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    Protection for the Leapster

    Feb 22, 2011

    Ben got a Leapster for Christmas….and it needed some protection.  I made this little box bottom zip pouch for it to fit in, with a big pocket on the outside for games and a nice thick handle he can carry it around in. 

    Anna has a good tutorial here, I just changed up the sizing a bit and added a pocket and a handle.

    Maybe with a little luck this pouch will add some years to the Leapster’s life.  Because (almost) 4 years olds and semi-expensive electronics don’t mix (cringe).

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    Comments

    1. Heidi

      February 22, 2011 at 4:58 pm

      I love it! My son also got a leapster for Christmas.. I just might have to make something like this for him. Thanks for the idea!

      Reply
    2. LovesAllThingsVintage

      February 22, 2011 at 5:10 pm

      looks great!

      Reply
    3. Leslie

      February 22, 2011 at 5:24 pm

      i love this...and the fabric is so adorable.

      Reply
    4. Crafty Maine Mom

      February 22, 2011 at 5:37 pm

      My son took his with him for a bath. The leapster didn't survive. It was an expensive lesson. (the grandparents eventually got him a nother one but it was treated much better than the first)

      great bag idea

      Reply
    5. notes of sincerity

      February 22, 2011 at 5:44 pm

      Cute and clever! :o)

      Reply
    6. Tara

      February 22, 2011 at 6:10 pm

      So good! I will be adding this to my things to do list for sure!

      Reply
    7. edeenut

      February 22, 2011 at 6:35 pm

      Our three year old got a leapster as well for Christmas from Grandma, luckily she included the hardcover carrying zip case. I would have had to make this cute one otherwise.
      I'm sure I can think of something to store in a cute bag like this though. Boys are always carrying things around.

      Reply
    8. patternpatti

      February 22, 2011 at 6:41 pm

      Love the elephants, especially in black. Perfect for a boy.

      Reply
    9. mommy e

      February 22, 2011 at 6:52 pm

      I have to make this... thank you!

      Reply
    10. tale of many cities

      February 22, 2011 at 8:07 pm

      really CUTE!

      Reply
    11. ...julia...

      February 22, 2011 at 8:31 pm

      Oh this is so fun! I am totally making this for my ipod and cords with my new Prom fabric from Michael Miller!

      Reply
    12. Fine Hand

      February 22, 2011 at 9:09 pm

      I love this! all of my favorite fabrics too!
      what a great idea

      Reply
    13. Regina

      February 22, 2011 at 10:20 pm

      Oh good idea! My son has the hard case but I haven't seen one since to buy for my daughter. I should make her a bag.

      Reply
    14. shez

      February 22, 2011 at 10:21 pm

      Looks great and i love the colours.
      cheers shez

      Reply
    15. Live a Colorful Life

      February 23, 2011 at 5:12 am

      This is so cute. No Leapsters yet, but I'm a grandmother, so...there may be one in someone's future...

      Reply
    16. Jenny

      February 23, 2011 at 5:40 am

      This would work great for D.S as well. Great idea!

      Reply
    17. Maylee

      February 23, 2011 at 6:14 am

      Great idea! Love the fabric design.

      Reply
    18. Robin

      February 23, 2011 at 2:06 pm

      Hi there! Love it... Can you tell me the info on the aqua basket weave fabric. I had a scrap I used the other day & want more. robinnclark@hotmail.com (be sure you get 2 n's in there)
      Thanks Allison :)

      Reply
    19. Sheila

      February 23, 2011 at 3:07 pm

      i LOVE this!!! My son just got a leapster for his b-day yesterday! I SOO need to make one of these!

      Reply
    20. blueadt

      February 23, 2011 at 3:25 pm

      Very cute, I love the fabric combination!

      Reply
    21. Anna

      February 23, 2011 at 3:26 pm

      cute cute, love those elephants. and the little pocket and strap are such great additions! thanks for linking too. :)

      Reply
    22. Elsa

      February 23, 2011 at 3:37 pm

      great bag!

      Reply
    23. Sue

      February 23, 2011 at 8:02 pm

      It's lovely that he's still at the age where a 'homemade' cover is acceptable. My 20 year old son was less than impressed when I offered to crochet him an ipod cover LOL!
      Seriously though, that's a cool cover, love the fabric.

      Reply
    24. RachellaBella

      February 24, 2011 at 6:42 am

      Thank you!! There are two Leapsters in this household that will be receiving one of these very shortly. (love your blog, btw!)

      Reply
    25. priti

      February 25, 2011 at 4:17 am

      hello............i love your blog:)
      I have featured your scrap buster fall pillow tutorial in my blog with full credit & link to your blog:)
      Hope you will like it
      http://armcandyforyou.blogspot.com/2011/02/its-scraptastic.html
      thank you:)

      Reply
    26. The Domestic Warrior

      March 01, 2011 at 8:05 pm

      Words have no ability to convey how happy I am to have found this post! It amazes me that I can wrack my brain for things to sew that will be functional for my home, and yet this has never crossed my mind. I think this might easily be one of the most useful things I make this year. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    27. Livia

      March 02, 2011 at 2:30 pm

      I love it! My lil guy has had a Leapster since his last birthday and I've been pondering how to keep it safe.

      Reply
    28. Cullis Family

      March 23, 2011 at 1:37 am

      Awesome idea, thanks for sharing. My Mum made one for our lil guy - you can check it out at http://cullisfamily.blogspot.com/2011/03/awesome-ideas.html

      Reply
    29. Baroness

      December 31, 2011 at 7:39 pm

      I just sent Mom to the fabric store so I can make one of these. I'm adding a pocket for the cartridges.

      Reply

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