara@HomespunKitchenAugust 26, 2010 at 5:32 AM

    LOVE this!
    I only wish I could sew, lol..

    I'm your newest follower, stop on over for a visit sometime!

    Cara

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  16. UnknownAugust 26, 2010 at 7:56 AM

    I actually started doing this last year and I was able to make everyone gifts, and then immediate family also got some store purchased gifts. This years funds are sooo tight I think only homemade gifts will be had, except for the kid.
    But some ideas from my last christmas are hand painted wine glasses, mugs, beer glasses, champagne glasses, juice glasses, margarita glasses, etc (you can find the glasses at the dollar store, so $1 a person was my budget).
    Thanks for the great idea!

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  17. JessAugust 26, 2010 at 8:11 AM

    Those are so calling my name to make them for Church. My kids are old enough to sit still but not without something to occupy them. AWESOME!!!!!

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  18. Celeste B.August 26, 2010 at 6:29 PM

    You are amazing!!! I love all of your creations, keep 'em coming!!! Of course, TFS!!!

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  19. UnknownAugust 27, 2010 at 9:39 PM

    Ooh, love it! So nice and easy to store all of the necessities.

    Stopping by from Get Your Craft On @ Skip to My Lou. Your comment message cracks me up. Glad you won't have to unthank me! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  20. mcgintysAugust 29, 2010 at 12:06 PM

    I love this! Couldn't sleep last night because I was so excited about making one. My daughter is only 1, but it will be ready to go for her when she starts coloring:) I am half way through and can't wait to have the finished product in my hand. Great gift idea for kids. Thanks for sharing.

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  21. RebeccaAugust 31, 2010 at 8:25 AM

    This is such a great idea! My sister is always looking for a way to keep her kids coloring things together and have them easy to take along to church. I will definately pass along this idea! Thanks for sharing!

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  22. Ashlee MarieAugust 31, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    What a fun gift! My kids all love art's and crafts, but I can't trust my 3 year old with any thing drawing related! Thanks for linking up to Topsy Turvy Tuesday's!

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