I joined another Busy Bag Swap, actually, two of them! So, I'll be sharing lots of ideas in the coming weeks. Here is the activity I included in the Elementary Craft Bag swap: How to sew a Rag Quilt Potholder. See below for the instructions that were included. These Rag Quilt Potholder sewing … [Read more...] about Rag Quilt Potholder sewing kit
Busy Bag Swap
I Spy Bag–Pinterest Challenge
Here are the I Spy Bags I made for a Busy Bag Swap. I sewed 25 of these! They are filled with Poly Beads and lots of little objects. Most were found around the house: pennies, paper clips, pieces of ribbon, brads, beads, broken crayons, buttons, safety pins, etc. I used gauge 4 clear vinyl, which … [Read more...] about I Spy Bag–Pinterest Challenge
Busy Bag Swap- Part 4
The last set of activities from our recent Busy Bag Swap! (Also see Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 ) Double Trouble Shapes: Instructions here Clothespin Alphabet Match-up: Instructions and template here. Sensory Balloons: Ours are filled with play-dough, salt, flour, … [Read more...] about Busy Bag Swap- Part 4
Busy Bag Swap- Part 3
I'm sharing a few more of our fun busy bag activities today. See Part 1 here and Part 2 here. ABC Match-Up: Put alphabet stickers on templates. Road Trip Bingo and Scavenger Hunt: Find instructions and templates here. Meant to be done in the car (where we have them now!), but … [Read more...] about Busy Bag Swap- Part 3
Busy Bag Swap- Part 2
Here are some more pictures of bags from our Busy Bag Swap. See Part 1 here. Pinchers, Pom Poms, Paper Clips, and Ice Tray Instructions here. This is a favorite of my 22-month-old. Also included in the bag were papers of patterns, as well as the patterns on popsicle sticks. Hot … [Read more...] about Busy Bag Swap- Part 2
Busy Bag Swap, Part 1
A few nights ago I participated in a Busy Bag Swap. Busy Bags are gallon-sized baggies containing a fun (usually educational) activity for a preschooler or younger elementary-aged child. Each of the ladies in the swap made one activity times 23 for each of us to fill up a box of busy bags for our … [Read more...] about Busy Bag Swap, Part 1
