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Shopping Bag Crafts – Part 2

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Woman with Shopping BagYesterday I pointed you to a [tag]Craftster[/tag] tutorial on making [tag]Tyvek[/tag]-like fabric from used plastic shopping bags. Craftster once again makes the news today with another shopping bag-related craft in this month’s [tag]craft challenge[/tag]: [tag]Reusable Shopping Bag[/tag] Challenge. Leah, the site administrator, writes: “Your challenge is to create a kick-ass reusable grocery bag and stencil it with an eco-friendly statement or decorate it some how with an environmentally-friendly theme.”

Official Rules:
– Post your craft during the period of August 1 – August 5 2007. No sooner. No later. On August 1 there will be a special folder created for entries.

– Voting will happen from August 6 – August 12 2007.

– Each participant can enter ONE project although there can be multiple parts to you project.

The winner will get his or her bag included in the Featured Projects section and the Craftster Blog, a generous supply of [tag]Simply Spray[/tag] paint and bragging rights.

For an added challenge (not Craftster-mandated, by the way), be an over-achiever and make your reusable bag entirely from recycled fabric and materials.

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This DIY Board Game Table Made Me Want to Dust Off My Cricut

You know that feeling when you see a project and instantly start mentally rearranging your whole weekend to fit it in? That was me with The Carpenter’s Daughter’s DIY Board Game Table tutorial. I mean, it’s so good. Functional, stylish, and honestly—such a conversation starter.

It’s the kind of piece that looks high-end, but she breaks it down step-by-step in a way that makes it totally achievable, even if you’re not a woodworking wizard. And if you’ve got a Cricut machine (like I do, gathering dust in the corner), this is your cue to plug it in and actually use it. She used hers to create the game board top, and it adds such a clean, custom finish.

I never really thought about how handy a built-in game board could be—no more shuffling Monopoly pieces off the kitchen table when it’s time for dinner! It’s perfect for families, game nights with friends, or even just a cool coffee table alternative with a little hidden fun.

What I Love About This Project:

  • It doubles as a gorgeous piece of furniture.

  • You can totally customize the games—checkers, chess, tic-tac-toe, you name it.

  • It’s an awesome way to up your Cricut game (seriously, I’ve been inspired).

  • And let’s be honest—it’s a great excuse to get crafty and competitive.

If you’re looking for a project with style and function, check out the full tutorial here. Fair warning though—you’ll probably end up wanting to make more than one.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to charge my Cricut and pretend I know how to play chess again…