Our newest Grandson

Meet baby Braeden
He was born 7/10/2012 and  is Gavin's little brother.

Welcome to the world, baby boy!

Cookie can + oilcloth = booster chair for a big toddler

Have you been wondering about this project?  

Well,  I finished them and have a grandchild to model for the picture, so here it is!

I am very happy with how they turned out.  

Gavin on one of the new booster seats.  

I started with 2 large cookie cans, 1 yard of oilcloth and it was just about the right  amount  to cover 2.
I also used masking tape, batting and E6000 glue.

In case you are wondering if a cookie can is sturdy enough for a child to sit on,  yes they are!
My fully grown daughter tried sitting on one and it held her just fine,  
Yes,  I should of taken a picture of Nina on the cookie can!

First, I covered the cans with batting scraps and some old baby things that Nina was getting rid of.  (you all know I do things thrifty whenever possible.)

 I am sure there are much better tutorials to upholster at many other blogs, this is just the simple way I did them.  You might want to look into more detailed instructions than mine........

cut 2 circles about an inch bigger than the cans.
Also cut a long piece about an inch bigger on all edges to go around the base.
I used pins but just in the very edge so the pin-holes would not show 

I machine-sewed the first circle to the long piece,  and also used the machine to attach  the 2 ends of the  long piece.
Then I turned it right side out and put it on the cookie can.
I used more masking tape to pull the oilcloth tight around the can.
Then I attached the bottom oilcloth piece with E6000 glue to seal everything in.

a bear tries the chair

just the booster.
My photos are not good but I think you can get the idea.

These are not approved by the child safety commission but I think they are fine for older toddlers .

I got the oilcloth at Joanns Fabric store in my town.  

Who thinks up this stuff?

My son went to a convention and got a few goodies there.
He brought this insulated bag to me.
It is a good shape and size.  I think I will use it often to take drinks when we are out doing errands or on trips.

See the pockets on the front?  

The pockets hold a small cutting board, a cheese knife and a cork screw.
I guess it is intended for a French style picnic with cheese,  grapes and a bottle of wine.
The thing is,  the bag is not tall enough to hold a bottle of wine.

It is plenty tall enough for water and soda bottles though.

But I think the wine drinkers may be disappointed when they try to pack their bag for a picnic