making letter beanbags

Here are cute little of personalized beanbags that any kiddo will enjoy. We love playing number and cooridination games with out last set and can't wait to see them enjoy their letters. These make great gifts paired with a cute little drawstring bag. They are so easy I almost didn't include directions, but it is always nice to see it step by step before you dive in. 

Here is how we made the personalized bean bags:

Choose one color for all of your letters (so you don't have to keep changing thread) and cut out letters. You can use your computer to print letters and cut them and the felt at the same time. Or just freehand the letters and enjoy their diversity. Decide on the color beanbags that you would like You can cut three bean bags from each sheet, cut out two 4 X 8 inch strips and one 3.5x7 in strip. Fold the strip in half and position your first letter, sew letter to strip. Repeat until you have stitched all your letters. Fold the beanbag so the letter is facing out and stitch around the edge leaving a 1 inch opening. Fill the bag with beans (I like lentils). My kids enjoyed getting involved by using the funnel to fill each bag.   stitch the opening closed and begin enjoying your beanbags.

Supplies needed: colored felt sheets, sewing machine, thread, and beans (I like lentils)