Treat Bags

Throughout the this year, I've been sent home "request" lists from James and Jesse's teachers. You know, "We are having a party and please supply the item listed below" kind of list. I don't mind, but schools frown on handmade these days. The approved Birthday treat list did not include one item you could make at home. It was specifically geared for items you must purchase. So, I could rant about how homemade/handmade is going to the wayside, like usual, or I can tell you how I've beat the system. Picked my battles. Took one for the handmade team.


James was asked to bring in 16 treat bags for their class Christmas party on Friday.

Last night, I pulled out lunch paper bags and my supply of scrapbooking stuff. Five years ago I spent an evening at a scrapbook store using their die cut machine for an hour or two. I made these stockings, candy canes, wreaths, bows and LOVE letters. Since I'm a bit of a saver, I found these in the back of the hall closet and shouted, "YES!" when I saw them.


A couple of bags of bells purchased several years ago with our 12 foot Christmas tree...


Modge Podge that I've been waiting for a couple months to figure out a use for...


Ribbons that are probably 7/8 years old...

Two kids that love to glue and make things...



It was a great way to end the evening with them.

But I have to say crafting with children isn't for the faint of heart. I seriously needed a shot of alcohol. My wee ones do not stay on task for long and I spent a lot of time chasing over flowing glue and runaway bells. So I sent them off to take showers while I finished up. :)

Peace and Where the Heck Did Tuesday and Monday Go?!