Minis in the Shop

April 17, 2012

I felt the need to stock up my Gingercakesews Etsy shop.  Just some mini crayon folios but once I got started I ended up making 9.  They are so fast and simple!  I should have followed my own instructions though since I added the flap to the wrong side!  Darn that over confidence!  They are still cute and fun though but would have looked a little nicer with the flap on the pad side- not the lumpy crayon side!  

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Minis are so handy and always sell easily.  Plus, with summer travel coming, who doesn't need some extra help for kid entertainment?  Making multiples of these is fun and easy- try it out if you already have the pattern.  

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Next is finally adding all my thrifty finds to my vintage shop.  I have some bright and fun finds that I am excited to share!

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