Star Wars Lunchbag: July 2014

Star Wars Lunch Bag: A description

Star Wars lunch bags were something I started for my eldest son when he began Summer Camp in 2009. It was something special that I could do for him each day. It also acted as an ice-breaker, a conversation piece between my son, the camp staff and the other campers. Now, I've got two boys in camp, so it's double the quota. Each night I draw up pictures, usually something "Star Wars-y" on the next day's lunch bags. It can be any thing: a ship, a character, a mash-up, or whatever ( I do take requests.) It's something fun for them to discover each morning. And, it's a reminder of me, their Dad, when they are off having fun at camp.
In years past, most of the bags were kept by the camp staff. But, so far this year, the boys have been bringing them home to keep for themselves.

Some of the bags turn out fairly decent. And others, perhaps, not as successful or artistically satisfying. But, in the end, it's all for fun - theirs... and mine.

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

First Day of Camp 2014 - Stanley Cup Winning Kings! Lunch Bags

The first day of Tom Sawyer Camp 2014 was two days after our LA Kings won the Stanley Cup! So, in honor of that historic 2nd cup win in 3 years, I did these two bags that connect: Captain Dustin Brown and Defenseman Drew Doughty. I threw in the little Star Wars heads at the bottom for good measure. I don't know why the kids didn't realize the bags connected until later that day (even though they were sitting on the dining room table that way when they woke up in the morning.) Busy nights ahead, but the first two bags are done.