Robin Hood Bow and Arrow Bag

My son loves Robin Hood (I think there is a new one set to come out this year maybe?!) and he is constantly using a hanger as a bow and arrow, so when my parents saw a bow and arrow at Dollar General they picked it up (it was only 2 bucks!).
Clearly the boy needed a bag for his bow and arrows (Robin Hood style, of course!) So I got to work. I just used brown felt, since it's much easier without having to finish the edges.

I started by tracing a bowl for the bottom of the bag. Then I measured the length that I wanted the bag by using the arrows as a guide. I wanted them to poke out the top a little, and I wanted there to be a little extra to turn down at the top. I used a long piece of felt folded in half and sewed around all 4 sides as the strap.

If anyone would like a photo by photo tutorial I could put something together. I didn't take any photos this time, but it literally took about 10 minutes, so no biggie.

I used a piece of boning to keep the top open so the arrows would easily go in. He's tickled pink, and I'm glad that I was finally able to sew him something!

Don't forget to go here to sign up for the camera strap giveaway! I'll be choosing a winner Friday!

Drawer Redo and Giveaway

My dad had something similar to this in his garage and I was eye-balling it one day. He noticed, so the next day, I came home to this little beauty in my garage!



How awesome is that?! I know it doesn't look like much now, but I could absolutely see the potential!

So I took it all apart and cleaned it out back. Just a spray with the hose, and a little rub down with a rag. Nothing too time consuming! ;)

Then it was into the garage for a paint job! I sanded down some really rough, rusty spots, but not all of it and hit it with satin nickle paint on the body and gloss black on the drawer fronts.

Then I moved it into my computer/craft/sewing/play room and put it back together.

Looking good, but not quite finished...

Ah Ha! Lovin' it with the little tags. I started putting some stuff in it, but haven't labeled the drawers yet. I love how it turned out, and even more I love the storage for all my little things! Dad wants it back now! :) I'm planning a craft room that is going to be above my garage, and I think I'm going to stick with black for it, since I can coordinate all used furniture with a quick spray coat of black paint!

Now, on to something else! This little camera strap I made:

I'm going to do a giveaway, and this is the prize! So, if you're interested, become a follower and leave me a comment on this post. If you're already a follower, just leave a comment. (All 8 of you!) I'll run the giveaway for 10 days, so I'll pick a winner on May 14. Good luck!

Some more pics:

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