Anyone else feel like they might need to social distance from their refrigerator?! đ
Well, if you can't stop snacking, you're actually just making materials for future craft projects. I took a Doritos bag and a Ruffles bag and turned them into this fabulous zippered bag:
It has a flat bottom…
…and a lining…
…so it's perfect for art supplies, makeup…or even snacks! (PS: Do you recognize that fabric? It's a piece I printed during #PrintInktober!)
Some tips on making a bag like this:
- I washed and dried the chip bags before I used them.
- I cut the bags open and then enclosed them between two layers of clear iron-on vinyl. The vinyl gives them strength and stability for use over time, but you don't notice it at all when you look at the finished bag.
- You can treat your "chip bag fabric" like any other fabric when you're stitching it together. You have to use a pressing sheet when ironing it and it's stiff to turn, but otherwise it behaves like fabric!
- There are tons of FREE tutorials online for making a "flat bottomed zipper bag." Do a google search and find one that works for you!
- Get your family in on the process. For example, Steve has offered to eat some M&Ms in order to help me with my next project. What a guy! đ
Thanks for stopping by!
You are amazing – where do you get these ideas? I have a large collection of heavy duty ziploc bags that my coffee beans come in. I have been saving them. Some I have used as palettes. Thought I could make a journal out of them. You are so inspiring and darn cute!
You are amazing – where do you get these ideas? I have a large collection of heavy duty ziploc bags that my coffee beans come in. I have been saving them. Some I have used as palettes. Thought I could make a journal out of them. You are so inspiring and darn cute!
You are amazing – where do you get these ideas? I have a large collection of heavy duty ziploc bags that my coffee beans come in. I have been saving them. Some I have used as palettes. Thought I could make a journal out of them. You are so inspiring and darn cute!
You are amazing – where do you get these ideas? I have a large collection of heavy duty ziploc bags that my coffee beans come in. I have been saving them. Some I have used as palettes. Thought I could make a journal out of them. You are so inspiring and darn cute!
You are amazing – where do you get these ideas? I have a large collection of heavy duty ziploc bags that my coffee beans come in. I have been saving them. Some I have used as palettes. Thought I could make a journal out of them. You are so inspiring and darn cute!
You are amazing – where do you get these ideas? I have a large collection of heavy duty ziploc bags that my coffee beans come in. I have been saving them. Some I have used as palettes. Thought I could make a journal out of them. You are so inspiring and darn cute!
You are amazing – where do you get these ideas? I have a large collection of heavy duty ziploc bags that my coffee beans come in. I have been saving them. Some I have used as palettes. Thought I could make a journal out of them. You are so inspiring and darn cute!
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I’m intrigued… I’d love to try this. One question though; I’ve tried stitching on oilcloth in the past and had a lot of trouble moving it through the feed dogs. I imagine that sewing on the vinyl would be similar. how do you stitch on these unusual materials?
I’m intrigued… I’d love to try this. One question though; I’ve tried stitching on oilcloth in the past and had a lot of trouble moving it through the feed dogs. I imagine that sewing on the vinyl would be similar. how do you stitch on these unusual materials?
I’m intrigued… I’d love to try this. One question though; I’ve tried stitching on oilcloth in the past and had a lot of trouble moving it through the feed dogs. I imagine that sewing on the vinyl would be similar. how do you stitch on these unusual materials?
I’m intrigued… I’d love to try this. One question though; I’ve tried stitching on oilcloth in the past and had a lot of trouble moving it through the feed dogs. I imagine that sewing on the vinyl would be similar. how do you stitch on these unusual materials?
I’m intrigued… I’d love to try this. One question though; I’ve tried stitching on oilcloth in the past and had a lot of trouble moving it through the feed dogs. I imagine that sewing on the vinyl would be similar. how do you stitch on these unusual materials?
I’m intrigued… I’d love to try this. One question though; I’ve tried stitching on oilcloth in the past and had a lot of trouble moving it through the feed dogs. I imagine that sewing on the vinyl would be similar. how do you stitch on these unusual materials?
I’m intrigued… I’d love to try this. One question though; I’ve tried stitching on oilcloth in the past and had a lot of trouble moving it through the feed dogs. I imagine that sewing on the vinyl would be similar. how do you stitch on these unusual materials?
Oh my goodness!! You are BRILLIANT!!! I will never look at a chip packet the same again!! It’ll be the same as when I see a magazine but instead of collage fodder, it will be zip pouch prospects!!! Awesome!
Oh my goodness!! You are BRILLIANT!!! I will never look at a chip packet the same again!! It’ll be the same as when I see a magazine but instead of collage fodder, it will be zip pouch prospects!!! Awesome!
Oh my goodness!! You are BRILLIANT!!! I will never look at a chip packet the same again!! It’ll be the same as when I see a magazine but instead of collage fodder, it will be zip pouch prospects!!! Awesome!
Oh my goodness!! You are BRILLIANT!!! I will never look at a chip packet the same again!! It’ll be the same as when I see a magazine but instead of collage fodder, it will be zip pouch prospects!!! Awesome!
Oh my goodness!! You are BRILLIANT!!! I will never look at a chip packet the same again!! It’ll be the same as when I see a magazine but instead of collage fodder, it will be zip pouch prospects!!! Awesome!
Oh my goodness!! You are BRILLIANT!!! I will never look at a chip packet the same again!! It’ll be the same as when I see a magazine but instead of collage fodder, it will be zip pouch prospects!!! Awesome!
Oh my goodness!! You are BRILLIANT!!! I will never look at a chip packet the same again!! It’ll be the same as when I see a magazine but instead of collage fodder, it will be zip pouch prospects!!! Awesome!
You have so many brilliant ideas. You truly think “outside of the bag” :). Sprouts used to sell these beautiful little pencil bags that felt like crumbled paper but stronger. And you found a zipper to match. You are truly amazing!!! I never get bored following you. I have followed you since you were married and living in NYC. Bravo.
You have so many brilliant ideas. You truly think “outside of the bag” :). Sprouts used to sell these beautiful little pencil bags that felt like crumbled paper but stronger. And you found a zipper to match. You are truly amazing!!! I never get bored following you. I have followed you since you were married and living in NYC. Bravo.
You have so many brilliant ideas. You truly think “outside of the bag” :). Sprouts used to sell these beautiful little pencil bags that felt like crumbled paper but stronger. And you found a zipper to match. You are truly amazing!!! I never get bored following you. I have followed you since you were married and living in NYC. Bravo.
You have so many brilliant ideas. You truly think “outside of the bag” :). Sprouts used to sell these beautiful little pencil bags that felt like crumbled paper but stronger. And you found a zipper to match. You are truly amazing!!! I never get bored following you. I have followed you since you were married and living in NYC. Bravo.
You have so many brilliant ideas. You truly think “outside of the bag” :). Sprouts used to sell these beautiful little pencil bags that felt like crumbled paper but stronger. And you found a zipper to match. You are truly amazing!!! I never get bored following you. I have followed you since you were married and living in NYC. Bravo.
You have so many brilliant ideas. You truly think “outside of the bag” :). Sprouts used to sell these beautiful little pencil bags that felt like crumbled paper but stronger. And you found a zipper to match. You are truly amazing!!! I never get bored following you. I have followed you since you were married and living in NYC. Bravo.
You have so many brilliant ideas. You truly think “outside of the bag” :). Sprouts used to sell these beautiful little pencil bags that felt like crumbled paper but stronger. And you found a zipper to match. You are truly amazing!!! I never get bored following you. I have followed you since you were married and living in NYC. Bravo.
Could I use regular clear vinyl over the bag and just stitch it to the top? Or could I iron the vinyl to it using a cloth on top? So many questions.
Thanks for all your fun and helpful ideas!
GiaCallaway
Could I use regular clear vinyl over the bag and just stitch it to the top? Or could I iron the vinyl to it using a cloth on top? So many questions.
Thanks for all your fun and helpful ideas!
GiaCallaway
Could I use regular clear vinyl over the bag and just stitch it to the top? Or could I iron the vinyl to it using a cloth on top? So many questions.
Thanks for all your fun and helpful ideas!
GiaCallaway
Could I use regular clear vinyl over the bag and just stitch it to the top? Or could I iron the vinyl to it using a cloth on top? So many questions.
Thanks for all your fun and helpful ideas!
GiaCallaway
Could I use regular clear vinyl over the bag and just stitch it to the top? Or could I iron the vinyl to it using a cloth on top? So many questions.
Thanks for all your fun and helpful ideas!
GiaCallaway
Could I use regular clear vinyl over the bag and just stitch it to the top? Or could I iron the vinyl to it using a cloth on top? So many questions.
Thanks for all your fun and helpful ideas!
GiaCallaway
Could I use regular clear vinyl over the bag and just stitch it to the top? Or could I iron the vinyl to it using a cloth on top? So many questions.
Thanks for all your fun and helpful ideas!
GiaCallaway
I love this idea! Def going to try it. Thanks for sharing.
I love this idea! Def going to try it. Thanks for sharing.
I love this idea! Def going to try it. Thanks for sharing.
I love this idea! Def going to try it. Thanks for sharing.
I love this idea! Def going to try it. Thanks for sharing.
I love this idea! Def going to try it. Thanks for sharing.
I love this idea! Def going to try it. Thanks for sharing.
Very cool. We have certainly been enjoying chips while on quarantine. Might as well get something good out of it.
Very cool. We have certainly been enjoying chips while on quarantine. Might as well get something good out of it.
Very cool. We have certainly been enjoying chips while on quarantine. Might as well get something good out of it.
Very cool. We have certainly been enjoying chips while on quarantine. Might as well get something good out of it.
Very cool. We have certainly been enjoying chips while on quarantine. Might as well get something good out of it.
Very cool. We have certainly been enjoying chips while on quarantine. Might as well get something good out of it.
Very cool. We have certainly been enjoying chips while on quarantine. Might as well get something good out of it.
You are so smart!
You are so smart!
You are so smart!
You are so smart!
You are so smart!
You are so smart!
You are so smart!
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I dont know the answers to any of those questions. I would say, just try it and see how it goes. Thats how I figure most things out. Whats the worst thing that can happen?
I dont know the answers to any of those questions. I would say, just try it and see how it goes. Thats how I figure most things out. Whats the worst thing that can happen?
I dont know the answers to any of those questions. I would say, just try it and see how it goes. Thats how I figure most things out. Whats the worst thing that can happen?
I dont know the answers to any of those questions. I would say, just try it and see how it goes. Thats how I figure most things out. Whats the worst thing that can happen?
I dont know the answers to any of those questions. I would say, just try it and see how it goes. Thats how I figure most things out. Whats the worst thing that can happen?
I dont know the answers to any of those questions. I would say, just try it and see how it goes. Thats how I figure most things out. Whats the worst thing that can happen?
I dont know the answers to any of those questions. I would say, just try it and see how it goes. Thats how I figure most things out. Whats the worst thing that can happen?
I have have sewn with Brother machines for years… one of them came with a white teflon foot… perfect for gliding over vinyl/plastic… anything that sticks a little… if you do not have one, you can iron a piece of freezer paper on the fabric (easy to remove afterwards) and the foot will glide over … if no freezer paper… just use a piece of copy paper… and happy snacking… uh, I mean sewing!
I have have sewn with Brother machines for years… one of them came with a white teflon foot… perfect for gliding over vinyl/plastic… anything that sticks a little… if you do not have one, you can iron a piece of freezer paper on the fabric (easy to remove afterwards) and the foot will glide over … if no freezer paper… just use a piece of copy paper… and happy snacking… uh, I mean sewing!
I have have sewn with Brother machines for years… one of them came with a white teflon foot… perfect for gliding over vinyl/plastic… anything that sticks a little… if you do not have one, you can iron a piece of freezer paper on the fabric (easy to remove afterwards) and the foot will glide over … if no freezer paper… just use a piece of copy paper… and happy snacking… uh, I mean sewing!
I have have sewn with Brother machines for years… one of them came with a white teflon foot… perfect for gliding over vinyl/plastic… anything that sticks a little… if you do not have one, you can iron a piece of freezer paper on the fabric (easy to remove afterwards) and the foot will glide over … if no freezer paper… just use a piece of copy paper… and happy snacking… uh, I mean sewing!
I have have sewn with Brother machines for years… one of them came with a white teflon foot… perfect for gliding over vinyl/plastic… anything that sticks a little… if you do not have one, you can iron a piece of freezer paper on the fabric (easy to remove afterwards) and the foot will glide over … if no freezer paper… just use a piece of copy paper… and happy snacking… uh, I mean sewing!
I have have sewn with Brother machines for years… one of them came with a white teflon foot… perfect for gliding over vinyl/plastic… anything that sticks a little… if you do not have one, you can iron a piece of freezer paper on the fabric (easy to remove afterwards) and the foot will glide over … if no freezer paper… just use a piece of copy paper… and happy snacking… uh, I mean sewing!
I have have sewn with Brother machines for years… one of them came with a white teflon foot… perfect for gliding over vinyl/plastic… anything that sticks a little… if you do not have one, you can iron a piece of freezer paper on the fabric (easy to remove afterwards) and the foot will glide over … if no freezer paper… just use a piece of copy paper… and happy snacking… uh, I mean sewing!
Great idea. Now if I can only figure out what to do with a Pringles container!
Lightly salted Pringles have become my snack du jour for the past few weeks to the detriment of my scale.
Great idea. Now if I can only figure out what to do with a Pringles container!
Lightly salted Pringles have become my snack du jour for the past few weeks to the detriment of my scale.
Great idea. Now if I can only figure out what to do with a Pringles container!
Lightly salted Pringles have become my snack du jour for the past few weeks to the detriment of my scale.
Great idea. Now if I can only figure out what to do with a Pringles container!
Lightly salted Pringles have become my snack du jour for the past few weeks to the detriment of my scale.
Great idea. Now if I can only figure out what to do with a Pringles container!
Lightly salted Pringles have become my snack du jour for the past few weeks to the detriment of my scale.
Great idea. Now if I can only figure out what to do with a Pringles container!
Lightly salted Pringles have become my snack du jour for the past few weeks to the detriment of my scale.
Great idea. Now if I can only figure out what to do with a Pringles container!
Lightly salted Pringles have become my snack du jour for the past few weeks to the detriment of my scale.
One of my friends collects dog food bags from friends who have dogs and turns them into tote bags using part of the bag to make the handles. They get donated to the animal shelter for fund raising. Since many are rugged they need no other layers on top of them. Lining would be an option but, even without, they’re great fun.
One of my friends collects dog food bags from friends who have dogs and turns them into tote bags using part of the bag to make the handles. They get donated to the animal shelter for fund raising. Since many are rugged they need no other layers on top of them. Lining would be an option but, even without, they’re great fun.
One of my friends collects dog food bags from friends who have dogs and turns them into tote bags using part of the bag to make the handles. They get donated to the animal shelter for fund raising. Since many are rugged they need no other layers on top of them. Lining would be an option but, even without, they’re great fun.
One of my friends collects dog food bags from friends who have dogs and turns them into tote bags using part of the bag to make the handles. They get donated to the animal shelter for fund raising. Since many are rugged they need no other layers on top of them. Lining would be an option but, even without, they’re great fun.
One of my friends collects dog food bags from friends who have dogs and turns them into tote bags using part of the bag to make the handles. They get donated to the animal shelter for fund raising. Since many are rugged they need no other layers on top of them. Lining would be an option but, even without, they’re great fun.
One of my friends collects dog food bags from friends who have dogs and turns them into tote bags using part of the bag to make the handles. They get donated to the animal shelter for fund raising. Since many are rugged they need no other layers on top of them. Lining would be an option but, even without, they’re great fun.
One of my friends collects dog food bags from friends who have dogs and turns them into tote bags using part of the bag to make the handles. They get donated to the animal shelter for fund raising. Since many are rugged they need no other layers on top of them. Lining would be an option but, even without, they’re great fun.
Dumb questIon….when you say âenclosedâ what are you saying? Is the vinyl on the outside? Or inside?
Dumb questIon….when you say âenclosedâ what are you saying? Is the vinyl on the outside? Or inside?
Dumb questIon….when you say âenclosedâ what are you saying? Is the vinyl on the outside? Or inside?
Dumb questIon….when you say âenclosedâ what are you saying? Is the vinyl on the outside? Or inside?
Dumb questIon….when you say âenclosedâ what are you saying? Is the vinyl on the outside? Or inside?
Dumb questIon….when you say âenclosedâ what are you saying? Is the vinyl on the outside? Or inside?
Dumb questIon….when you say âenclosedâ what are you saying? Is the vinyl on the outside? Or inside?