today was make a grab and go for whimsical wednesday; a concept was inspired by a how-to at the craftin' with suz's blog. she talked about creating a grab and go bag for unexpected travel. that is a very utilitarian use of the grab and go idea. it occurred to me that a grab and go could be comprised of just about anything.
the grab and go i created for whimsical wednesday was a party grab and go. with grandchildren about, sometimes on short notice, it seemed a good grab and go to have on hand. a good sized tote began the hunt for items about the house for the grab and go. the cupboards in the laundry room are filled with items for the grandchildren to play with so that was my go-to place. every shelf seemed to yield something for the party grab and go: party hats, markers, stickers, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, deck of cards, notepads, pencils, balloons, colored paper, scissors, glue sticks, dice, magazines.
while they typically have access to these items, it seemed that a fun surprise could be enjoyed by presenting them with a party in a bag as they rarely consider using all of these items at the same time. the grab and go also has items they don't play with on a regular basis in the form of homemade gift cards. they will find cards for making ice cream, baking cookies, watching a fun movie together. i'm looking forward to sharing the party grab and go with them.
Too Fun! They will love that.
ReplyDeleteI've made a papercrafting grab and go bag--all the tools needed for crafting on the go.
that's a neat idea. our art journaling teacher has an art related grab and go. what's in yours? i think i should make one of those as well!
ReplyDeletedifferent types of adhesive, papercutter, scissors, small mat to protect surfaces, hole punch, eraser, pens/pencils, post it notes, small stapler, corner rounder, tape. stock up at back to school clearance sales for small items to put into your bag!
Deleteyour papercrafting grab and go bag is ready for just about anything!
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