This week is going to be a crazy week for us here! We are ripping out the yard {the fence has already been taken down}, building a new fence, building garden boxes, and planting a garden. Next week the hubbs will be laying new sod. I am so excited to see how it all turns out, and to have a fun new yard for Ella.The painting of the exterior of the house is finished and I will be sharing pictures of that with you later this week. I hope you don't mind a little exterior overkill... but, hey, that is what I am up to this week!
In case you missed it a couple of weeks ago when I guest posted over at Creative Home Expressions, I wanted to share with you how I make little treat bags for parties. This is a perfect little project for all of the summer parties and weddings, and they are so quick and easy to make!
First, gather some old book pages. Try to find some that are fairly sturdy. For mine, I used pages out of a vintage German dictionary I had on hand.
Next, fold your pages in half.
And then use your sewing machine to sew the edges. I used the outside of my presser foot for a guide. {please excuse my un-manicured fingers. I have been working in the yard :)}
Then fill with your treats. I used some clearance Easter candy I had on hand.
Super easy!
I think they add a lot of charm, don't you?
I also made some similar ones out of disposable placemats {here} to hold chips for my little one's shabby chic garden birthday party. They were super easy and fun.
What is your favorite thing to make or decorate with for parties?
Killian
What a great idea! Thanks! I'm having my book launch party this month and I'm looking for cute treats to put together.
Nancy
Oh my! This is the best idea ever! My book club friends are all getting a treat bag at the next meeting! Thanks!
Kristen Whitby
Thank you Nancy! They will love them!
Jennifer Taylor
Love these Kristen! You are so creative at everything you do and think of! I LOVED the adorable pink ones you did for Ella's birthday party too! You're just amazing!
Little Vintage Cottage
I'm looking forward to seeing what you've done outside! I'm getting ready to put up a new fence too... and TRY to create some sort of pretty landscaping... I suck at outdoor stuff...
Tania
Melodee
thanks for the darling idea! I am moving to a new school and have been purging my older books from the classroom......this is on my to-do list!!!! so cute!
The Mintberry Kitchen
I love this idea. I have a ton of antique books that just are a little to worn for resale or proper display! Now I can use the pages that are still good for holiday treats!! Thanks for a great idea and tutorial!!
Devon
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20 North Ora
What a cute idea! Doesn't everyone like to get a treat every now and then?
Judy
marie
Very cute idea! I think I'll do these for a Memorial Day treat. The book page plus red, white and blue goodies will look great!
Thanks for sharing!!