Since I am also planning to add soap to each box, I really liked this Soap Pouch idea from Whimsy Love and I thought they would be perfect for the OCC shoe boxes. They are also easy enough for my novice sewing skills.
I bought a large bath towel at Walmart and was ready to start a new sewing project!
Cutting the pieces out...
Ready to start sewing! I was able to make 25 pouches out of one towel
and sewed them up in one afternoon.
Get the instructions to make these soap pouches at Whimsy Love.
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19 comments :
This are so cool. I know the kids that get them will be so thankful!
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What a GREAT idea!!
I love this! SO creative!! :) Thanks for sharing! Have a great week!
-Heather
Stringtown Home
This is a really wonderful idea - I love it!
SuchSimple things = a big deal for these children who open those OCC boxes..thanks for reminding I need to get a head start on our boxes..
~jonell
"Like Gramma's House"
I'm always so excited to meet another OCC box packer! :) This is the first year that I've shopped year-round for OCC boxes. Starting early has given me a chance to add a few homemade items to the boxes to make them a little extra special this year.
These are great! I'd love for you to share them over at my new link party: http://naptimedelights.blogspot.ca/2012/05/document.html
- Sarah @naptimedelights.blogspot.com
These are just so cute!! We are so glad to have you join us for our "Strut Your Stuff Saturday". See you again next week!! -The Sisters
Love it!! this is such a great idea thanks for the tutorial. I'm a new follower and would love if you followed me at http://iheartpears.blogspot.com. Feel free to also add your project to my blog hop as well!!! Thanks so much, can't wait to come back.
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Jennifer
www.eatcraftsow.blogspot.com
Oh - what a great idea!!
Wow - this is just so smart! I love it! My link party [The Inspiration Board] is up right now. I would love for you to stop by and consider linking this up! My readers would love it.
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I would love for you to come by and share this post on the Creative Corner Hop. The linky party starts on Monday and stays open all week.
Sandy
Cherished Handmade Treasures
This is such a clever idea!
Mrs. Delightful
www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com
Happy Friday! I just wanted to let you know that I featured you today. Feel free to drop by and grab a button. Have a great weekend.
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AWWW - you really grabbed my heart with this one! I am in charge of the OCC project at our church and think this is such a terrific idea to do. Thanks for sharing it.
I sew a loop of ribbon into the foldover top seam on the side. It can be long enough to dangle on a finger or big enough for a wrist. I bought a ton of washcloths at half off at dollar general and others at walmart and cut those in half. My aunt sewed most of them up, becaause I'm better at buying than getting the sewing done. I also got target dollar spot hand towels that I've folded in half and sewed a loop on each side at the fold, then ill run ribbon through the loops and top casing to make string backpacks. Not for heavy stuff, but great for clothes, snuggies, etc.
That sounds like a great idea for shoe boxes!
Great idea!! I am going to link this to packingboxesoflove.blogspot.ca in the next few days.
Tammy
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