Bag & Case Crafts

This is a kids craft to make Mini Fabric Backpacks. These Children's mini backpacks. Only 2" big, you can wear these back packs with a pin or hang them around your neck. You can even hang them from your back pack or key chain. Great for keeping spare change.

You Need:

* Backpack Pattern
* 9" x 12" Fabric Scrap
* 9" x 12" piece of Medium Weight Fusible Interfacing (Pelon)
* Iron
* Inkjet Printer
* Scissors
* Fabric Glue
* 1/4" Velcro Scrap
* Beads, Craft Foam or Fabric Markers for Decorating

Kids Can Make Their Own Plastic Lace Backpack Decoration - With these arts and crafts instructions. These are so fun for children to make, you'll want to give one to all your friends.

You need:

* 18' of Plastic Lace (9'each of two colors)
* Plastic Clip
* 3 Pony Beads
* Scissors

Make Your Own Personalized Pencil Case. This is a craft for kids that is great for school and to keep their pencils and drawing supplies organized. Make a personalized pencil case for a cool back-to-school accessory.

Materials You Need:

* Jelly Craft Sheets
* Foam Letters Stickers or Cling Vinyl
* 2 Yards of Rat-tail Satin Cord
* 1/8" Hole Punch
* Pony Beads
* Pattern
* Ball Point Pen
* White Glue

Kids will love making this Jeans Leg Purse Craft for Girls and Teens. Making cut-off shorts out of an old pair of jeans? Save the legs to make a trendy purse. Anna from Kings Park, NY made this purse with some help from her mom and grandma.

Materials You need:

* Old Jeans
* Needle and Thread or Sewing Machine
* Applique or Trim (optional)
* Scissors

Kids can make their own fancy Valentine's Day gift boxes or they can be Party Favor Boxes. This craft for kids is fun and your children will beg for more. Dress up our mini boxes in fancy dresses for an adorable party favor.

Materials You need:

* Mini Favor Box Blanks
* Molded Pearls
* Heart Gemstones
* Feather Boa
* Low Temp Hot Glue Gun or Tacky Glue

This is handmade Pikachu Trading Card Pouch craft for kids who love (or who are obsessed) with Pokemon cards. This Pikachu pouch holds up to 50 Pokemon cards. Clip on you belt loop or backpack before you go out to trade.

Materials You need:

* Yellow, Black, Red and White Craft Foam
* Plastic Clip
* 2 Yards Rat-tail Satin Cord
* Fabric Glue or Tacky Glue or Low Temp Glue Gun
* 1/8" Hole Punch
(1/4" Punch will work also)
* Scissors
* 3/4" x 3" Self Stick Velcro
* Pattern for Pouch Front
* Pattern for Pouch Back

Halloween is a fun time for kids to give away treats and candy and to go collect them as well. This childrens' arts and crafts project is an idea to make Halloween Bags with these Crafts instructions. Your kids will learn how to use popsicle sticks to make treat holders for Halloween.

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED FOR THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY
# 1 Tube of Elmer's Glue
# 20 Popsicle Sticks
# Paper Bag
# Navy blue or black Felt
# 1 Wiggle eye
# 1 pair of scissors
# Brown gift bag

Paper Bag Octopus Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial. - Make this large octopus by using a paper grocery bag with this easy & fun kids arts & crafts activity tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Paper Bag
* Paint
* Newspaper
* Yarn
* Markers or Crayons

Christmas Net Bags Arts & Crafts Project Idea - These little bags can be co-ordinated to suit almost any Christmas colour scheme and dressed up or down depending on how you and the children are feeling!

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* A small amount of petticoat netting in Christmas colours - red, green, white - which you can find at your local fabric shop. You may also be able to find similar fabric in gold and silver.
* Elastic bands
* Ribbon
* Fillings - we suggest gold coins, favourite sweets, small children's Christmas tree ornament etc
* Coloured tissue paper or crepe paper if you want the contents to be hidden
* Decorative extras such as holly sprigs, berries, small ornaments
* Scissors or pinking shears
* Paper and pencil for template

Christmas Tote Bag Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Find out how to make a Christmas tote bag using a paper bag

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Brown paper grocery bag
* Scraps of christmas wrap
* Glue
* Twine

Blue Jean Pocket Book Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea ~ Instructions to make a small purse using pockets from blue jeans - submitted by Connie in New York.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* 1 pair old jeans with back pockets and good zipper
* Iron on patch (optional)

Decorative Gift Bags Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea - Purchase inexpensive gift bags at the store. Save money by using leftover wrapping paper or wall paper to create the designs on your gift bags.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Inexpensive plain gift bags
* Scraps of wrapping paper or wallpaper border
* Scissors
* Glue

Jumbo Treasure Sack Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea - Instructions to make a large sack for carrying special treasures.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Paper Bag
* Crayons
* Stapler

Mail Bag Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea - Instructions to make a Mail Bag Craft using a paper bag.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Paper Bag
* Paper
* Crayons, Markers, or Paint
* Stapler or Tape

Make Your Own Gift Bag Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea - This is a simple way to have the right size gift bag for a gift. Keep a collection of different sized boxes on hand.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Empty boxes
* Wrapping paper in holiday or everyday designs
* Scotch Tape
* Hole punch
* Smooth or textured (rope) cording
* Double stick tape
* Scissors
* Cardboard

Net Bags Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea - These little bags can be co-ordinated to suit almost any colour scheme and dressed up or down depending on how you and the children are feeling!

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* A small amount of petticoat netting in Christmas colours - red, green, white - which you can find at your local fabric shop. You may also be able to find similar fabric in gold and silver.
* Elastic bands
* Ribbon
* Fillings - we suggest gold coins, favourite sweets, small children's Christmas tree ornament etc
* Coloured tissue paper or crepe paper if you want the contents to be hidden
* Decorative extras such as holly sprigs, berries, small ornaments
* Scissors or pinking shears
* Paper and pencil for template

Sewing a back to school cotton tote bag Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Very easy for adults or teenagers with a wee bit of sewing background. More challenging for moms like me who dont own a sewing machine *grin* or children aged 10+ who are just learning to sew -- It can be done by hand!  

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
needle and thread (or sewing machine)
enough material for two rectangles of your chosen fabric:
You can make them whatever size you want your tote bag to be.
I made my first one 20 inches by 20 inches, I figured there was less chance of messing up a square than there was a rectangle *laugh*, but something 16 inches by 22 inches would be a nice size, for preschoolers.
If you're feeling lazy, you can just have one large rectangle and fold it in half. That way you only have one side seam to sew up. I actually like it better with two seams, though.
I use a light colored 50% cotton/50% polyester blend so I can add Iron on transfers with the girls' favorite characters
unbleached cotton also works great!
Wide (about 1 inch), heavy duty cloth ribbon -- two 4 to 5 foot pieces
Cheaper alternative: you can also create your own "ribbon" by taking the same kind of fabric (about 2 1/2 inch piece), folding it in half right sides together and sewing (with a 1/2 inch seam) all the way down, iron the seam open and use a wooden spoon or long piece of dowling to flip it right way around. The top and bottom will be sewn shut when the bag is sewn together..
OPTIONAL: fusible sewing tape.

Fabric Gift Bags Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
1 yd. plus 2"(44"wide) holiday fabric; 2 yds. (3/8"wide ribbon for trim; 5 1/4 yds. (1"wide) ribbon; thread to match.

Paper Bag Recycling Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea - How to make a stronger paper bag by decorating it with adhesive-backed fabric or spray adhesive. Brown lunch bags, grocery bags, and store bags with handles all work well. With their new look, these can serve as sturdy gift bags.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
brown paper bag
fabric and fabric adhesive or adhesive-backed fabric
scissors
hot glue

Trick or Treat Bags Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea tutorial- Make your own trick-or-treat bags. To make a trick or treat bag, select a medium-sized grocery bag—be sure it’s not too big or the handle might break!

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Paper Bag
Scissors
Coloring Supplies

Travel Bag of Memories Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Rather than storing your keepsakes in a closet or attic, display them on the old suitcase that accompanied you on your adventures. Cover it with black and white photocopies of old letters, journal entries, photos, and even war medals.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Hard-shell suitcase or briefcase
Colored copies of old photos, documents, journal pages, etc.
Matte decoupage adhesive*
Brown craft paper
Two 2" sponge brushes
Antique decoupage finish*
Metal primer*
Glass surface conditioner*
Mocha Brown acrylic paint*
Spray adhesive*
3" x 6" rusty tin rectangle*
Tin cutters
6" length leather lacing, ribbon, or cording (to tie on the key)
Miscellaneous items: aluminum foil, three cotton rags, water, soap, small paintbrush, decorative-edged scissors (optional), straight-edged scissors, hammer, drill with large bit

Fabric Christmas Gift Bags Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
1 yd. plus 2"(44"wide) holiday fabric; 2 yds. (3/8"wide ribbon for trim; 5 1/4 yds. (1"wide) ribbon; thread to match.

Handmade Christmas Gift Bags Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Brown paper bags; Christmas shaped craft sponges or stamps; Inked stamp pads or paints (red and green); festive roping for handles; glue or stapler.

Gift Bag Arts & Crafts Project Ideas Tutorial For Kids

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Paper tote bag
* Dark-colored spray paint (optional)
* Craft paint
* Paper plate or foam tray for paints
* Sponge shapes
* Curling ribbon
* Scissors for curling the ribbon
* Tissue paper or shredded crepe paper

Elephant Gym Bag Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* 2 pieces approx 35cm x 30cm for the bag
* 1 piece approx 20cm x 15cm for trunk
* Felt 2 blue, 1 pink
* Cord 1 ½ metres
* 2 eyes
* Padding for trunk
* Scissors
* Needle
* Threads or can use a sewing machine
* Fabric glue

First Class Teacher/Student Tote Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Charles Craft Large Tote in denim or natural
* Floss (as listed)
* Size 24 Tapestry Needle
* Charles Craft design graph (PDF file)

Gift Bags Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* 1/2 yd. 45" fabric (makes two gift bags)
* Ribbon or cord for tie

Off to the Moon Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Small craft bag with handle
* Scrap of gold broadcloth (8" square)
* Scrap of black broadcloth (8" square)
* Sheet of double sided adhesive tape
* Acrylic Paint: black and gold
* Sea Sponge
* 8-10 one inch wooden stars
* 8-10 strands of black and orange raffia
* Lightweight cardboard
* Hot glue gun and glue stick

Petals & Pearls Tote Bag Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Tote bag
* Tracing paper
* Pencil
* Graphite paper
* Palette paper by Wingate
* Water container
* Paint Delta Ceramcoat: White, Village Green, Hunter Green, Black, Pink Quartz, Rose Petal Pink
* Brushes by Daler Rowley: Expressions #E 85, #4 and #E 50 liner
* Craft & FloralPro™ glue gun
* 3 or 4 Crafty Magic Melt Fabric glue sticks
* Small string of beads #5mm long enough to tie a bow
* Small string of black beads #5mm to go around the flower centers — about 12"

Repurposed Placemat BagKids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial ~ A bag made of placemats folded in half and trimmed with felt, with an old belt used to make the strap.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Fabric placemat
* Trim
* Leather belt
* Fabric glue or sewing machine
* Utility knife
* Embroidery thread and needle

Resplendent Wrappings Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* SEASONS GREETINGS GIFT WRAP SUPPLIES:
* Krylon® 18KT. Gold Leafing Pen
* Krylon® Webbing Spray - Gold Chiffon
* Brown Kraft paper
* 2" wide gold mesh wire-edge ribbon - 3 yards
* 9" cloth-covered floral wire
* 1 artificial green pine spray
* 3 medium pine cones
* Gift box
* Yardstick
* Scissors
* Pen
* Wire cutter
* Transparent tape
* Glue gun and glue sticks

* HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIFT BAG SUPPLIES:
* Krylon® Leafing Pens - 18KT. Gold and Silver
* Krylon® Webbing Spray - Gold Chiffon and Silver Shiver
* Gift bag - 13"x16"
* Curling ribbon - silver and gold
* Tissue paper
* Sheet of paper - 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"
* Yardstick, ruler

* CONGRATULATIONS GIFT BAG SUPPLIES:
* Krylon® Silver Leafing Pen
* Krylon® Webbing Spray in Silver Shiver
* Plain shirt box
* Dark blue shiny wrapping paper
* 4-1/3 yards #9 dark blue acetate satin ribbon
* 1-1/2" wide low-tack painter's tape
* Yardstick
* Scissors
* Transparent tape

‘Tote’ally Cute Tote Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Aleene’s® Crafting Adhesives
* Fabric Fusion™ Permanent Dry Cleanable Fabric Adhesive™
* Miscellaneous supplies
o Tote, white
o Scissors
o Cotton fabric:
+ ¼ yard pink
+ ¼ yard red fluffy
+ ¼ yard Valentine stripe
+ ¼ yard black
o Cording, ½ yard thin black
o Pom poms, small black
o Ribbon, ½ yard (1” wide) black
o Ruler

Shimmer and Shine Sequin Flower Purse Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Aleene’s® Crafting Adhesive
* Fabric Fusion™ Permanent Dry Cleanable Fabric Adhesive™
* Miscellaneous Supplies:
o Purse with Flat Sides
o Wool Felt, ½ yard natural
o Sequin trims: 5 yards each assorted colors and widths
o Sequin trim for fringe around bottom, 10 yards
o Single sequins: assorted shapes, colors, finishes
o Sewing pins
o Scissors
o Low tack masking tape
o Ribbon, 2 yards black grosgrain
o Wedge Make-up Sponges
o Ruler
o Foil
o Clothespins
o Pencil

Torn Star Hanukkah Bag Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* One 8 1/4" x 10" light blue gift bag
* One sheet of each cardstock:
* Golden yellow
* Light metallic blue
* Medium blue
* Navy blue
* Pale yellow
* Royal blue
* White
* One swirl-shaped punch
* One 18" piece of raffia
* Miscellaneous items: scissors, paper cutter, adhesive, computer and printer (optional), ruler, scoring blade, 1/4 hole punch

Wiggle Eyes Party Favor Bags Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Cardstock:
o Hazard, Parakeet, African Daisy, Teal, White (Bazzill Basics Paper)
* Accents:
o Assorted paper borders (Doodlebug Design)
o Teal Bookplate, Brads (Making Memories)
o Green, Blue Buttons (Jesse James & Co.)
o Wiggle Eyes (Darice)
o Paper Clips
Stickers:
o Bubbleletter Alphabet (KI Memories)
* Fibers:
o Black/White Striped Ribbon (Li’l Davis Designs)
o Blue/Yellow Striped Ribbon (Strano Designs)
* Tool:
o 1 3/4" Circle Punch (EK Success)
* Other:
o White Bags

Grocery Bag Holder Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial ~ Sew a Bag Holder to store your grocery bags

This Bag Holder provides a neat place to store your grocery bags until needed. The size shown is extra large and can be sewn with less than one yard of fabric.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* 30" of 1/4" wide Elastic
* 22" x 32" piece of Fabric

Denim Pocketbook Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

Free sewing instructions to make a girls purse from denim and lace

Quick sewing project makes a purse that is perfect for a young girl to carry.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Two 8" square of a cotton blend fabric
* Two 8" squares of denim fabric
* 18" of 1" wide lace
* 30" piece of cording
* 2" piece of hook & loop tape (Velcro)
* Iron
* Sewing machine or needle
* Thread
* Common pins

Hint: I cut my denim from an old pair of jeans but you can also buy it by the yard at the fabric store.

Paper Bag Easter Bunny Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

Easy & inexpensive Kids Easter craft. Easter Bunnies made from paper lunch bags

Get into the Easter spirit by crafting this Easter Bunny from simple paper lunch bags. Children will love this easy kids project!

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* 2 Paper lunch bags
* Tissue paper or newspaper
* Glue stick
* White glue
* Crayons and/or markers
* Pompom pink or white
* 30" piece of ribbon
* Pink and brown construction paper

Ghost Windsock Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

This ghost windsock makes a hauntingly good decoration. It's an easy kids craft so why not make several to hang from your trees to help haunt your yard this Halloween.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:

* 2 Sheets white craft foam
* 1 Wire coat hanger
* 24" or longer piece of string
* Hot glue gun and hot glue sticks
* Tacky glue - optional
* Black permanent marker
* White trash bag - tall kitchen size

Bean Bags Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

Great beginner sewing project or just make some to use up those left over scraps of fabric.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Small amount of fabric
Needle & thread
Any one of the following:
… Poly Pellets (sold in craft dept. with doll supplies)
… Uncooked rice
… Un-popped popcorn
… Dried beans