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| KarenP |
Posted - Aug 29 2006 : 6:12:08 PM
Hi all!
Has anyone else made the calendar bags from the MJ's book?
I did a couple to play with.
Being a pack rat, I have a few old calendars to do this with.
Whatcha think?
It was fun.
KarenP
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| grammytammy |
Posted - Oct 18 2011 : 05:50:31 AM
Directions are in Mary Janes Idea Book. I'm working on one too, will post pictures when it's done.
FarmGirl 2495
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| pnickols |
Posted - Oct 17 2011 : 7:15:16 PM
I really want to try these bags, where do I find the directions ??
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| JThomp |
Posted - Oct 07 2011 : 08:00:30 AM
I fell in love with these bags as soon as I saw them in the book. You ladies did a good job on them, they look great. I have these on my "project list" as well. I can't wait to make them!
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Oct 05 2011 : 9:42:51 PM
Those all turned out great!! I plan to make some with my MaryJanes Farm calendars . . someday.
CJ
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| Lieberkim |
Posted - Oct 05 2011 : 10:36:28 AM
I hope they do put it in the magazine because I don't have the book!!! :) I'd love to make some horse ones as I have lots of horse calendars and a couple of horse crazy kidlets. :)
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| KarenP |
Posted - Oct 04 2011 : 5:45:26 PM
Page 254 of MARYJANE'S Idea Book!!!
They were fun to make.
I think I'll make a couple more as I've been saving calendars these last couple years...
This might be a good one to put in the magazine one of these issues!
Just a thought...
"Purest Spring Water in the World" |
| Lieberkim |
Posted - Oct 03 2011 : 3:04:23 PM
These are great!! Where do I find the instructions/pattern to make these? How difficult are they? I am not friends with my sewing machine so the easier the better. :)
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| longbeachfox |
Posted - Oct 03 2011 : 1:22:02 PM
Those just turned out fantastic! Such a neat idea!
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| YarnyJen |
Posted - Oct 02 2011 : 12:43:30 PM
Your bags turned out great! They're fun to make, aren't they?
Jenny
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Originally posted by KarenP
Hi all!
Has anyone else made the calendar bags from the MJ's book?
I did a couple to play with.
Being a pack rat, I have a few old calendars to do this with.
Whatcha think?
It was fun.
KarenP
"Purest Spring Water in the World"
Blog at http://www.girlwomanmom.blogspot.com |
| YarnyJen |
Posted - Oct 02 2011 : 12:42:25 PM
Thank you, Paula! Yes, that thread gave me a bunch of trouble at first, and it's so difficult to see. I have a few more Mary Engelbreit calendars to use up and then I'm going to search some thrift shops for materials. I just love, love, love the bag idea and it's so awesome to see the what other sisters have come up with!
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Originally posted by StrawHouseRanch
I love those bags. Jenny, your blog article was so fun to read too. What was the name of that transparent thread again? hehehe. This is a good refresher for that upcoming Holiday season. I think I now have a few ideas for making my own Christmas gift bags!
Paula
Farmgirl Sister #3090
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery, and Today is a Gift.
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| grammytammy |
Posted - Oct 01 2011 : 08:47:35 AM
Sabrina, what a great repurposing project
FarmGirl 2495
God loved us so much He gave His only son to die in our stead. |
| Sabrena Orr |
Posted - Oct 01 2011 : 07:56:07 AM
The bags are fantastic. I make family photo calendars every year and have saved them since my kids were little. I'm inspired to dig into and make some for family Christmas gifts for grandparents! Thanks to all for sharing!!!
Sabrena, Olympia |
| StrawHouseRanch |
Posted - Oct 01 2011 : 07:53:19 AM
I love those bags. Jenny, your blog article was so fun to read too. What was the name of that transparent thread again? hehehe. This is a good refresher for that upcoming Holiday season. I think I now have a few ideas for making my own Christmas gift bags!
Paula
Farmgirl Sister #3090
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery, and Today is a Gift.
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| grammytammy |
Posted - Oct 01 2011 : 07:34:01 AM
Thanks for posting you pics. I am planning on makeing a few of these, nice to see someone else's already done.
FarmGirl 2495
God loved us so much He gave His only son to die in our stead. |
| YarnyJen |
Posted - Oct 01 2011 : 07:15:21 AM
Several years later I stumble across MaryJane's book and knew I had to make some calendar bags. What a great idea! I love the idea of using children's artwork from school also.
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| newheart |
Posted - Sep 19 2006 : 04:08:30 AM
Yhanks for the info... I was going to call a few places today to look for it....Today is Dr. Day for my heart.... The last few days I have felt wonderful...I think you all here at MJF site have helped me a great deal....Thanks so much.....
newheart.....margie |
| sunshine |
Posted - Sep 18 2006 : 5:30:34 PM
Newheart it is not in the stores till sept 25th those who have it now ordered it direct from MJF or are on the mailing list so they get it faster than the stores do.
Please don't wear yourself out looking for it as it is not out yet.
sunshine
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| newheart |
Posted - Sep 18 2006 : 5:20:42 PM
Where are the instructions for these calendar bags?? also I have been to 3 book stores Barnes & Nobles, Dalton books, and a new Discount book store near me and none of them have Maryjanes magazine or Book, Help Help, Help....
margie |
| sunshine |
Posted - Sep 18 2006 : 4:05:36 PM
very cute idea
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
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| julia hayes |
Posted - Sep 18 2006 : 4:03:12 PM
The bags are wonderful! I made several from my son's preschool paintings. I made several for friends too using their kids' paintings.. when little ones are in preschool there are oodles and oodles of paintings that just can't be thrown out. These gift bags are a wonderful alternative to share with aunts and grandmothers alike!
Julia Hayes
being simple to simply be |
| CabinCreek-Kentucky |
Posted - Sep 13 2006 : 07:45:19 AM
karen .. those are adorable .. would be fun to 'blow up' photos of our children, family, friends .. and make these!!! might have to give that a try!!! thanks for sharing those wonderful bags! xoxo
True Friends, Frannie
CABIN CREEK FARM
KENTUCKY
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| Leezard |
Posted - Sep 12 2006 : 8:24:47 PM
Well, I tried out my first one tonight and didn't have much luck with it. It's all together but I had a hard time sewing the sides together without getting the bottom piece and the bottom corners bent up. As they say I'll "try, try again"...lol |
| sewgirlie |
Posted - Sep 12 2006 : 6:29:45 PM
These are the coolest bags ever!! The pictures actually did them justice too. I never carry a pocketbook (I used a watering can--painted, for a purse a few times when I needed to hold my money and stuff), but I would use these for sure. My friends would love them too. Thanks for sharing!! |
| therusticcottage |
Posted - Sep 12 2006 : 09:44:15 AM
I don't do well with contact paper at all! I'm going to take my pages somewhere to have them laminated.
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| sunshine |
Posted - Sep 12 2006 : 07:10:18 AM
if you have a bubble you can pirce it with a sharp knief and alot of time it will go flat. Don't make a large insision just a little one.
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
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