GKTW Fundraiser: Handmade Disney Caribbean Beach PrintTote Bag - NOW CLOSED - The DIS Discussion Forums

ninecrayons · 03-10-2012, 06:07 PM

I had posted previously about finding the fabric Disney uses to make the bedspreads in the Nemo rooms. My mom and I have worked to turn them into tote bags! We just finished making 10 of them!

We are now selling them via eBay charity auction with 100% of the money made going to GKTW.

Here is a link to the auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...#ht_500wt_1356

They measure about 12 inches high and the straps are about 12 inches long. They are about 14 inches wide. When measuring the width, we noted that the bags can fit three two-liter bottles of soda in them. However, I don't think they'd hold up to toting around that much, just FYI.

Here are some photos of the bags:

Since 100% of the profits are going to GKTW, if you are running a meet and want a tote for a raffle/silent auction or whatnot, PM me and we can work something out.

Mom and I are working on making a second, larger bag using Crush the turtle as the focal point.

Any questions please don't hesitate to ask!

*NikkiBell* · 03-11-2012, 10:49 AM

Very cute bags and a great gift idea!

ninecrayons · 03-12-2012, 05:24 PM

Still waiting for my first customer! Come on! Anyone? Anyone?

ninecrayons · 03-14-2012, 07:28 PM

I'm going to drop the price of the bags to $20.00 since we haven't had a buyer yet!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI...#ht_500wt_1356

We have nine of the bags and they are fully-lined, handcrafted bags!

I also wanted to share a second bag we made, featuring Crush.

We have four of those and will be selling them as well, if people are interested.

wdwscout · 03-15-2012, 07:53 AM

Sorry Cristen- I didn't realize you had these available already!
I just bought 2 of the Nemo bags and am interested in the Crush bag as well. How can I get that one?

Have you posted on the DIS Cruise boards?
Maybe one of our podcast team could mention these on the next recording day?

I think they are adorable!

moepanz · 03-15-2012, 09:23 AM

just sent you a pm

ninecrayons · 03-15-2012, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wdwscout

Sorry Cristen- I didn't realize you had these available already!
I just bought 2 of the Nemo bags and am interested in the Crush bag as well. How can I get that one?

Have you posted on the DIS Cruise boards?
Maybe one of our podcast team could mention these on the next recording day?

I think they are adorable!

Hooray for my first sale!

I haven't posted on the cruise boards. I might do that an then in resorts. I bet the people in the CBR thread would be interested!

I'm going to put the Crush bags up for auction tonight!

AmberHeartsDisney · 03-15-2012, 12:13 PM

What store had this fabric?

ninecrayons · 03-15-2012, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AmberHeartsDisney

What store had this fabric?

A store here in New York City. If you are interested in just the fabric PM me, we have a few yards left.

AmberHeartsDisney · 03-15-2012, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninecrayons

A store here in New York City. If you are interested in just the fabric PM me, we have a few yards left.

Oh I cant sew worth a crap I was just wondering. Its a cute fabric. I wonder if they have any of the other hotels.

ninecrayons · 03-15-2012, 05:12 PM

Firstly, the Crush bags can be found in this auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...#ht_500wt_1156

They are slightly bigger than the Nemo bags, so I put those at $25.00.

Second, Amber - I looked and didn't see any other prints from Disney places. I was hoping to find some of the fun stuff they have at other resorts, but oh well. This place is apparently somewhere that gets a lot of remnants from the fabric mills. My mom bought fabric their to use as curtains and it is from the Radio City Hall collection.

ninecrayons · 03-17-2012, 10:46 AM

Just want to say how proud and thankful I am - we've raised over $300 from this first round of bags!

The first round shipped via priority mail this morning and I will be taking a few more sets to the post office on Monday. My mom is working up a few other styles of bags as well, including more Crush bags and a larger Nemo bag. We tried making one of Dory, but it doesn't look as nice. If someone is particularly interested in that, let me know.

Thank you again for helping make this a success! Not only are we helping GKTW, my mom is super proud to be contributing to such an awesome cause.

ninecrayons · 03-17-2012, 08:33 PM

We have two larger-sized Nemo totes for sale now as well. Whereas the original Nemo bags were about 12" x 14", these measure about 14" x 16".

I really enjoy the way the pattern works around Nemo and gives him a border. I also love the way the hidden Mickey is peeking up from the bottom!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...#ht_509wt_1141

LMCT88 · 03-17-2012, 08:48 PM

First I want to say "Thank You", for what you are doing. My 8 year old nephew recently had his wish granted through Make A Wish and he stayed at GKTW, all I can say is what a great organization. My sister and her family cannot say enough about them. I would be interested in a nemo bag, if you could send me the info that would be great, will send you a private message with my info. Thanks Again for all you do.

moepanz · 03-19-2012, 03:50 PM

I just go my Nemo bag!

It is an amazing thing you are doing. The pictures do not do the bags justice! I can't wait to show it off tonight when I take my kids to dance

. The bag is just simply beautiful!!!!!

Thank you!
Maureen

03-10-2012, 06:07 PM	#1
ninecrayons Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 452	GKTW Fundraiser: Handmade Disney Caribbean Beach PrintTote Bag - NOW CLOSED I had posted previously about finding the fabric Disney uses to make the bedspreads in the Nemo rooms. My mom and I have worked to turn them into tote bags! We just finished making 10 of them! We are now selling them via eBay charity auction with 100% of the money made going to GKTW. Here is a link to the auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...#ht_500wt_1356 They measure about 12 inches high and the straps are about 12 inches long. They are about 14 inches wide. When measuring the width, we noted that the bags can fit three two-liter bottles of soda in them. However, I don't think they'd hold up to toting around that much, just FYI. Here are some photos of the bags: Since 100% of the profits are going to GKTW, if you are running a meet and want a tote for a raffle/silent auction or whatnot, PM me and we can work something out. Mom and I are working on making a second, larger bag using Crush the turtle as the focal point. Any questions please don't hesitate to ask! __________________ "and then the world, / which is round and has only / the colors of these nine crayons" - Margaret Atwood Last edited by NikkiBell; 07-19-2012 at 09:26 AM.

03-11-2012, 10:49 AM	#2
NikkiBell Careful with the Cool Whip! LOX IS MY NEMESIS!!! I'm coming off of the plane decked out with a Snooki poof Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 10,959	Very cute bags and a great gift idea! __________________ Nikki DIS Unplugged Forum Moderator & Blogger disboards.com blog.wdwinfo.com 2011 - GC, Swan 2010 - AKLV 2009 - AKLV, DxDP/OKW, DDP 2008 - SSR, PFTS, MNSSHP/AKLV, 1st DVC Trip, DxDP 2007 - PC, MNSSHP 2006-7 - POFQ, Premium DP 2006 - PC 2005 - POFQ, Premium DP 2004 - PC, Silver Plan 1998 - ASMu 1997-94 - Off-Site

03-12-2012, 05:24 PM	#3
ninecrayons Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 452	Still waiting for my first customer! Come on! Anyone? Anyone? __________________ "and then the world, / which is round and has only / the colors of these nine crayons" - Margaret Atwood

03-14-2012, 07:28 PM	#4
ninecrayons Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 452	I'm going to drop the price of the bags to $20.00 since we haven't had a buyer yet! http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI...#ht_500wt_1356 We have nine of the bags and they are fully-lined, handcrafted bags! I also wanted to share a second bag we made, featuring Crush. We have four of those and will be selling them as well, if people are interested. __________________ "and then the world, / which is round and has only / the colors of these nine crayons" - Margaret Atwood

03-15-2012, 07:53 AM	#5
wdwscout DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Jersey Posts: 2,188	Sorry Cristen- I didn't realize you had these available already! I just bought 2 of the Nemo bags and am interested in the Crush bag as well. How can I get that one? Have you posted on the DIS Cruise boards? Maybe one of our podcast team could mention these on the next recording day? I think they are adorable! __________________ Linda / John (DH) / DS25 / DS22 WDW Character Attendant!

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03-15-2012, 09:23 AM	#6
moepanz DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 557	just sent you a pm __________________ DisMom of 1 + twins 1st trip off site 1992,2nd trip Dolphin 1992,3rd trip Dixie Landings 1996,4th trip CSR 2001,5th trip CRB 2007 (1st family trip) ,6th trip POP 5/5-5/8/08 Me and DS 5 and Grandma Breezy,7th trip 1 night at POP for MNSSHP 9/16/08 8th trip POR 1/27-2/3/09 (2nd family trip), 9th trip POP 9/17-922/09 DH 40th B-day and Grandma finished Chemo trip (3rd family trip) WE MISS YOU GRANDMA BREEZY!!! 10th trip POP 9/9/10-9/12/10 Me and the Dav! 11th trip POP 12/10/10-12/16/10 X-mas family trip 12th trip 12/13/11-12/19 POP

03-15-2012, 12:13 PM	#8
AmberHeartsDisney DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,278	What store had this fabric? __________________ March/April 2007- Offsite~11/29/09-12/07/09-Polynesian (For free! I won a trip)~11/29-12/07/10-Polynesian~5/12-5/17/11 Polynesian~9/16-9/19/11 All Star Music~11/13-11/17/11 Animal Kingdom Lodge Club level - Honeymoon ~11/17-11/20/12 Disney Dream Cruise~11/2-11/9 2013 POFQ~11/2014 Disney Fantasy Cruise Etsy ID: ivegonecrafty

03-15-2012, 05:12 PM	#11
ninecrayons Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 452	Firstly, the Crush bags can be found in this auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...#ht_500wt_1156 They are slightly bigger than the Nemo bags, so I put those at $25.00. Second, Amber - I looked and didn't see any other prints from Disney places. I was hoping to find some of the fun stuff they have at other resorts, but oh well. This place is apparently somewhere that gets a lot of remnants from the fabric mills. My mom bought fabric their to use as curtains and it is from the Radio City Hall collection. __________________ "and then the world, / which is round and has only / the colors of these nine crayons" - Margaret Atwood

03-17-2012, 10:46 AM	#12
ninecrayons Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 452	Just want to say how proud and thankful I am - we've raised over $300 from this first round of bags! The first round shipped via priority mail this morning and I will be taking a few more sets to the post office on Monday. My mom is working up a few other styles of bags as well, including more Crush bags and a larger Nemo bag. We tried making one of Dory, but it doesn't look as nice. If someone is particularly interested in that, let me know. Thank you again for helping make this a success! Not only are we helping GKTW, my mom is super proud to be contributing to such an awesome cause. __________________ "and then the world, / which is round and has only / the colors of these nine crayons" - Margaret Atwood

03-17-2012, 08:33 PM	#13
ninecrayons Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 452	We have two larger-sized Nemo totes for sale now as well. Whereas the original Nemo bags were about 12" x 14", these measure about 14" x 16". I really enjoy the way the pattern works around Nemo and gives him a border. I also love the way the hidden Mickey is peeking up from the bottom! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...#ht_509wt_1141 __________________ "and then the world, / which is round and has only / the colors of these nine crayons" - Margaret Atwood

03-17-2012, 08:48 PM	#14
LMCT88 Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 337	First I want to say "Thank You", for what you are doing. My 8 year old nephew recently had his wish granted through Make A Wish and he stayed at GKTW, all I can say is what a great organization. My sister and her family cannot say enough about them. I would be interested in a nemo bag, if you could send me the info that would be great, will send you a private message with my info. Thanks Again for all you do. __________________ Doing the wave, one Disney line at a time.

03-19-2012, 03:50 PM	#15
moepanz DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 557	I just go my Nemo bag! It is an amazing thing you are doing. The pictures do not do the bags justice! I can't wait to show it off tonight when I take my kids to dance. The bag is just simply beautiful!!!!! Thank you! Maureen __________________ DisMom of 1 + twins 1st trip off site 1992,2nd trip Dolphin 1992,3rd trip Dixie Landings 1996,4th trip CSR 2001,5th trip CRB 2007 (1st family trip) ,6th trip POP 5/5-5/8/08 Me and DS 5 and Grandma Breezy,7th trip 1 night at POP for MNSSHP 9/16/08 8th trip POR 1/27-2/3/09 (2nd family trip), 9th trip POP 9/17-922/09 DH 40th B-day and Grandma finished Chemo trip (3rd family trip) WE MISS YOU GRANDMA BREEZY!!! 10th trip POP 9/9/10-9/12/10 Me and the Dav! 11th trip POP 12/10/10-12/16/10 X-mas family trip 12th trip 12/13/11-12/19 POP

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