I've been hanging onto this little peanut elephant to give to the first person I knew to have a girl since I made it and horray!!, one of my coworkers just had a baby girl a week or so ago. I didn't have any gift bags on hand and didn't want to run to the store, so I serged this little bag up in no time out of some thrifted sheets I have.
so my little peanut the elephant is finally going home!
very cute! that's 2 presents the lucky girl gets.
And i'm envious of the grommets. That looks tricky...i've got to learn...
Posted by: shelia | 18 March 2009 at 08:24 PM
What a lovely and thoughtful gift to give! One blessed baby and momma. You rock girl.
Posted by: Arlene | 18 March 2009 at 08:57 PM
you are one smart cookie! And what a nice reusable little bag!
I need serger lessons - why don't you come visit me!
I'm putting elephants on little tees for a baby gift right now!
Posted by: amylouwho | 19 March 2009 at 07:49 AM
The bag and the gift are adorable! Great work!
Posted by: randi | 19 March 2009 at 08:02 AM
what a sweet elephant and what a perfect gift!
Posted by: Christy | 19 March 2009 at 08:06 AM
That is so smart of you AND environmentally friendly. I love that little elephant too. SO SO cute!
Posted by: Chiemi | 19 March 2009 at 08:38 AM
what a great idea and so cute. i love me a grommet too!
Posted by: jacquie | 19 March 2009 at 09:33 AM
I'm almost positive I had those same yellow sheets when I was a kid... random! Nice job!
Posted by: Becky | 19 March 2009 at 10:05 AM
It's perfect. ;o) ooxx`jodi
Posted by: Jodi | 19 March 2009 at 01:11 PM
Gah! You make me realize how much I need a serger! The little elephant is super cute. Was that a free pattern or one from a book? I've been stopping by to read all your post, but have been lazy with commenting. I should get back in the blogging saddle soon though!
Posted by: LeeAnn | 19 March 2009 at 02:26 PM
Great idea Penny! I love how resourceful you are :) The elephant is adorable!!
Posted by: Amy @ parkcitygirl | 19 March 2009 at 02:37 PM
How clever are you, Penny! And another way to use my serger - woo-hoooo!
Cheers!
Posted by: Candace | 19 March 2009 at 03:35 PM
Love it. LOVE it. The sweet bag, the sweet little elephant. And now I wish I had a serger.
Posted by: Crystal | 19 March 2009 at 06:27 PM
Adorable! You have been hard at work, my friend! I love the bags. And I was nearly drooling over your napkin set. I'm on purchasing restriction, or I'd be ordering those right now!
Posted by: Dayna | 20 March 2009 at 10:40 PM
Love the bag! So clever to recycle the sheets. I've used fabric gift bags off and on for years. Exactly the size you need, but your drawstring idea makes it much more usable. Like a second gift. Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Marsha | 22 March 2009 at 06:40 AM