5.25.2011

DIY straw pool bag

On Friday I found these adorable straw bags in the dollar section of Target (they are $2.50). I thought they would be perfect pool bags for my 3 littlest girls this summer.

I have learned from experience that in our house it is easier if we know who's is who's.
I made a stencil by printing a large letter on regular paper and cutting it out with scissors. I taped the page to the front of the bag and covered the exposed areas with tape.
A quick spray of red rustolium and I removed the paper and tape.
Voila! I love a project that takes less than 20 minutes.
Three happy girls.

Are you ready for summer? Tomorrow is our last day of school!

22 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 25, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    You are one smart mother!!! Love how simple and affordable this idea is.

    Happy end of school! We've got a little less than 2 weeks to go!

    xo Elizabeth

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  2. PineconeMay 25, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    This project is so cute and easy! I bet your girls love how they turned out.
    I wish it was our last day...we are not done until June 21st!
    xo
    Ashlyn

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  3. callie burnetteMay 25, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    LOVE IT! so cute and such a great idea!!

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  4. Sarah GreenmanMay 25, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    How very cool!

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  5. highheeledlifeMay 25, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    That is sch a fablous and creative idea!!! Just catching p on blog reading.. Welcome to yor latest team member Flint .. he is adorable!!! xo HHL

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  6. Sarah GreenmanMay 25, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Such a cool and easy project!

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  7. Kim@ChattafabulousMay 25, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Nice,Kayce! I know what you mean, it's so important for kids to have "their" stuff! We finished school last week - happy summer!!!

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  8. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    This is SO cool, what a fun idea! hmm I would spray paint so much on it!



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    xoxo
    Miss Neira

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  9. My Interior LifeMay 25, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Love it! Wonder if there are still straw bags in the dollar bins?

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  10. JuliaMay 25, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    What a great idea! I am going to look for those baskets at Target...they turned out so cute:).

    ~Julia

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  11. LilacandgreyMay 26, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    sooooo cute!
    ♥ Cara
    Lilac and Grey

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  12. GenMay 26, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    LOVE!!!!

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  13. ericaMay 26, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    what a cute idea!!! Anything personalized is always fun to have. love your blog i am your newest follower.

    xo

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  14. Brilliant ChicMay 26, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Love it! such a cute idea!

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  15. JMWMay 26, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Great diy project! Oh, I'm so ready for summer. Hard to believe the school year is over, though. Where did the time go??

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  16. UnknownMay 27, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    that is an excellent idea! My handbag looks like those straw things ^_^

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  17. About Last WeekendMay 27, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    What a cool idea Kayce. And you always manage to find the bargains. Now I wish I had more girls.

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  18. Loretta Fontaine (EcoHappy Blog)May 27, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Kayce- Not ready for summer yet! I have to sort out the clothes in my closet still.

    The little bags are adorable.

    My preschooler graduates next week, then we'll have some time together before the girls get out mid-June.

    Loretta

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  19. designchicMay 28, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    These are absolutely adorable...just trying to figure how a mother of seven has time for thee projects. Hope you are enjoying the holiday weekend!!

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  20. annie@mostlovelythingsMay 30, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    So cute...love this idea. Great for the girls, but maybe for a picnic on the 4th of July...everyone gets their own bag filled with supplies and their initial?

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  21. quintessenceMay 31, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    What a GREAT idea = simply adorable!!

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  22. MaryMay 31, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    These are SOOOO cute! Your so creative!!!

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