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| |  Posted 2/15/2007 6:44:32 PM | |
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| | This is what we are doing for Buddy Bags this year. They are 3 1/2" x 5" burlap bags with a drawstring top from www.papermart.com ($9.36 for a package of 24). I was easily able to string leather lacing through the top casing w/ a large eye needle for the string around the neck. I think I may have the kids do this, but you could also pre-prep this step. For nametags we are using wood branch discs from www.ssww.com (6.99/ dozen) that will be strung onto the leather, then the kids will add pony beads to complete the look. I have found leather lacing on spools of 25 yds for about $8.00 a spool (Sorry, I don't have that web address handy). You could substitute yarn or even a heavy cotton string if you needed to save $$. Also, if the wood discs are out of your price range I considered using the cardstock tags sold at office supply stores. I thought it went with the feedsack theme. Have Fun!!   |
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| | | Posted 2/15/2007 7:38:22 PM | |
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| I like the burlap bag idea. We did it for JM, but never thought of burlap again for AR. Thanks!
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| | | Posted 2/15/2007 8:50:58 PM | |
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| Thanks Nelly! And Welcome!
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| | | Posted 2/15/2007 11:04:53 PM | |
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| Guys, just a word of caution. Any bag this small (3 1/2 x 5) will not allow you to put all your Bible Buddies in. Groups bag is about 4 1/4 x 5 1/2. Might want to double check!
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| | | Posted 2/15/2007 11:12:29 PM | |
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| I also think the Bible buddies might be a little bit smaller this year or is it my imagination? I know we had warnings from somebody on the board last year stating that that size bag would not hold the buddies. Glad to hear that size works! 
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| | | Posted 2/15/2007 11:51:28 PM | |
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| Buddies are about the same size. They do fit in the bag, but you can always order the next size larger, 5" x 6" for only .54 each. 
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| | | Posted 2/16/2007 12:23:45 PM | |
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| | The burlap bag is a great idea. I love using a lot of texture. Burlap also makes a great background on bulletin boards too.
 For this purpose also I labor, striving according to His power, which mightily works within me.
Col 1:29
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| | | Posted 2/16/2007 4:57:23 PM | |
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| I like the idea of the burlap bags too! The name tags from tree branches is great too! Thank you for inspiring us!
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| | | Posted 2/16/2007 5:03:52 PM | |
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| That is a great find! Thanks!
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