Day late but completely fantastic!
40 days ago my madre had a birthday. This is what was waiting for her when she got home from work.
I used the Vintage Pillowcase Lunchbox Tutorial from Oh, Fransson.
While it’s neither vintage nor a pillowcase, I think it’s adorable. So did Mom. Good thing too, because I was finishing up the last step as she walked in the door! 
The tutorial provides good instructions for using Iron-On Vinyl. While you can’t see it in the picture, the whole bag is essentially water/spill resistant. I had a heck of a time finding Iron-On vinyl. The girls at the JoAnn’s cutting counter had no idea what I was talking about. Thankfully someone knew the store though. Turns it they keep it in the Home Dec department by the nailhead trim and curtain rods and such. $10 for a prepackaged roll that should be enough for 2 lunchbags.
Also included in the tutorial is this cute little placemat. Which is perfect. We all know how ‘Ick’ lunchrooms can be.
Next time, though, I don’t think I’ll cover the handles in vinyl. Or try to source a thicker vinyl. It already is getting a little ragged from light use. Meaning it’s carried back and forth to the car daily and that’s about it.
If you’re thinking about making one be sure to check out the Flickr Group. There are some cute versions there too.
I’d love to hear what you’ve made lately.
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Tags: 40 Days, Curtain Rods, Girls, Heck, Home Dec, Iron On Vinyl, Joann, love, Lunchbags, Mom, Oh Fransson, Placemat, Spill, Tutorial, Vintage Pillowcase Lunchbox
What a darling Lunch Box .… and how talented you are Miss Katie .… lucky Madre .….So spiffy and useful … You have impressed me beyond imagination …WTG ..
Hugs to all ..Grandma Betty
Thanks Grandma.
I love the fabric choice. I’m not a sewer myself but I’m going to have to talk my sister into making some of those placemats. They’d be awesome to put in the car for when you go on picnics!
.-= Dawn´s last blog ..The Morning After =-.
What gorgeous material, really good choice it looks very pretty. And such an unusual gift idea, I can imagine your mum was thrilled.