Grab those beans that aren’t looking so hot anymore – the really hard, shriveled kind. Grab some old jeans that are beyond repair. Cut the jeans into small squares, or another shape and stitch them together (wrong side together). Leave a small opening. Stuff with beans and stitch closed. You can decorate them with patches or fabric paint if you like.

Jean bean bags are really nice when compared to basic fabric bags because they’re far more sturdy. If a small tot gets a hold of one, it’s less likely they’ll chew through too. We don’t want that as beans are obviously a choking hazard.

You can make a bunch for a bean bag  summer outdoor birthday game even. Grab a large cardboard box. Decorate with a happy face, clown face, whatever you like. Cut a hole in one part of one side of the cardboard box and there you go. You might want to weigh down the inside with some large rocks so that the box doesn’t go flying when kids toss the bean bags at it.

Here are some more fun (and cheap) bean projects to make:

• An awesome bean mosaic
• Napkin rings
• Rice and beans bracelet
• Bean shaker instrument

What other thrifty ideas do you have for dried beans?

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