"F" is for Flashcards

Oilcloth flashcard pockets.

Only 26 more long days until school starts for girl #1, yes I'm counting.

On the supply list this year - addition and subtraction flashcards.

Easy enough, found some in the dollar bins at Target:

I got to thinking those cardboard boxes probably aren't going to hold up very well.

Inspired by Martha Stewart's oilcloth beach cover ups:

image from butik76.com

I made my own oilcloth pouches from scrap pieces.

Here's how I made the pouches:

1. Cut oilcloth to size - this is my formula:

width = thickness + width + 1/2" SA

length = lengthx2 + thicknessx2 + 2 1/2"

2. Fold over all short ends 1/4" and top stitch:

3. Center small piece of velcro on right side of oilcloth about 1" from short end:

4.  Stitch velcro.

5. Test fit the flashcards, make sure you leave enough space for little fingers to pull the cards out from the top:

6. Straight stitch side seams with 1/4" SA, place cards back in to determine placement of other velcro piece.

7. Stitch other velcro piece to wrong side of oilcloth.

(You can barely see the other velcro piece but it's there.)

8. Add your flashcards and you're ready for school.

Get out your P-touch and label those pockets!
(The name is blurred for privacy.)

But it's highly unlikely any other student will have the same gingham oilcloth pockets as girl #1.

Quick and easy, back to school we go.

I'm linking up to:

Whatcha Got Weekend @ Lolly Jane

SAS @ Funky Junk

Weekend Wrap Up @ Tatertots & Jello

Sundae Scoop @ I Heart Naptime

Sister Sunday @ Sisters of the Wild West

Sunday Showcase Party @ Under the Table & Dreaming

Just Something I Whipped Up @ The Girl Creative

DIY Project Parade @ The DIY Showoff

Made by You Mondays @ Skip to My Lou

Making the World Cuter @ Making the World Cuter

Nifty Thrifty @ Coastal Charm

Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Tutorials & Tips Tuesday @ Home Stories A to Z

Good Life @ A Beach Cottage

Delightfully Inspiring @ Delightful Order

Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Creek Cottage

Strut Your Stuff @ Somewhat Simple

Share Awesomeness Thur @ The 36th Avenue

Flaunt it Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring

Tickled Pink @ 504 Main

Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest

SAS @ Just a Girl

Feathered Nest @ French Country Cottage

Remodelaholics Anonymous @ Remodelaholic

Textiles @ Freckled Laundry

Weekly Challenge @ The CSI Project