I spent a few Summers as a kid visiting family in Kansas that ran a dairy farm. I still have vivid memories of this farming experience. Cows chase you, cows are stubborn, cows smell terrible and cows are a lot of work!
My uncle would start to milking the cows in the wee hours of the morning only to have to turn around and do it again later in the afternoon…7 days a week, 365 days a year! I now can say, I appreciate where my milk comes from.
My uncle would start to milking the cows in the wee hours of the morning only to have to turn around and do it again later in the afternoon…7 days a week, 365 days a year! I now can say, I appreciate where my milk comes from.
Cow Treat Bag
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Inspired my childhood memories of dairy cows, here’s my cute, non-smelly, non-chasing diary cow Cow Treat Box that would be perfect to make for any farm themed party favor or gift box.
To make this Cow Treat Box, I used my Cricut to cut out a small backpack to use as the box from the Life’s a Party cartridge then used the Animal Kingdom cartridge to cut out the cow head and adhered to the flap of the bag.
I embellished the Cow Treat Box with twine, burlap, googly eyes, a button and a pretty flower for her ear. I wish all cows were this cute! After all these years, I still do appreciate my farming experience but I don’t miss those Dairy Cows!
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Karon says
October 15, 2012 at 2:05 pmHolly – this is so darn cute – love it. TFS
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Rosie says
October 15, 2012 at 2:12 pmadorable
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Creative M says
October 15, 2012 at 5:13 pmI just LOVE this post!!Made me laugh so much!love it!SERIOUSLY CUTE!!
apieceoflifespie.com says
October 15, 2012 at 5:18 pmOh Holly this is just so darn cute and clever! And I hear you about how stinky dairy cows can be. My in-laws live 5 hours north from us, and we have to drive hours through dairy cow land in the dead of summer. STINKY! I am not sure why the coin phrase of “California Cows are Happy Cows” makes sense. I would be miserable to have to put up with smell all day if I was a cow. 🙂
Highland Monkey's says
October 15, 2012 at 9:46 pmYour little moo cow is great. I think that dairy farmers have some sort of hidden strength to make sure we get our milk!
Sarah says
October 15, 2012 at 10:27 pmoh this is so cute! I love it.
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Rhonda Emery says
October 15, 2012 at 11:31 pmthis is way too cute I love it. hugs
julie says
October 16, 2012 at 7:01 amCute cute its so moo cute.
recollectionalley says
October 17, 2012 at 4:44 amThis is so adorable. You always make the most creative projects!
Janea
Pink Dalmatians says
October 18, 2012 at 5:31 amHolly I love your project as well as the story behind it! I love cows, but haven’t had an up close encounter like you. I think I’m partial to black & white cows if you can figure out why! LOL. I’m pinning this project for future ideas cause I love the flap on the bag. Very creative. TFS!
jandokan says
October 18, 2012 at 1:05 pmwhat a cute box
glad I’ve found your blog
Hugs Anja
Adrian says
October 19, 2012 at 4:40 pmSuch an adorable project!
Megan says
October 21, 2012 at 3:18 pmThis is absolutely adorable! Love the burlap!