A Lunch Bag! And other things.

I made a lunch bag for Hannah today.  

Hannah and I went to Just Sew to find "oil cloth" in a cute pattern, 

then I used the instructions from tumbling blocks .  

I didn't add the batting in between layers 

because Hannah and I thought it would be nice 

if she could fold it up into a little package

to pack easily into her backpack after lunch.

I added a ribbon to tie it closed, 

but it looked lame -

so I cut it off. 

I think I'll attach some elastic.

Hannah and I have been looking 

for a good messenger-style backpack

for a few years now.

Finally Jena reminded us that she had 

a hand-me-down messenger bag from Jessica  

(With Jessica's name embroidered on the front).

So Hannah and I explored the local craft store 

to find ways to embellish it.

This is how it turned out

We found a great stencil and some fabric spray paint -

which oversprayed when I forgot to put the protective paper around the edges

the second time I sprayed it.  :o(  

And we found some sparkly crystal brads 

which Hannah placed here and there 

on the berry sprayaround the bird.

And of course, a bow to hide the embroidered name.

We like it.

Some really fantastic news -

Dan's brother Matt and his family 

were sealed in the Washington DC temple last Saturday!

A very exciting day.

Dan went to DC to be with them.

On my mind . . .

Will Elder Baker be transferred from Eilenburg on Monday,

Or will he stay there?

Will Elder Owen still be his companion,

or will he have a new companion?

I'll know Monday morning. 

It's too long to wait.