Laptop Cover Out of Old Trader Joe's Bags

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Upcycling turns things into other things---which is like magic!


Made this laptop cover for my Tomato out of old Trader Joe's bags and leftover felt materials. It wasn't hard to make--just took time and space. #madewithLOVE | june2016

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