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Here’s an idea for a cute and useful gift for teacher – a personalized first aid kit. Lindsay from Diary of a Crafty Lady shows how to make one. It’s a simple felt pouch with Velcro closure and the teacher’s name stenciled on the flap. Fill it with band-aids and other supplies for small boo-boos. Go to her blog for a tutorial.
[photo from Diary of a Crafty Lady]
The bag is simple, uses very little fabric (about 2/3rds of a fat quarter), has no fussy inside pockets (although you can add your own if you like), and takes me well less than 30 minutes to print the pattern, cut out and sew. But quick and simple doesn’t mean it’s not awesome!
It’s the sort of bag that is versatile enough to be used for lots of applications, not just cosmetics and toiletries. Keep all your pens and pencils in order, use it for a small first aid kit for the car, keep it in your desk at work for a few headache pills and other personal supplies.
Make some for yourself, for gifts or to sell.
Thanks so much for the feature! I just love craftgossip 😉
Lindsay