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May 9, 2013

Mother’s Day Paper Bag Pocket Book

I’m a nursery leader in my church over sweet kiddos ages 18 months to 3 years.  As Mother’s Day is quickly approaching, I’ve been thinking of special gifts that they could make and give to their moms.

When I saw this fun idea for a pocket book on Simply Kierste I knew it was just the thing.  I changed it up a bit so it’s more tailored to wee ones.  🙂

{MATERIALS}
 
Brown Paper Bags
White paper or cardstock
Colored cardstock or patterned paper
Scalloped or other decorative-edged scissors
Circle Punch (2″ if you are using the download below)
Glue stick or other adhesive
Jute or baker’s twine
Embellishments, i.e. buttons (optional)
Hole punch
Paper Trimmer
Downloads for questions and front tag (found HERE).  I made my own front tag in a Word document.
{Instructions}
  1. Fold your paper bag in half with the bottom of the sack on the inside right.
  2. Print your front tag and inside questionnaires on white paper or cardstock.
  3. Punch out the front tag with the 2″ circle punch.
  4. Glue your front tag to a scalloped cardstock backing and then onto the front of your bag
  5. Glue your questionnaire to the inside right panel
  6. Embellish with buttons, bakers, twine, ribbon, rhinestones, etc
  7. Punch a hole on the right side (I used a fun heart punch) and tie closed with twine or jute.

 

If you take a peek inside the book, there’s a cute little pocket where I decided to tuck a little hand print of each of the kids and a picture that they colored.  It’d also be fun to include a photo of them.  My three year old son was the guinea pig for this project, and he came up with some pretty funny responses to the questions.  I can’t wait to see what the other kids say this Sunday when we put these together.

 

I hope the moms will like these!

I just love sweet things like this that help me remember the different stages that my kids are in.  I especially treasure their little drawings (sometimes scribbles) and hand prints, because they will not be little for long.

I can’t wait to get some extra snuggles in this Sunday with the sweet kiddos who made me a mom.

What is your idea of a perfect Mother’s Day?

Filed Under: Crafts, Gift Ideas, Kids' Stuff, Uncategorized

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  1. Jen Nikolaus says

    May 9, 2013 at 3:57 pm

    I love this idea! It would also be good for my primary class I teach! Thanks for the idea, Christine! Pinning now! Hope you're having a great week. Happy (early) Mother's Day to you!!

    Hugs,
    Jen
    • Christine Bell says

      May 9, 2013 at 9:11 pm

      Thanks, Jen! I hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day too!
  2. Wes and Dani says

    May 9, 2013 at 5:59 pm

    So so cute!!!! Love it.
  3. Kierste says

    May 9, 2013 at 6:44 pm

    Turned out so cute, and I love the handprint idea!!!
    • Christine Bell says

      May 9, 2013 at 9:10 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Kierste! So glad you like it!
  4. Joanne Anastasiadis says

    May 9, 2013 at 7:22 pm

    This is so cute! Thank you for stopping by my FB page. I am following you back on FB, google+, and pinterest. I look forward to reading more of your blog. Have a fabulous day!

    Joanne @ jmacreativemess.blogspot.com/
    • Christine Bell says

      May 9, 2013 at 9:10 pm

      Thanks so much, Joanne!
  5. Tess says

    May 10, 2013 at 12:16 am

    Just found your site. I am obsessed with Pinterest too! This is a very cute idea. : )
    • Christine Bell says

      May 11, 2013 at 2:16 am

      Thanks, Tess! So glad you found I Dig Pinterest!
  6. Ana Lopes says

    May 11, 2013 at 4:02 pm

    Very sweet idea!!! love it!
    Have a wonderful weekend!
    Hugs from Portugal,

    Ana Love Craft
    www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

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