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September 8, 2014 By Brandy 29 Comments

Home » Home & Garden Projects » Cleaning & Organizing

No Sew Play Mat & Toy Bag

Filed Under: Cleaning & Organizing, Craft Tutorials, Kids Crafts Tagged With: crafts, no sew, toy storage

Play Mat and Storage Bag

My girls LOVE setting up pretend stores and pet shops downstairs, and they are pretty good at it too. They think of everything, no detail is overlooked. Bringing all of the toys downstairs seems to be a breeze. Picking them up and putting them back seems to be a daunting task. One that they can’t ever seem to do a lone, always asking for help. Hmm…is it really harder or did they just lose motivation? 😉  Insert: Play Mat & Storage Bag, also great for loading up toys and dragging back upstairs!

Toy Bag

My little model likes wearing fancy clothes every day of the week.

They can play on it, load the toys inside, pull the strings and it is ready to take upstairs. This bag holds a TON of stuff too! It’s nice and big. The best part? It took me about 15 minutes to make and it is a completely “No Sew” project!

The tutorial for this fun play mat and storage bag came from my new favorite book!
No Sew Love

When Ashley, from Make it and Love It, announced that she had a book in the works I couldn’t wait to get my hands on a copy. I’ve followed her blog since I started mine back in 2009 and don’t think I’ve missed a post. I love her simple projects and clear instructions. Both of those translate into her book: No-Sew Love.

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50 projects to make WITHOUT a needle and thread! I love that they are full-on projects. Beautiful fabrics, fun techniques, and quality projects. She even includes lists and links to shops for ordering your no-sew supplies. My absolute favorite sections are Re-Purposing and Home Decor. Here are some photos of other projects in the book!

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Home Decor Projects

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Baby Projects

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Quick and Easy Accessories

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How would you like a copy? For yourself or to give as a gift! You can also order No-Sew Love here! 

To be entered to win a copy of No-Sew Love, simply leave a comment below  letting me know what No-Sew Project you would try first!

Giveaway ends September 15th.

Congratulations to the winner, Laurie Logan!

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About Brandy

Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!

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  1. Katherine McCallum says

    September 8, 2014 at 7:43 am

    Would love to make the play mat and toy bag! Looks like it would be perfect to make for my grandchildren!

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  2. Kim adair says

    September 8, 2014 at 9:13 am

    I would like to make the play mat!

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  3. Patricia B says

    September 8, 2014 at 11:00 am

    I would definitely try the baby pacifier keeper project for my great-nephew who is one month old! Thanks for the chance to win this amazing book and thanks for the link to Ashley’s blog. Love ya’

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  4. Nicole says

    September 8, 2014 at 11:11 am

    I have to say I’m quite interested in that no sew playmat and toy bag.

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  5. Wendi Robinson says

    September 8, 2014 at 12:10 pm

    oh my gosh that baby mobile would be soooo cute to make!!!!

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  6. Tonia Jeffery says

    September 8, 2014 at 1:20 pm

    I’d love to try the woven wallet.

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  7. diana says

    September 8, 2014 at 1:48 pm

    omg…..so many wonderful things to do…would love a copy x

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  8. Beck Beck says

    September 8, 2014 at 7:22 pm

    I would like to make the key fobs first! Start little and build my courage up! 😉

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  9. Brittney says

    September 8, 2014 at 9:05 pm

    The bag for sure. Way cute ideas!

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  10. carol says

    September 8, 2014 at 9:08 pm

    I would do the key bobbs first. The grand kids (Abby) needs one for her school backpack.

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  11. Jamie Brewer Glorius says

    September 8, 2014 at 10:16 pm

    Definitely the play mat toy bag! And any cool stuff to decorate the house with too!

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  12. Gwendolyn Correa says

    September 9, 2014 at 3:04 am

    I love the playmat!

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  13. Cindy H says

    September 9, 2014 at 6:15 am

    I would like to make the key fobs and try many other projects!

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  14. Tashena says

    September 9, 2014 at 7:08 am

    Ohh my goodness gracious! This looks just heavenly!!!! Thank you for a chance. Love your blog, too!!!!!

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  15. Tashena says

    September 9, 2014 at 7:09 am

    I’ve been needing a new table runner, so my first project. 🙂

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  16. Gwen H. says

    September 9, 2014 at 9:33 am

    I like the vest. It looks like a fun project to make.

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  17. Laurie Logan says

    September 9, 2014 at 10:17 am

    I love the mat/ toy bag – it’s genius! Thanks for the entry!

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  18. Elizabeth says

    September 9, 2014 at 11:05 am

    I like the baby projects!

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  19. Jennifer H says

    September 9, 2014 at 4:28 pm

    My daughter would love it if I made the play mat!

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  20. Kim Nishimoto says

    September 9, 2014 at 6:07 pm

    I would make the table runner first with my daughter and then I would try some of the baby stuff for my grandkids.

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  21. ET Pruitt says

    September 10, 2014 at 9:48 am

    I would try making the pacifier clips.

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  22. Jessica w says

    September 12, 2014 at 7:24 am

    that play mat is genius!

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  23. Pam Bowen says

    September 13, 2014 at 5:34 am

    I love the mobile. I work daycare with infants and we hang things from the ceiling for the babies to look at. The mobile is 3D and can be made with different shapes for each season. In the Spring for example butterflies, for Fall pumpkins or colored leaves ect. Pam B

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  24. Jennie Dobson says

    September 13, 2014 at 1:56 pm

    Love the play mat!

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  25. Jenn Fordham says

    September 13, 2014 at 3:11 pm

    They all look beautiful but I would love to make a little bag for my daughter’s gym clothes! Thanks!

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  26. Cindy Growcock says

    September 13, 2014 at 4:04 pm

    The key fob’s!! What a wonderful gift! Would absolutely LOVE the book!!!! Thank you

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  27. cindyzs/freespiritczs says

    September 13, 2014 at 4:56 pm

    Fall Fleece Poncho which is what brought me here from another site, but also like that play mat/toy bag! thanks for the chance 🙂

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  28. Mauri Popp says

    September 13, 2014 at 6:14 pm

    I would like to try some home-decor, maybe the table runner first. What a great book to have on hand!

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  29. barbara n says

    September 15, 2014 at 5:02 am

    My daughter just built her first home so I would love to make her a table runner and pillows!

    Reply

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