While planning for this years gifts, I thought I would try out a sort of prototype for an item I had been considering making for my Etsy shop. My brother and sister-in-law love customized their mesh tote bag and use it as their "diaper bag" for their toddlers.
The thought occurred to me that my nieces might enjoy a tote bag as well, but perhaps one that was more size appropriate. Thus began my scheming....
I took my regular sized tote bag pattern and brought all the measurements down a few inches. I wanted it to still be big enough that they could carry toys or books in them, but not so big that it would be super hard to carry. Once I was satisfied with my measurements, I set out to find the perfect fabrics. For Eva, I found these super cute coordinating Minnie Mouse fabrics!
Eva has been a Minnie Mouse fan from a very young age and I thought she would really like these on her very own bag. For Audrey, I decided to make use of some adorable Riley Blake fabric I purchased from a fellow Etsy shop during a sale a while back.
I had no idea ,at the time I purchased it, what I would use it for. It was just so darn cute! I couldn't resist, and I was pretty confident that Audrey would enjoy a princess bag.
Our Christmas in January was quite a big day for my brother's family. Their family dog had broken his leg the day before and the no one, I'm sure, got very much sleep the day before. Audrey fell asleep and had an inpromptu nap while we waited for some of the family to arrive. Eva, therefore, got her own personal audience while she opened her presents. She was all to eager to model her "Just my size" tote bag for the room.
She seemed pretty excited too when she told her Mom "I can fit my lunch in here!" Equally exciting was when she realized she could probably fit her Veterinarian doll set ,from my boyfriend, inside the bag!
My poor boyfriend got the wonderful privilege of opening up said doll set for her. MAN! That thing was packed more securely than Barbie dolls! I'm surprised he didn't have to bust out the pocket knife like my Dad used to have to with all the sewn on plastic and twist ties on those things! None the less, I think he was pretty happy she enjoyed the gift.
Audrey finally awoke from her nap shortly after Eva was done with her unwrapping, only for Eva to fall asleep herself. So Audrey got her own, somewhat groggy, Christmas present opening session. She seemed somewhat interested in her tote bag and sleepily let me take just this one picture of her modelling her bag while still barely keeping the sleep from her sweet little eyes on Daddy's lap.
She was so cute and sweet opening all of her gifts and was sure to thank everyone after each gift. This kid has some amazing manners! All in all, it was a very nice Christmas.....even if it was in January. It was a little hard for me to tell, with all the sleepiness, if the "Just my size" tote bags had been a true hit or not. That is until the next morning when my brother sent me these pictures....
Both of the girls had grabbed their totes for a trip to the park! I think they like them! Mission accomplished!
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