We found the tutorial for these awesome School Notebook Sewn Canvas Tote Bags comes on Say Yes to Hoboken‘s pretty blog.  (Frankly I am annoyed with myself for not coming up with this clever idea).  We made a couple up for Ada’s teachers as holiday gifts.  They are simple to complete, cute and functional – pretty much a perfect DIY.  These would also make great Valentine gifts with a child’s drawing of a little heart, XOXO, or love note written in fabric marker between the stitched lines.