Make It Monday ~ DIY Beach Towel Tote ~ 5/26/14

Are you ready to hit the beach this Memorial Day?  I know I am.  In fact, I might be there right now!

I'll be taking along my new Beach Towel Tote to lug all our beach equipment.

Forgive me, but I don't remember where I saw this idea.  If anyone knows, please message me so I can give credit where credit is due.

Items needed:

1 Towel (Wal-mart)

2 yards Mesh Strap (Joann's)

Sewing Machine

Pins

Tape Measure

First, cut the mesh into 1 yard pieces.

Next, measure in 5" from the side of the towel and 2" down from the top.  Pin the strap in place.  Do this for all four corners/ends.

Use your sewing machine to sew the mesh securely to the towel.  I sewed a box and then made an "X" for good measure.  Do this for all 4 corners

Turn the towel inside out and pin up the sides.  Sew up each side about 2 inches from the edge.  You can go back over it for a second pass if you would like.

Turn the towel/bag right side out and there you go!

A super huge, beach towel tote that can be thrown right in the washing machine along with the dirty, wet towels.  (Special thanks to my daughter for modeling it even though she didn't really want to :)

I can't wait to give it a try!

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Saturday 9 ~ Star Spangled Banner ~ 5/24/14

Welcome to Saturday: 9. What we've committed to our readers is that we will post 9 questions every Saturday. Sometimes the post will have a theme, and at other times the questions will be totally unrelated. Those weeks we do "random questions," so-to-speak. We encourage you to visit other participants posts and leave a comment. Because we don't have any rules, it is your choice. We hate rules. We love memes, however, and here is today's meme!

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The Star Spangled Banner

1) Are you a veteran? Are there veterans in your family? (We are grateful and want to hear about it.)

I'm not a veteran but my Dad is.  He was stationed in Germany during Vietnam.

2) Memorial Day also kicks off the summer season. What's your favorite picnic food?

Dessert!!

3) Let's celebrate the Memorial Day holiday with ice cream. What's your favorite flavor?

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough :)  Yummy....

4) This marks the weekend when Americans step up their outdoor activity and do things they may not have been able to do during the winter months. For example, when is the last time you rode a bike?

Last summer.  I haven't gotten my bike out of the shed yet this year.

5) Or went hiking?

Today.

6) Or rode a horse?

Never :(

7) Or toasted a marshmallow?

Last summer!

8) As you answer these questions, is there an air conditioner or window fan on? 

No, not right now, but there will be soon.

9) Crazy Sam needs your help: What song or a performer would you like to see featured in a Saturday 9 this summer?

How about some Country?

Happy Saturday!

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