Backpack Box

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/backpackbox/

Birthday Backpack Goes Back To School

http://inkingidaho.blogspot.com/2011/08/birthday-backpack-goes-back-to-school.html

34 End Of Year Activities, Gifts and Printables

http://www.tipjunkie.com/all-crafts/end-of-school-year-activities-homemade-gifts/











http://www.tipjunkie.com/all-crafts/end-of-school-year-activities-homemade-gifts/

Pencil Holder

http://symmetry.typepad.com/symmetry/2008/11/pencil-holder.html

from symmetry by Hannah Kost

As promised here is my pencil holder with measurements!  I posted a Halloween holder in my album, but never got around to posting it.  I made a couple more today using Winter Post and Ski Slope DSP.  You can get 3 from one sheet of paper!  Great idea for favors for a class, birthday party or stocking stuffers!  
I started with a 7" x 3 1/2" piece of CS.  Score the long side at 1 1/4", 1 1/2", 2 3/4", 3" and 3 1/2".  Pivot and score at 6 3/4".  Crease score marks.  Snip tabs on bottom.  I used the 1/2" tab along the back on the underside, so you don't see a seam.  I glued the back before the bottom.  Let me know if you have any questions!
Have a good night!  See you tomorrow!

Teacher Gift: Whiteboard Magnets

http://craftingwithclass.blogspot.com/2010/09/teacher-gift-whiteboard-magnets.html

Mini Backpack Scrabook Album Class!!!

http://stampinmommyof4.blogspot.com/2010/08/mini-backpack-scrabook-album-class.html
 I am just so darn excited about the first class I will be offering since rejoining the Stampin' Up! family!!!! You won't want to miss this one! Check out the cute mini album we will be making.....





This cute mini backpack scrapbook album is designed to help you preserve a snapshot of your child's life. This 6x8 album holds 18 different page layouts featuring a variety of different themes including family, friends, school, hobbies, and other interests. With a uniquely designed "binder" interior and fun kid-like page elements, this scrapbbook album is a one-of-a-kind keepsake!

Welcome Back (pack), Teacher!

http://craftingwithclass.blogspot.com/2010/08/welcome-back-pack-teacher.html

 
Here's a comparison of the original backpack from SCS & this one:

Here are a couple more peeks of it:

The backpack is 7 3/4" tall, 6 1/2" wide, & 3 1/4" deep. It also has a functional pocket on the front.

Here's a peek of what's inside:

Here's another little treat you may have noticed:

Every teacher needs a pencil- especially if it's made of... CANDY!
I saw this cuuuute idea in this month's Creating Keepsakes mag (while I was standing in line at the store) & thought it would be the *perfect* addition to my back pack :) and best of all it's super easy to make! They used Rolos but I used Mentos instead (less temptation ;). I *had* a video tut for you, but You Tube & I are not playing nicely right now :( grrrrrr.

Here are the written directions for now:
1) Cut yellow CS at 3 1/2" x 4 1/2" Use scoring tool to score lines lengthwise to give it a more realistic look.
2) Use decorative scissors (pinking edge) on one short end & wrap CS around candy. Use very strong adhesive to secure it. (Scor-tape)
3) To create the eraser top, cut a strip of pink CS at 3/8" x 3 1/2" & wrap at the top of pencil. use a circle punch to punch a circle to cover the candy wrapper at the top of the pencil. The 3/4" punch worked for me.
4) Adhere a strip of silver foil CS (or aluminum foil) where the yellow & pink CS meet.
5) For the pencil point, use glue dots to adhere a Hershey kiss.

This really was so easy & fun to make! I also made a crayon following the same basic steps.

First Day of School

http://inkingidaho.blogspot.com/2008/08/first-day-of-school.html

You can check out the forum and project links http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=375759 . The pattern is a little vague, it is basically a 2,4,6,8 box with a flap for the top. It makes the backpack 4 1/2 " tall, but you know me, I love tiny things so naturally I cut mine down to 3 1/2" and it's so cute!! 

I closed the flap and the pocket with Velcro circles, used the new In Color ribbons and, shocking I know, Bella Rose DSP. These would be cute with candies oh...,and especially cute for Teacher Appreciation Week.

Totes for Teachers

http://impressionsbyrochelle.blogspot.com/2007/04/totes-for-teachers.html

My neighbor and I made 87 of these totes for one part of the PTA teacher appreciation week. They are going to be stuffed with tissue paper and a Starbucks gift card will go inside. The blue ones are for the men teachers and the green ones are the for the women. They turned out great. A lot of work but cute. I couldn't take a picture of them all because the rest are at my neighbors. We split up the work.

Stamps: Little Pieces, Seeing Spots
Paper: Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, Whisper White
Ink: Certainly Celery, Regal Rose, Apricot Appeal, Basic Black, Brocade Blue, Bashful Blue
Accessories: Bluebird and Celery Grosgrain Ribbon