Ramblings and Some Bookmarked Bags

I admit it. I'm a planner. I don't always plan... but I do like to about 80% of the time. Blogging is no exception. On Friday I had about 5 different posts scheduled. I like to not have to worry about things. And guess what? I still do.
Now how about a commence with an unplanned post? I do like to be spontaneous sometimes. I said sometimes. 

For lack of better topic, how about I share some of my recently bookmarked "to-do" projects?
Well you don't get a say. So I will!

• Gathered Clutch Tutorial from Noodlehead   

Aren't these just so cute?!?!

• Hoop Handled Handbag from Delia Creates

This reminds me of my grandma (in a good way). She loved hoop handles!

• Bunting Cosmetic Bag Tutorial  from Just Another Hang Up

Isn't this just great? I love bunting! 

Wow. Those were coincidentally all bags. If you were featured feel free to grab my button on the sidebar. 

Hmmmm. And on a final note? I've got two (well actually three) things I'm excited about!
1. a. I won a necklace from Bling is My Thing.
    b. I won a bunch of gluten free Betty Crocker mixes.
2. My new highschool's cheer team is letting freshmen on Varsity for the first time and my friend's who have already tried out have gotten on. We've got the same exact skills so I'm really hoping I can get on!

Feed Sack into Reusable Bag

As I was feeding my chickens this morning, I went through the last of this bag of feed. I felt an urge to do something with it in honor of Earth Day. I set it in the trash can knowing I'd be back for it. After quite a few minutes of looking for tutorials on how to make a reusable bag out of a feed sack, I finally came across one understandable enough at Backyard Poultry. I followed their directions and here's some pictures if you want to try to make one. Their directions were a little spacy, though.

 Add another inch on for the bottom so it's really 16" by 6 1/4"

 Sewing the bottom is VERY awkward!

 Whoops!

 It's the surprise inside!

 I did make a few mistakes along the way. Sewing through many layers is hard and slowwww.

       It's obviously not perfect but I am proud of myself. If you have any feed sacks left over from anything, GO MAKE ONE! There's nothing better than being able to go show off your stuff at the grocery store. They often give you savings for using your own bags. Less trash, more cash! It's a win-win! I think I might have to make some as gifts!