Last week I made a belt to go with my new shorts which I bought to wear on school camp. The design I used was simple but effective. I used a black spotted fabric from Spotlight.
This year I entered the Western Australian Inventor of the Year Schools Competition with Travel Magic. In 2007 I won my division and in 2006 I was runner up. Unfortunately this year I didn’t become a finalist. Travel Magic is a folder that stores all your travel essentials. It has loops inside for travel products such as tissues, antibacterial wipes, mints, first aid kit, pen, paper etc. It then zips up so nothing can fall out. It has a separate bag for your electrical plugs.
Last Tuesday I went on camp to Point Walter. I did flying fox, high ropes – and climbed to the top, archery, rafting and other fun things. The funniest thing that happened was at the concert on the last night. My teachers and parents helpers crossed dressed. The men had wigs and make up, and the women had side burns and leather jackets!
We have received a couple of awards this week. Firstly Laura from “A World in a Pan” awarded me the “I love Your Blog Award”. Laura lives in Paris and has lots of amazing recipes on her blog – you should go and check it out! Suzanne from Create Fun and Mess also gave us this award this week. Suzanne’s blog has lots of great scrap booking projects and wonderful photography. She is a fellow West Aussie so go and say hello.
This is our 74th post and we have decided to have a give away on our next post – so check back in a few days!!
Posted by Sarah
Tracy says
Love the belt…nice, simple design with super fabric! Your magic travel case is fantastic–very neat idea! 74 post…wow!…I so enjoy visits here. You really inspire creativity on all front! Happy Days ((HUGS))
Michelle says
wow what a really clever idea and just so handy…
you must be really proud of what you have done…
love the belt the fabric is great…congrats on your 74th post looking forward to your next…i will be reaching my 100th next post and i’m still racking my brain on what to do…it might take me a few days to think of something …but be sure it will be a giveaway…
Suzanne says
Love your belt Sarah. Brooke is going on school camp next term and very excited.
Have a good school holidays.
Kris says
I love the belt too. Great fabric!!! Oooo! A giveaway! Can’t wait.
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Tine says
I love that travel kit! It looks wonderfully neat and practical 🙂
Leni and Rose says
I think thats a brilliant idea! And it’s a very cute belt – love spots!
Stephanie says
What a clever girl you are. I think this would be a great seller!!! Love your belt, very stylish.
handmaiden says
Sarah, congrats just for making Travel Magic and participating, your belt looks great
méri says
I love your belt so much, Sarah!
and the travel magic is perfect!
Congrats!
xx
Sweet P says
I love, love, love your magic travel case. Do you have a pattern for it? I just ruined my travel case with toothpaste and I would desperately need a new one. What could be more fun than having a personalized bag?
melissa s. says
love the belt! the little dots almost make it look sparkly. and, your travel case is a total winner in my book 🙂
Carrie P. says
Yes, the fabric is very effective for the belt. I like it. I really like your invention. Very cool!
em's scrapbag says
Clever Ideas made with fun fabric. Sounds like you have been having some grand adventures. How exciting.
Karol-Ann says
What a cool travel case – very clever. What a pity it didn’t win, but at least you took part and did an amazing job!
Cool belt too. I bet it was funny to see your teachers dressed up LOL
Natasha says
The travel case is a great idea. Thanks for the best wishes.
Philigry says
love the belt and the travel case! what a great idea. so organized.
LizzieJane says
What a lovely belt! I am so impressed with your travel case, what a lovely unique idea.
Fiona @ Dragonfly-Crafts says
Wow! What great ideas Sarah. I would have had you as a finalist for sure…..
a friend to knit with says
such a cute belt.
i love your travel magic!!!
that is so cool…….and yes. perfect for camp!
JuliaB says
Travel Magic … what an AMAZING idea!!!
Hoppo Bumpo says
Sarah, I love your Travel Magic folder. Its such a great idea – I would buy it!
What Katy Did says
I love your travel case! Nice work!
Selina says
Travel Magic is a winner! Great stuff!
Christy says
Travel Magic is awesome! I love it.
Dancin' Puffin says
Hi Sarah,
I love Travel Magic – you are so clever! Well done with your belt – simple but cool. Camp sounded like fun, glad you had a good time.
Look forward to your next post 🙂 x
Alison Boon says
What a shame you didn’t get picked to be a finalist. I thought your travel magic was an excellent idea. Love the belt. Very trendy.
A World in a PAN says
Hello Sarah!
You know I love the idea that you enjoy cooking! I plan to feature your recipe of Shortbread Cookies in my October Newsletter (www.aworldinapan.com) unless you wish I don’t. Please let me know!
Mama de Saga says
I love your travel bag, I need one of those! What a great competition. Your belt is also lovely.
Jessica says
Congrats!!!! And I love that travel bag!!!
Jenaveve says
Travel Magic is awesome – I can’t believe it didn’t win!
Cheryl says
Great belt!!!! I love that Travel Magic bag!!! I would buy one of those in a heartbeat! Very creative.
Vickie says
I love the belt! I really like the Travel Magic! I think everyone needs one! I really like the fabrics you used!
Kellie says
Congratulations for do so well with your invention Sarah! It is a great idea! The judges obviously weren’t quite on their game this year! I hope you enjoy your holidays!
Tania - Jet Designs says
great little travel bag, you are a smart little cupcake! – Glad you enjoyed camp – I loved them too when I was at school.
Rachael Rabbit says
Travel magic looks very pretty indeed – it looks like a ‘must have’ for every traveler! Do you really travel with all those handy goodies? You must be the most useful person to have on any trip!
Kirsty says
You sugar kids are super clever!!
Sarah says
Wow! Your travel magis is super!
Leanne says
I think your travel magic is a great idea. School camp sound fun i loved going away when I was at school.
DAWNIE says
Am I too late to enter – would love to win the passport protector
Melanie Gray Augustin says
Your travel magic bag is a great idea! Sorry to hear it didn’t get you into the finals.
Sew Bee It says
That travel kit is such a great idea! We’re going to be moving overseas and this would be a great way to a) make sure I have everything and b) not lose it all as we go! I know they have commercial ones kinda like this, but they never have the pockets you need for your own stuff, and they are also so, well, boring! But this is really cute. I’m headed to the stash as we speak…