Monday, May 27, 2013

Activity Days "It's My Bag!"



I was recently called to be the Activity Days Leader in our ward. This is what happens when you notice they've been a little short-handed and offer to "help out" for a while. 

I couldn't be more excited though. I will get to hang out with Halle and all the other sweet girls. 

For our first activity, I wanted to do a fun, get-to-know-you kind thing. Back when I was called to the YW presidency, we had played a paper bag game where you put things in the bag that represent you. The girls get to try and guess who the bags belong to as a girl empties the contents of a random bag. It's fun and informative! 

I decided to use paper bags for invitations and couldn't help but use the phrase "It's My Bag." If you are/were an Austin Powers fan, you will also be saying it in your best British accent and adding a "baby" at the end. 

I ended up incorporating Starburst into the night for an additional game we played where the girls picked a candy out of the jar and answered questions, while chewing, that corresponded to the colors. This was also very fun for them. We did it in small circles of girls on the floor. That's how I chose the colors. 

Each bag is folded in half. Then flip the flap that is the bottom to the inside of the bag and crease. Now you have that extra little flap. Then simply staple the edge and embellish as much or as little as you like.  This also left a great little space in the front for sending the empty bag for them to fill {see photos below}

I have no idea how to post the files, as I am NEW to doing this sort of thing, but would be happy to email them to you if you leave a comment below. 


the extra bag is sticking out ever so slightly

the full inside of the invite
close-up of activity details
back of invite 

another view of how the extra bag is stuck in 


Thanks for stopping by! I will be updating out Activity Day fun and happenings regularly. 

64 comments:

bratni said...

What font did you use for this?

Lauren and Zach said...

This is so cute! I just stumbled upon this idea as I am new to activity days and wanted to do the same activity: something to get help me get to know the girls better! I would love a copy of the file if you still have it. Marsh.lauren@gmail.com.
Thank you so much!

Lauren and Zach said...

Also, I would love more details about the starburst game you played. What questions did you ask?
Thanks!
Lauren

family said...

Hi!! Just what I was looking for!! I am getting this SWEET calling on Sunday and I wanted to do a fun get to know you night also! Would you mind sending me your files? tarachiapelli@gmail.com
Thanks!

Breezy said...

Love your idea. Would you mind sending me the files? ericandbreezy@aol.com. Thanks!

Hanna said...

Absolutely love this! Could you send me the files? mhbates05@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I would love a copy of your files/label as well if you have a moment. Thank you so very much for sharing your talent! leeshanny3@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I love this. I just got called and would love to do this as our first activity. Could you please share your files? Thank you so much for posting and sharing!
helen_eleven@hotmail.com

Alex said...

WOULD LOVE THE FILE FOR THIS tana.mellott@gmail.com

Becky L said...

I would love your files for this cute invitation! lewis.becky.s@gmail.com
Thanks for posting and sharing your time and talents.

Anonymous said...

carrielynnromo@icloud.com

could i have the instructions for this great bag and game.

cgcourey said...

Hi I think this would be cute to do with my beehives since so many of them are new, thanks for the idea!! :) can you send me the file please, its cgcourey@live.com

Jessica said...

I would love a copy of this. jvt483@gmail.com

Jessica Parry said...

Could you send me a copy of this please?! Love it!
jessicadparry@gmail.com

Thanks!

Tara said...

Could I get the files? This is such a cute idea!

packardfam1@gmail.com

Thanks so much!!!

Unknown said...

This is so cute! Can you send me the file? eringorshe@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

This is really great! Could you please send me the file? alysonlshore@comcast.net Thank you!

Anonymous said...

Wonderful idea, thanks for sharing. I'm a new Activity Day leader, and I love this idea. Could I please get this file sent to me.
kbfarr@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

This is such a wonderful idea!! Could you please send me the file also?
Thank You!!
hubler1@msn.com

Hi said...

This is a great idea! I was just called as an Activity Days leader and would love the files for our first meeting! Thanks.

suzannemason24@gmail.com

Suzanne

Unknown said...

Could I please get this file sent to me? Thank you so much!! sstreehouse@gmail.com

Unknown said...

Could you please send me this file? Trisha.pinckney@gmail.com Thanks!

Unknown said...

Could you please email me the file? Ldsroxy@gmail.com thanks

Anonymous said...

Your stuff is adorable! Are you tired of sending your file yet? :) If not, please send it to me at cherylkay04@yahoo.com. Thank you so much.

Anonymous said...

Our Ward was just divided and we are now three wards combined. This is just what we need to get to know everyone. This is amazing and fun. Would you mind sending a copy of your file, dpcsjenkins@yahoo.com
Thank you for sharing your time and talent.

Anonymous said...

If you could please email this also to me it would be much appreciated thanks lpaz22@hotmail.com

Chad and Kristina said...

Hi there, could you send me this file also? kirby_kristina@yahoo.com

Joshua said...

Hi this is perfect!! Could you please send me the files... thank you soooo much!!
jbfenton@gmail.com

Unknown said...

I was just called to activity days leader and found your AWESOME invites!! Will you please email to me @ theprillwitzfamily@gmail.com! Thank you!!

Anonymous said...

Hi, I'm new to activities day and love this idea, would you mind sending me the files please? To hannahr118@hotmail.com

Thanks a million.

Unknown said...

Could you please send me a copy of your files? Thank You! sbdtech@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Hey,
I was hoping to get a copy of your. Please
thanks
Sharisse iron_aron@hotmail.com

Unknown said...

Hi!
What a cute idea! I was recently called to be the Activity Day leader in our ward we are also new to the area so getting to know the girls is just what I'm looking for and this is perfect. If your not tired of sending the file I would love to use.

Thank you
boytrappedby4@gmail.com

Bon Bon said...

I also would love a copy of this. Just got called to Activity days and this would be perfect. Thank you so much
bbheyrend@hotmail.com

My life is great! said...

Hi! I'm so grateful that you are sharing this wonderful idea! I would love to have a copy of the files and also how to play the games! Soo appreciated! raye.yarn@gmail.com. Thank you very much!!😊

Anonymous said...

Hello,
Just like everyone else, just got called to activity days....love this idea of getting to know the girls and would love a copy of the file if you are willing to share. Thank you so much... dialcindy@comcast.net

Jan & Que said...

Hi, this looks like so much fun! Could I also get a copy of your file? Thanks! quejan2@gmail.com

Unknown said...

Cute idea, can you email me the file? hollydamron2@gmail.com
Thanks so much!

Multiple Sclerosis Mommy said...

Can you please me a copy or tell me what font you used?? Thanks! taraleegurr@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I also just got called to activity days and love this idea! I would love a copy of the file if you are willing to share. Thank you! My email is rion_pearson@msn.com

Teri said...

This is such a fun idea! I would love a copy of the file. Thank you! My email address is: brthaney@yahoo.com

Baker Family said...

I love this idea can I get your files as well please. tjbaker08@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

I would also love a copy of your file
Thanks so much for sharing. My email is heidijo14@hotmail.com.

Stormy said...

Could you please send me the electronic file? I love this idea! My new partner and I are using it for our first activity next week! Thank you in advance. :) stormy.staley@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Hi! I am new to activity days. I would love to do this activity with my girls. I would love a copy of the document. Thank you! darrowfaminaz@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

This is really cute. I would love the files please. Ambreedawn@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

Super Cute! Would love to use for activity days. Could you please send me the file. Thanks! wallspeak@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I would love the files too! ledlefsen@hotmail.com

Hailey said...

Could you email me
Daisiesndenim@yahoo.com

Hailey said...

The files

Anonymous said...

Oh so cute! Would you please send them to aubmat@msn.com? Thanks!

April said...

New year, new girls, new leaders! I'd love your files! Thank you!!!

aprilwarnick@gmail.com

Pearl in the Sand said...

Oops. Chelsieemt1@gmail.com

Natalie said...

This is just what I’ve been looking for! Could I get the files please and instructions for the starburst game? nataliewillmore@gmail.com

Unknown said...

Such a cute idea!! Can I please have a copy of your files? Thank you!!! ilsecalland@yahoo.com

lancasterslearners said...

This is so cute! We are a new presidency so this would be a great start.

jlan_5@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Can I have a copy of your files and what size of bag I need to use I would love more details about the starburst game you played.
Thanks for Sharing your talents!!
Ryc3001@gmail.com

Unknown said...

I would love a copy of your files! I’m newly called and this would be perfect way to get to know them! Thank you!

shaynalexrobertson@gmail.com

Kelsey Ann said...

Not sure if my comment went though. Love the idea and would love copies of your files. Thanks you so much!!
Kelseyann83@gmail.com

Amber said...

I am getting called on Sunday and would love to do this for my first activity. Can you send me the game and files too if you still do this. Thanks! Amberacottrell@gmail.com
Amber

Unknown said...

Can I also get copies of your files and the game info?
Thanks!
Chellebfran@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

Can you please send me file as well. shandie531@hotmail.com
Thanks!

Anonymous said...

Can you still email this?

Amanda said...

Hello! I'd love to do this for my activity days girls this week! Any chance you could still email me the files? :) Thanks so much! amandacwilson424@gmail.com