Tutorial - Travel Checkers Set and Drawstring Bag

Perfect for long distance car travel

Tutorial at Simply Shoe Boxes Blog

"I made this Travel Checkers Game a year or so ago and it got tucked away in the wrong place so it never got packed in an Operation Christmas Child shoe box gift. When my daughter found it I decided I'd share the instructions of how I made it in case anyone wanted to make one. I used felt for mine and I like how the felt pieces cling to the felt board; but you could just as easily make this a scrap buster project and sew strips to weave and little circles for the checker tokens.  This is a really quick project".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Scratch Off Globe

Fun way to keep track of your travels

Tutorial at LDP Blog

"I love traveling, and I've been fortunate enough to see a fair few countries in my life. However, as any sufferer of wanderlust will know, seeing a few only makes one want to see more - there's a whole world out there just waiting to be explored!  The idea is to scratch off each country after you visit it, and eventually, one day, scratch it all off. It's a fun craft for any traveler, or a great gift for the wanderlust".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Collapsible Travel Tray

Clip corners together with binder clips for an handy tray

Tutorial at eSheep Designs Blog

"You know how in the classier hotels, the water glasses are capped with these paper "hats" that are about an inch deep? Without exception, I always end up putting my ring, watch, and necklace into one of those when I turn in for the night. A year and a half ago, I purchased a small brass plate from Tunisia to serve that function, but I worry about leaving it behind somewhere and thus losing a cherished souvenir.  Which means, of course, that I have to step up and create my own collapsible tray! You know what I mean — one of those "flat pack" things where, when you pinch the corners together, it forms a tray that you can use to hold small items. Depending on the size of the square that you start out with, you can make these as tiny or as large as you need".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Travel Size Laundry Bag

Packable bag made with ripstop nylon

Laundry Bag Tutorial at a Spoonful of Sugar Blog

"We love to travel and have got packing down to a fine art. When we are moving from place to place, it can be challenge to keep our suitcases organised (especially when we have been shopping). We have made some travel sized laundry bags to keep in our suitcases so we can easily separate our clothing. Made from printed ripstop nylon with a drawstring closure, it is light and compact when folded. We made it using French seams to give a neat finish on the inside of the laundry bag".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Felt Luggage Tag

This project has star quality

Luggage Tag Tutorial at A Spoonful of Sugar Blog

"We love to travel as a family and it is important to easily spot your luggage on the baggage carousel. Most people use black or dark coloured suitcases, so a luggage tag with a bright pop of colour will ensure that you can identify your case in a hurry! Felt Luggage Tags are fun to make and would make a great gift for your favourite frequent traveller!  It is sized so that a business card will show through the window. Alternatively you can print your address details on a piece of card".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Pack Lightly

Just in time for your summer vacation

Pack Lightly Tutorial at Brighton Park Blog

"The first time I had to pack light; I mean really pack light, was a trip I took with my husband and then one year old twins which included  a 4 1/2 hour flight. By the time I had gotten the boys' clothes, diapers, wipes, and numerous  baby paraphenalia (times 2)  packed I found I had very little room left for my husband or myself. That trip was 7 days and I packed my husband and I shoes, swimsuits, clothes, toiletries and all in one small garment bag. It was the lightest I had ever packed for a trip ever, and yet I found I was really wanting for nothing once there".... Read more